Once more thanks for bringing into focus the meaningful news vs. media hype e.g. NYTimes. Based on our own research and your good coverage we’re establishing a team to take action to support Field Team 6 in their good work. Well organized and covers multiple opportunities to make a difference (as do many other organizations- FT 6 just fit our needs) Thanks for supplying us with the facts and determination to take action. We are gonna win this!
Dig this, all, from Marianne Williamson a couple of hours ago :
I REMAIN IN THE RACE
In order to defeat Trump, we need to provide a far more powerful alternative to what he's offering
I am deeply grateful that as of right now, over 200,000 people have voted for me for President. Given the efforts to block my candidacy that have been ongoing for the last year, I take those votes very seriously.
I will continue to honor the trust that those votes signify. They are a cry for fundamental change in America. Many people believe, as I do, that nothing less than a transformative vision will stave off potential disasters that stand before us. And yes, one of those disasters would be a second Trump Presidency.
While some argue that I should drop out of the race, graciously support President Biden and join the effort to joyfully defeat Trump in November, I know too much and have seen too much to agree to such a move. The President is not out campaigning. He is not truly out among the American people. He does not seem to register what people are actually going through. His handlers if anything are keeping real people away from him. And unspoken by most but seen by everyone, he does not display the physical or mental vitality necessary to take on Donald Trump.
That is why I will remain in the race, looking forward to picking up even more votes in the states that have not yet weighed in.
The Washington Post is no better. I was astonished to see,( not really, ) headlines this morning that 4/1 favored Trump and the GOP in general with pictures and full articles about his wins. . Biden got a nod, in the negative once again, about how the youth are looking elsewhere. Arrgh. Mitch added to the disgust I have for those who support and literally ignore the train wreck that Trump is. Republicans in name only actually describesall of their OWN party now.
Robert and Jill- Many thanks for inspiring me to write to the NYT.
To the Editors:
As a long time reader of the Times, I find myself increasingly disturbed by what appears to be the newspaper’s efforts to portray Donald Trump as a legitimate presidential candidate (despite his criminality and dictatorial ambitions) while minimizing President Joe Biden’s many extraordinary accomplishments that have benefitted the American people during his time in office.
If you’re going to be focused on Trump, why not look at:
* His responsibility for thousands of deaths from Covid that could have been avoided, had he stepped up early in the pandemic, and ,by example, inspired the public to take measures that could have protected them.
* His fomenting race hatred and divisiveness by denigrating different groups, e.g. referring to Covid as “the Wuhan Flu,” which sparked waves of anti-Asian violence in many cities; plus calling immigrants fleeing oppressive regimes in Latin America “rapists, thugs, criminals, drug addicts, escapees from mental institutions,” separating families at the border, and keeping infants and young children in holding pens.
* His efforts to use police and the military to suppress peaceful protests.
* His orchestration of a violent insurrection, meticulously planned well in advance of the 2020 election, in order to stay in power.
* His theft of scores of classified, highly sensitive government documents, followed by his willful denial of any wrongdoing and an effort to hide that theft from authorities.
*His cozy, traitorous relationship with Putin (“Russia, if you’re listening…” “ I would let them do whatever the hell they wanted.”)
Trump has made his authoritarian fantasies clear from the beginning ( “I will accept the outcome of the election…if I win.”), off handedly mentioning his intention to suspend the Constitution and remain indefinitely in office, and his claim of presidential immunity from prosecution. We had a foretaste of his idea of governance during his administration, when he created a nepotistic kleptocracy more akin to that of the Philippines under Marcos than anything seen in the US before.
And now, for anyone observing him in action or listening to him speak, he is clearly deranged, delusional and a serious danger to the future of our country. This man should not have access to the nuclear codes.
Contrast this with Joe Biden who is honorable, humble, inclusive and dedicated to the work at hand and the greater good. He brings wisdom, experience, optimism, compassion, respect for others and integrity to the highest office in the land. He has managed to accomplish more than many presidents before him, despite seemingly insurmountable odds. He has restored dignity to the office of the presidency and critical ties with allies around the globe. And he NEVER takes credit for his many
achievements but instead gives credit to the American people. “There is nothing we can’t accomplish if we do it together.” Contrast that with “I alone can fix it.”
It would be really good if you could give President Biden his due. The freedoms you now enjoy
My letter to the editor of the New York Times today:
To the editor,
I have had a digital subscription to the Times since 8/14. Over the years it has become apparent that the paper has developed a more pronounced bias, first against Hilary Clinton (her emails!) and more recently, against Joe Biden (his age!!!). The headlines which you publish can be laughable in the degree that they mislead and the substance of your stories are obviously slanted to support those headlines.
The last straw for me was the flawed Times/Siena poll which you apparently financed and then published as front page news in various iterations for three days. At the same time, you continue to normalize Donald Trump and ignore his inflammatory rhetoric, increasingly authoritarian bent, and cognizant decline.
I am fully aware that the loss of my subscription will not harm you financially. On the other hand, I would hope that my concerns might give you pause going forward and I know that I am not alone.
I can no longer support a paper which seems to be abetting the destruction of our democracy. You would do well to remember that, according to Trump, you are the enemy of the people, to be dealt with as he deems fit should he return to power.
If you woud be interested in participating in a Zoom letter writing party to get you started, please add a comment here and please give an idea of your availabity - week day, week night, Saturday or Sunday and please add your Time Zone!!
So very grateful for your initial analysis of these primaries, including the clarity of your data presentation. This gives me more hope than any poll could ever do. Thank you, Robert.
Apologies for being off topic. Today, I am wondering who will step into Colin Allred's position in the House WHEN he beats Cruz? I am wondering if Katie Porter can keep her own seat in the House and who will replace Adam Schiff WHEN he beats Steve Garvey? Who will replace Barbara Lee in the House? I know Dems have a deep bench, but these openings trouble me, especially given the non-functioning House under current "leadership."
My district is 80% red. There are no Democrats running for local elections. Your comments, insights, and news are keeping me out of the loony bin.... so far. Thanks
Thank you all for commenting on ending subscriptions to the NYTimes as a form of protest. The consensus seems to be to continue complaining to them about their biased coverage.
The New York Times arrived in print edition at my Tucson, AZ home this Sunday and it was a point of pride with me not to look at it, not a single column-inch of it. I didn't want to ruin my day.
Seldom is the question asked WHY are they behaving in this schizoid way. Are they in the tanks for Trump? Do they want fascism to win? As disgusted as we all are with the Times, I can't quite make myself believe that.
I believe I have an answer. While they don't actually WANT Trump to win, they do not want Joe Biden and the Democrats to achieve the sort bell-ringing victory that people like Simon Rosenberg are calling for. Their preference is for the gridlocked mess that Joe Manchin and Kirsten Sinema created for Dems in 2021-22. They are as afraid of people like Bernie Sanders and AOC as they are of Donald Trump. As a proud Bernie-Biden voter, I strongly oppose the Times' vision. I recently read McKay Coppins bio of Mitt Romney. I found it interesting as he outlined Romney's quite correct objections to Donald Trump. But he totally lost me when he cited Kirsten Sinema as his beau ideal of a Democrat. This obstructionist vampire (thank God she isn't running for re-election) is or should be anathema to every Democrat. And yes, as Joe Biden has demonstrated, it's quite possible to restrain the too far-left impulses of some progressives without reading them out of the party.
I have described the mindset of those Bernie Sanders would call Wall Street Democrats. They flourish in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and in some circles of the New York State Democratic Party. The internecine fighting they performed in 2022 are largely to blame for the loss of the Congressional majority in 2022.
I'm not calling for THEM to be read out of the Democratic Party but they need to be understood and slapped down as necessary (and you are doing an admirable job of it), but we do need to understand that we are a coalition party and this creates both opportunities and problems for us.
Interesting take Steve! I myself have been furious with the Times ( chest pains from their latest headlines almost made me leave my job early yesterday ). Ive just come to expect that like clockwork the minute I feel good about the campaign they'll pump out some negative/melodramatic bullshit about Biden. I have flirted with all of the theories ( profit, Murdoch is bidding on them, their covering their asses in case of another Trump win, the CEO/chief editor is an oligarch etc....) but yours is just complex and nuanced enough to make the most sense to me. As somebody who's become part of Simon Rosenberg's Hopium community I think it's essential that as many as possible do campaign work in order grow that victory margin as large possible. I guess I'm stating the obvious but I feel that if enough of us do enough campaigning we can in fact avoid the "gridlocked mess" the Times might prefer. I've said it before & I'll say it again: they don't need to have the last word !
I just sent an email to the NYT regarding their totally biased coverage of Trump (favorable or at least not complete and critical) and Biden (unfavorable focused on age not achievements). I noted that I was close to cancelling my subscription following their three day, breathless coverage of their terribly flawed poll. I know others are doing the same. It seems the NYT is no longer covering all the news that is fit to print. They are printing the "news" that fits their bias. Shameful.
Once more thanks for bringing into focus the meaningful news vs. media hype e.g. NYTimes. Based on our own research and your good coverage we’re establishing a team to take action to support Field Team 6 in their good work. Well organized and covers multiple opportunities to make a difference (as do many other organizations- FT 6 just fit our needs) Thanks for supplying us with the facts and determination to take action. We are gonna win this!
Thanks to all who liked my comment about Colin Allred. Eliot Tucker
Not sure if it really matters that much tbh. On the plus side Phillips is out !
Dig this, all, from Marianne Williamson a couple of hours ago :
I REMAIN IN THE RACE
In order to defeat Trump, we need to provide a far more powerful alternative to what he's offering
I am deeply grateful that as of right now, over 200,000 people have voted for me for President. Given the efforts to block my candidacy that have been ongoing for the last year, I take those votes very seriously.
I will continue to honor the trust that those votes signify. They are a cry for fundamental change in America. Many people believe, as I do, that nothing less than a transformative vision will stave off potential disasters that stand before us. And yes, one of those disasters would be a second Trump Presidency.
While some argue that I should drop out of the race, graciously support President Biden and join the effort to joyfully defeat Trump in November, I know too much and have seen too much to agree to such a move. The President is not out campaigning. He is not truly out among the American people. He does not seem to register what people are actually going through. His handlers if anything are keeping real people away from him. And unspoken by most but seen by everyone, he does not display the physical or mental vitality necessary to take on Donald Trump.
That is why I will remain in the race, looking forward to picking up even more votes in the states that have not yet weighed in.
I had managed to have a pretty good day then I read this....
Sorry. My day was going very good too....
The Washington Post is no better. I was astonished to see,( not really, ) headlines this morning that 4/1 favored Trump and the GOP in general with pictures and full articles about his wins. . Biden got a nod, in the negative once again, about how the youth are looking elsewhere. Arrgh. Mitch added to the disgust I have for those who support and literally ignore the train wreck that Trump is. Republicans in name only actually describesall of their OWN party now.
How many favors did the justices negotiate for to get back a clean slate? Hopefully they're close.
Such a great post - thanks as always. Succinct and helpful info organized in a way that’s easy to pass on to others.
Robert and Jill- Many thanks for inspiring me to write to the NYT.
To the Editors:
As a long time reader of the Times, I find myself increasingly disturbed by what appears to be the newspaper’s efforts to portray Donald Trump as a legitimate presidential candidate (despite his criminality and dictatorial ambitions) while minimizing President Joe Biden’s many extraordinary accomplishments that have benefitted the American people during his time in office.
If you’re going to be focused on Trump, why not look at:
* His responsibility for thousands of deaths from Covid that could have been avoided, had he stepped up early in the pandemic, and ,by example, inspired the public to take measures that could have protected them.
* His fomenting race hatred and divisiveness by denigrating different groups, e.g. referring to Covid as “the Wuhan Flu,” which sparked waves of anti-Asian violence in many cities; plus calling immigrants fleeing oppressive regimes in Latin America “rapists, thugs, criminals, drug addicts, escapees from mental institutions,” separating families at the border, and keeping infants and young children in holding pens.
* His efforts to use police and the military to suppress peaceful protests.
* His orchestration of a violent insurrection, meticulously planned well in advance of the 2020 election, in order to stay in power.
* His theft of scores of classified, highly sensitive government documents, followed by his willful denial of any wrongdoing and an effort to hide that theft from authorities.
*His cozy, traitorous relationship with Putin (“Russia, if you’re listening…” “ I would let them do whatever the hell they wanted.”)
Trump has made his authoritarian fantasies clear from the beginning ( “I will accept the outcome of the election…if I win.”), off handedly mentioning his intention to suspend the Constitution and remain indefinitely in office, and his claim of presidential immunity from prosecution. We had a foretaste of his idea of governance during his administration, when he created a nepotistic kleptocracy more akin to that of the Philippines under Marcos than anything seen in the US before.
And now, for anyone observing him in action or listening to him speak, he is clearly deranged, delusional and a serious danger to the future of our country. This man should not have access to the nuclear codes.
Contrast this with Joe Biden who is honorable, humble, inclusive and dedicated to the work at hand and the greater good. He brings wisdom, experience, optimism, compassion, respect for others and integrity to the highest office in the land. He has managed to accomplish more than many presidents before him, despite seemingly insurmountable odds. He has restored dignity to the office of the presidency and critical ties with allies around the globe. And he NEVER takes credit for his many
achievements but instead gives credit to the American people. “There is nothing we can’t accomplish if we do it together.” Contrast that with “I alone can fix it.”
It would be really good if you could give President Biden his due. The freedoms you now enjoy
may depend upon it.
My letter to the editor of the New York Times today:
To the editor,
I have had a digital subscription to the Times since 8/14. Over the years it has become apparent that the paper has developed a more pronounced bias, first against Hilary Clinton (her emails!) and more recently, against Joe Biden (his age!!!). The headlines which you publish can be laughable in the degree that they mislead and the substance of your stories are obviously slanted to support those headlines.
The last straw for me was the flawed Times/Siena poll which you apparently financed and then published as front page news in various iterations for three days. At the same time, you continue to normalize Donald Trump and ignore his inflammatory rhetoric, increasingly authoritarian bent, and cognizant decline.
I am fully aware that the loss of my subscription will not harm you financially. On the other hand, I would hope that my concerns might give you pause going forward and I know that I am not alone.
I can no longer support a paper which seems to be abetting the destruction of our democracy. You would do well to remember that, according to Trump, you are the enemy of the people, to be dealt with as he deems fit should he return to power.
Sincerely,
Mark R. Pierce, MD
Initial Vote Forward campaigns just dropped:
8 states - AZ, GA, MI, NV, NH, NC, PA and WI
2 campaigns for each state - Social and Political - see write up here:
https://help.votefwd.org/article/81-whats-the-difference-between-priority-social-and-political-campaigns
If you aren't an approved writer yet go here: https://votefwd.org/instructions
If you woud be interested in participating in a Zoom letter writing party to get you started, please add a comment here and please give an idea of your availabity - week day, week night, Saturday or Sunday and please add your Time Zone!!
So very grateful for your initial analysis of these primaries, including the clarity of your data presentation. This gives me more hope than any poll could ever do. Thank you, Robert.
Apologies for being off topic. Today, I am wondering who will step into Colin Allred's position in the House WHEN he beats Cruz? I am wondering if Katie Porter can keep her own seat in the House and who will replace Adam Schiff WHEN he beats Steve Garvey? Who will replace Barbara Lee in the House? I know Dems have a deep bench, but these openings trouble me, especially given the non-functioning House under current "leadership."
My district is 80% red. There are no Democrats running for local elections. Your comments, insights, and news are keeping me out of the loony bin.... so far. Thanks
Thank you all for commenting on ending subscriptions to the NYTimes as a form of protest. The consensus seems to be to continue complaining to them about their biased coverage.
On the New York Times:
The New York Times arrived in print edition at my Tucson, AZ home this Sunday and it was a point of pride with me not to look at it, not a single column-inch of it. I didn't want to ruin my day.
Seldom is the question asked WHY are they behaving in this schizoid way. Are they in the tanks for Trump? Do they want fascism to win? As disgusted as we all are with the Times, I can't quite make myself believe that.
I believe I have an answer. While they don't actually WANT Trump to win, they do not want Joe Biden and the Democrats to achieve the sort bell-ringing victory that people like Simon Rosenberg are calling for. Their preference is for the gridlocked mess that Joe Manchin and Kirsten Sinema created for Dems in 2021-22. They are as afraid of people like Bernie Sanders and AOC as they are of Donald Trump. As a proud Bernie-Biden voter, I strongly oppose the Times' vision. I recently read McKay Coppins bio of Mitt Romney. I found it interesting as he outlined Romney's quite correct objections to Donald Trump. But he totally lost me when he cited Kirsten Sinema as his beau ideal of a Democrat. This obstructionist vampire (thank God she isn't running for re-election) is or should be anathema to every Democrat. And yes, as Joe Biden has demonstrated, it's quite possible to restrain the too far-left impulses of some progressives without reading them out of the party.
I have described the mindset of those Bernie Sanders would call Wall Street Democrats. They flourish in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and in some circles of the New York State Democratic Party. The internecine fighting they performed in 2022 are largely to blame for the loss of the Congressional majority in 2022.
I'm not calling for THEM to be read out of the Democratic Party but they need to be understood and slapped down as necessary (and you are doing an admirable job of it), but we do need to understand that we are a coalition party and this creates both opportunities and problems for us.
Interesting take Steve! I myself have been furious with the Times ( chest pains from their latest headlines almost made me leave my job early yesterday ). Ive just come to expect that like clockwork the minute I feel good about the campaign they'll pump out some negative/melodramatic bullshit about Biden. I have flirted with all of the theories ( profit, Murdoch is bidding on them, their covering their asses in case of another Trump win, the CEO/chief editor is an oligarch etc....) but yours is just complex and nuanced enough to make the most sense to me. As somebody who's become part of Simon Rosenberg's Hopium community I think it's essential that as many as possible do campaign work in order grow that victory margin as large possible. I guess I'm stating the obvious but I feel that if enough of us do enough campaigning we can in fact avoid the "gridlocked mess" the Times might prefer. I've said it before & I'll say it again: they don't need to have the last word !
I just sent an email to the NYT regarding their totally biased coverage of Trump (favorable or at least not complete and critical) and Biden (unfavorable focused on age not achievements). I noted that I was close to cancelling my subscription following their three day, breathless coverage of their terribly flawed poll. I know others are doing the same. It seems the NYT is no longer covering all the news that is fit to print. They are printing the "news" that fits their bias. Shameful.