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LB @lb-plantperson.bsky.social · 13h

They should have called her out for changing the subject

Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 13h

(New Republic) Apparently, Bondi did not prepare answers to respond to Senators in her congressional testimony, but rather spent her time preparing attack lines to change the subject and attack Democratic Senators.
newrepublic.com/post/201475/...

Photographer Captures Pam Bondi’s Notes—and They’re a Doozy

Attorney General Pam Bondi came to the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing armed with nothing more than lame canned attacks.

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 15h

We are not at war with Venezuela and NO President can go to war without Congress.

Trump's illegal strikes in the Caribbean have already killed 21 people, with no evidence that they are who Trump says.

This puts us all at risk, so I voted to END these dangerous abuses of power.

Democrats to force vote to limit Trump war powers after strikes on Venezuelan boats

Democratic Senators will force vote on a war powers resolution seeking to limit President Trump's unprecedented use of military strikes against suspected drug traffickers

www.npr.org

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Ed Kwok @ed-kwok.bsky.social · 14h

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@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 14h

Chicago tonight.

This city shows up.

Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 15h

Michigan Avenue right now.

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LB @lb-plantperson.bsky.social · 15h

That's how they understand. Republicans just want the bill signed.

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 16h

@warnock.senate.gov: "You know that it's a critical moment any time Raphael Warnock and Marjorie Taylor Greene are essentially saying the same thing. That doesn't happen often... She saw that the premiums of her own adult children will go up so much in 2026 that their healthcare is unaffordable."

LB @lb-plantperson.bsky.social · 16h

Sweet

LisaC 💙 😻 🌊 🍷 🧀 📚 @chiefschicstl.bsky.social · 17h

I just had foot surgery and this little stinker won't leave my side. She usually doesn't cuddle at all!

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LB @lb-plantperson.bsky.social · 16h

I've only had my girl for 2 years. "Scardy cat" is her middle name. Doesn't even know how to play on the bed when I change sheets.
I think sometimes she senses sadness and gives extra love...at 5:30 am and I'm trying to sleep. She is a lover

LisaC 💙 😻 🌊 🍷 🧀 📚 @chiefschicstl.bsky.social · 17h

I just had foot surgery and this little stinker won't leave my side. She usually doesn't cuddle at all!

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LB @lb-plantperson.bsky.social · 17h

All the lies and Johnson smirks

Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 1d

Healthcare premiums are about to double or triple for millions of Americans.

House Republicans don’t give a damn.

You deserve better.

LB @lb-plantperson.bsky.social · 17h

Illegal want to be ice

The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 1d

This is not what democracy looks like. Anyone who cares at all about the Constitution has to take a stand against this and against MAGA.

LB @lb-plantperson.bsky.social · 17h

You would think it would steer people away from him. This pushes the ticket in my eyes. He doesn't give a crp about anyone and how this affects anyone's life. He lies about how good it is. Good drugs i guess

The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 23h

Donald Trump is bringing pain to his own people and trying to make a fool of the Dems. We’re gonna need more than a strongly worded letter to win this fight.

LB @lb-plantperson.bsky.social · 17h

Pure love. Looking out for

Tim @twm1958.bsky.social · 23h

I didn't get Molly 🐈 as a replacement for Moo Moo when he went 🌈 OTRB. But damn, this is weird! 😽 #CatsOfBlueSky #CatsAreFamily

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LB @lb-plantperson.bsky.social · 17h

Totally insane

Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 17h

Our neighbors in Idaho are going to face skyrocketing monthly health care costs unless we extend the ACA tax credits.

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LB @lb-plantperson.bsky.social · 17h

Powerful message

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 1d

I’m a substitute teacher, health policy expert, uncle, husband — and a candidate to represent Oregon’s beautiful 52nd District in the State House.

People always say we need real people in office.

Well, here I am.

Follow along for the ride — and let’s make Oregon work for everyone.

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LB @lb-plantperson.bsky.social · 1d

The Republicans love the power

@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 1d

This is super dorky but also pretty great

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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LB @lb-plantperson.bsky.social · 1d

Good night Molly

Tim @twm1958.bsky.social · 1d

Say goodnight, Molly. 😺 #CatsOfBlueSky #CatsAreFamily

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LB @lb-plantperson.bsky.social · 1d

Change the subject Bondi

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

Of all the many, many questions Pamela Jo Bondi refused to answer today, the most incendiary was about whether she's seen photos of Donald Trump with unclothed underage girls. It is so damning that she couldn't just say, "No."

Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 1d

This is not going well for Pam Bondi

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TonyHQ @tonyhq1985.bsky.social · 1d

Both fascists (Trump & Miller) are provoking the nation to start a civil war. We don’t want to give them what they want, but we want them to face justice and get locked up.

Susan @susanoca25.bsky.social · 1d

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Opinion | Trump Is Not Afraid of Civil War. Neither Is Stephen Miller.

www.nytimes.com

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Peppa Pax Pippa 🕊️☮️✌🏼 @peppapaxpippa.bsky.social · 2d

Anyone disagree that they were right about everything?

BOTH OF THEM!

Please vote accordingly in the Special Elections in November and in the midterms next year!

🗳️💙

Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton as the results came in on November 5, 2024

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 1d

It’s sad that some folks only ‘see the light’ when it hits home. We were sent here to represent hundreds of thousands of people, not just our households.

It’s time for Republicans to remember their oath and do right by the people they serve.

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LB @lb-plantperson.bsky.social · 1d

If traitor in chief can have "want to be" thugs and Proud Boys I hear are going to get involved, WHY CANT YOU HAVE THE POLICE OUT PROTECTING THE PEOPLE?
@democrats.senate.gov @housedemocrats.bsky.social
It's not against the law to protect the people.

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Julie Hampton @juliehampton20.bsky.social · 1d

Stop the Trump Power Grab! Sending off a batch of get-out-the-vote postcards in support of #CAprop50 #activateAmerica Vote YES on Prop 50! More info at StopElectionRigging.com
Fish Postcards designed by yours truly 😁

Colorful fish postcards written to encourage voters to back CA Prop 50

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LB @lb-plantperson.bsky.social · 1d

He is high as hll

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

Junior says he doesn’t watch Fox anymore because “it is so ridiculous” how biased they are against his dad, he complains they barely ever invite him on now, and “they’re just about clickbait.” (I did not speed this up).

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Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · 1d

California, the ballots are out, vote yes on prop 50.

BALLOIS AREOUH
THE ELECTION BEGINS NOW.
HOTEVES ON PROP 50
BY NOUEMBER 4

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LB @lb-plantperson.bsky.social · 1d

Exactly

Bev @wilamena.bsky.social · 1d

This is true law enforcement. This is what each city that has been targeted by trump with his thugs needs to do.

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