Join US House Candidate Mary Peltola (AK) and US Representative Sharice Davids (KS-3) with special guests former Alaska Lt. Gov. Fran Ulmer and 2020 Kansas Senate nominee Dr. Barbara Bollier
Inspired by the victory in Kansas? Ready for the next win? Please join us to support two inspiring indigenous women who may hold the key to restoring Roe as the law of the land.
Former Alaska State Representative Mary Peltola, a member of the Orutsararmiut Native Council, seeks to win the special election to fill Alaska's at-large seat. Under Alaska’s new Ranked-Choice Voting and its over 60% pro-choice population, Peltola could win 45% of first-round votes on August 16th, and crest the magic 50% in the second round.
US Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS), a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, seeks to hold the seat she flipped in 2018. She faces her 2020 opponent in a nearly even Biden/Trump district, but voters in her district voted 67% for choice last week! Donations are split between the two candidates, but if you prefer, you can contribute only to Peltola or Davids. Email david@senatecircle.org with any questions.
Thank you to Robert for posting last night about the Tending to Democracy Giving Circle, and gigantic thanks to all who signed up as members and/or donated toward the fundraising goal! These funds will help support good candidates in pivotal state legislature races. Your participation adds to our exponential networking. Together, we add up to make a winning difference!
It's hard to do, but try to cast aside all the hysteria around the Mar-A-Lago search warrant. Let's please call it what it was. Then why not be curious as to why a former President has stolen (they are not his) anything in the way of the people's archives. Why? Here are some optional answers:
1. There is information about how the WH had planned a coup - refusing to transfer power.
2. There is information relating to the Helsinki meeting with Putin.
3. There is information that refers to TFG's undermining our international relationships.
4. There is information relating to conversations with Russians about election tampering.
5. There is further damning info about the Zelensky call.
The outrage should be that TFG stole our records! Regardless of what is in those boxes, this was a theft! That's a big deal kind of a crime.
Whatever is in those now 25 boxes is of value to a man for some specific reasons. The search was legal. His possession was not. The MSM should be asking TFG what was in those boxes - why would he want them in Florida? What is he hiding? What is he planning?
Do your job as journalists, MSM. Start digging. Stop parroting the potential crooks. Ask good questions. Get in TFG's face and ask! Be reporters - not regurgitators.
I think there's no way that Trump and his minions haven't destroyed the worst of the worst documents in the year that he's been out of office. He and Meadows will have been actively shredding and burning and flushing as fast as they could in the weeks leading up to Jan 20, 2021. So, no matter how damning the boxes recovered are, they will never reveal the true depravity of his machinations.
And once again, the 'mainstream' media does its usual --- In the NYT --- breathless headline - "A high risk gamble by the DOJ------" This is NOT gamble: it is the appropriate execution of the LAW!!!
An apt metaphor, Mr. Hubbell. Trump is a moving target, so recalibrating our sights is necessary. Trump, like the mythical, orange-haired Fox, is a difficult game to hunt, but as legal troubles mount his running room is being restricted more and more and the hounds of Justice continue their relentless pursuit. Soon they will have Monsieur Renard cornered, hopefully with his enablers by his side, providing the agents of law enforcement the opportunity to move in with guns drawn for the moment of truth, and bring the Republican Party's assault on Democracy to the ignominious end it deserves.
The search at MAL was not a raid but the execution of a warrant legally executed. The search has signaled three things in my opinion. One, the DOJ and Garland are actively and methodically pursuing all illegal behaviors by Trump and the host of co-conspirators, Two, the search was a dry run of sorts on the reaction of the Trump faithful to their leader coming under investigation and there was no massive civil uprising in part because of the convictions around J6th. Finally Trump had the opportunity to provide an inventory of what was removed and if it was an over reach you can bet he would be waving it around for all to see. The blind locality of McCarthy and others without explicit knowledge of the inventory is a warning to all of us about what the future would be if Trump were re-elected. I think as the multiple investigations play out Trump and his baggage will be too heavy of a burden for voters to want him re-elected.
I have known who he is and what he did, despite our MSM being so enamored of his “style” and following Fox down the rabbit hole. Foxers and their ilk will never know, ostriches all
I am so so sick of Donald Trump and the 24/7 news coverage. The Dems and Biden had an historic week yet zero coverage. We lost the media war long ago. So bummed.
You wrote: " The politicians and commentators defending Trump believe that he is a joke and a danger to the US. But they love power and the allure of the Oval Office more than they love their country." It's the money. Trump has only ever had two north stars: money and fame. Furthering his kleptocracy was the underlying motivation for his last presidential run. And that will be true again if he can get away with it. You can bet there are lots of hangers-on (see Giuliani, Byrne, Lindell, Hannity) who are just fine with this.
Of the several Republican Members of Congress who behaved badly, worse than badly, during the time leading up to and during January 6, Scott Perry (PA 10) is the most vulnerable in the upcoming election. PA 10 leans Republican, but not so Republican that he could not be beaten, Think about supporting his Democratic opponent Harrisburg City Councilor Charmaine Daniels. https://danielsforcongress.org,
I’ve been a big fan of Judy Woodruff of PBS Newshour for a long time but in recent years have been disappointed in the difference in her coverage of Democrats & Republicans. She seems overly solicitous of GOP. Last night I was watching the show and thought she sounded unusually upset as she interviewed Chuck Schumer about the raid. She actually asked him if this raid would be bad for Democrats!
What I have not seen are commentators noting that the FBI search of Mar-a-Grifto was exactly what you would want and expect of a professional, non-political criminal investigation. I suppose that concept is beyond the ken of Washington Republicans, who cannot conceive of such a thing.
"It is rich to see a man who flagrantly politicized the administration of justice, who was impeached twice, and who would gladly see his political adversaries subjected to fabricated charges, complain when the gears of the law grind forward in his direction."
45 will also finally testify under oath today in the New York attorney general’s long-running civil investigation into his dealings as a real estate mogul. How can a former president be so corrupt and have so many cultish followers? My thought is that many Independents will not be accepting of this crook inhabiting the White House again.
David Henry of Senate Circle invites readers to a Zoom Fundraiser on Thursday, 8/11, 7pm ET/6pm CT/5pm MT/4pm PT/3pm AK. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/scakks?refcode=Hubbell
Join US House Candidate Mary Peltola (AK) and US Representative Sharice Davids (KS-3) with special guests former Alaska Lt. Gov. Fran Ulmer and 2020 Kansas Senate nominee Dr. Barbara Bollier
Inspired by the victory in Kansas? Ready for the next win? Please join us to support two inspiring indigenous women who may hold the key to restoring Roe as the law of the land.
Former Alaska State Representative Mary Peltola, a member of the Orutsararmiut Native Council, seeks to win the special election to fill Alaska's at-large seat. Under Alaska’s new Ranked-Choice Voting and its over 60% pro-choice population, Peltola could win 45% of first-round votes on August 16th, and crest the magic 50% in the second round.
US Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS), a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, seeks to hold the seat she flipped in 2018. She faces her 2020 opponent in a nearly even Biden/Trump district, but voters in her district voted 67% for choice last week! Donations are split between the two candidates, but if you prefer, you can contribute only to Peltola or Davids. Email david@senatecircle.org with any questions.
Thank you to Robert for posting last night about the Tending to Democracy Giving Circle, and gigantic thanks to all who signed up as members and/or donated toward the fundraising goal! These funds will help support good candidates in pivotal state legislature races. Your participation adds to our exponential networking. Together, we add up to make a winning difference!
It's hard to do, but try to cast aside all the hysteria around the Mar-A-Lago search warrant. Let's please call it what it was. Then why not be curious as to why a former President has stolen (they are not his) anything in the way of the people's archives. Why? Here are some optional answers:
1. There is information about how the WH had planned a coup - refusing to transfer power.
2. There is information relating to the Helsinki meeting with Putin.
3. There is information that refers to TFG's undermining our international relationships.
4. There is information relating to conversations with Russians about election tampering.
5. There is further damning info about the Zelensky call.
The outrage should be that TFG stole our records! Regardless of what is in those boxes, this was a theft! That's a big deal kind of a crime.
Whatever is in those now 25 boxes is of value to a man for some specific reasons. The search was legal. His possession was not. The MSM should be asking TFG what was in those boxes - why would he want them in Florida? What is he hiding? What is he planning?
Do your job as journalists, MSM. Start digging. Stop parroting the potential crooks. Ask good questions. Get in TFG's face and ask! Be reporters - not regurgitators.
I think there's no way that Trump and his minions haven't destroyed the worst of the worst documents in the year that he's been out of office. He and Meadows will have been actively shredding and burning and flushing as fast as they could in the weeks leading up to Jan 20, 2021. So, no matter how damning the boxes recovered are, they will never reveal the true depravity of his machinations.
And once again, the 'mainstream' media does its usual --- In the NYT --- breathless headline - "A high risk gamble by the DOJ------" This is NOT gamble: it is the appropriate execution of the LAW!!!
“Trump blew a very winnable election by being who he is.” Jim Newell
What a sad commentary on our current political situation, that a criminal, malignant psychopath is fervently supported for our highest office.
An apt metaphor, Mr. Hubbell. Trump is a moving target, so recalibrating our sights is necessary. Trump, like the mythical, orange-haired Fox, is a difficult game to hunt, but as legal troubles mount his running room is being restricted more and more and the hounds of Justice continue their relentless pursuit. Soon they will have Monsieur Renard cornered, hopefully with his enablers by his side, providing the agents of law enforcement the opportunity to move in with guns drawn for the moment of truth, and bring the Republican Party's assault on Democracy to the ignominious end it deserves.
The search at MAL was not a raid but the execution of a warrant legally executed. The search has signaled three things in my opinion. One, the DOJ and Garland are actively and methodically pursuing all illegal behaviors by Trump and the host of co-conspirators, Two, the search was a dry run of sorts on the reaction of the Trump faithful to their leader coming under investigation and there was no massive civil uprising in part because of the convictions around J6th. Finally Trump had the opportunity to provide an inventory of what was removed and if it was an over reach you can bet he would be waving it around for all to see. The blind locality of McCarthy and others without explicit knowledge of the inventory is a warning to all of us about what the future would be if Trump were re-elected. I think as the multiple investigations play out Trump and his baggage will be too heavy of a burden for voters to want him re-elected.
I have known who he is and what he did, despite our MSM being so enamored of his “style” and following Fox down the rabbit hole. Foxers and their ilk will never know, ostriches all
I am so so sick of Donald Trump and the 24/7 news coverage. The Dems and Biden had an historic week yet zero coverage. We lost the media war long ago. So bummed.
You wrote: " The politicians and commentators defending Trump believe that he is a joke and a danger to the US. But they love power and the allure of the Oval Office more than they love their country." It's the money. Trump has only ever had two north stars: money and fame. Furthering his kleptocracy was the underlying motivation for his last presidential run. And that will be true again if he can get away with it. You can bet there are lots of hangers-on (see Giuliani, Byrne, Lindell, Hannity) who are just fine with this.
Of the several Republican Members of Congress who behaved badly, worse than badly, during the time leading up to and during January 6, Scott Perry (PA 10) is the most vulnerable in the upcoming election. PA 10 leans Republican, but not so Republican that he could not be beaten, Think about supporting his Democratic opponent Harrisburg City Councilor Charmaine Daniels. https://danielsforcongress.org,
Re: media outrage
I’ve been a big fan of Judy Woodruff of PBS Newshour for a long time but in recent years have been disappointed in the difference in her coverage of Democrats & Republicans. She seems overly solicitous of GOP. Last night I was watching the show and thought she sounded unusually upset as she interviewed Chuck Schumer about the raid. She actually asked him if this raid would be bad for Democrats!
What I have not seen are commentators noting that the FBI search of Mar-a-Grifto was exactly what you would want and expect of a professional, non-political criminal investigation. I suppose that concept is beyond the ken of Washington Republicans, who cannot conceive of such a thing.
Best line from Rather and Kirschner:
"It is rich to see a man who flagrantly politicized the administration of justice, who was impeached twice, and who would gladly see his political adversaries subjected to fabricated charges, complain when the gears of the law grind forward in his direction."
45 will also finally testify under oath today in the New York attorney general’s long-running civil investigation into his dealings as a real estate mogul. How can a former president be so corrupt and have so many cultish followers? My thought is that many Independents will not be accepting of this crook inhabiting the White House again.
https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-to-finally-sit-for-ny-deposition-wednesday-am-2022-8