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Fuck republicans
“We shouldn’t act like this race is 50-50 today. It’s not. And we have to wake up now,” said Cole Muzio, an influential Georgia conservative. “If we’re not realistic in February, we’re going to be stuck with Ossoff another six years come November.” #gapol
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
As Republicans splinter, Ossoff seizes the offensive in a changing Senate race
Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff has gone on the offensive as Republicans are locked in a three-way fight to be the candidate running against him in what could be a close race.
www.ajc.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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Child rapist endorses Fuller.
Trump endorses Clay Fuller in crowded race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Georgia Congressman Barry Loudermilk announced he will not seek another term, President Donald Trump endorsed Clay Fuller in the race to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and three Republicans and one…
Trump endorses Clay Fuller in crowded race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Georgia Congressman Barry Loudermilk announced he will not seek another term, President Donald Trump endorsed Clay Fuller in the race to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and three Republicans and one Democrat are running in a northwest Georgia special election.
roughdraftatlanta.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:54 AM
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Child rapist endorses Fuller.
Trump endorses Clay Fuller in crowded race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Georgia Congressman Barry Loudermilk announced he will not seek another term, President Donald Trump endorsed Clay Fuller in the race to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and three Republicans and one…
Trump endorses Clay Fuller in crowded race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Georgia Congressman Barry Loudermilk announced he will not seek another term, President Donald Trump endorsed Clay Fuller in the race to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and three Republicans and one Democrat are running in a northwest Georgia special election.
roughdraftatlanta.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:54 AM
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Trump administration ordered to produce information that led to Fulton elections raid

A federal judge in Atlanta has ordered the Trump administration to provide the court with the documentation that led to the seizure of Fulton County ballots from the 2020 presidential election by Tuesday.
Trump administration ordered to produce information that led to Fulton elections raid
A federal judge in Atlanta has ordered the Trump administration to provide the court with the documentation that led to the seizure of Fulton County ballots from the 2020 presidential election by Tuesday.
roughdraftatlanta.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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Every person serving in Congress — and every person running for the House and Senate — should be asked why Maxwell was moved to a minimum-security prison.
February 9, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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This was Andy Kaufman level.
February 10, 2026 at 2:51 AM
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Trump Defends Racist Obama Meme & MAGA Rages Over Bad Bunny’s Spanish Halftime Show

youtu.be/vfpQbv7CmeE
Trump Defends Racist Obama Meme & MAGA Rages Over Bad Bunny’s Spanish Halftime Show | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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February 10, 2026 at 4:03 AM
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Republican lawmakers prefer to remain soulless lackeys collecting money and power by supporting Trump. But they've got to see disaster ahead as he becomes ever more mentally unhinged. He's now predicting that if Canada cuts a trade deal with China, the Chinese will BAN HOCKEY IN CANADA.
Trump, in the middle of his latest unhinged Truth Social screed, claims that if Canada makes a trade deal with China, "the first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup."
February 10, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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Megyn Kelly is determined to harvest hatred for profit by being as white supremacist as possible. She even mocks a Latino accent in this rant. 1/🧵
Megyn Kelly just shouting “FOOTBALL IS OURS” at Piers Morgan about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show is the perfect example of this moment in time. Put it in a time capsule and send it out into space.
February 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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We're doing everything we can to fight this bill.

If your Georgia *state* representative is a Republican, please call them right away!
February 10, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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Theres no chance the local zoning allows for this.
Officials in a small Georgia city east of Atlanta say Immigration and Customs Enforcement has finalized the purchase of an industrial warehouse with plans to turn it into a sprawling detention facility, where as many as 10,000 immigrants could be held.

www.ajc.com/politics/202...
ICE to begin detaining immigrants inside Social Circle warehouse in April
Homeland Security plans to build warehouse detention facilities in other cities being met with opposition.
www.ajc.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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The 'Melania' director was behind that Mike Tyson Super Bowl ad.

Brett Ratner, who has come under fire for sexual misconduct allegations and appearing in the Epstein files, directed the ad encouraging Americans to "eat real food." www.ms.now/news/the-mel...
The ‘Melania’ director was behind that Mike Tyson Super Bowl ad
Brett Ratner faced #MeToo allegations and now he’s in the Epstein files, but the MAHA movement turned to him for its big moment.
www.ms.now
February 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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A sad reminder that so much of the media has succumbed to both-sides coverage. They are afraid of Trump and are paralyzed by the new challenges we face.

I started Democracy Docket to be different: Fearless, independent and pro-democracy. Sign up now to support and stay informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
February 10, 2026 at 3:01 AM
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A billionaire family that owns a bridge crossing between Michigan and Canada has wanted Trump to stop a new bridge — and Trump is now threatening to block its opening (with authority he doesn’t have). www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...
Trump Threatens to Block Opening of New Bridge to Canada
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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Trump, in the middle of his latest unhinged Truth Social screed, claims that if Canada makes a trade deal with China, "the first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup."
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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I wrote last week in my free newsletter (which you should subscribe to) that Megyn Kelly is becoming a female version of Rush Limbaugh with her theatrical nastiness. She seems to cheerlead for ICE to keep murdering people. 2/🧵
Megyn Kelly is Rush Limbaugh in drag
Right-wing influencer sells theatrical nastiness to boost her sick career
www.stopthepresses.news
February 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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Bill to criminalize librarians lending ‘harmful materials’ to minors advances in House

The Republican-backed SB 74 already passed the Senate.
Bill to criminalize librarians lending ‘harmful materials’ to minors advances in House
The Republican-backed SB 74 already passed the Senate.
atlantaciviccircle.org
February 9, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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This entire Megyn Kelly "FOOTBALL SHALL NOT BE SPANISH! IT SHALL NOT BE MUSLIM!" speech is such parody-level xenophobia, while also being exactly what's ruling the country right now.
Megyn Kelly just shouting “FOOTBALL IS OURS” at Piers Morgan about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show is the perfect example of this moment in time. Put it in a time capsule and send it out into space.
February 9, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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My Latest: Contrary to many doomsayers, it is not too late to protect the midterm elections. There are steps Democrats can take now — at both the state and federal levels — to safeguard our elections. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/its-...
It’s not too late for states and Congress to stop Trump from subverting the midterms
With only nine months before the midterm elections, Trump is plotting to prevent Democrats from taking control of Congress.
www.democracydocket.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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2️⃣ And in Texas, the Democratic-endorsed candidate easily won the mayoral race in Leander, a suburb of Austin.

(Trump narrowly carried the city in 2024.)
Late result for anyone still awake: Na’Cole Thompson, the Democratic candidate in the mayoral race today in Leander, Texas, has won the election.

She got 57% and won’t need a runoff, with two Republicans adding up to 43%.
February 8, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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There were two elections I was watching yesterday—and both ended up as clear Democratic wins.

Let's recap for those who weren't glued on here last night.

1️⃣ In Louisiana, Dems very easily held a seat that had gone for Trump by 13 percentage points in 2024.
RESULT: Democrat Chasity Martinez wins a special election for a legislative seat in Louisiana, 62% to 38%.

This was a district that Trump carried by 13% last year, so a big overperformance by Dems, but the seat was already Dem-held.
February 8, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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Trump, who says he had "no idea" at the time that Epstein sexually molested girls, told the police in 2006 that "everyone has known he’s been doing this.” That's according to an FBI interview with the then-Palm Beach police chief.
Here's a gift link to Julie K. Brown's article in the Miami Herald.
Trump told Palm Beach police chief ‘everyone’ knew about Epstein, Maxwell was ‘evil’
The new information comes as Ghislaine Maxwell was summoned to appear Monday before a Congressional committee.
www.miamiherald.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:16 PM