Char
@charjg.bsky.social
PNW. Protect women. Rock and Roll. Oceans. Bats. Bees. Of course all opinions are my own. And your mom's. INTJ
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Rick Scott told me his plan would be to take all of the remaining ACA subsidies and redistribute them to HSA accounts and people can then buy whatever insurance a state certifies. Basically a repeal/replace.
He denied when I asked wouldn’t that create two-tiered system where sick pay much more…
He denied when I asked wouldn’t that create two-tiered system where sick pay much more…
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Rick Scott told me his plan would be to take all of the remaining ACA subsidies and redistribute them to HSA accounts and people can then buy whatever insurance a state certifies. Basically a repeal/replace.
He denied when I asked wouldn’t that create two-tiered system where sick pay much more…
He denied when I asked wouldn’t that create two-tiered system where sick pay much more…
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Read the replies — just crazy, income-devouring jumps in what people on the exchanges will pay for health coverage. I do hope Republicans and Dems who have made this possible understand the tsunami of electoral rage that’s about to hit them
My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Read the replies — just crazy, income-devouring jumps in what people on the exchanges will pay for health coverage. I do hope Republicans and Dems who have made this possible understand the tsunami of electoral rage that’s about to hit them
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I have 2 words for all the idiots that tried to tell me that Zohran Mamdani could only win in NYC because it’s deep blue NYC and that his platform and message isn’t transferable anywhere else in this country:
Katie Wilson.
Katie Wilson.
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I have 2 words for all the idiots that tried to tell me that Zohran Mamdani could only win in NYC because it’s deep blue NYC and that his platform and message isn’t transferable anywhere else in this country:
Katie Wilson.
Katie Wilson.
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![Joyce Carol Oates quoting a tweet that says “wherever he [Elon Musk] goes, he wants to leave”:
"wherever he goes, he wants to leave"-- that's because when he gets there, he has brought his own self along; & whatever club he's invited to join has been devalued by the invitation.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:buy3qvqcj3o76leo6ap7pn2p/bafkreifilfbsxemfsambf4kqwolr24ld2ekqcrz4ybgv3bv7kzi5e6kppm@jpeg)
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Just watched Bernie Sanders on Maddow and in response to whether Schumer should step down from leadership, his answer was "Look Schumer is part of the Dem Establishment and if he steps down who will replace him?"
I mean... Bernie, WTF???? Take a damn stand.
I mean... Bernie, WTF???? Take a damn stand.
November 11, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Just watched Bernie Sanders on Maddow and in response to whether Schumer should step down from leadership, his answer was "Look Schumer is part of the Dem Establishment and if he steps down who will replace him?"
I mean... Bernie, WTF???? Take a damn stand.
I mean... Bernie, WTF???? Take a damn stand.
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SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
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Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on the nomination of Donald Korb, of Ohio, to be Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury.
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on the nomination of Donald Korb, of Ohio, to be Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury.
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By a vote of 60-40, the Senate passed H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, as amended.
Democrats/Independent voting in favor: Senators Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Rosen & Shaheen
Republican voting no: Senator Paul
Democrats/Independent voting in favor: Senators Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Rosen & Shaheen
Republican voting no: Senator Paul
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM
By a vote of 60-40, the Senate passed H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, as amended.
Democrats/Independent voting in favor: Senators Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Rosen & Shaheen
Republican voting no: Senator Paul
Democrats/Independent voting in favor: Senators Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Rosen & Shaheen
Republican voting no: Senator Paul
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In this story, trump adviser and former House speaker / Clinton era shutdown guy newt gingrich dunks on Dems for his correct prediction that they didn’t have what it takes to win this shutdown
I mean…. Show me the lie
I mean…. Show me the lie
NEW Furious Liberals Call for Schumer to Step Aside, Senate Dems Mostly Quiet: zeteo.com/p/senate-dem...
Furious Liberals Call for Schumer to Step Aside, Senate Dems Mostly Quiet
After their shutdown surrender, liberal lawmakers are begging their base to unite behind them anyway – as Trumpland celebrates that their opposition is a bunch of 'p*ssies.'
zeteo.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:07 AM
In this story, trump adviser and former House speaker / Clinton era shutdown guy newt gingrich dunks on Dems for his correct prediction that they didn’t have what it takes to win this shutdown
I mean…. Show me the lie
I mean…. Show me the lie
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My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
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Ingraham: Is a 50 year mortgage really a good idea?
Trump: It’s not even a big deal. You go from 40 years to 50
Ingraham: 30
Trump: It’s not even a big deal. You go from 40 years to 50
Ingraham: 30
November 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Ingraham: Is a 50 year mortgage really a good idea?
Trump: It’s not even a big deal. You go from 40 years to 50
Ingraham: 30
Trump: It’s not even a big deal. You go from 40 years to 50
Ingraham: 30
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said in a written statement Sunday that if people have funds available on their cards, they can use them. (Alex Halverson / Seattle Times)
After weekend in limbo, SNAP funds are good to go in WA, Ferguson says
Multiple state officials are telling SNAP recipients to use their funds as they usually would, in spite of conflicting rulings and memos at the federal level.
buff.ly
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said in a written statement Sunday that if people have funds available on their cards, they can use them. (Alex Halverson / Seattle Times)
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“if we talk a lot about ICE and then win, we will be expected to do something about ICE. can’t have that!” this is setting up 2 years of dicking around with bipartisan healthcare legislation that goes nowhere. that’s the plan afaict
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
“if we talk a lot about ICE and then win, we will be expected to do something about ICE. can’t have that!” this is setting up 2 years of dicking around with bipartisan healthcare legislation that goes nowhere. that’s the plan afaict
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Seattle's Mamdani is winning by an absurdly small margin over our incumbent mayor, who once pulled a gun on a pregnant woman in a parking lot.
Vote in your local elections!
www.thestranger.com/news/2025/11...
Vote in your local elections!
www.thestranger.com/news/2025/11...
November 11, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Seattle's Mamdani is winning by an absurdly small margin over our incumbent mayor, who once pulled a gun on a pregnant woman in a parking lot.
Vote in your local elections!
www.thestranger.com/news/2025/11...
Vote in your local elections!
www.thestranger.com/news/2025/11...
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This Washpost oped is every bit as awesome as its headline
November 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
This Washpost oped is every bit as awesome as its headline
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The Senate votes 60-40 to block a filibuster against the shutdown package. The same 8 from the Democratic side broke ranks: King I-ME, Shaheen D-NH, Hassan D-NH, Rosen D-NV, Cortez Masto D-NV, Fetterman D-PA, Kaine D-VA, and Durbin D-IL.
November 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The Senate votes 60-40 to block a filibuster against the shutdown package. The same 8 from the Democratic side broke ranks: King I-ME, Shaheen D-NH, Hassan D-NH, Rosen D-NV, Cortez Masto D-NV, Fetterman D-PA, Kaine D-VA, and Durbin D-IL.
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Democrats Are So Angry, One Senator Faces Blowback From Her Daughter ... good for the daughter! too bad she's not the senator
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Democrats Are So Angry, One Senator Faces Blowback From Her Daughter
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Democrats Are So Angry, One Senator Faces Blowback From Her Daughter ... good for the daughter! too bad she's not the senator
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
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Old politicians are destroying our democracy.
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Old politicians are destroying our democracy.
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Senators look at Trump's shameless corruption and say "give us some of that"
Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Shutdown Deal Would Let Senators Sue Over Jack Smith Searches
Senators whose phone records were sought by Special Counsel Jack Smith would gain authority to sue for millions in damages under a provision buried in the Senate-advanced deal to reopen the government...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Senators look at Trump's shameless corruption and say "give us some of that"
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The art of folding a winning hand
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The art of folding a winning hand
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They did. My god. They are fast tracking the vote.
Every single one of them.
Every single one of them.
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
They did. My god. They are fast tracking the vote.
Every single one of them.
Every single one of them.
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ICYMI: Robert Kennedy Jr. claimed that he had nothing to do with Children’s Health Defense during his confirmation hearings.
His wife just headlined the group’s annual conference.
www.importantcontext.news/p/kennedy-sa...
His wife just headlined the group’s annual conference.
www.importantcontext.news/p/kennedy-sa...
Kennedy Said He Was Done With Children’s Health Defense; His Wife Headlined Its Annual Conference
Actress Cheryl Hines spoke at the anti-vax star-studded affair this weekend.
www.importantcontext.news
November 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
ICYMI: Robert Kennedy Jr. claimed that he had nothing to do with Children’s Health Defense during his confirmation hearings.
His wife just headlined the group’s annual conference.
www.importantcontext.news/p/kennedy-sa...
His wife just headlined the group’s annual conference.
www.importantcontext.news/p/kennedy-sa...