The Suicide Squad's Democratic Bird of Prey
If you have seen the movie Birds of Prey (And the Fabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), you know the underlying theme was her discovering her power amidst a world … Read More
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WI-Sen: Amy McGrath Is Back To Help Give Sedition Caucus Member RoJo The Anti-Vaxxer The Boot
Yesterday was a very busy day for me so I’m playing catch up today. Received this e-mail yesterday from former Air Force Pilot and U.S. Senate candidate, Amy McGrath (D. … Read More
What could be funnier than Trump refusing to pay Rudy when the poor sap needs him the most?
So Rudy “Up From His Head Come a Bubblin’ Crude” Giuliani, who represented Donald Trump in his effort to overturn the 2020 election, is now learning where Trump’s loyalties really lie—i.e., … Read More
Calgary Cruz heads south, admits he's a corporate lackey. Matt Gaetz falls under that party bus.
In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Ted Cruz admits he’s a corporate shill but like Matt Gaetz’s procurer, Joel Greenberg, prior crimes don’t count if you can get a pardon, even … Read More
OH-Gov & Sen: Nan Whaley (D) Hits Back At J.D. Vance's (R) Bull S*** Lies About Universal Pre-K
Received this e-mail from Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley’s (D. OH) gubernatorial campaign: x We don't need some hedge fund millionaire like @JDVance1 claiming to speak for working families who are … Read More
The 'iffy' grip of Trumpism and its cold dead hands still grifting
People who recognized their based(sic) bigotry and hatred chose their orange ‘leader’ because ‘owning libs’ fit a general dickishness that conferred a gang-like belonging. Probably more striking are those women willing … Read More
VA-Gov: GOP's Leading Candidate For Governor Says Derek Chauvin Verdict Makes Her “Sick”
Friendly reminder, there’s a big Governor’s race in Virginia this year: Virginia Republican state Sen. Amanda Chase is no stranger to making provocative statements, and comments she made this week … Read More
Beto O'Rourke Shifts Focus On Increasing Voter Turnout In Texas' Lower Voting Territories
Received this e-mail yesterday from former Presidential candidate, Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D. TX), on behalf of his organization, Powered by People: Having these conversations now (and not in the weeks … Read More
GOP Wants Trump to Cool it With McConnell; Trump Turns Up the Heat
Two stories posted on Political Wire near each other (probably deliberately) caught my attention. First: Republicans pray for truce after Trump attacks on McConnell (Politico) Though the Senate GOP is … Read More
FL-Gov: St. Pete Poll Shows A Toss Up Race With Ron DeSantis (R) & Nikki Fried (D) At 45-45
Here’s some big news out of Florida: 2022 Florida Governor GE: Ron DeSantis (R-inc) 45%Nikki Fried (D) 45%@StPetePolls/@Fla_Pol 3/22-24https://t.co/HgtQTMyV26 #FLgov — Political Polls (@Politics_Polls) March 25, 2021 Should Agriculture Commissioner … Read More
Arrest in GOP election fraud: Florida man runs a phony candidate with similar name to siphon votes
Running a GOP candidate with a name resembling the Democratic incumbent may have drawn away enough votes to allow another GOP candidate to win a Florida state senate seat. On … Read More
the former guy's lack of political understanding has made him bunt into a Cloverfielder's choice
Without the strange speculation about how Trump is in decline, it is reasonable to think that Trump is consistently inconsistent in not being able to assemble a successful policy or … Read More
“Their stupid is always bigger than their evil” in an ex-POTUS's hope for military coup
Banana Republic is not yet a bankrupt concept in America, although it is being sorely tested. Trump’s 1/6 coup counted on the numbers of RWNJs in the US military, including … Read More
The Grift is back: former POTUS's campaign becomes 'Make America Great Again PAC'/MAGA-pac
The anticipated Trump 2024 grift begins as he also gets closer to real prosecution in New York. Remember that “the biggest story today should be the fact that every House … Read More
LA DA George Gascón (D) Helps A Fellow Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Win A CA State Senate Seat
Received this e-mail today from Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón (D. CA), in support of Assemblywoman Sydney Kamlager’s (D. CA) State Senate campaign in the upcoming special election … Read More
If I were Mother Karen, I would leave Mikey. He loves Don more than family.
Speechless. Just speechless. According to CNN, Mike Pence is starting a PAC to defend Donald Trump’s record and they remain close friends. What in the world? Some man incites … Read More
CO-Sen: Sen. Sherrod Brown (D. OH) Helps Keep Sen. Michael Bennet (D) In The U.S. Senate
Received this e-mail from U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D. OH) in support of U.S. Senator Michael Bennet’s (D. CO) re-election campaign: Sen. Michael Bennet (D. CO) The Washington Post: “GOP … Read More
TX-AG: Corrupt Idiot Attorney General Also Pulled A Ted Cruz (R) While Texas Froze During A Crisis
Texas really is full of dumb GOP fuckers: x NEW: Texas AG Ken Paxton left the state during the deadly power outages last week to meet with his counterpart in … Read More
FL-Gov: COVID-19 Grim Reaper Lawyer Launches “Remove Ron” PAC To Take Down Idiot Trumper Governor
This is awesome: As Gov. Ron DeSantis sets his sights on a gubernatorial reelection bid in 2022, an attorney who’s been critical of the governor has launched a “Remove Ron” … Read More
TX-Gov: Beto O'Rourke (D), “We are nearing a failed state in Texas due to Republican leaders”
Beto O’Rourke (D. TX) had some harsh words yesterday: x “We are nearing a failed state in Texas. And it has nothing to do with God, or natural disasters. It … Read More
Texas grid failure blamed by pols who John Fetterman might call 'Trump simps'
Greg Abbott searches for #TexasBlackoout blame in the state’s power utility but Texas deregulated its grid to avoid the very regulations that would have prevented this problem. All in the name … Read More
GA-Sen: After Losing To Jon Ossoff (D), David Perdue (R) Now Wants To Lose To Raphael Warnock (D)
Oh barf: Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue took the first steps toward a potential comeback bid by filing campaign paperwork on Monday to explore a challenge against Democratic U.S. Sen. … Read More
Beto O'Rourke's 2021 Voter Registration Initiative Is Essential To Ending TX GOP Voter Suppression
Playing catch up here with my e-mails since it was a very busy week for me. Received this e-mail this week from former Presidential candidate, Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D. TX), … Read More
geeks, creators, mops, sociopaths on 1/6
“Can anyone honestly say that if some of those in the mob with zip ties, stun guns and other weapons actually came upon a member of Congress in the Capitol … Read More
NV-Sen: Sen. Jon Ossoff (D. GA) Helps Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D) Get Ready For Victory In 2022
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D. GA) in support of U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s (D. NV) re-election campaign: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D. NV) Democrats … Read More
GA-Gov: Brian Kemp (R) & GA GOP Are Already Running Scared Of A Stacey Abrams (D) Rematch
Yep, he’s running scared: Republican strategists aligned with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) on Monday launched an outside group aimed at hitting Democrat Stacey Abrams over her possible 2022 gubernatorial run. The independent group, … Read More
GOP Rep. Kinzinger launches PAC to challenge Trump wing of the party
I’m reminded these days of the classic Monty Python “Election Night Special” sketch. In the sketch, three political parties — the Sensible Party, the Silly Party, and the Slightly Silly Party … Read More
CA-Gov: BUSTED! Proud Boys, QAnon & Anti-Vaxxers Linked To Recall Gavin Newsom (D) Campaign
From The Los Angeles Times: But a Times investigation found that recall campaign leaders, seeking to capitalize on the darkening public mood, allied with radical and extreme elements early on … Read More
MO-Sen: Morning Consult Poll Confirms The Trump Divide Is Sticking With The GOP For A While
Here’s the latest news out of Missouri courtesy of Morning Consult’s latest poll: In Missouri, Hawley — who was abandoned by his political mentor, former Sen. Jack Danforth (R-Mo.), and … Read More
1600 Insurrection Avenue
A few misnomers are floating around about Trump supporters. That they are all either pickup driving Confederate flag-waving morons or Archie Bunker types with a pair of wingtips parked next … Read More
WI-Sen: Wisconsin Democrats Are Wasting No Time Giving RoJo The Traitor The Boot
From The New York Times: x YouTube Video The first television advertisements of the 2022 campaign cycle are on the air in Wisconsin. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Wednesday … Read More
GA-Sen A & B: Want To Help Boost Election Day Turnout? Here Are Some More GOTV Opportunities
The big day is here! Grassroots groups are pushing to help boost Democratic Election Day turnout in Georgia and here are a few ways you can help. I received this … Read More
GA-Sen B: Kelly Loeffler (R) Becomes The 12th GOP Traitor In The Senate To Vote Against Democracy
From The Huffington Post: Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler, one day before her closely watched Georgia Senate runoff, announced Monday she’s joining the coalition of GOP senators objecting to this week’s … Read More
GA-Sen A & B: NYT, “Native Americans Helped Flip Arizona. Can They Mobilize in Georgia?”
I know this New York Times article is a month old but I wanted to reference it for the purposes of this diary: More than 180 years ago, as part … Read More
GA-Sen A & B: Jordan Peele & Bradley Whitford Launch “Get Out” The Vote Event
Received this e-mail today from actor Bradley Whitford on behalf of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee: Rev. Raphael Warnock (D. GA) & Jon Ossoff (D. GA) Hey there. Happy New … Read More
GA-Sen A & B: Looks Like Moscow Mitch Just F***ed Up Perdue (R) & Loeffler's (R) Runoff Bids
From The Huffington Post: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday punted on a House-passed bill to increase coronavirus relief payments to $2,000 despite mounting bipartisan support for the … Read More
GA-Sen A & B: Singer-Songwriter James Taylor Has Joe Biden & Georgia On His Mind
Received this e-mail today from singer-songwriter James Taylor in support of Jon Ossoff (D. GA) & Rev. Raphael Warnock’s (D. GA) U.S. Senate campaigns: Rev. Raphael Warnock (D. GA) & … Read More
GA-Sen A & B: Don't Forget To Sign Up For Beto O'Rourke's Virtual GOTV Phone Banks This Week
Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s (D. TX) organization, Powered By People, in support of Jon Ossoff (D. GA) & Rev. Raphael Warnock’s (D. GA) … Read More
Trump Plots 2022 Primaries for “Disloyal” Republicans
Politico says Trump has told his political aides to monitor statements by Republicans that oppose his efforts to hold onto the Presidency with an eye toward supporting primary challengers in … Read More
Chris Hayes exposes how the Trump machine is ripping off its Right Wing donors
Chris Hayes deconstructs the fraud that is the Donald Trump election and defense fundraising machine. He all but rips off his supporters. Chris Hayes enumerates the “fraud.” x x YouTube … Read More
GA-Sen A & B: Eric Holder Makes The Georgia Runoff Elections A Referendum On Voting Rights
Received this e-mail today from former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on behalf of his organization, All On The Line: Rev. Raphael Warnock (D GA) & Jon Ossoff (D. GA) … Read More
GA-Sen A & B: Rashida Tlaib (D. MI) & AOC Help Boost GOTV Efforts To Flip The Senate Blue
Received two e-mails today from two members from The Squad in support of Jon Ossoff (D. GA) and Rev. Raphael Warnock’s (D. GA) U.S. Senate campaigns. The first one is … Read More
GA-Sen A & B: Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D. MA) Helps Boost These Grassroots Groups GOTV Efforts
Received this e-mail today from outgoing Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D. MA-04): Jon Ossoff (D. GA) & Rev. Raphael Warnock (D. GA) It’s incredible to think we are closing in … Read More
To his supporters, Trump's shamelessness became a badge of honesty and strength, and he still lost
There’s an agitated Trump up late tweeting more conspiracy nonsense as the Electoral College has voted and the sedition attempt has failed with the so-called longshot of a Congressional maneuver on 6 … Read More
GA-Sen A & B: Beto O'Rourke Hits Back At Texas GOP's Idiotic Secession Threats
Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s (D. TX) organization, Powered By People, in support of Jon Ossoff (D. GA) & Rev. Raphael Warnock’s (D. GA) … Read More
GA-Sen A & B: Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris Is Determined To Win A Dem Senate Majority
Received this e-mail today from Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris in support of Jon Ossoff (D. GA) & Rev. Raphael Warnock’s (D. GA) U.S. Senate campaigns: Rev. Raphael Warnock (D. GA) … Read More
A Rachel Maddow public service announcement to Trumpsters sending him money to dispute the election.
One hopes Trump supporters tune in to Rachel Maddow who exposes how he is knowingly ripping them off of their hard-earned dollars. Rachel Maddow has a message to Trumpsters x x YouTube … Read More
GA-Sen A & B: These Grassroots Groups Need Help Boosting Black & Latino Voter Turnout
Received a few e-mails for upcoming GOTV event to help Jon Ossoff (D. GA) and Rev. Raphael Warnock (D. GA) win their runoff elections. Received this e-mail last night from … Read More
GA-Sen A & B: Gabby Giffords PAC Helps Defeat Two Of Moscow Mitch's NRA Puppets
Received this e-mail today from former U.S. Representative and wife of U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D. AZ), Gabrielle Giffords’ (D. AZ) PAC, Giffords PAC: Rev. Raphael Warnock (D. GA) & … Read More
GA-Sen A & B: Lin-Manuel Miranda & The Cast Of Hamilton Reunite To Help Flip The Senate Blue
Received this e-mail today from the Georgia Democratic Party: Rev. Raphael Warnock (D. GA) & Jon Ossoff (D. GA) On November 3 we made history in Georgia, and in less … Read More
