Oliver Keene
@keeneinthehills.bsky.social
Daddy of three. Alabama Attorney. LMU Law 21. Proud Appalachian. Heart is forever in Southwest Virginia. Co-Host of Mountain Rebels Radio Podcast. Former Dem Committee Chair in SWVA.
What the #Trump administration is doing with deporting people with no #dueprocess is absolutely insane. This is 1000% unconstitutional. #lawyersofbluesky
April 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
What the #Trump administration is doing with deporting people with no #dueprocess is absolutely insane. This is 1000% unconstitutional. #lawyersofbluesky
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If there’s one thing that should bring us all together, it should be that American kids – no matter their zip code – get a world-class public education.
By dismantling the Department of Education, Donald Trump is taking square aim at that goal.
By dismantling the Department of Education, Donald Trump is taking square aim at that goal.
March 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
If there’s one thing that should bring us all together, it should be that American kids – no matter their zip code – get a world-class public education.
By dismantling the Department of Education, Donald Trump is taking square aim at that goal.
By dismantling the Department of Education, Donald Trump is taking square aim at that goal.
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Trump has now placed a target on the back of CDFIs, critical organizations that help rural and underserved Americans access banks.
So Sen Mike Crapo and I are leading a broad bipartisan coalition to reaffirm our strong support for these essential institutions.
www.warner.senate.gov/public/index...
So Sen Mike Crapo and I are leading a broad bipartisan coalition to reaffirm our strong support for these essential institutions.
www.warner.senate.gov/public/index...
Warner, Crapo Lead Colleagues in Letter Reaffirming Support for Community Development Financial Institutions
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Mike Crapo (R-ID), co-chairs of the Senate Community Development Finance Caucus, led a letter to the Trump administration signed by 23 senators ...
www.warner.senate.gov
March 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Trump has now placed a target on the back of CDFIs, critical organizations that help rural and underserved Americans access banks.
So Sen Mike Crapo and I are leading a broad bipartisan coalition to reaffirm our strong support for these essential institutions.
www.warner.senate.gov/public/index...
So Sen Mike Crapo and I are leading a broad bipartisan coalition to reaffirm our strong support for these essential institutions.
www.warner.senate.gov/public/index...
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Note that VA09, one of the reddest/Trumpiest districts in America (represented by Republican Morgan Griffith), is on this list, with 32% of the population enrolled in Medicaid. bluevirginia.us/2025/03/frid...
March 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Note that VA09, one of the reddest/Trumpiest districts in America (represented by Republican Morgan Griffith), is on this list, with 32% of the population enrolled in Medicaid. bluevirginia.us/2025/03/frid...
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No one is stronger, safer, or richer because Trump fired park rangers, CIA and FBI agents, nuclear safety officials, FAA employees, and more.
Trump is sending us backwards.
Trump is sending us backwards.
March 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
No one is stronger, safer, or richer because Trump fired park rangers, CIA and FBI agents, nuclear safety officials, FAA employees, and more.
Trump is sending us backwards.
Trump is sending us backwards.
The ACA one day will be regarded as one of the most important and successful pieces of legislation of our time. While not perfect, it’s helped countless people like me with pre-existing conditions who otherwise would not have healthcare. It’s been a massive step in the right direction.
Did you know: The Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) of 2010 was successful at "bending the cost curve" of American healthcare. After four decades of relentlessly rising, the ACA stopped the cost disease cold, besides a blip during COVID. Incredibly successful legislation.
November 30, 2024 at 1:38 PM
The ACA one day will be regarded as one of the most important and successful pieces of legislation of our time. While not perfect, it’s helped countless people like me with pre-existing conditions who otherwise would not have healthcare. It’s been a massive step in the right direction.
I am very glad to see that @repdonbeyer.bsky.social has introduced legislation to clear up The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Please call your representatives and encourage them to help get this passed quickly.
Rep. @GerryConnolly (D-VA11), @RepDonBeyer (D-VA08) Blast Trump’s Tariffs: “On day one...Trump will raise prices for millions...of Americans.”; “No president should have the power to raise taxes on the American people without the consent of Congress." bluevirginia.us/2024/11/rep-...
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA11), Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA08) Blast Trump’s Tariffs: “On day one, Donald Trump will raise prices for millions and millions of Americans.”
From Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA08): Beyer Statement on Trump Tariff Announcement November 26, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves on the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, t...
bluevirginia.us
November 27, 2024 at 2:15 AM
I am very glad to see that @repdonbeyer.bsky.social has introduced legislation to clear up The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Please call your representatives and encourage them to help get this passed quickly.
One thing this tells me is that the Roanoke/New River Valley seats need to be really high on the dems hit list, as should be the Harrisonburg based seat in the house of delegates.
Per @vpapupdates, 2024 US Senate results (Kaine defeated Cao by 9 pts) by state legislative district are *horrible* for Republicans: just 31 safe-GOP districts in the 100-seat House of Delegates; just 13 safe-GOP districts in the 40-seat State Senate! bluevirginia.us/2024/11/2024...
November 27, 2024 at 1:49 AM
One thing this tells me is that the Roanoke/New River Valley seats need to be really high on the dems hit list, as should be the Harrisonburg based seat in the house of delegates.
Four years from now we are going to think groceries were so cheap under Biden…
Trump said Monday in a social media post he will seek to impose a 25% tariff on products imported from Mexico & Canada — framing the proposed plan as a response to the ongoing fentanyl crisis. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Trump says he plans to enact new tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico on his first day in his office
Trump said that he plans to seek to impose a 25% tariff on products imported from Mexico and Canada.
www.nbcnews.com
November 26, 2024 at 1:28 AM
Four years from now we are going to think groceries were so cheap under Biden…
Some things I really hope to see from the Virginia Democratic Campaign in 2025:
1. Big investment in the ground game across ALL of Virginia. In 2021, our boy T-Mac lost because ole Glen Youngkin ran up the margins in the rural areas.
T-Mac’s campaign did not contest the rurals or SWVA. 1/
1. Big investment in the ground game across ALL of Virginia. In 2021, our boy T-Mac lost because ole Glen Youngkin ran up the margins in the rural areas.
T-Mac’s campaign did not contest the rurals or SWVA. 1/
November 25, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Some things I really hope to see from the Virginia Democratic Campaign in 2025:
1. Big investment in the ground game across ALL of Virginia. In 2021, our boy T-Mac lost because ole Glen Youngkin ran up the margins in the rural areas.
T-Mac’s campaign did not contest the rurals or SWVA. 1/
1. Big investment in the ground game across ALL of Virginia. In 2021, our boy T-Mac lost because ole Glen Youngkin ran up the margins in the rural areas.
T-Mac’s campaign did not contest the rurals or SWVA. 1/
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What's coming next for anyone who dares to speak out.
Fun times ahead!
Fun times ahead!
November 25, 2024 at 3:51 PM
What's coming next for anyone who dares to speak out.
Fun times ahead!
Fun times ahead!
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Republicans in North Carolina just hijacked hurricane relief to strip power from a Democratic governor and AG, seize control of elections, and rig the system in their favor. This isn’t governance—it’s what the MAGA GOP has become: a party of power-hungry authoritarians trampling democracy.
North Carolina Republicans Push to Seize Power From Top Democrats
The state’s Republican-controlled legislature passed a sweeping bill that would erode the power of the Democratic governor and attorney general and hand the G.O.P. more control over elections.
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Republicans in North Carolina just hijacked hurricane relief to strip power from a Democratic governor and AG, seize control of elections, and rig the system in their favor. This isn’t governance—it’s what the MAGA GOP has become: a party of power-hungry authoritarians trampling democracy.
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Proud that the women who came out for my Women’s Conference donated 1127 lbs of food, the equivalent of 940 meals! Dropped it off with Feeding SWVA this afternoon and discussed food insecurity and expanding SNAP with their incredible team & local leaders!
November 23, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Proud that the women who came out for my Women’s Conference donated 1127 lbs of food, the equivalent of 940 meals! Dropped it off with Feeding SWVA this afternoon and discussed food insecurity and expanding SNAP with their incredible team & local leaders!
Hey Bluesky!
I’m Oliver —an attorney, former Chair of the Tazewell and Giles County Democratic Committees, and former member of Virginia’s 9th Congressional District Democratic Committee. I’ve spent my career fighting for justice and standing up for our communities, and I’m just getting started. 1/
I’m Oliver —an attorney, former Chair of the Tazewell and Giles County Democratic Committees, and former member of Virginia’s 9th Congressional District Democratic Committee. I’ve spent my career fighting for justice and standing up for our communities, and I’m just getting started. 1/
November 20, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Hey Bluesky!
I’m Oliver —an attorney, former Chair of the Tazewell and Giles County Democratic Committees, and former member of Virginia’s 9th Congressional District Democratic Committee. I’ve spent my career fighting for justice and standing up for our communities, and I’m just getting started. 1/
I’m Oliver —an attorney, former Chair of the Tazewell and Giles County Democratic Committees, and former member of Virginia’s 9th Congressional District Democratic Committee. I’ve spent my career fighting for justice and standing up for our communities, and I’m just getting started. 1/
Idk about y’all but I see a potential 63 seat Dem majority after next year.
VPAP now has Virginia General Assembly seats by 2024 margin
Most battlegrounds will be in seats Harris or Trump won by less 10
Neither party will automatically win any of these seats
But Dems can get to majority by winning all Harris +8% seats
www.vpap.org/visuals/visu...
Most battlegrounds will be in seats Harris or Trump won by less 10
Neither party will automatically win any of these seats
But Dems can get to majority by winning all Harris +8% seats
www.vpap.org/visuals/visu...
November 20, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Idk about y’all but I see a potential 63 seat Dem majority after next year.
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The 2023 election in HD41 (between Democrat @LilyForDelegate and Republican Chris Obenshain) was VERY close bluevirginia.us/2024/11/demo...
November 18, 2024 at 12:30 PM
The 2023 election in HD41 (between Democrat @LilyForDelegate and Republican Chris Obenshain) was VERY close bluevirginia.us/2024/11/demo...
This
We make it too difficult.
Voters want to know two main things:
1. Are we working hard for them?
2. Are we being honest with them?
Voters want to know two main things:
1. Are we working hard for them?
2. Are we being honest with them?
November 18, 2024 at 1:03 PM
This
This is great news for democrats in Virginia and especially southwest Virginia. Lily will be a great advocate for the region.
Democrat @LilyForDelegate Announces Candidacy for the 41st District for the Virginia House of Delegates; "Top Virginia Leaders Endorse Franklin for Delegate"; Franklin nearly won this seat in 2023 bluevirginia.us/2024/11/demo... h/t @DonScott757
Democrat Lily Franklin Announces Candidacy for the 41st District for the Virginia House of Delegates
Good to see - this is a district that Democrats can win in a good year (according to Sam Shirazi, HD41 "could be vulnerable in 2017 style blue wave"). And no question, Lily Franklin is a strong candid...
bluevirginia.us
November 18, 2024 at 1:03 PM
This is great news for democrats in Virginia and especially southwest Virginia. Lily will be a great advocate for the region.
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Democrat Lily Franklin announces she’s running again in HD-41 against GOP Del. Chris Obenshain
She kept race closer than expected in 2023 coming up short by 183 votes
Trump carried district by 3% this year
It includes Virginia Tech and Franklin will work to bring out students
She kept race closer than expected in 2023 coming up short by 183 votes
Trump carried district by 3% this year
It includes Virginia Tech and Franklin will work to bring out students
Democrat @LilyForDelegate Announces Candidacy for the 41st District for the Virginia House of Delegates; "Top Virginia Leaders Endorse Franklin for Delegate"; Franklin nearly won this seat in 2023 bluevirginia.us/2024/11/demo... h/t @DonScott757
Democrat Lily Franklin Announces Candidacy for the 41st District for the Virginia House of Delegates
Good to see - this is a district that Democrats can win in a good year (according to Sam Shirazi, HD41 "could be vulnerable in 2017 style blue wave"). And no question, Lily Franklin is a strong candid...
bluevirginia.us
November 18, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Democrat Lily Franklin announces she’s running again in HD-41 against GOP Del. Chris Obenshain
She kept race closer than expected in 2023 coming up short by 183 votes
Trump carried district by 3% this year
It includes Virginia Tech and Franklin will work to bring out students
She kept race closer than expected in 2023 coming up short by 183 votes
Trump carried district by 3% this year
It includes Virginia Tech and Franklin will work to bring out students
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I previously talked about parallels between the 1968 and 2024 campaigns
One of the sad ironies is there were RFKs in both campaigns
Some voters are only know the son
But the father’s 1968 campaign has lessons for Democrats as they look to rebuild
1/3
samshirazi.substack.com/p/what-the-f...
One of the sad ironies is there were RFKs in both campaigns
Some voters are only know the son
But the father’s 1968 campaign has lessons for Democrats as they look to rebuild
1/3
samshirazi.substack.com/p/what-the-f...
What The First RFK Can Teach Democrats
Lessons from his 1968 Campaign
samshirazi.substack.com
November 17, 2024 at 1:55 PM
I previously talked about parallels between the 1968 and 2024 campaigns
One of the sad ironies is there were RFKs in both campaigns
Some voters are only know the son
But the father’s 1968 campaign has lessons for Democrats as they look to rebuild
1/3
samshirazi.substack.com/p/what-the-f...
One of the sad ironies is there were RFKs in both campaigns
Some voters are only know the son
But the father’s 1968 campaign has lessons for Democrats as they look to rebuild
1/3
samshirazi.substack.com/p/what-the-f...
Coming soon to a Spotify near you! Mountain Rebels Radio! A podcast where we tackle tough political issues from an authentic Appalachian perspective! Get ready folks! It’s gonna be awesome!
November 17, 2024 at 3:38 AM
Coming soon to a Spotify near you! Mountain Rebels Radio! A podcast where we tackle tough political issues from an authentic Appalachian perspective! Get ready folks! It’s gonna be awesome!