I'm glad you mentioned the tightening polls in Wisconsin. It's also happening in Pennsylvania, with both Barnes and Fetterman getting barraged with "soft on crime" negative ads that have turned around their earlier leads. Barnes may say polls go up and down, but he just went down 6 points against an idiot. Down 6 now is hard to close and what I head on MSNBC was him "whistling past the graveyard."
And Fettrman is only 6 points ahead of another idiot he was 12 points ahead of. They don't need to defend their positions, but it would be good to see ads going after the hypocrisy of Johnson and Oz.
Democrats always think they should do ads early and "lock in" the vote, while Republicans go late and do things like is happening to these two now. They need to be on the air with ads going after Johnson and Oz for their lies, for their support of killing Roe, for their support of Trump. Like my old boss used to say "Run like you're ten points down till 5 minutes after the polls close."
In regards to Herschel Walker and Dr. Oz, I hope their candidacies can be seen as another lesson that celebrities do not usually become good politicians. Dr. Oz may have gotten a large following on TV (and was also a quack btw) but that doesn’t mean your are cut out to be a Senator. Nothing will ever take away Herschel Walker’s accomplishments on the football field, and was an icon at the University of Georgia. Though we are clearly seeing through his senate candidacy that he is a deeply flawed man that has no business being in elected office. I just hope the voters in Georgia and Pennsylvania see it the same way.
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I am duly impressed with Fetterman and Barnes. We could be much prouder of the U.S. Senate if they joined it. Another wonderful Senate candidate is Rep. Val Demings in Florida. I fear that race is being written off too early. Val is a capable politician with a law enforcement background. She distinguished herself during Trump's first impeachment and is running against an unpopular Trump sycophant, Marco Rubio, who literally stands for nothing EXCEPT denying women's rights and bowing to big money. We're working to get Val elected and we're definitely still hopeful!
Oh my goodness! I had just reposted Tom Nichols article on LinkedIn and Twitter with a lead in of ¨The center can hold—because we are the center. We are citizens of a democracy who can refuse to accept the threats of mob bosses, whether in Florida or in Russia. We can and must vote, but that’s not enough. We must also speak out¨. Also on HCR's LFAA. Too many do nothing. I collect rebuttals to the lies of the right and post them on their twitters.Just did one on the NYP regarding McCarthy's BS about what they plan. He now calls inflation Joefaltion saying they will end it. If anyone wants any of these rebuttals email me and I will send them to you. Use on FB, Twitter, LinkedIn (where there are far too many believers of the lies.)
Ron Johnson is one of those repulsive politicians whose tactic and views are no credit to the senate. Sending him out to pasture would be useful for good governance. It would be really great if the Lincoln Project could broadcast a lot of old Ron Johnson quotes to the good people of Wisconsin.
Thank you Robert, needed that pep talk, win or lose lets fight back in anyway we can. My focus is to just get every registered Dem to vote we will defeat the MAGAS.
As a “Roe Roe Roe your vote” Cheesehead Woman in Chippewa County, Northern WI, I hope my friends seeing the racist, mean GOP ads against Mandela Barnes will make them as determined as I am that moRon Johnson goes away & we will vote in Senator Mandela Barnes.
To coin a phrase, There’s only one poll that counts. There are five weeks, and Democrats have a good opportunity—I won’t say chance—to hold both houses and even to increase the Senate majority so that we can ditch the filibuster and expand the court. (For those opposed to expanding the court, for decades (about five of them) I agreed with you. But given where the court and the nation are now, it is the best of the realistically-available alternatives to pull the nation back from the brink.). We just need to work, and trust that democracy will prevail, again.
Living in northern Wisconsin l know almost nothing about Mandela Barnes. Ron Johnson is a toady but you would think he is Paul Revere from the ads. What gives me hope is that in 2020 yard signs were 20 to 1 trump vs Biden. Now about 2 to 1 Michels vs Evers. Deep red Sawyer County was a little less red in 2020. Betting it will be lighter again on November 9.
Today’s Edition was like eating a five course meal in a five star restaurant. Each section was better than the previous section with lots of tidbits to savor. I have been following Tom Nichols for a while and he provides a more academic, fact base view of the world with little or no embellishments or saber rattling. His comments were right on the money and he has asked the question I have asked myself many times and that is “ how can we not be overwhelmed “ so share his comments with as many people as you can. Write your own postcards to all of your friends and ask them to share.
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Once again, thank you Robert for leaving me hopeful. Yesterday I took the time to listen to your podcast and shared it with family, who I've also shared your writing with. Today I will sit down and start my Vote Forward letters.
Enjoy the wedding festivities on tap for your family!
Robert, did you ever imagine when you began writing letters to your daughters 5 years ago that you would be moderating a discussion between two US Senate candidates in two key states? Or that so many other important moments for you ( and the country) would be the by-product? So well deserved. Judy
Problem in Arizona. In a safe blue state senate seat, the dem candidate ( whose name remains on the ballot) took another job. The seat was so safe, the GOP didn’t put up a candidate. Now, with the candidate out, they have put up a candidate. The Dems have a new candidate, Dr. Eva Diaz. The problem is that the people of Arizona have to WRITE IN her name on the ballot to keep the seat blue.
I'm glad you mentioned the tightening polls in Wisconsin. It's also happening in Pennsylvania, with both Barnes and Fetterman getting barraged with "soft on crime" negative ads that have turned around their earlier leads. Barnes may say polls go up and down, but he just went down 6 points against an idiot. Down 6 now is hard to close and what I head on MSNBC was him "whistling past the graveyard."
And Fettrman is only 6 points ahead of another idiot he was 12 points ahead of. They don't need to defend their positions, but it would be good to see ads going after the hypocrisy of Johnson and Oz.
Democrats always think they should do ads early and "lock in" the vote, while Republicans go late and do things like is happening to these two now. They need to be on the air with ads going after Johnson and Oz for their lies, for their support of killing Roe, for their support of Trump. Like my old boss used to say "Run like you're ten points down till 5 minutes after the polls close."
In regards to Herschel Walker and Dr. Oz, I hope their candidacies can be seen as another lesson that celebrities do not usually become good politicians. Dr. Oz may have gotten a large following on TV (and was also a quack btw) but that doesn’t mean your are cut out to be a Senator. Nothing will ever take away Herschel Walker’s accomplishments on the football field, and was an icon at the University of Georgia. Though we are clearly seeing through his senate candidacy that he is a deeply flawed man that has no business being in elected office. I just hope the voters in Georgia and Pennsylvania see it the same way.
I am duly impressed with Fetterman and Barnes. We could be much prouder of the U.S. Senate if they joined it. Another wonderful Senate candidate is Rep. Val Demings in Florida. I fear that race is being written off too early. Val is a capable politician with a law enforcement background. She distinguished herself during Trump's first impeachment and is running against an unpopular Trump sycophant, Marco Rubio, who literally stands for nothing EXCEPT denying women's rights and bowing to big money. We're working to get Val elected and we're definitely still hopeful!
Oh my goodness! I had just reposted Tom Nichols article on LinkedIn and Twitter with a lead in of ¨The center can hold—because we are the center. We are citizens of a democracy who can refuse to accept the threats of mob bosses, whether in Florida or in Russia. We can and must vote, but that’s not enough. We must also speak out¨. Also on HCR's LFAA. Too many do nothing. I collect rebuttals to the lies of the right and post them on their twitters.Just did one on the NYP regarding McCarthy's BS about what they plan. He now calls inflation Joefaltion saying they will end it. If anyone wants any of these rebuttals email me and I will send them to you. Use on FB, Twitter, LinkedIn (where there are far too many believers of the lies.)
Ron Johnson is one of those repulsive politicians whose tactic and views are no credit to the senate. Sending him out to pasture would be useful for good governance. It would be really great if the Lincoln Project could broadcast a lot of old Ron Johnson quotes to the good people of Wisconsin.
Good summary of good news. Good advice to keep up the support to good candidates and get out the vote.
Thank you Robert, needed that pep talk, win or lose lets fight back in anyway we can. My focus is to just get every registered Dem to vote we will defeat the MAGAS.
"Polls go up; polls go down." So does my blood pressure. Got postcards to write today. 🦋
all I can say, dear Robert, is THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, A THOUSAND TIMES, THANK YOU!!!!
As a “Roe Roe Roe your vote” Cheesehead Woman in Chippewa County, Northern WI, I hope my friends seeing the racist, mean GOP ads against Mandela Barnes will make them as determined as I am that moRon Johnson goes away & we will vote in Senator Mandela Barnes.
To coin a phrase, There’s only one poll that counts. There are five weeks, and Democrats have a good opportunity—I won’t say chance—to hold both houses and even to increase the Senate majority so that we can ditch the filibuster and expand the court. (For those opposed to expanding the court, for decades (about five of them) I agreed with you. But given where the court and the nation are now, it is the best of the realistically-available alternatives to pull the nation back from the brink.). We just need to work, and trust that democracy will prevail, again.
Living in northern Wisconsin l know almost nothing about Mandela Barnes. Ron Johnson is a toady but you would think he is Paul Revere from the ads. What gives me hope is that in 2020 yard signs were 20 to 1 trump vs Biden. Now about 2 to 1 Michels vs Evers. Deep red Sawyer County was a little less red in 2020. Betting it will be lighter again on November 9.
Today’s Edition was like eating a five course meal in a five star restaurant. Each section was better than the previous section with lots of tidbits to savor. I have been following Tom Nichols for a while and he provides a more academic, fact base view of the world with little or no embellishments or saber rattling. His comments were right on the money and he has asked the question I have asked myself many times and that is “ how can we not be overwhelmed “ so share his comments with as many people as you can. Write your own postcards to all of your friends and ask them to share.
Once again, thank you Robert for leaving me hopeful. Yesterday I took the time to listen to your podcast and shared it with family, who I've also shared your writing with. Today I will sit down and start my Vote Forward letters.
Enjoy the wedding festivities on tap for your family!
Robert, did you ever imagine when you began writing letters to your daughters 5 years ago that you would be moderating a discussion between two US Senate candidates in two key states? Or that so many other important moments for you ( and the country) would be the by-product? So well deserved. Judy
Problem in Arizona. In a safe blue state senate seat, the dem candidate ( whose name remains on the ballot) took another job. The seat was so safe, the GOP didn’t put up a candidate. Now, with the candidate out, they have put up a candidate. The Dems have a new candidate, Dr. Eva Diaz. The problem is that the people of Arizona have to WRITE IN her name on the ballot to keep the seat blue.