While I agree with much of this there is ZERO change his legal problems will help him with voters beyond his core base. They are in my view a disaster for him in the general, as I've been writing. A Court just declared he led an insurrection against the US. There is NO CHANCE this helps him again beyond his core base, and I have no doubt it will hurt him with independents and those he needs to reach. How can betraying your country and trying to kill Members of Congress a good thing? We have to be careful here not to confuse MAGA logic with the logic of the broader electorate. It's why we keep winning - there is an anti-MAGA majority out there who keeps showing up for us and propelling us to victory.
Simon, you need to be a guest on morning Joe scarboroughs show. They are wetting their pants every day about the polls and election now. Maybe you can calm them down. Sometimes I have to change the station to get a break. Maybe this is for ratings but they don't realize polls don't matter yet
Simon, were the AZ fake electors actually indicted? I’m in AZ and trying to follow this. I’ve not seen confirmation. Frankly, the whole of our Republican Legislature should be held accountable. So many corrupt a-holes walk freely in our capitol.
"It sounds like the Trump Colorado ballot ruling will be stayed, and that stay will extend through any appeal to the supreme court. so most likely he will still be on the ballot
I hope Trump is defeated fairly by voters, rather than being disqualified in a way that will fuel conspiracy theories or diminish the perception of election integrity."
I too am ambivalent about the ruling and don’t believe the courts are going to save us from Trump, but in the big picture I’m glad to see the courts push back against Trump’s lawlessness. When the historians write the story of this era I hope that all of us who believe in our country did not go quietly (and hopefully won).
Ciao from Democrats Abroad Italy! One way we can get to 55% is with the votes of US citizens living or studying abroad! There are an estimated 6.5 million US citizens of voting age living abroad. If you are or know someone living abroad, remind them to request their overseas absentee ballot in early January 2024 by going to https://votefromabroad.org Best wishes to all!
I’m definitely torn on the Colorado decision… It’s really hard to say that it’s not a legitimate decision. And it’s really hard to say that somebody shouldn’t have tested the 14th amendment… I mean, if Trump isn’t exactly what that amendment was written for, what the hell WAS it written for?! 🤷♂️ But, I do firmly believe that the most important way for America to move on from MAGA is an electoral shellacking, and I really feel like it needs to be with Trump at the top of the ticket. I think we will still have the opportunity to do that, because I am sure that the Supreme Court will find an argument, even if they have to invent one out of whole cloth, to overturn the Colorado decision. That concerns me as far as a legal precedent, and it’s just one more way that constitutional provisions are completely inept and toothless in protecting us from a tyrannical executive… But Trump and his ugly MAGA movement are a problem that was created by the American people and needs to be remedied by the American people.
I am thanking the magic of the season for the gift given by CO SC and the voters who brought the case. I don’t want to over analyze it (at least not yet lol - taking a ‘win’ break) because No matter what SCOTUS does (hear it or opt out, uphold or not) this well written opinion is some salve for the Constitution. It also validates the insurrection we saw with our own eyes.
Uncharted waters, but anyway you slice it significant R damage ahead.
And like Our Wise Man reminds us “I much rather be us then them”. (-;
The evidence of the media narrative changing on the economy is mounting rapidly. I commented a few days ago about how the Fed pivot dramatically altered how financial news sources are talking about the economy and it is spreading. If you know how to watch these big turns in the perception environment, Biden is looking solid.
Loved the pep rally for Tom Keen's Florida House race! Your message, Simon, about the importance of this race in demonstrating the strength of Democrats out of the gate in 2024 was inspiring! Exciting that we can help with this now before early voting starts on January 6! I posted the links to his Volunteer Hub https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vz-DGKmGkqumWR9c-DVCqgasxOuMxmSBBwZI7qKLfR0/edit#gid=18227111 and website https://www.keenforfl.com/ in the community section of the DNC volunteer Slack. Thank you for letting us know where we can have a big impact!
Just finished the Hopium meeting ( Thursday) . One of your better off the cuff statements , ‘near everything the Repugs say isn’t supported by fact they are lying..’
..it’s such a statement of their modus operendi ..that’s what they do! Creating lie after lie to support the lies and present alternate reality ...lies for sale...lies for support...lies for stirring up people who believe in the lies...
Yes we need to stay the course of facts repeated, new data proving the truths, how we ever so steadily inch ahead of last week/last month/last years gains -taking truths to the public vs hostage situations on fake info.
Thank you Simon , such a lift to hear you always.
To this whole community How Blessed WE Are. Enjoy 🎄
While I agree with much of this there is ZERO change his legal problems will help him with voters beyond his core base. They are in my view a disaster for him in the general, as I've been writing. A Court just declared he led an insurrection against the US. There is NO CHANCE this helps him again beyond his core base, and I have no doubt it will hurt him with independents and those he needs to reach. How can betraying your country and trying to kill Members of Congress a good thing? We have to be careful here not to confuse MAGA logic with the logic of the broader electorate. It's why we keep winning - there is an anti-MAGA majority out there who keeps showing up for us and propelling us to victory.
Simon, you need to be a guest on morning Joe scarboroughs show. They are wetting their pants every day about the polls and election now. Maybe you can calm them down. Sometimes I have to change the station to get a break. Maybe this is for ratings but they don't realize polls don't matter yet
Oh hell yeah !!! I said words to this very effect yesterday ! I'll repeat it's like they're being paid to be wide-eyed idiots on that show !
Simon,
Morning Joe helped elect tfg and the media talk about him incessantly, giving him ocygen, for revenue purposes.
Would msnbc and especialky Mornibg Joe nit talking help?
Simon, were the AZ fake electors actually indicted? I’m in AZ and trying to follow this. I’ve not seen confirmation. Frankly, the whole of our Republican Legislature should be held accountable. So many corrupt a-holes walk freely in our capitol.
The AZ indictments were for election interference not the fake electors, but the investigation is just beginning. It's a branch of the fake elector scheme - https://apnews.com/article/arizona-cochise-county-election-indictment-58dc66505de5568291224d30f3653cd0
Thank you, Simon!
Whole Mars Catalog on Xitter said it best:
"It sounds like the Trump Colorado ballot ruling will be stayed, and that stay will extend through any appeal to the supreme court. so most likely he will still be on the ballot
I hope Trump is defeated fairly by voters, rather than being disqualified in a way that will fuel conspiracy theories or diminish the perception of election integrity."
https://twitter.com/WholeMarsBlog/status/1737354018266235295
tRump was defeated by American voters. He was too cowardly to admit it. He lost to a decent man.
I too am ambivalent about the ruling and don’t believe the courts are going to save us from Trump, but in the big picture I’m glad to see the courts push back against Trump’s lawlessness. When the historians write the story of this era I hope that all of us who believe in our country did not go quietly (and hopefully won).
agreed
Ciao from Democrats Abroad Italy! One way we can get to 55% is with the votes of US citizens living or studying abroad! There are an estimated 6.5 million US citizens of voting age living abroad. If you are or know someone living abroad, remind them to request their overseas absentee ballot in early January 2024 by going to https://votefromabroad.org Best wishes to all!
I’m definitely torn on the Colorado decision… It’s really hard to say that it’s not a legitimate decision. And it’s really hard to say that somebody shouldn’t have tested the 14th amendment… I mean, if Trump isn’t exactly what that amendment was written for, what the hell WAS it written for?! 🤷♂️ But, I do firmly believe that the most important way for America to move on from MAGA is an electoral shellacking, and I really feel like it needs to be with Trump at the top of the ticket. I think we will still have the opportunity to do that, because I am sure that the Supreme Court will find an argument, even if they have to invent one out of whole cloth, to overturn the Colorado decision. That concerns me as far as a legal precedent, and it’s just one more way that constitutional provisions are completely inept and toothless in protecting us from a tyrannical executive… But Trump and his ugly MAGA movement are a problem that was created by the American people and needs to be remedied by the American people.
Happy Holidays everyone!
I am thanking the magic of the season for the gift given by CO SC and the voters who brought the case. I don’t want to over analyze it (at least not yet lol - taking a ‘win’ break) because No matter what SCOTUS does (hear it or opt out, uphold or not) this well written opinion is some salve for the Constitution. It also validates the insurrection we saw with our own eyes.
Uncharted waters, but anyway you slice it significant R damage ahead.
And like Our Wise Man reminds us “I much rather be us then them”. (-;
Peace & Love to ALL
☝️ #WiseWords 😁
Thanks OG Wise! I am your grasshopper. Peace and love sent to Nebraska! Hug from NC
The evidence of the media narrative changing on the economy is mounting rapidly. I commented a few days ago about how the Fed pivot dramatically altered how financial news sources are talking about the economy and it is spreading. If you know how to watch these big turns in the perception environment, Biden is looking solid.
Loved the pep rally for Tom Keen's Florida House race! Your message, Simon, about the importance of this race in demonstrating the strength of Democrats out of the gate in 2024 was inspiring! Exciting that we can help with this now before early voting starts on January 6! I posted the links to his Volunteer Hub https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vz-DGKmGkqumWR9c-DVCqgasxOuMxmSBBwZI7qKLfR0/edit#gid=18227111 and website https://www.keenforfl.com/ in the community section of the DNC volunteer Slack. Thank you for letting us know where we can have a big impact!
Just finished the Hopium meeting ( Thursday) . One of your better off the cuff statements , ‘near everything the Repugs say isn’t supported by fact they are lying..’
..it’s such a statement of their modus operendi ..that’s what they do! Creating lie after lie to support the lies and present alternate reality ...lies for sale...lies for support...lies for stirring up people who believe in the lies...
Yes we need to stay the course of facts repeated, new data proving the truths, how we ever so steadily inch ahead of last week/last month/last years gains -taking truths to the public vs hostage situations on fake info.
Thank you Simon , such a lift to hear you always.
To this whole community How Blessed WE Are. Enjoy 🎄