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My elderly Mom and I committed election fraud Friday.  I sent in our absentee ballots by mail instead of voting in person with everyone in the city of Louisvlle at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center on June 23rd.  Well, a certain orange baboon in the White House claims that...

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  • June 13, 2020

FYI: Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. won Alaska’s Democratic primary on Saturday night, the first nominating contest held since Senator Bernie Sanders dropped out of the race and made Mr. Biden the party’s presumptive presidential nominee. With all precincts reporting, Mr. Biden won 55 percent of the vote and Mr. Sanders won...

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  • April 12, 2020

Received this e-mail yesterday from Christina Hartman’s (D.  PA) Auditor General campaign: Yesterday, we watched as voters in Wisconsin were forced to choose between their health and their right to be heard at the polls because the GOP-controlled legislature refused to postpone their elections. In Pennsylvania, we also have a...

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  • April 9, 2020

I just wanted to post this: x I know Bernie well. He’s a good man, a great leader, and one of the most powerful voices for change in our country. And it’s hard to sum up his contributions to our politics in one, single tweet. So I won’t try to....

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  • April 8, 2020

Some big news today: Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Tuesday endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden (D) for president. Brown lauded Biden, the leading Democratic presidential candidate, as a leader who has spent his career fighting for working Americans. “Dignity of Work isn't a slogan — it's who we are,...

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  • April 7, 2020

Some more big news out of Wisconsin: Former Vice President Joe Biden endorsed Jill Karofsky in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Biden issued the endorsement in a statement Friday. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont has also backed Karofsky, a Dane County Circuit Court Judge. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump...

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  • April 5, 2020

This is what white privilege looks like: The podcast host Joe Rogan has said he will vote for Donald Trump over Joe Biden in the presidential election, should the former vice-president be the Democratic nominee. The comic was speaking on Friday’s edition of his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, which regularly tops the...

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  • April 5, 2020

Now I do approve of this: Bernie Sanders, the Vermont senator-Democratic presidential candidate, has endorsed the liberal-backed Jill Karofsky for the Wisconsin Supreme Court in her race against the conservative-backed incumbent Daniel Kelly. The two are on the ballot in Tuesday’s election. In a statement endorsing Karofsky, a Dane County...

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  • April 3, 2020

Received this e-mail just now from Jill Karofsky’s (D. WI) campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court: With just 6 days until the election here in Wisconsin, I am writing today with a reminder that tomorrow (April 2nd) is the last day you are able to request an absentee ballot be...

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  • April 2, 2020

Since the Wisconsin Primary is coming up next Tuesday, Marquette University’s latest poll reminds us how much of a role Wisconsin will play in the general election: General election matchups betweenTrump and both Democratic candidates indicate a very close race. In the Marchpoll, Biden receives 48 percent and Trump receives...

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  • April 1, 2020

I’m liking this: Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden came out in support of a pair of Wisconsin school district referendums on Tuesday, a week before the state's presidential primary election. The highly unusual move of a presidential candidate weighing in on a local school referendum comes as Biden and other...

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  • March 31, 2020

I like the sounds of this: Joe Biden’s campaign is mounting an aggressive behind-the-scenes effort to address the biggest weakness of his candidacy: A lack of enthusiasm among the liberal base, particularly young voters. Since his landslide victories earlier this month, Biden’s advisers have engaged in talks with a range...

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  • March 29, 2020

Received this e-mail today from Governor Tom Wolf’s (D. PA) PAC, Wolf PAC: x Rescheduling the upcoming primary election to June 2 so Pennsylvania can focus on fighting the spread of #COVID19. NEW DEADLINES:📋 May 18 to register to vote: https://t.co/QQh46hPu76.📬 May 26 to sign up to vote by mail...

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  • March 27, 2020

Received this e-mail just now from the Pennsylvania Democratic Party: The 2020 Pennsylvania Primary is moving to Tuesday, June 2nd! Governor Wolf just confirmed that tomorrow he'll sign a bill to reschedule our primary. Now, it's on us to ensure every PA Democrat knows the new date and has a...

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  • March 26, 2020

Received this e-mail today from Khizr Khan in support. of former Vice President Joe Biden’s Presidential campaign: Four years ago, in July, I talked at the Democratic National Convention. I talked about being a Gold Star father. I talked about the need to unite as Democrats. I talked about how...

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  • March 24, 2020

Received this e-mail today. from Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D. MA-07). on behalf of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee in support of Marie Newman’s (D. IL-03) campaign: Marie Newman (D. IL-03)   This is Ayanna Pressley — Representative from the MA-07, Warren campaign co-chair, and proud member of the Squad. I’m asking...

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  • March 16, 2020

Some big news today from ABC News Campaign Reporter, Molly Nagle, on Twitter: x NEW: @JoeBiden's campaign confirms that he has reviewed @ewarren’s bankruptcy plan closely, and is endorsing her proposal, as he said in his IL town hall. That's a significant shift, as the proposal would largely undo the...

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  • March 14, 2020

So my official candidate is Vote Blue No Matter Who but I have to give points to Sanders here for this one: x YouTube Video On Wednesday, the Bernie Sanders campaign released three new advertisements aimed at voters in the six states casting their primary ballots next week. And one...

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  • March 4, 2020

Hi everyone, So my last diary that made the Rec list was from the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, an organization that I respect greatly and still do, was an e-mail about how Elizabeth Warren was gaining votes from Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg. It presented Tweets from the people who...

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  • March 4, 2020

Received this e-mail just now from the Progressive Change Campaign Committee on behalf of Elizabeth Warren’s campaign: There's big news coming out of Super Tuesday states: Elizabeth Warren is picking up masses of voters across the country who previously supported Mayor Pete and Amy Klobuchar. Tonight's results will be very...

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  • March 4, 2020

This is worth watching before you head to the voting booth: x YouTube Video Elizabeth Warren sat down for an emotional interview with Jimmy Kimmel that included tears from both Warren and Kimmel—and the requisite amount of shots fired at both former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg and President Donald Trump. Asked by Kimmel if she...

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  • March 3, 2020

Received this e-mail from the Progressive Change Campaign Committee: It's Super Tuesday — Election Day! GO VOTE FOR ELIZABETH WARREN! Find your polling place here. 1/3 of the delegates will be awarded today. Help Get Out The Vote in Super Tuesday states! Click here to volunteer TODAY in California. If you...

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  • March 3, 2020

Some big news just now: x We are thrilled to announce that we are endorsing @ewarren to be president of the United States! pic.twitter.com/2eFWVnlqXN— EMILY's List (@emilyslist) March 2, 2020 Democratic women’s group EMILY’S List endorsed Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) for president on Monday. The organization, which supports female candidates for office,...

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  • March 2, 2020

Slate has a great piece out about why you shouldn’t count Elizabeth Warren out: Her careful, defensive debate performances and introduction of a hedged phase-in M4A plan succeeded only in helping other candidates. Sanders got a bump among voters who aren’t worried about how polarizing his agenda may be. On...

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  • March 2, 2020

I just received this e-mail from Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign With only 1 day until Super Tuesday, we want you to know how we’re planning for the fight ahead. We’ll be counting votes in 14 states tomorrow. And when those ballots are counted, nearly 40 percent of delegates will be pledged....

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  • March 2, 2020
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I’ve always loved Elizabeth Warren’s “I Have A Plan For That Motto” because it rings so true. Today, she unveils three new plans that cover three big issues. First, the Coronavirus: Warren’s plan has several provisions, starting with attempts to help people who need or will need medical attention. She wants...

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  • March 2, 2020

Some big news today: Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s (D-Mass.) presidential campaign said on Sunday that it brought in more than $29.3 million in February, marking its best month of fundraising to date.   Warren's donations last month averaged $31, campaign manager Roger Lau said in a memo.  Warren saw a surge in donations...

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  • March 1, 2020

Received this e-mail today from Democracy for America: Whether you live in South Carolina or not, you can still vote for your Presidential candidate today and help them win the DFA 2020 endorsement. Bernie and Warren are crushing everyone else so far, but only you can decide who wins and...

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  • March 1, 2020

Mark you calendars, Florida Kossacks: Rep. Cindy Polo and former Miami-Dade Democratic Party Chair Juan Cuba will campaign for Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren at a Miami event this weekend. The Warren campaign will also hold a series of events in Jacksonville ahead of Florida’s March 17 primary election. Polo and Cuba will attend a Cafecito con...

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  • February 27, 2020

Couldn’t agree more: Sen. Elizabeth Warren said that funds being used to construct the president’s border wall with Mexico should be redirected to help contain coronavirus, a quickly spreading epidemic with origins in China. “I’m going to be introducing a plan tomorrow to take every dime that the president is now taking to...

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  • February 27, 2020

Arkansas Kossacks, mark your calendars: Democratic candidate for president Elizabeth Warren will campaign in Arkansas Saturday. Warren will hold a town hall in Little Rock at 1 p.m. at North Shore Riverwalk Park. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The public can RSVP on the campaign website. This comes while early voting...

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  • February 26, 2020

Mark your calendars Oklahoma Kossacks: The March 3 primary election is coming up and presidential candidates are making their last attempts to win over Oklahoma voters. Democrats are holding campaign events in the Sooner state — some in-person and some handled by campaign groups: Elizabeth Warren – Actress Ashley Judd representing...

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  • February 26, 2020

Received this e-mail from Democracy for America in support of Jessica Cisneros (D. TX-28) campaign: Rep. Henry Cueller of Texas’s 28th district of the U.S. House is a Democrat in name only (DINO). In a week, we have the opportunity to beat him with a true progressive. Cueller is an...

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  • February 26, 2020

Breaking news: x BIG: the @BostonGlobe, who once suggested Warren should sit out 2020, has endorsed her for president. “Fearless and brilliant on her feet, Warren has the greatest potential among the candidates to lay bare Trump’s weaknesses on a debate stage.” https://t.co/pgRbx5M9Nm— Sawyer Hackett (@SawyerHackett) February 26, 2020 Here’s...

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  • February 26, 2020

I know I’ve written about it a lot but it’s still my top issue and while tonight’s debate was horribly moderated, but Pod Save America said it best about tonight’s debate: x Warren is right on the filibuster. #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/scUy3EwdIc— Pod Save America (@PodSaveAmerica) February 26, 2020 I’m very happy...

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  • February 26, 2020

Charles P. Pierce from Esquire made it clear today who he was voting for: In 2016, I decided to make it a custom here at the shebeen to reveal the candidate for whom I voted in the Democratic primary election because a) I think it’s right to be transparent about...

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  • February 25, 2020

Mark your calendars: Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren is making another stop in Aiken this week. Senator Warren will make the stop on Friday when she is scheduled to host a GOTV launch. She's also bringing superstar John Legend to Orangeburg on Wednesday as part of a Get Out The...

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  • February 25, 2020

Love this: x YouTube Video Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Tuesday attacked fellow Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg in a new ad, slamming the billionaire over his previous Republican ties. Warren took aim at Bloomberg's large number of television ads and targeted his record of endorsing and financing Republican candidates, including...

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  • February 25, 2020

Kudos to Rolling Stone for finding this: In a 2016 audio recording from what is thought to be a private Goldman Sachs event, Bloomberg first can be heard referring to the audience as “my peeps.” He then went on to talk about what his priorities would be if he were running for...

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  • February 25, 2020

Attention all Arizona Kossacks: Former Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro will campaign in Arizona Tuesday on behalf of Elizabeth Warren. Castro dropped out of the race in January and endorsed Warren. The former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will start the day at 9:15 a.m. in Phoenix with...

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  • February 24, 2020

FUCK YEAH!!!! x #WarrenTime pic.twitter.com/WjyWlH0WeD— Jack Black (@jackblack) February 24, 2020 Actor and musician Jack Black endorsed Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s (D-Mass.) presidential bid on Monday. The comedic celebrity said he’s “all in” for Warren in an endorsement shared on Twitter. Black’s celebrity backing comes as Warren and her primary opponents prepare for their...

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  • February 24, 2020

Here’s something that will raise your spirits: x New CBS/YouGov national poll just out: Sanders 28%Warren 19%Biden 17%Bloomberg 13%Buttigieg 10%Klobuchar 5%Steyer 2%Gabbard 1%— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) February 23, 2020 Here’s some more info: Measuring sentiment among would-be Democratic primary voters nationwide, it's Sanders who is leading in overall preference to...

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  • February 23, 2020

Texas Kossacks, mark your calendars: Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren and Secretary Julian Castro are coming to San Antonio next week. The pair will hold a town hall event at the Sunset Station Lone Star Pavilion at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. The town hall is set to begin at...

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  • February 23, 2020

Received this e-mail today from the Progressive Change Campaign Committee in support of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s (D. MA) presidential campaign: x YouTube Video I messed up. I voted early in Nevada for Pete Buttigieg. Then I saw Elizabeth Warren in this week's debate and at a local rally —...

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  • February 22, 2020

Received this e-mail just now from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s (D. MA) presidential campaign: Super Tuesday is in just 11 days, so we're hosting a canvass kick-off in Long Beach on Sunday with a special guest: Secretary Julián Castro! Will you join us on Sunday? Julián Castro will be sharing...

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  • February 22, 2020

Received this e-mail just now form U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s (D. MA) presidential campaign: Our grassroots movement is led by fighters like you.   But with less than two weeks until Super Tuesday, we know that plenty of voters are only just starting to tune in to this race.  ...

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  • February 22, 2020

Some big news: Musician John Legend will campaign for Sen. Elizabeth Warren in South Carolina next week, appearing in at least two events for the Massachusetts Democrat in Orangeburg and Charleston on Wednesday. He is also expected to perform, according to a Warren aide. Legend tweeted last month that he would be voting for Warren in the...

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  • February 21, 2020

Received this e-mail today from Democracy for America: It's time! Today we’re officially launching our 2020 Presidential Primary Endorsement Poll. As a a member-driven, people-powered PAC with a one-million strong community that has contributed over $63 million dollars and made more than 25 million calls to elect over 1,000 progressive...

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  • February 21, 2020

Love this: x The day after the debate, Elizabeth Warren bought a full page ad in Sheldon Adelson’s newspaper saying Sheldon Adelson will pay $2.3 billion the first year of her wealth tax. I think that’s called chutzpah. pic.twitter.com/dV7O3G8MJu— Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports) February 20, 2020 The morning after Sen. Elizabeth Warren savaged...

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  • February 20, 2020