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Lynne Hoffman-Zimmer

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"And our duty as a Party is not to our our Party alone, but to the Nation, and, indeed, to all Mankind. JFK Have Aphasia, swear a lot, easier. Proud Dem all my life. Fighting for Democracy!!🇺🇲 No DMs

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Lynne Hoffman-Zimmer @lynnehoffmanzimmer.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hey Peeps. Update on my health. Doc's are pretty sure I have kidney cancer. Can't do it biopsy bc I'll bleed to death bc of the blood thinners. Oh well my Mitro value is harding and is going to stop working soon. And I'm going to complete my bucket list 😉 Hoping to out live Fucktard! Just might! 💋💋💋

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 3h

Looking forward to hitting the campaign trail next week with my friend & Virginia’s next governor, @abigailspanberger.com.

Pete Buttigieg to appear with Spanberger in Charlottesville

With the election for governor three weeks away, Democrat Abigail Spanberger is getting some outside help to get out the vote. Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will appear with t...

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 3h

1. Nations that have bestowed lavish gifts to President Trump — or enriched Trump and his family by striking business deals with Trump-connected companies — have later received extraordinary benefits from the Trump administration.

Quid Pro Presidency

Nations that have bestowed lavish gifts to President Trump — or enriched Trump and his family by striking business deals with Trump-connected companies — have later received extraordinary benefits…

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 3h

Nearly 9 months into the second Trump administration, Massachusetts has lost out on a total of $3.7 billion in federal funding thanks to Trump’s clawbacks and the domestic policy mega-bill. That supports a range of programs, from health care and housing to public safety and environmental protection.

Mass. has taken a $3.7B hit from Trump admin, GOP cuts, new state data show - Boston Business Journal

Nearly nine months into the second Trump administration, Massachusetts has lost out on a total of $3.7 billion in federal funding thanks to Trump administration clawbacks and the domestic policy mega-...

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 3h

We didn't do anything extraordinary here. Sure, I wrote a nice script, and my friend @barubin.bsky.social did a fantastic job overlaying visuals. But what we're saying is pretty obvious.

What I wonder is why *we* have to say these things as opposed to, I don't know, @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social?

Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 1d

"Show them you're not afraid. Do it for the country. For the Constitution. For your family. For yourself. Do it for your freedom. While you still can."

This is excellent. Every Dem strategist who thinks there's risk in engaging these debates should watch it for guidance.

Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 1d

On October 18th, millions of brave Americans will stand up and peacefully protest against the authoritarian disease metastasizing under Donald Trump.

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. @gtconway.bsky.social

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 3h

Remember they not only want to expand this but also decrease the regulations.

Sharon @sharonk.bsky.social · 3h

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Americans are losing millions to scammers at crypto ATMs. Here’s how companies profit

Companies often fail to refund money to victims and aggressively fight police to claw back scam money seized from machines.

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Lynne Hoffman-Zimmer @lynnehoffmanzimmer.bsky.social · 1h

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Take the fucker down!!

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 3h

I’m sure he appreciates all the free marketing!

Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 3h

Stop making him sound so cool.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 3h

Mike Johnson's plan to keep the House closed is backfiring

In recent months, the House speaker has kept the chamber closed to an unprecedented degree.
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Opinion | Mike Johnson's plan to keep the House away from D.C. is backfiring

In recent months, the House speaker has kept the chamber closed to an unprecedented degree.

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 3h

BREAKING: President Obama comes out in favor of Prop 50 in California.

California, help protect democracy and return your ballots today!

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Ukrainska Pravda 🇺🇦 @pravda.ua · 3h

💔 Russia attacks Kherson, killing elderly woman and man

Russia attacks Kherson, killing elderly woman and man

Russian troops attacked the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson at noon. An elderly woman and a man have been killed in the attack, and another resident has been seriously injured.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 3h

The vice president of the United States is a clownish dipshit, Exhibit 64,532

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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 3h

NEW: Early, fierce counterpunches in James Comey criminal case..

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THE DAY AHEAD: Early, fierce counterpunches in criminal case against James Comey

YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane CBS

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 3h

The most commonly accepted pronunciation is ‘FOH-lee-ij.’

However, there’s no denying that the pronunciations ‘FOH-lij’ and even ‘FOY-lij’ have also staked their claim.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 3h

1. In 2022, Jeff Bezos promised to give away the majority of his wealth during his lifetime.

It is not going well.

Since making the pledge, his net worth has almost doubled to $240 billion.

Meanwhile, he has given less than $5 billion to charity.

Jeff Bezos Can’t Give Away His Money

Maybe he should ask his ex-wife.

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Lynne Hoffman-Zimmer @lynnehoffmanzimmer.bsky.social · 1h

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 3h

Today’s episode of my podcast revisits the 2008 disappearance of college student Brandon Swanson. It remains one of Minnesota's most baffling missing persons cases.

Brandon vanished during a phone call with his parents, leaving investigators and family members with more questions than answers. 📱🔎🫆

The Call from the Ditch: The Vanishing of Brandon Swanson

Podcast Episode · Echoes of the Unknown · 10/14/2025 · 16m

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3h

It’s amazing how all the reporting is just memory-holing this part

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Lynne Hoffman-Zimmer @lynnehoffmanzimmer.bsky.social · 1h

Wow, that's quite a feat. If that can be done we could stop Fucktard from being elected in the first place. 🤨

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3h

ICYMI - Eric Trump accused Jack Smith of being a time traveler 🤥

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 3h

So now we get the Eric Trump book tour where the whiniest Trump cries about how victimized he has been day after day. Again.

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 3h

EGOMANIAC-IN-CHIEF: Trump Steals the Spotlight, Gobbles Up All the Credit, and Embarrasses America on the World Stage with Ignorant & Offensive 3000 year comment! He didn’t broker peace — he hijacked it. He stole the spotlight, claimed credit for a collective effort and stole a moment of global hope

EGOMANIAC-IN-CHIEF: Trump Steals the Spotlight, Gobbles Up All the Credit, and Embarrasses America on the World Stage with Ignorant & Offensive 3000 year comment 😱

A fragile peace, a moment of global relief — and one man’s desperate need to make it all about himself.

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 3h

It turns out America’s last line of defense still shows up for work on time. The story isn’t about what failed. It’s about who refused...and why that matters more than ever.🔥👇
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Lynne Hoffman-Zimmer @lynnehoffmanzimmer.bsky.social · 2h

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 3h

Which Republican genius came up with the talking point to label millions of ordinary Americans peacefully protesting their government as paid Marxists who hate America?

That’s really what you are going with?

That we hate the United States of America?

Fuck you.

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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 2h

NEW: Early-round setback for Justice Dept in its criminal case against James Comey

Judge rejects US Attorney Lindsey Halligan's request to limit Comey's access to "protected material" in the case

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 2h

Behold the National Neckgina.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 2h

Reuters: U.S. SUPREME COURT REJECTS BID BY INFOWARS' ALEX JONES TO CHALLENGE $1.4 BILLION DEFAMATION JUDGMENT OWED TO FAMILIES OF SANDY HOOK SCHOOL SHOOTING VICTIMS

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Lynne Hoffman-Zimmer @lynnehoffmanzimmer.bsky.social · 2h

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 2h

"Mike Johnson and Tom Emmer called No Kings a “hate America rally.” But those expected Saturday are there to speak FOR America. They’re assembling in order to defend our core constitutional rights."

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