On the heels of the former President authoring a Twump on his fledgling social media site, that the Constitution may be obsolete, [“A Massive Fraud of this type and magnitude allows for the termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Constitution,”] the Supreme Court weighs...
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Like ALEC writing legislation for a lazy GOP, Heritage Action is providing the same “song sheets” for state legislatures trying to suppress voting rights. Heritage Action says it wrote “8 key provisions” in Georgia voter suppression law, “19 provisions” in Texas House bill & “3 provisions” of Iowa law. Dark...
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock’s (D. GA) re-election campaign: This is urgent: Republican lawmakers in Georgia just enacted one of the most restrictive voter suppression bills in the country – and with the Senate now back in session, I need your grassroots support to fight back immediately....
Playing some more catch up here. Received this e-mail yesterday from U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D. OH): Cleveland.com: “Former Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel announces Senate bid” Chip in $5 now to turn Ohio blue >> BREAKING NEWS: Sherrod’s former opponent Josh Mandel just announced he’s running for the open Senate...
Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s (D. NY) campaign in support of Jon Ossoff (D. GA) and Rev. Raphael Warnock’s (D. GA) U.S. Senate campaigns: Rev. Raphael Warnock (D. GA) & Jon Ossoff (D. GA) Friends, I have a time-sensitive request: Tomorrow is the...
Received this e-mail from House Intelligence Committee Chairman, Rep. Adam Schiff (D. CA-28), in support of Jon Ossoff (D. GA) & Rev. Raphael Warnock’s (D. GA) U.S. Senate campaigns: Jon Ossoff (D. GA) & Rev. Raphael Warnock (D. GA) Now that we’ve decidedly rejected another four years of Donald Trump...
Here’s some encouraging news out of South Carolina courtesy of today Morning Consult’s poll: #ALsen:Tuberville (R) 51% (+12)Jones (D-inc) 39%.#KYsen:McConnell (R-inc) 51% (+11)McGrath (D) 40%.#TXsen:Cornyn (R-inc) 47% (+4)Hegar (D) 43%.#SCsen:Graham (R-inc) 46% (+2)Harrison (D) 44%@MorningConsult, LV, 10/22-31https://t.co/7AsGqSmIR8 — Political Polls (@Politics_Polls) November 2, 2020 From the results: That’s a pretty...
In 2010, while Democrats completely focused on national races, the GOP—along with dark money from the Koch brothers and others—poured millions into the state legislative races. As a result, Democrats lost 21 legislative chambers with devastating consequences. States were turned into conservative meth labs that went after women’s rights, healthcare, education funding, and...
Received this e-mail from bad ass Rep. Katie Porter (D. CA-45) in support of Jon Ossoff’s (D. GA) U.S. Senate campaign: In 2018, I ran for Congress against a two-term Republican incumbent and won, becoming the first Democrat to represent my Orange County, California district in decades. It's safe to...
Kudos to Josh Israel at The American Independent for catching this: In an interview with a local radio network, Perdue seemed to suggest that cutting funding to the popular entitlement programs — which provide health insurance and benefits to American seniors — would help reduce the national debt. “This is...
Of course he does: U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis said Thursday he has “grave concerns” about North Carolina’s absentee by-mail system, less than two days after he said he had so much faith in the system that he challenged his Democratic challenger, Cal Cunningham, to vote by mail. Tillis’ about-face comes...
Received this e-mail from U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D. OH) in support of John Hickenlooper’s (D. CO) U.S. Senate campaign: John Hickenlooper (D. CO) We need to win in Colorado if we’re going to take back the Senate this November and remove Majority Leader Mitch McConnell from power. Former Colorado...
From Newsweek: As an election during a pandemic continues to unfold, Texas Democrats touted a new record Monday: Two million voter contacts this past weekend alone. Direct contact is the key to voter turnout. The news comes as Joe Biden has put renewed emphasis into doing something once seen as...
Received this e-mail from former presidential candidate, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D. NJ), in support of Jon Ossoff’s (D. GA) U.S. Senate campaign: In this November's election, we have an opportunity to renew hope in America's future. That starts with taking back the Senate — which is why it's my...
Received two e-mails this week from U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D. OH) in support of his fellow Ohio Democrats. First, here’s his e-mail in support of these Democrats running to flip some red districts blue: Ohio is a key battleground for 2020. If we’re going to fight for values like...
Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D. IN), in support of Dr. Al Gross’ (I. AK) U.S. Senate candidate: Dr. Al Gross (I. AK) The reality of this year is we can't stick to the sidelines come November. At a time when we...
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D. OH) in support of Governor Steve Bullock’s (D. MT) U.S. Senate campaign: x YouTube Video Cook Political Report just changed the rating for Steve Bullock’s race in Montana to a toss up. Steve’s race could determine control of the Senate and...
Received this e-mail today from Singer-Songwriter, Carole King, in support of U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s (D. MN) U.S. Senate campaign: Sen. Tina Smith (D. MN) Hi, it’s Carole King. First, and most important, I hope you and your family are safe and well. I’ve gotten to know Minnesota’s U.S. Senator...
Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D. MA): The 2020 election will be the most consequential election of our lifetimes. The future of our country and our democracy are at stake. Donald Trump and the GOP have systematically attacked voting rights, yanked us backward...
Received this e-mail today from Democracy for America in support of Theresa Greenfield’s (D. IA) U.S. Senate campaign: This is huge: A brand-new Des Moines Register poll shows DFA-endorsed progressive Democrat Theresa Greenfield is now leading Republican Senator Joni Ernst by three points in the Iowa Senate Race: Des Moines Register Poll | Iowa Senate Race...
Title VII protections now includes LGBTQ in a single watershed decision. Happy Pride month. x .@business: The ruling came in one of two LGBT workplace-bias cases the court has been considering. The justices could rule momentarily in the second case, which concerns discrimination against transgender workers. https://t.co/9xv8jXJF2N— Andrew Peng (@TheAPJournalist) June...
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Jr. (D. PA) in support of his colleagues, U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D. AL) and Gary Peters’ (D. MI) re-election campaigns: Sen. Doug Jones (D. AL) This November, Democrats can flip the Senate by gaining just four more seats, and polls...
Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D. MA), on behalf of the Wisconsin Democratic Party: 2020 is the most important election year of our lifetimes. Everything is on the line – college affordability, health care, reproductive justice, you name it – and we need...
Received this e-mail from U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Jr. (D. PA) in support of Theresa Greenfield’s (D. IA) U.S. Senate campaign: Theresa Greenfield (D. IA) It's official: Theresa Greenfield is our official nominee to flip Iowa's U.S. Senate seat — and polls show she's leading by two points! Senate Majority Leader...
The Atlantic has a good piece out about the upcoming U.S. Senate race between incumbent U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R. SC) and former South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jaime Harrison (D. SC). It’s worth the read but Adam Harris emphasizes how Harrison could pull off an upset win: When we...
Received this e-mail yesterday from U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Jr. (D. PA) in support of former Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign: In uncertain times like these, our families deserve a steady leader we can count on to do what's right. We deserve a leader who will act with dignity...
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D. OH) in support of Theresa Greenfield’s (D. IA) U.S. Senate campaign: Theresa Greenfield (D. IA) I'll be direct: I need you to donate $5 to Democrat Theresa Greenfield's Iowa Senate campaign » We need to flip the Senate. Period. Election analysts say...
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D. RI) in support of Joe Biden’s presidential campaign: Watching President Trump flounder through the largest crisis America has faced in decades has been painful and embarrassing – it’s clear we need change at the top. That’s why I’m proud to join...
Received this e-mail from U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D. DE) in support of Theresa Greenfield’s campaign: Theresa Greenfield (D. IA) In the past few months, we've seen that Democrats have a real shot at flipping the Senate. One of the most important races will be in Iowa, where Democrat Theresa...
Received this e-mail today House Intelligence Committee Chairman, Adam Schiff (D. CA-28), in support of Theresa Greenfield’s (D. IA) U.S. Senate campaign: Theresa Greenfield (D. IA) Listen, you’ve heard me talk many times about how important it is to hold on to our House Majority. And I don’t have to...
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Jr. (D. PA) in support of Gov. Steve Bullock’s (D. MT) U.S. Senate campaign: Steve Bullock (D. MT) We can flip Montana — and the Senate majority — with your help. The latest polls show the Senate race is either dead...
Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D. MN), in support of Theresa Greenfield’s (D. IA) U.S. Senate campaign: Theresa Greenfield (D. MN) If we want to make progress on the issues that matter most and put the country back on the path to progress,...
Kudos to Lachlan Markay at The Daily Beast for capturing this: Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is running for reelection in what will likely be one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate contests this year. But her campaign has shielded a key bit of financial information from voters and the public:...
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D. WI) in support of Mark Kelly’s (D. AZ) U.S. Senate campaign: Mark Kelly (D. AZ) Arizona is a battleground state this year — especially after Democrats won their first Senate race in over 30 years there just last cycle. Now,...
Ouch: Even @LindseyGrahamSC’s strongest supporters know he’s forgotten about them and that it’s time for change. Dick Wilkerson brought jobs and opportunity to SC during his time at Michelin. Grateful for his support. Together, we’re going to #SendLindseyHome!https://t.co/KT7LPtUTLi — Jaime Harrison, DNC Chair (@harrisonjaime) April 28, 2020 A former top...
Well isn’t that special and kudos to Lauren McCauley at the Maine Beacon for capturing this: Stephen Schwarzman, the CEO of private equity firm The Blackstone Group and likely the largest single financial supporter of Sen. Susan Collins’ re-election, has been advising President Donald Trump throughout the COVID19 pandemic and...
Two Democratic Senate candidates are teaming up to help each other’s campaigns take down two very vulnerable Republican Senators. First, Theresa. Greenfield (D. IA): Theresa Greenfield (D. IA) This is BIG. Control of the Senate will come down to Iowa and North Carolina, so Mitch McConnell's super PAC is gearing...
Received this e-mail today from retiring U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D. NM) in support of Rep. Ben Ray Luján’s (D. NM-03) U.S. Senate campaign: I’ll cut to the chase: My friend Ben Ray Luján is running for the Senate, and he’s facing his first critical end-of-quarter fundraising deadline of 2020...
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D. NY) in support of Gina Ortiz Jones’ (D. TX-23) congressional campaign: Gina Ortiz Jones (D. TX-23) Hello, it’s Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sending you a personal note about my friend, Gina Ortiz Jones. But before I tell you why, I have...
Received this e-mail from Democracy for America in support of Cal Cunningham’s (D. NC) U.S. Senate campaign: Last week, we learned conservative Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC), the Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, dumped up to $1.6 million in stock before the stock-market crash after he received classified nonpublic information...
Received this e-mail from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D. NY) in support of U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D. NH) and Tina Smith’s (D. MN) re-election campaigns: If you care about taking back the Senate, Nicholas, here are the three things you need to know today: Senators Jeanne Shaheen (NH) and...
Received this e-mail today from celebrated author and life-long Mainer, Stephen King, on behalf of the DSCC and in support Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon’s (D. ME) U.S. Senate campaign: Sen. Susan Collins (R. ME) & Brett Kavanaugh My fellow Democrats, Listen, I write for a living and I'm not...
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D. NY) in support of Mark Kelly’s (D. AZ) U.S. Senate campaign: A new poll out of Arizona has my friend, Mark Kelly, down by two points in Arizona’s must-win Senate race. This news comes after massive outside spending by Mitch McConnell and...
I continue to receive e-mails from Senate Democrats in support of Governor Steve Bullock’s (D. MT) U.S. Senate campaign. U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D. DE): Sen. Chris Coons (D. DE) On Monday, Governor Steve Bullock announced his candidacy to become Montana's next Senator. Now, Democrats have another great candidate who...
Received this e-mail today from Rep. Adam Schiff (D. CA-28) in support of Governor Steve Bullock’s (D. MT) U.S. Senate campaign: Gov. Steve Bullock (D. MT) Big news out of Montana yesterday: Governor Steve Bullock announced his campaign for U.S. Senate, putting Democrats in a good position to win a crucial...