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Jason S @jasonswritings.bsky.social · 16h

"Vote blue no matter who" never meant people who build their entire non-existent careers off of bitching about Democrats which is also the party that they're pretending to support when they run for office and fool gullible idiots.

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Melanie Jean @princessmom122.bsky.social · 8h

thehill.com/homenews/hou...

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Melanie Jean @princessmom122.bsky.social · 8h

No, I completely agree. I’ve actually said exactly that, however I can see the utility in poor neighborhoods. But the free riders, especially in NYC, lol, no. It’s just the comparison to not endorsing in 2024 is remarkable.

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Melanie Jean @princessmom122.bsky.social · 8h

Ha! Isn’t this Trump’s MO?

Sailor Michael @sailormichael.bsky.social · 9h

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America is ‘going broke slowly’ says J.P. Morgan, as national debt balloons and tariff revenue looks shaky | Fortune

Even with Trump’s tariffs and Musk’s spending cuts, J.P. Morgan’s David Kelly warns, America is “going broke.”

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Melanie Jean @princessmom122.bsky.social · 8h

But this makes no sense.😂

Matt Darling @besttrousers.bsky.social · 15h

"someone who hates coffee and free trade!"

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 9h

Good. Even if this doesn’t work, it’s time to go on offense.

www.newsweek.com/jb-pritzker-...

JB Pritzker looking at prosecuting ICE agents in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has suggested that state prosecutors might examine the conduct of ICE agents.

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Melanie Jean @princessmom122.bsky.social · 8h

I remember.

Matt @mattmurph24.bsky.social · 8h

MA primary voters were so concerned about age that they elected then 74-year-old Ed Markey over then 39-year-old Joe Kennedy. So spare me the selective ageism takes in Maine.

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Melanie Jean @princessmom122.bsky.social · 8h

😂😂😂

Kate @button628.bsky.social · 15h

That's awesome

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Lincoln Democracy 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 🇺🇦 @stef47.bsky.social · 15h

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Hope T. @xtrahope1515.bsky.social · 15h

Fearless Kermit the frog fighting for Portland hippies! 🐸👏

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Melanie Jean @princessmom122.bsky.social · 8h

Hawley? Yikes.

Kacey325 @kacey325.bsky.social · 10h

Yeah, I'm not feeling that dude. His answer about being 'anti war,' but signing up to fight in Iraq, then working for Blackwater, has me side eyeing him. I sure as heck don't trust anyone who craps on the Democratic Party, but then says the admire Josh Hawley. Just, no.
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Kacey325 @kacey325.bsky.social · 1d

He's critical of the Democratic Party, but admires Josh Hawley.

But 'progressives' are pushing this guy as the alternative to the "Dem establishment." 😭

You can't make this shit up.😂

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Amy Fried @asfried.bsky.social · 11h

By the way, Platner could be called working class now but he didn't grow up that way. His father is a lawyer. His mom owns restaurants. One of his grandparents is an architect who designed the restaurant on the top of one of the Twin Towers and other big projects.

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Charles Ghoul-ba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 11h

For example: I'm supporting Zach Wahls for Senate in Iowa & Mike Sacks for House in NY-17, both of which are competitive seats.

However, my donations for these races on my *main* Senate/House pages go to the eventual nominee whether it's them or someone else.

secure.actblue.com/donate/gabas...

Chip in!

Show your support with a contribution.

secure.actblue.com

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Charles Ghoul-ba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 11h

With rare exceptions, I raise money for *whomever* the eventual Democratic nominee ends up being.

Exceptions:

1. If the nominee turns out to be a true piece of shit.

2. If there's a primary candidate I personally perfer, I raise money for them *separately* from the main fundraising page.

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Charles Ghoul-ba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 11h

BEFORE ANYONE SAYS IT:

I raised over $56,000 for Paula Jean Swearengin in West Virginia.

I raised money for Jessica Cisneros in Texas.

I raised money for Summer Lee in Pennsylvania at one time.

And yes, if he's the nominee, I'll raise as much as possible for Platner.

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Charles Ghoul-ba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 11h

OH COME ON!!

Graham Platner: “Nothing pisses me off more than getting a fundraising text from Democrats talking about how they’re fighting fascism…”

Graham Platner: “But I’m not a wealthy guy, and we’re still short of our $50,000 goal and what we need to win. If I’m going to be able to defeat Susan Collins and flip this Senate seat blue, I need folks like you to chip in now to my campaign.

Please, will you split a donation right now between my campaign and No Dem Left Behind to help me defeat Susan Collins…”

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Melanie Jean @princessmom122.bsky.social · 8h

I’m fine.

Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 13h

NO. It's fundamentally inappropriate for the @dscc.bsky.social to form a fundraising committee with Janet Mills. What happened to staying OUT of the primaries?

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 20h

Breaking News: Janet Mills, the Democratic governor of Maine, is running for Senate, aiming to unseat Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.

Gov. Janet Mills of Maine to Run for Senate, Aiming at Senator Susan Collins

A two-term Democratic governor, Ms. Mills called herself “battle tested” in an interview. But she faces a Democratic primary before she can challenge the Republican incumbent.

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 9h

@governor.ny.gov is 100% correct.

The rot of hatred has overtaken the Republican Party. If they do not address it, then by definition they endorse it.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Q: Politico reported on a group chat of young Republicans. Does this just reflect some bad apples?

HOCHUL: Some bad apples? These are the future of the GOP. This is so vile it's hard to find the words to put into context ... there's gotta be consequences ... this bullshit has to stop.