Susan loves democracy
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Blue dot in red red Missouri.
If you voted for the felon do not follow me.
Learning to live with celiac disease.
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KC Chiefs & Royals bring me joy (usually)!
Blue dot in red red Missouri.
If you voted for the felon do not follow me.
Learning to live with celiac disease.
Enrolled Agent.
KC Chiefs & Royals bring me joy (usually)!
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🚨 Today, I formally introduced articles of impeachment against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
December 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🚨 Today, I formally introduced articles of impeachment against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
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Tonight's recap:
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
The Downballot's special elections Big Board for the 2025-26 cycle
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December 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Tonight's recap:
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
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BREAKING: The DOJ has filed its opposition to my motion for expedited processing of the EPSTEIN TRAINING VIDEOS. They're arguing that there's NO WIDESPREAD PUBLIC INTEREST. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-doj-re...
NEW: DOJ Responded to Our Epstein Training Materials Motion, Arguing There's No Public Interest
They also argue that the existence of the training videos doesn't raise any questions about government integrity!
www.muellershewrote.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:54 AM
BREAKING: The DOJ has filed its opposition to my motion for expedited processing of the EPSTEIN TRAINING VIDEOS. They're arguing that there's NO WIDESPREAD PUBLIC INTEREST. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-doj-re...
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They are not “skeptics,” they are extremist science deniers who think that some children deserve to die
US health regulators informed senior executives at Merck, Sanofi and AstraZeneca last week that their approved protective RSV treatments for infants would face fresh safety scrutiny following concerns raised by vaccine skeptics, multiple sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.
US FDA launches fresh safety scrutiny of approved RSV therapies for infants | CNN
U.S. health regulators informed senior executives at Merck, Sanofi and AstraZeneca last week that their approved protective RSV treatments for infants would face fresh safety scrutiny following concer...
www.cnn.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
They are not “skeptics,” they are extremist science deniers who think that some children deserve to die
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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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BREAKING: Democrats have *flipped* a seat in Georgia's state House tonight.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
December 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
BREAKING: Democrats have *flipped* a seat in Georgia's state House tonight.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
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Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayoral election tonight.
The Democrat has prevailed by a large margin over Emilio González, who had the support of President Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis, and she will replace a retiring Republican.
The Democrat has prevailed by a large margin over Emilio González, who had the support of President Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis, and she will replace a retiring Republican.
Eileen Higgins shatters glass ceiling with runoff victory in Miami Mayor’s race
The runoff drew national attention.
floridapolitics.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayoral election tonight.
The Democrat has prevailed by a large margin over Emilio González, who had the support of President Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis, and she will replace a retiring Republican.
The Democrat has prevailed by a large margin over Emilio González, who had the support of President Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis, and she will replace a retiring Republican.
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FUN FACT
No illicit fentanyl is smuggled from Venezuela to the US.
US government agencies & narcotics experts consistently state that Venezuela is not a source country for fentanyl.
So what’s the real reason Trump has ordered the killing of 80 people in fishing boats?
No illicit fentanyl is smuggled from Venezuela to the US.
US government agencies & narcotics experts consistently state that Venezuela is not a source country for fentanyl.
So what’s the real reason Trump has ordered the killing of 80 people in fishing boats?
December 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
FUN FACT
No illicit fentanyl is smuggled from Venezuela to the US.
US government agencies & narcotics experts consistently state that Venezuela is not a source country for fentanyl.
So what’s the real reason Trump has ordered the killing of 80 people in fishing boats?
No illicit fentanyl is smuggled from Venezuela to the US.
US government agencies & narcotics experts consistently state that Venezuela is not a source country for fentanyl.
So what’s the real reason Trump has ordered the killing of 80 people in fishing boats?
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Asking Zelensky to "give up some of the land" that was taken is like asking the bank to "give up some of the money" because the bank robbers have hostages.
December 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Asking Zelensky to "give up some of the land" that was taken is like asking the bank to "give up some of the money" because the bank robbers have hostages.
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Your voice is more powerful than threats from a weakening, unpopular president. If they hear enough from you now, legislators may still do the right thing.
Hoosiers, call today and tell them to vote no: 317-232-9400.
Hoosiers, call today and tell them to vote no: 317-232-9400.
December 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Your voice is more powerful than threats from a weakening, unpopular president. If they hear enough from you now, legislators may still do the right thing.
Hoosiers, call today and tell them to vote no: 317-232-9400.
Hoosiers, call today and tell them to vote no: 317-232-9400.
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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 1:19 PM
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."
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FIFA just invented its Peace Prize for President Trump.
But this is the story of the innocent professional soccer player and youth coach that this administration had disappeared and tortured.
Now Jerce Reyes is free — and talking to PTFO: youtu.be/vlz3eGwHZBY?...
But this is the story of the innocent professional soccer player and youth coach that this administration had disappeared and tortured.
Now Jerce Reyes is free — and talking to PTFO: youtu.be/vlz3eGwHZBY?...
Goalie Deported for Real Madrid Tattoo Tells His Story of Survival | PTFO
YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
FIFA just invented its Peace Prize for President Trump.
But this is the story of the innocent professional soccer player and youth coach that this administration had disappeared and tortured.
Now Jerce Reyes is free — and talking to PTFO: youtu.be/vlz3eGwHZBY?...
But this is the story of the innocent professional soccer player and youth coach that this administration had disappeared and tortured.
Now Jerce Reyes is free — and talking to PTFO: youtu.be/vlz3eGwHZBY?...
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This whole so-called “parents rights” movement the right has taken up and the left is supposed to kowtow to for votes is so obviously anti-child it really bothers me to see it presented as anything other than justification for abusive “parenting” and disregard for actual science on child development
December 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
This whole so-called “parents rights” movement the right has taken up and the left is supposed to kowtow to for votes is so obviously anti-child it really bothers me to see it presented as anything other than justification for abusive “parenting” and disregard for actual science on child development
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A 5-month-old baby died, & 3 surviving children, ages 2, 4, & 5, had to be hospitalized with rickets, osteopenia, vitamin D deficiency, & significant developmental delays bc their parents put them on “alkaline diets.”
Anyone saying alkalization has health benefits is a murderous liar & a charlatan.
Anyone saying alkalization has health benefits is a murderous liar & a charlatan.
December 9, 2025 at 3:07 AM
A 5-month-old baby died, & 3 surviving children, ages 2, 4, & 5, had to be hospitalized with rickets, osteopenia, vitamin D deficiency, & significant developmental delays bc their parents put them on “alkaline diets.”
Anyone saying alkalization has health benefits is a murderous liar & a charlatan.
Anyone saying alkalization has health benefits is a murderous liar & a charlatan.
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🧵“U.S. District Judge Zachary Bluestone (Trump appointed) ruled he had no jurisdiction over the lawsuit brought on behalf of Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and the General Assembly claiming the U.S. Constitution bars state referendums on Congressional district plans.” #MoLeg 1/3
BREAKING: Federal judge rejects Missouri AG’s push to block referendum on gerrymandered map #moleg #mogov
Federal judge rejects Missouri AG’s push to block referendum on gerrymandered map • Missouri Independent
A federal judge Monday refused to back Missouri’s Republican leaders efforts to block a statewide vote on a gerrymandered congressional map.
missouriindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:29 AM
🧵“U.S. District Judge Zachary Bluestone (Trump appointed) ruled he had no jurisdiction over the lawsuit brought on behalf of Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and the General Assembly claiming the U.S. Constitution bars state referendums on Congressional district plans.” #MoLeg 1/3
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America says release the tapes.
Let’s see who’s lying.
Let’s see who’s lying.
December 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
America says release the tapes.
Let’s see who’s lying.
Let’s see who’s lying.
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We did it!! #missouri
“Ninety days to collect over 100,000 signatures is a short time. It is something that is not to be taken lightly. But what we have seen is just the overwhelming anger and actions for Missourians really made this possible,” von Glahn said.
www.kcur.org/podcast/up-t...
“Ninety days to collect over 100,000 signatures is a short time. It is something that is not to be taken lightly. But what we have seen is just the overwhelming anger and actions for Missourians really made this possible,” von Glahn said.
www.kcur.org/podcast/up-t...
Missouri anti-redistricting group will submit 300,000 signatures to force vote on new map
People Not Politicians, the citizen-led campaign seeking to overturn Missouri’s newly passed congressional map, must submit signatures to the Secretary of State this week. If accepted, the gerrymander...
www.kcur.org
December 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
We did it!! #missouri
“Ninety days to collect over 100,000 signatures is a short time. It is something that is not to be taken lightly. But what we have seen is just the overwhelming anger and actions for Missourians really made this possible,” von Glahn said.
www.kcur.org/podcast/up-t...
“Ninety days to collect over 100,000 signatures is a short time. It is something that is not to be taken lightly. But what we have seen is just the overwhelming anger and actions for Missourians really made this possible,” von Glahn said.
www.kcur.org/podcast/up-t...
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Another idea for a follow-up question: “Are you trying to starve people so there will be riots and Trump can declare martial law, or is there some other reason?”
December 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Another idea for a follow-up question: “Are you trying to starve people so there will be riots and Trump can declare martial law, or is there some other reason?”
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Re: Chiefs. Yeah it sucks. there are a couple of highlights.
with 3 starters out the back ups did a hell of a job
Chris Jones kicked ass in a way I hadn't seen in a couple years.
Let's heal, revisits our strengths and weaknesses and get ready to rebuild a Superbowl team with Mahomes at the helm
with 3 starters out the back ups did a hell of a job
Chris Jones kicked ass in a way I hadn't seen in a couple years.
Let's heal, revisits our strengths and weaknesses and get ready to rebuild a Superbowl team with Mahomes at the helm
December 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Re: Chiefs. Yeah it sucks. there are a couple of highlights.
with 3 starters out the back ups did a hell of a job
Chris Jones kicked ass in a way I hadn't seen in a couple years.
Let's heal, revisits our strengths and weaknesses and get ready to rebuild a Superbowl team with Mahomes at the helm
with 3 starters out the back ups did a hell of a job
Chris Jones kicked ass in a way I hadn't seen in a couple years.
Let's heal, revisits our strengths and weaknesses and get ready to rebuild a Superbowl team with Mahomes at the helm
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JUST IN: A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of northeastern Japan.
The JMA has issued tsunami alerts.
The JMA has issued tsunami alerts.
December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
JUST IN: A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of northeastern Japan.
The JMA has issued tsunami alerts.
The JMA has issued tsunami alerts.
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One question for Sen. Hawley...when have republican's EVER done ANYTHING to benefit the working class?
Sen. Hawley warns Republicans: Do more for working class or we’ll lose
www.semafor.com/article/12/0...
www.semafor.com/article/12/0...
Hawley warns Republicans: Do more for working class or we’ll lose
The Missouri senator told Semafor that his party’s populist wing is in danger of being ignored, with consequences likely in the midterms.
www.semafor.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
One question for Sen. Hawley...when have republican's EVER done ANYTHING to benefit the working class?
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Last thought for tonight is also around “my guys” and focused on Dave Toub’s TERRIBLE special teams this year. Enough of the Cochrane, Josh Williams, Edwards, etc. Group has not gotten it done this year and needs to be heavily turned over.
Veach has got to take some of “my guys” away from Spags and Andy the same way he did in 2021.
Remember Hitchens, Niemann, Sorenson, and Fenton weighing that defense down?
Is that all that different from Nnadi, Conner, Edwards, Omenihu, and Danna right now?
Remember Hitchens, Niemann, Sorenson, and Fenton weighing that defense down?
Is that all that different from Nnadi, Conner, Edwards, Omenihu, and Danna right now?
Kansas City needs new blood, fresh ideas, new wrinkles.
Some of the decisions they’ve made to continue to bring back “their guys” who “know what we’re doing” have cost them MAJORLY this year.
Nnadi. Clyde. Danna extension. Bolton extension. Gray extension. Caliendo.
Some of the decisions they’ve made to continue to bring back “their guys” who “know what we’re doing” have cost them MAJORLY this year.
Nnadi. Clyde. Danna extension. Bolton extension. Gray extension. Caliendo.
December 8, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Last thought for tonight is also around “my guys” and focused on Dave Toub’s TERRIBLE special teams this year. Enough of the Cochrane, Josh Williams, Edwards, etc. Group has not gotten it done this year and needs to be heavily turned over.
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The boat: "It was worse than we were led to believe"
Seriously? How could it be any worse? Really, it wasn't "worse", you just saw it for yourself.
We have dehumanized people to the point where we kill them and don't really comprehend what that means
He's literally stealing our humanity.
Seriously? How could it be any worse? Really, it wasn't "worse", you just saw it for yourself.
We have dehumanized people to the point where we kill them and don't really comprehend what that means
He's literally stealing our humanity.
December 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The boat: "It was worse than we were led to believe"
Seriously? How could it be any worse? Really, it wasn't "worse", you just saw it for yourself.
We have dehumanized people to the point where we kill them and don't really comprehend what that means
He's literally stealing our humanity.
Seriously? How could it be any worse? Really, it wasn't "worse", you just saw it for yourself.
We have dehumanized people to the point where we kill them and don't really comprehend what that means
He's literally stealing our humanity.
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Gotta say if the worst thing that ever happened to you was being forced by the government to take a vaccine during a once a century pandemic you have led a blessed life.
Or you’re a super pussy.
Or both.
Or you’re a super pussy.
Or both.
December 6, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Gotta say if the worst thing that ever happened to you was being forced by the government to take a vaccine during a once a century pandemic you have led a blessed life.
Or you’re a super pussy.
Or both.
Or you’re a super pussy.
Or both.
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Biden: So, folks, that's my message to all of us today, to all who love our country, to all of us are dismayed by the present state of the union: it's time to get up, get up and fight back. Get up. Continue to fight. What's the fight all about? Protecting the constitution.
December 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Biden: So, folks, that's my message to all of us today, to all who love our country, to all of us are dismayed by the present state of the union: it's time to get up, get up and fight back. Get up. Continue to fight. What's the fight all about? Protecting the constitution.