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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · Aug 15

If you live in California you now have one goal:

Convince and encourage every family member, friend and neighbor that supporting the (eventual) redistricting referendum is the right thing to do.

Do NOT automatically assume it will pass because just you’re in a blue state.

WORK FOR IT!

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 8h

Not bad, Chuck.

Not bad at all.

Chuck Schumer @schumer.senate.gov · 14h

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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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 8h

I’m not saying that south Florida Hispanic voters are suddenly going to change course and turn against Trump.

But I am saying that there may be an opportunity there to make some inroads, sway a few folks, and demoralize others into withholding their votes in 2026.

Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 10h

Poll of Miami-Dade County finds:
-50% of residents oppose Trump ending temporary protected status for Venezuelans
-42% oppose Trump using military force to make Maduro step down as president
-60% oppose arresting undocumented immigrants with no criminal record
www.local10.com/news/local/2...

Miami-Dade voters voice opinions on key political issues in new countywide survey

A new Bendixen & Amandi International poll reveals sharp divides and strong opinions among Miami-Dade County voters on a range of political and local issues.

www.local10.com

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 8h

Another piece of evidence that Republicans are worried about losing the messaging war over the shutdown.

Democrats are united on the healthcare front, while Republicans are getting very antsy about their position.

thehill.com/homenews/554...

GOP senator: ObamaCare messaging ‘very challenging,’ polls ‘asking the wrong questions’

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) said Democrats are taking Republicans “hostage” with their demands to extend ObamaCare tax credits, but he conceded that winning the public relations battle…

thehill.com

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 8h

We now have our Democratic nominee for the #TN07 Special Election on December 2nd.

Once we get past the November elections, this race will immediately become our top priority.

In that spirit, everyone please give @aftynbehn.bsky.social a follow!

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 12h

House Rs continue to get screwed by Trump, and are too cowardly to say anything about it.

‘Of the 20 Rs contacted for their reactions to losing the spending in their districts, only one directly raised concerns about the cuts placing the blame more on Ds than Trump.’

www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/r...

Republicans bite their tongues as Trump cancels projects in their districts

It wasn’t just Democrats who had energy projects canceled in their districts.

www.msnbc.com

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 13h

After trying to pin the shutdown blame on Democrats, the media is finally coming around to the understanding that A) this shutdown is about healthcare and B) Dems are united while the GOP is divided.

GIFT ARTICLE to read/share.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/u...

Health Care Politics Bolster Democrats in Shutdown Fight

www.nytimes.com

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 13h

Trump threatened cruel federal layoffs if Democrats didn't vote his way.

Democrats called his bluff.

Now Trump is backtracking 'as an increasing number of GOP lawmakers and Trump administration officials acknowledge the potential political perils of the move'.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/07/p...

White House draws out mass federal firings timeline as GOP grows squeamish in funding fight | CNN Politics

The Trump administration’s strategy to swiftly roll out mass layoffs of federal workers during the government shutdown has shifted in recent days, administration officials familiar with the talks told...

www.cnn.com

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 13h

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro uses his popularity to come out in strong support of the 3 Democratic State Supreme Court Justices running for retention.

Also, please give @retaindonohue.bsky.social - one of the 3 Justices who happens to post regularly here - a follow for updates on this election.

Justice Christine Donohue @retaindonohue.bsky.social · 19h

We are beyond grateful for the support of our Governor, Josh Shapiro, in this race for retention! As the Governor points out, so much is at stake. Join Governor Shapiro in voting YES to retain PA Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, & David Wecht. #VoteYES ✅✅✅

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 14h

This poll shows California's Prop 50 at:

YES - 50%
NO - 35%
Unsure - 15%

Which means we could potentially lose if we don't fight for every vote.

Good.

The last thing we want is a false sense of security.

Work like EVERY vote will be the DECIDING vote.

www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/hou...

‘Yes’ on Prop 50 Leads in New Poll Conducted for The Cook Political Report, but Lots of Persuadable Voters Remain

With just under a month to go until California voters decide whether to approve a temporary partisan redraw of the state’s congressional district lines, a poll of 1,000 California adults conducted for...

www.cookpolitical.com

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 14h

'Republicans are in disarray 1 week into the shutdown'

You know it's bad when POLITICO runs a headline like this.

But it's true.

GOP messaging is a mess thanks to the Trump/Vought revenge tour, while Dems are presenting a united front on healthcare.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Republicans are in disarray 1 week into the shutdown

President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are straining to project a united front against Democrats.

www.politico.com

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 14h

In case you didn't know:

Due to court-ordered redistricting over the state GOP's racially-gerrymandered maps, the Mississippi State Senate is being forced to hold 8 Special Elections in November.

That's nearly 1/5 of the chamber with fairer maps!

magnoliatribune.com/2025/10/02/d...

DNC investing in MS Democratic Party ahead of November special elections, 2026 midterms

The national Democrats said they now view building long-term infrastructure in the South as a top priority.

magnoliatribune.com

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 14h

Excellent in-depth and on-the-ground reporting from @burness.bsky.social about the upcoming Pennsylvania State Supreme Court retention elections.

For Democrats it remains critical that all 3 Justices are retained so that the PA Supreme Court remains in their control.

boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...

Inside the Clunky Elections to Control Pennsylvania's Supreme Court - Bolts

The GOP is making an expensive push to end Democrats’ majority on a court at the center of election lawsuits, sparking a fledging campaign season with little precedent or template.

boltsmag.org

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 14h

Agreed. That whole oyster farmer image is definitely going to land in coastal Maine, which is where the majority of the state's population is.

TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 14h

There is one reason and one reason only for Mike Johnson to refuse to seat Adelita Grijalva, and that is to protect Donald Trump from the Epstein Files discharge petition.

The House Speaker is derelict in his duty in order to cover up for child sex traffickers.
www.thedailybeast.com/johnson-corn...

Johnson Cornered on Claims He’s Snubbing Dem to Avoid Epstein Vote

Democrat Adelita Grijalva has called on Speaker Mike Johnson to swear her in “NOW.”

www.thedailybeast.com

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 14h

No clue, and it's just too soon to tell. He's getting the money, and he is clearly politically gifted. But it takes a lot more than that to unseat an someone like Susan Collins.

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 14h

I mean, I wouldn't mind living in a world where the new Texas +5 R maps get thrown out and the new California +5 D maps are allowed to stand...

Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 15h

BREAKING: The GOP operative who drew Texas’ gerrymandered map testified that, at a White House meeting, he saw a draft of a letter written by DOJ officials urging the state to redistrict.

RNC-Hired Mapmaker Denies Using Racial Data in Texas Gerrymander, Sparks Debate

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 15h

Janet Mills was originally rumored to be announcing her #MESen campaign in November.

I think Graham Plattner's ascendance has spooked her into announcing early.

Axios @axios.com · 16h

Scoop: Maine Gov. Janet Mills is poised to jump into Maine Senate race

Scoop: Mills poised to jump into Maine Senate race

Gov. Janey Mills' entry into the race would set off another complicated Democratic primary.

trib.al

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 15h

Another vote on the books in Virginia for Dems.

I know a lot of people are feeling overwhelmed these days, but these elections matter. The difference between a Gov. Spanberger and a Gov. Earle-Sears would be immeasurable for Virginia.

You did good, Carrie!

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Carrie ❤️‍🔥 @bellatrixcrawley.bsky.social · 21h

Voted for Virginia Governor today. The Democrat, Abigail Spanberger, will (probably?) win but voting today did not feel hopeful or exciting at all. First time ever felt like this while voting.

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 15h

Here’s another YES on Prop 50 vote already cast in California.

Well done, Doug!

bsky.app/profile/doug...

Doug Porter @douglasporter.bsky.social · 1d

Californians! Don't forget. Do it today!

Author wearing sunglasses with one side covered with an 'I voted' sticker

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 15h

As long as your skin crawls towards the nearest voting booth!

bsky.app/profile/disg...

disgruntledfed.bsky.social @disgruntledfed.bsky.social · 15h

She makes my skin crawl

TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 15h

Might as well turn this into a thread of California voters who have cast their ballots and voted YES on Prop 50!

Here we have Rajan who wasted no time filling out his ballot and dropping it off at his local dropbox.

Thank you, Rajan!

bsky.app/profile/rdna...

Rajan Narang @rdnarang.bsky.social · 1d

Texas calls for aid, and California will answer! I'm proud to cast my vote (at our convenient local dropbox) for Prop 50, the Election Rigging Response Act. We won't be bullied, we won't let authoritarians rig election outcomes, and we'll do our part to help out the other 49 states.

Vote today!

a man holding a completed ballot next to a dropbox

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 15h

If you’re looking for a reason to vote early in any election, well, look no further.

Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 20h

The sooner you cast your ballot, the sooner your name comes off the “call & text” list.

Turn in your ballot at a secure drop box, or mail it through USPS (no postage required).

In-person-voting: check the Registrar of Voters for dates when vote centers open:
ocvote.gov/elections/vo...

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 15h

Two more early votes in the bank for Democrats in Virginia!

Thank you Michelle - and Michelle’s +1 - for voting early!

bsky.app/profile/redb...

Michelle Geoghegan @redbunhead.bsky.social · 1d

Voted early today in Virginia #voteblue

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 15h

Don’t lose sleep over every attack. There will be 12 months worth of them on every possible subject. Just keep fighting back.

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 15h

One more thing:

Pam Bondi’s ‘performance’ was for the boss and the base, and I am sure that both were satisfied.

But the rest of America intensely dislikes this garbage, and they are in no mood for it given the chaos this administration has foisted upon us.

It only fuels our fire.

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