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Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 8h

What’s it gonna take for republican leaders to realize they are next on the chopping block?

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 17h

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 1d

Carney sitting there thinking, “I really am the leader of the free world now.”

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "We call them the water drugs. The drugs that come in through water. They're not coming. There are no boats anymore. Frankly, there are no fishing boats. There are no boats out there period, if you want to know the truth. Does anybody go fishing anymore?"

Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 1d

This is an absolute winning message in a winning way, and it’s hard to not think for a minute that it feels very much like a @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social campaign moment.

Chuck Schumer @schumer.senate.gov · 1d

The government is shut down because Trump and the Republicans are hellbent on taking health care away from you.

And they won’t even come to the table to talk to us about it.

This is not about politics. It's about people.

Let’s break it down:

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Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 1d

Dunking on this admin is such a polling homerun. It kinda seems like there are no republicans who even wanna be president in the future.

Not like it would matter.

Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 1d

Taylor wasn’t the only showgirl this week.

What a little performer.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Bondi refuses to answer questions about the Homan bribery scandal but deflects with personal attacks on Padilla

Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 2d

If you didn’t have a problem with that body part in the last ten years, you are about to.

essencesimmone.blacksky.app @essencesimmone.blacksky.app · 5d

Those who are 35+, what advice do you have for people just entering their 30s?

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Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 2d

He started a war on US soil. It’s here.

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Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 3d

Sunday reminder to think about your week and come up with a plan. You have to use your mouth and talk to the people around you. Out loud. Republican Shutdown. Epstein Files. Trump Terrorism.

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The Drama League @dramaleague.bsky.social · 3d

Over 30 Drama League #DirectorsProject Alumni had a marvelous time last week chatting with #JamieLloyd, the acclaimed director of #WaitingForGodot, #SunsetBoulevard, #Evita, #ADollsHouse and more. Looking forward to next time! 📸 @catalinmedia #directorstogether

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Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 3d

It would be a very gop thing to do to take this terrorism talking point and flip it right back at Miller. It’s not hard at all to see who the actual terrorist is here. Who is bank rolling him?

Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 4d

Everyone is trying to have a normal Saturday night and the president's top advisor is on X announcing that civil war is necessary

@StephenM on X: Legal insurrection. The President is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, not an Oregon judge. Portland and Oregon law enforcement, at the direction of local leaders, have refused to aid ICE officers facing relentless terrorist assault and threats to life. (There are more local law enforcement officers in Oregon than there are guns and badges in the FBI nationwide). This is an organized terrorist attack on the federal government and its officers, and the deployment of troops is an absolute necessity to defend our personnel, our laws, our government, public order and the Republic itself.

Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 4d

We really do need about 4-5 more comms plans mirroring Gavin Newsom from key Dems. It’s effective but it’s not enough. For a morale basis alone, I think it’d go a very long way and public reception to resistance has a net gain across the board.

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Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 4d

#RepublicanShutdown

Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 5d

Did you know that your healthcare premiums are about to double because the GOP is intentionally sabotaging the Affordable Care Act and pretending that Democrats are trying to give undocumented immigrants free insurance?

Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 5d

Wish Dems would turn the Epstein files conversation up to a ten. Get them on a second issue while on the defensive.

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Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 5d

I love that Showgirl is a balance of brags and blasts… like a little reminder: hey Travis, what Honey gives, Honey can take right back.

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FLAVOR FLAV ⏰ @flavorflav.bsky.social · 6d

This Empire Belongs to Her
#TaylorSwift
#LifeOfAShowgirl

Flavor Flav listening to Elizabeth Taylor from The Life of a Showgirl

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Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 6d

Recession pop really is back and I hope the economy never recovers sorry not sorry

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Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 6d

He’s really tryna get me back.

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 6d

IF ANY CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY SIGNS THIS RADICAL AGREEMENT, THEY'LL LOSE BILLIONS IN STATE FUNDING — INCLUDING CAL GRANTS — INSTANTLY.

CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL SCHOOLS THAT SELL OUT THEIR STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, RESEARCHERS, AND SURRENDER ACADEMIC FREEDOM.

New York Times: "Trump Administration Asks Colleges to Sign ‘Compact’ to Get Funding Preference."

The White House asked nine top universities to pledge support for President Trump’s agenda to help ensure access to research funding.

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 6d

This is LGBTQ+ History Month, and I urge my followers who are LGBTQ+ (or just curious) to dive into one thing--a movie, novel, TV show--from your childhood or before. Look at an older gay work as something other than a relic or an error. You'll be rewarded. Your world, your SELF, will get bigger. >

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Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 6d

Go forth my artsy data darlings and remind them, it’s a Republican Shutdown. #dataviz #RepublicanShutdown

Joe Murphy @joemurph.bsky.social · 6d

Not all #dataviz has to be in chart form – this presentation of what's happened during the government shutdown and what's to come is mostly HTML & CSS, with a little bit of SVG.

www.nbcnews.com/data-graphic...

Day 1
Oct. 1
The federal government shuts down.
National park visitor centers close.
Department of Veterans Affairs regional offices close.
Social Security benefit verifications are suspended.
Certain small-business loan approvals are now paused.
Bureau of Labor Statistics ceases to release economic and employment data.
Day 3
Oct. 3
By the end of the day, the current shutdown will have lasted longer than seven previous government shutdowns.
The Senate will revote on stopgap funding measures that have previously failed.

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Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 6d

Another day another #RepublicanShutdown

Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 6d

You gotta say “Republican Shutdown” out loud today - at work, in line at the store, everywhere. Say it out loud and talk about it.

Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 6d

New Washington Post poll on who voters blame for the government shutdown:

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Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 7d

Wow good for her

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7d

MADELEINE DEAN: The president is unhinged. He's unwell

JOHNSON: A lot of folks on your side are too

D: Oh my god, please. That performance in front of the generals?

J: I didn't see it

D: It's so dangerous! Our allies are looking elsewhere. Our enemies are laughing. You have a POTUS who's unwell.

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Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 7d

Zara Larsson “The Ambition” ➡️ “Saturn’s Return” 🧑‍🍳💋🤌

Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 7d

How does this feel? Republicans are to blame for the violence.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

Hegseth: "A few months ago I was at the White House when President Trump announced his liberation day for America's trade policy. It was a landmark day. Well, today is another liberation day. The liberation of America's warriors ... you kill people and break things for a living."

Frankie Dailey @frankiedailey.com · 7d

Republicans have shut down the government because of the Epstein files.

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