Judy
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"I will not give in to the lies. I will not give in to the fear." Jim Acosta
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"I will not give in to the lies. I will not give in to the fear." Jim Acosta
#BlueVoterGuide #Voterizer
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Last night following Democrat Eric Gisler’s victory in the special election in HD 121 – a Trump +12 district – Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Charlie Bailey released the following statement.
December 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Last night following Democrat Eric Gisler’s victory in the special election in HD 121 – a Trump +12 district – Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Charlie Bailey released the following statement.
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Delegate Candi King will serve in critical role of Secretary of Commonwealth in Spanberger administration
That means another special election!
Her Prince William County seat was Harris +35% so should be an easy hold
Virginia is for election lovers!
www.virginiascope.com/spanberger-t...
That means another special election!
Her Prince William County seat was Harris +35% so should be an easy hold
Virginia is for election lovers!
www.virginiascope.com/spanberger-t...
Spanberger taps Mundon King to be secretary of the commonwealth
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has selected Del. Candi Mundon King, D-Prince William, to serve as the next secretary of the commonwealth.
www.virginiascope.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Delegate Candi King will serve in critical role of Secretary of Commonwealth in Spanberger administration
That means another special election!
Her Prince William County seat was Harris +35% so should be an easy hold
Virginia is for election lovers!
www.virginiascope.com/spanberger-t...
That means another special election!
Her Prince William County seat was Harris +35% so should be an easy hold
Virginia is for election lovers!
www.virginiascope.com/spanberger-t...
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📣 MN Special Primary: House Districts 47A & 64A is on Tuesday, 12/16!
📣 This is your chance to choose candidates for the January 27 Special Election.
🗳️ Find your candidates at BlueVoterGuide.org
#BlueVoterGuide #December2025
📣 This is your chance to choose candidates for the January 27 Special Election.
🗳️ Find your candidates at BlueVoterGuide.org
#BlueVoterGuide #December2025
December 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
📣 MN Special Primary: House Districts 47A & 64A is on Tuesday, 12/16!
📣 This is your chance to choose candidates for the January 27 Special Election.
🗳️ Find your candidates at BlueVoterGuide.org
#BlueVoterGuide #December2025
📣 This is your chance to choose candidates for the January 27 Special Election.
🗳️ Find your candidates at BlueVoterGuide.org
#BlueVoterGuide #December2025
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A huge night for Democrats:
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM
A huge night for Democrats:
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
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Tonight, Democratic candidate Eric Gisler pulled off a major upset victory in Georgia's HD-121, flipping a GOP-held district that Trump won by more than 12 points!
Make no mistake: Democratic momentum is strong in the states.
Make no mistake: Democratic momentum is strong in the states.
Georgia Democrat flips a state House seat in district Trump won by double digits, CNN projects | CNN Politics
Democrats continued their run of successes in special elections by flipping a state House seat in Georgia Tuesday, according to a projection from the CNN Decision Desk.
www.cnn.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Tonight, Democratic candidate Eric Gisler pulled off a major upset victory in Georgia's HD-121, flipping a GOP-held district that Trump won by more than 12 points!
Make no mistake: Democratic momentum is strong in the states.
Make no mistake: Democratic momentum is strong in the states.
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Eileen Higgins blows it out in Miami, wins 59%-40%!!!! In the last 2 years Dems have flipped Florida’s two largest cities, Jacksonville and Miami. Great work everyone!
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/eileen-hig...
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/eileen-hig...
Eileen Higgins Blows It Out In Miami, Wins 59%-40%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great work everyone!
www.hopiumchronicles.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Eileen Higgins blows it out in Miami, wins 59%-40%!!!! In the last 2 years Dems have flipped Florida’s two largest cities, Jacksonville and Miami. Great work everyone!
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/eileen-hig...
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/eileen-hig...
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BREAKING: Democrats have flipped a conservative state House seat in Georgia in yet another upset.
It's a 14-point overperformance *and* the 25th legislative flip of the year for Dems. Republicans? Zero.
Read our complete writeup here -->
It's a 14-point overperformance *and* the 25th legislative flip of the year for Dems. Republicans? Zero.
Read our complete writeup here -->
Breaking: Georgia Democrats flip conservative seat in yet another upset
That's 25 pickups for Democrats nationwide this year—and zero for Republicans
www.the-downballot.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:11 AM
BREAKING: Democrats have flipped a conservative state House seat in Georgia in yet another upset.
It's a 14-point overperformance *and* the 25th legislative flip of the year for Dems. Republicans? Zero.
Read our complete writeup here -->
It's a 14-point overperformance *and* the 25th legislative flip of the year for Dems. Republicans? Zero.
Read our complete writeup here -->
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It’s time for Barrasso, Lummis, & Hageman to stop playing games & stand up for the people they represent.
A vote to extend ACA tax credits is expected this week & they need to vote YES.
Time is running out for Wyoming families.
Head to https://wyodems.org/ticktocktock to take action!
A vote to extend ACA tax credits is expected this week & they need to vote YES.
Time is running out for Wyoming families.
Head to https://wyodems.org/ticktocktock to take action!
December 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It’s time for Barrasso, Lummis, & Hageman to stop playing games & stand up for the people they represent.
A vote to extend ACA tax credits is expected this week & they need to vote YES.
Time is running out for Wyoming families.
Head to https://wyodems.org/ticktocktock to take action!
A vote to extend ACA tax credits is expected this week & they need to vote YES.
Time is running out for Wyoming families.
Head to https://wyodems.org/ticktocktock to take action!
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With her runoff victory tonight, Eileen Higgins will be Miami's next mayor—the first woman in the city’s history and the first Democrat in nearly 30 years elected to the office.
Congrats, Mayor-elect!
Congrats, Mayor-elect!
December 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
With her runoff victory tonight, Eileen Higgins will be Miami's next mayor—the first woman in the city’s history and the first Democrat in nearly 30 years elected to the office.
Congrats, Mayor-elect!
Congrats, Mayor-elect!
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Congratulations to Eileen Higgins on her victory in Miami’s Mayoral race! Tonight, she shattered Miami’s glass ceiling and became the first woman elected Mayor of the city and the first Democrat in 28 years! Tonight’s victory is proof that when Democrats commit to year-round organizing, we can win.
December 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Congratulations to Eileen Higgins on her victory in Miami’s Mayoral race! Tonight, she shattered Miami’s glass ceiling and became the first woman elected Mayor of the city and the first Democrat in 28 years! Tonight’s victory is proof that when Democrats commit to year-round organizing, we can win.
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Congratulations to Monica Matteo-Salinas for winning the Miami Beach City Commission, Group 1 seat. Her victory ensures that Democrats maintain a hard-fought majority on the Commission, capable of governing Miami Beach effectively and responsibly!
December 10, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Congratulations to Monica Matteo-Salinas for winning the Miami Beach City Commission, Group 1 seat. Her victory ensures that Democrats maintain a hard-fought majority on the Commission, capable of governing Miami Beach effectively and responsibly!
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Congratulations to Rob Long for winning the Florida House in District 90. Palm Beach is in good hands and will be well represented by Rob as he joins our caucus to focus on making Florida more affordable for working-class people!
December 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Congratulations to Rob Long for winning the Florida House in District 90. Palm Beach is in good hands and will be well represented by Rob as he joins our caucus to focus on making Florida more affordable for working-class people!
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BREAKING: Rob Long just won his election to Florida’s HD-90!
This was a must-win race to build Democratic power in the chamber, and Rob is ready to get to work championing legislation to uplift Florida’s working families and encourage sustainable economic development.
This was a must-win race to build Democratic power in the chamber, and Rob is ready to get to work championing legislation to uplift Florida’s working families and encourage sustainable economic development.
December 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
BREAKING: Rob Long just won his election to Florida’s HD-90!
This was a must-win race to build Democratic power in the chamber, and Rob is ready to get to work championing legislation to uplift Florida’s working families and encourage sustainable economic development.
This was a must-win race to build Democratic power in the chamber, and Rob is ready to get to work championing legislation to uplift Florida’s working families and encourage sustainable economic development.
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⌛LAST CALL: Tonight, 12/09, is the last opp to phonebank virtually to stop redistricting before the Indiana Senate makes the final decision Thursday.
Sign up: mbl.fyi/pb or mbl.fyi/2pb. No experience is necessary. Training is provided.
Sign up: mbl.fyi/pb or mbl.fyi/2pb. No experience is necessary. Training is provided.
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
⌛LAST CALL: Tonight, 12/09, is the last opp to phonebank virtually to stop redistricting before the Indiana Senate makes the final decision Thursday.
Sign up: mbl.fyi/pb or mbl.fyi/2pb. No experience is necessary. Training is provided.
Sign up: mbl.fyi/pb or mbl.fyi/2pb. No experience is necessary. Training is provided.
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Voters passed Prop 50 by a landslide, proving we will NOT let Trump and the GOP undermine our Democracy.
CADEM mobilized millions of voters in an off-year special election, and now other states are following our lead.
California continues to be the blueprint for the nation. 📘
CADEM mobilized millions of voters in an off-year special election, and now other states are following our lead.
California continues to be the blueprint for the nation. 📘
December 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Voters passed Prop 50 by a landslide, proving we will NOT let Trump and the GOP undermine our Democracy.
CADEM mobilized millions of voters in an off-year special election, and now other states are following our lead.
California continues to be the blueprint for the nation. 📘
CADEM mobilized millions of voters in an off-year special election, and now other states are following our lead.
California continues to be the blueprint for the nation. 📘
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On January 1, healthcare premiums for 22 million Americans are set to rise by an average of 114%.
More than 300 rural hospitals could be at risk of closure if current budget cuts move forward.
More than 300 rural hospitals could be at risk of closure if current budget cuts move forward.
December 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
On January 1, healthcare premiums for 22 million Americans are set to rise by an average of 114%.
More than 300 rural hospitals could be at risk of closure if current budget cuts move forward.
More than 300 rural hospitals could be at risk of closure if current budget cuts move forward.
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Dem Sen. Michael Bennet, who is running for #COGov, has come out in favor of Colorado pursuing mid-decade redistricting.
CO would need a constitutional amendment to move forward. A grassroots group is pursuing one: www.redistrict.co
CO would need a constitutional amendment to move forward. A grassroots group is pursuing one: www.redistrict.co
December 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Dem Sen. Michael Bennet, who is running for #COGov, has come out in favor of Colorado pursuing mid-decade redistricting.
CO would need a constitutional amendment to move forward. A grassroots group is pursuing one: www.redistrict.co
CO would need a constitutional amendment to move forward. A grassroots group is pursuing one: www.redistrict.co
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One month left to file!
Candidates running for state legislature and county office must file with the Kentucky Secretary of State by January 9, 2026 at 4 PM.
More information here: elect.ky.gov/Resources/Do...
Candidates running for state legislature and county office must file with the Kentucky Secretary of State by January 9, 2026 at 4 PM.
More information here: elect.ky.gov/Resources/Do...
December 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
One month left to file!
Candidates running for state legislature and county office must file with the Kentucky Secretary of State by January 9, 2026 at 4 PM.
More information here: elect.ky.gov/Resources/Do...
Candidates running for state legislature and county office must file with the Kentucky Secretary of State by January 9, 2026 at 4 PM.
More information here: elect.ky.gov/Resources/Do...
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Trump is stumping in PA-08 tonight. Want to meet our great House candidate who has them so worried?
Here she is - Scranton Mayor @paigecognetti.bsky.social….
bsky.app/profile/simo...
Here she is - Scranton Mayor @paigecognetti.bsky.social….
bsky.app/profile/simo...
Have done some interviews with our top House candidates most likely to flip red seats blue next year.
First up - meet Mayor Paige Cognetti (@paigecognetti.bsky.social) running in PA-08. 1/
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/meet-mayor...
First up - meet Mayor Paige Cognetti (@paigecognetti.bsky.social) running in PA-08. 1/
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/meet-mayor...
Meet Mayor Paige Cognetti, A Fighter Running in PA-8
"Too many people have been in office to benefit themselves, not the people"
www.hopiumchronicles.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Trump is stumping in PA-08 tonight. Want to meet our great House candidate who has them so worried?
Here she is - Scranton Mayor @paigecognetti.bsky.social….
bsky.app/profile/simo...
Here she is - Scranton Mayor @paigecognetti.bsky.social….
bsky.app/profile/simo...
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In a rambling and sometimes incoherent interview with Politico, a transcript of which was released on Tuesday, the US president struggled to name any other Ukrainian cities except for Kyiv, misrepresented elements of the trajectory of the conflict...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump lambasts ‘weak’ and ‘decaying’ Europe and hints at walking away from Ukraine
US president recycles far-right tropes on European immigration and presses Zelenskyy to accept his peace plan
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
In a rambling and sometimes incoherent interview with Politico, a transcript of which was released on Tuesday, the US president struggled to name any other Ukrainian cities except for Kyiv, misrepresented elements of the trajectory of the conflict...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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That's called a Dictatorship.
December 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM
That's called a Dictatorship.
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US judge rules Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records can be unsealed
Release the #Epstein files
#uspoli
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Release the #Epstein files
#uspoli
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Judge rules Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records can be unsealed
In his ruling, Judge Paul Engelmayer cited a new law passed last month requiring the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
US judge rules Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records can be unsealed
Release the #Epstein files
#uspoli
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Release the #Epstein files
#uspoli
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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David Ellison reportedly told Trump he’d make “sweeping changes” to CNN if Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. gets approved.
Meanwhile, Jared Kushner and three Middle East countries are backing the bid — while Kushner advises Trump on foreign policy.
Corruption on display.
Meanwhile, Jared Kushner and three Middle East countries are backing the bid — while Kushner advises Trump on foreign policy.
Corruption on display.
December 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
David Ellison reportedly told Trump he’d make “sweeping changes” to CNN if Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. gets approved.
Meanwhile, Jared Kushner and three Middle East countries are backing the bid — while Kushner advises Trump on foreign policy.
Corruption on display.
Meanwhile, Jared Kushner and three Middle East countries are backing the bid — while Kushner advises Trump on foreign policy.
Corruption on display.
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And even if you're right, the punishment for drug smuggling isn't death.
Rand Paul: "This is an insane policy. It's inconsistent. It's not war. It's not the way we've ever done this. If we can blow up a boat in the ocean, what about when they get to Miami & put it in a truck? Can you shoot a grenade launcher at the truck? No! We arrest people b/c sometimes we're wrong."
December 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
And even if you're right, the punishment for drug smuggling isn't death.
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The next Democratic administration should expand the court.
There’s no other way to redeem SCOTUS at this point.
There’s no other way to redeem SCOTUS at this point.
December 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The next Democratic administration should expand the court.
There’s no other way to redeem SCOTUS at this point.
There’s no other way to redeem SCOTUS at this point.