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Laurie Loves Data

@laurelann.bsky.social

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Posting a relevant data point each day. Numbers don't lie. Wife, mother, Mimi, marathon runner, swimmer, birding nerd. Christian (not that kind). Democracy lover. Sourdough freak. 💙

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 2d

During the 2024 campaign, Trump promised voters that he would cut electricity prices in half within 1 year.

He lied.

He is cutting low-cost sources of renewables while demand is skyrocketing.

That increases the cost of energy.

Because, you know, math.

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 5h

Thank you!

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 14h

Is there any more transparent way to signal who the "Good Guys" and "Bad Guys" are in this standoff?

GOP hurts people and expects Dems to save them.

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown

The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers in the ongoing government shutdown. Russ Vough...

www.yahoo.com

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 14h

The GOP can blame Dems for the shutdown, but these are the facts:

* The GOP doesn't have a budget, which was due Sept. 30

*The GOP doesn't even have a PLAN to make a budget

*The GOP has only been in session 2 weeks since JULY, when the Speaker lost the vote for releasing the EPSTEIN files

More Americans blame Trump and congressional Republicans for shutdown, new poll finds

A new poll found that more Americans blame President Donald Trump and Republicans for the federal government shutdown than Democrats.

www.usatoday.com

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 17h

Trump made a promise to voters to cut electricity prices in half.

He lied.

He made another promise to Big Oil execs, who donated $1 Billion in campaign cash, to gut environmental protections and hand out massive new tax breaks

He kept that promise.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/c...

Candidate Trump Promised Oil Executives a Windfall. Now, They’re Getting It.

www.nytimes.com

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1d

True. And that's saying a lot, considering the last GOP Speaker.

Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1d

These are words I never thought I would write:

Marjorie Taylor Greene is telling the truth.

Her party is NOT trying to solve any problems.
Her constituents WILL be hurt by the GOP bill (that she voted for)

www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Marjorie Taylor Greene doubles down on her unexpected break with Republicans over health care in shutdown fight

The MAGA firebrand sparked criticism from GOP leadership after giving voice to a key Democratic demand — extending expiring Obamacare funding to avoid premium hikes.

www.nbcnews.com

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1d

Exactly like that.

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1d

This GOP Rep. from KY is an engineer with a Master's degree from MIT.

He knows better than to think that "chemtrails" exist, but he also knows his constituents don't.

The Republican Party, ladies and gentlemen.

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1d

Primary Fetterman.

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1d

Experts have rated the events in the chart as threats to democracy.

The colors reflect the percentage of people saying each is an “extraordinary”, ”serious,” “moderate,” or “little” threat to the US

All of these events have happened during Trump 2.0

The US is no longer a full democracy.

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 2d

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 2d

Democratic governors for the win!
Love this from our man in Illinois.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

If you come for my people, you come through me.

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 2d

Serious question:

Do his followers actually believe this?

Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 2d

The Senator from Minnesota makes an excellent point:

Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 2d

You’ll never be able to convince me ripping an American citizen out of their Chicago apartment in the dead of night, zip tying their hands and refusing to let them call their lawyer is ‘America First’

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 2d

When you've lost MTG, it's time to throw in the towel.

GOP - you lost the shutdown.

From Fox News:

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 2d

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 2d

Foreclosures are rising in the US year-over-year.

The higher cost of living is driving some families to default on their mortgages.

A slight unexpected decline in income pushes them over the edge.

Trumponomics.

www.cbsnews.com/news/housing...

Foreclosures are surging as U.S. homeowners grapple with rising costs

A growing number of Americans, squeezed by inflation and elevated interest rates, face the risk of losing their home in foreclosure.

www.cbsnews.com

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 2d

MY graph is business bankruptcies. The graph you posted is ALL bankruptcies.

Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 2d

Administrative office of the US Courts

Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 2d

Absolutely!

Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 2d

Yep. I noticed that too.

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 2d

2024 was the hottest year on record, but solar energy additions continue to outpace predictions

The predictions were revised upward every year for the past 6.

Solar energy is cheaper and more efficient than ever.

Trump is sabotaging renewable energy projects.

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 3d

So, he's a racist AND a pedophile.

Twofer.

Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 3d

Businesses.

Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 3d

A little over 43,000 business bankruptcies in 2008.

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