Thank you for the follow up. I thought Stuart was originally billed to be on with Simon at 2:00. Then it was 1:00 and now it's 12:00. Oy...I hope to catch live, as Simon and Stuart are my favorite duo. I need to hear them today after this July 4 weekend that was like no other, especially given the Patriot Front (or whatever the hell they call themselves) all over downtown, crowding the Metro and marching ....marching as if they were the KKK with those disgusting masks.
Too bad about McMorrow. I thought she was the best candidate. I really appreciated her coming out early and saying she would not support Schumer for Leader. I wish more were doing so. Dems re-electing him as Leader in early 2025 really stole any enthusiasm I had about the party being a party looking towards the future.
Mallory McMorrow has dropped out of the Michigan Senate Race. I supported her and am sad to see her drop out but nonetheless I think this was the right decision, as it will allow a fair 1 on 1 contest between the top two candidates.
Now that Mallory has dropped out, I am supporting Haley Stevens. I appreciate Dr. El-Sayed’s powerful background and his charismatic leadership, but I am concerned about some of his positions (defund the police, abolish ICE, medicare for all) that are not well suited for a swing state like Michigan. Also, I consider his active campaigning with Hasan Piker in this campaign as an example of really bad judgment and evidence that he doesn’t understand what it takes to win in a state like Michigan.
Finally, I wish both Haley and Dr. El-Sayed the best and I expect that whoever wins the primary that we all come together and focus on defeating Mike Rogers in the general election and winning the Senate.
M'kay - well this got buried, so I'm reposting this great series of voter reg trainings that the DNC is conducting starting tomorrow:
Training One - The Registration Strategy
Tuesday, July 7, at 8 p.m. ET
The first training will focus on how to effectively register Democratic voters through messaging and persuasion. We will share the best practices the DNC has refined through the When We Count program
Training Four - From Registration to Turnout: Building Long-Term Democratic Power
Thursday, July 16, at 8 p.m. ET
This training will cover how to sustain relationships with new voters that you register to increase the likelihood that they actually turn out to vote on Election Day for Democrats.
In my experience, if you sign up for an event they typically send you the recording the next day. I signed up for all 4 even though I already have Tuesday calls.
Lifting Balogun's suspension would be fine if there was a process, and if Trump hadn't apparently called the FIFA president. "Perception of corruption" doesn't even enter into consideration for these guys. I was hoping FIFA would've gotten its house in order after the last corrupt group left, but it looks just about the same. The sport is great but it's like a mafia-run event.
That likely rapist Ronaldo also said nice things about Trump, went to the White House with Infante for a black tie dinner, and then had a 3 game suspension for elbowing an Irish player reduced to 2 games so he could start for Portugal. That looked pretty corrupt to me too. Why is the President of FIFA at the White House with a player like that?
As Dave Zirin wrote: “ Dave Zirin: The New York Times, among other outlets, has reported that the White House reached out to Infantino regarding the suspension. Then Infantino and FIFA waited until after the Independence Day festivities to drop the news on the soccer world. Trump immediately put himself at the center of it, posting, “Thank you to Fifa for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice.” Trump has practiced sleazy backroom corruption his entire life, but now in his senescence, he wants to be valorized for it—to be treated like a statesman for the behavior of a sleazy mobster.
Trump put the screws to Infantino and then FIFA discovered Article 27 of the disciplinary code, which allows the ruling body to step in for any decision other than match-fixing and reverse the decisions of referees and replay officials. Ironically, “match-fixing” is exactly what Infantino is doing by dramatically altering the game between the USMNT and Belgium.”
I will wholeheartedly root for the US but the removal of the suspension was wrong. Bad or questionable calls are part of the game in every sport and you roll with it or appeal according to standard procedures if warranted. This reeks of corruption and actually damages the team's standing through no fault of their own.
The discussion with Stuart Stevens was excellent! I especially liked his attitude toward the Dem’s internal angst and his recommendation to stay on the attack relentlessly against the Reeps who offer up so much material. People are hungry to see candidates who are prepared to hold them all accountable. The first part of the discussion focused on Ukraine and is excellent; the second part is a past-republican operative’s advice to the Dems. Well worth a listen.
Simon, As usual, that was a great Conversation with the Two of You! I wish it was more than once a month!
I hear Trump and Mike Johnson are calling Us Communists!?? Who loves Putin, more than Trump? We have to Attack Him and Everyone else who thinks they can get away with it!!
Enough is Enough! We have to Stop "Pussyfooting" around!! I hope Tons of Campaign Signs are being put up now, and showing what "ICE" has been Doing to Our Country! We have to take the Advantage NOW! We are Right and they are Wrong!
Thank you for the follow up. I thought Stuart was originally billed to be on with Simon at 2:00. Then it was 1:00 and now it's 12:00. Oy...I hope to catch live, as Simon and Stuart are my favorite duo. I need to hear them today after this July 4 weekend that was like no other, especially given the Patriot Front (or whatever the hell they call themselves) all over downtown, crowding the Metro and marching ....marching as if they were the KKK with those disgusting masks.
Too bad about McMorrow. I thought she was the best candidate. I really appreciated her coming out early and saying she would not support Schumer for Leader. I wish more were doing so. Dems re-electing him as Leader in early 2025 really stole any enthusiasm I had about the party being a party looking towards the future.
I'll listen, but only if Stuart is going to say that he reads you because he never knows what you're going to say.
Thank you, Simon.
Keep working everyone!! All hands on deck.
(this is a copy of my comments from yesterday on Mallory McMorrow dropping out of the race https://substack.com/@vindiesel9876/note/c-288849844?r=a36n2&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web)
Mallory McMorrow has dropped out of the Michigan Senate Race. I supported her and am sad to see her drop out but nonetheless I think this was the right decision, as it will allow a fair 1 on 1 contest between the top two candidates.
Now that Mallory has dropped out, I am supporting Haley Stevens. I appreciate Dr. El-Sayed’s powerful background and his charismatic leadership, but I am concerned about some of his positions (defund the police, abolish ICE, medicare for all) that are not well suited for a swing state like Michigan. Also, I consider his active campaigning with Hasan Piker in this campaign as an example of really bad judgment and evidence that he doesn’t understand what it takes to win in a state like Michigan.
Finally, I wish both Haley and Dr. El-Sayed the best and I expect that whoever wins the primary that we all come together and focus on defeating Mike Rogers in the general election and winning the Senate.
M'kay - well this got buried, so I'm reposting this great series of voter reg trainings that the DNC is conducting starting tomorrow:
Training One - The Registration Strategy
Tuesday, July 7, at 8 p.m. ET
The first training will focus on how to effectively register Democratic voters through messaging and persuasion. We will share the best practices the DNC has refined through the When We Count program
Sign up here: https://platform.winnable.app/events/the-registration-strategy-hcg8lcxp
Training Two - Registering in Third Spaces: Meeting Voters Where They Are
Thursday, July 9, at 8 p.m. ET
This training will dive into the core tactic of high traffic canvassing at events and third spaces where people naturally gather.
Sign up here: https://platform.winnable.app/events/registering-in-third-spaces-juoblgqw
Training Three - Registering Your Networks: Digital & Relational Voter Registrations
Tuesday, July 14, at 8 p.m. ET
This training will explore how to effectively register voters online and via relational organizing.
Sign up here: https://platform.winnable.app/events/registering-your-networks-rd6g2pg2
Training Four - From Registration to Turnout: Building Long-Term Democratic Power
Thursday, July 16, at 8 p.m. ET
This training will cover how to sustain relationships with new voters that you register to increase the likelihood that they actually turn out to vote on Election Day for Democrats.
Sign up here: https://platform.winnable.app/events/from-registration-to-turnout-tlhmy7br
Amazing Lisa, thank you. I can make at least a few of these. Will there be recordings?
In my experience, if you sign up for an event they typically send you the recording the next day. I signed up for all 4 even though I already have Tuesday calls.
Thanks for re-sending Lisa!!
Abandoning Ukraine to Russian aggression will be another dark stain upon our blemished past.
Lifting Balogun's suspension would be fine if there was a process, and if Trump hadn't apparently called the FIFA president. "Perception of corruption" doesn't even enter into consideration for these guys. I was hoping FIFA would've gotten its house in order after the last corrupt group left, but it looks just about the same. The sport is great but it's like a mafia-run event.
That likely rapist Ronaldo also said nice things about Trump, went to the White House with Infante for a black tie dinner, and then had a 3 game suspension for elbowing an Irish player reduced to 2 games so he could start for Portugal. That looked pretty corrupt to me too. Why is the President of FIFA at the White House with a player like that?
Nevertheless, I can still enjoy the game. Go USA!
As Dave Zirin wrote: “ Dave Zirin: The New York Times, among other outlets, has reported that the White House reached out to Infantino regarding the suspension. Then Infantino and FIFA waited until after the Independence Day festivities to drop the news on the soccer world. Trump immediately put himself at the center of it, posting, “Thank you to Fifa for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice.” Trump has practiced sleazy backroom corruption his entire life, but now in his senescence, he wants to be valorized for it—to be treated like a statesman for the behavior of a sleazy mobster.
Trump put the screws to Infantino and then FIFA discovered Article 27 of the disciplinary code, which allows the ruling body to step in for any decision other than match-fixing and reverse the decisions of referees and replay officials. Ironically, “match-fixing” is exactly what Infantino is doing by dramatically altering the game between the USMNT and Belgium.”
I will wholeheartedly root for the US but the removal of the suspension was wrong. Bad or questionable calls are part of the game in every sport and you roll with it or appeal according to standard procedures if warranted. This reeks of corruption and actually damages the team's standing through no fault of their own.
The discussion with Stuart Stevens was excellent! I especially liked his attitude toward the Dem’s internal angst and his recommendation to stay on the attack relentlessly against the Reeps who offer up so much material. People are hungry to see candidates who are prepared to hold them all accountable. The first part of the discussion focused on Ukraine and is excellent; the second part is a past-republican operative’s advice to the Dems. Well worth a listen.
Simon, As usual, that was a great Conversation with the Two of You! I wish it was more than once a month!
I hear Trump and Mike Johnson are calling Us Communists!?? Who loves Putin, more than Trump? We have to Attack Him and Everyone else who thinks they can get away with it!!
Enough is Enough! We have to Stop "Pussyfooting" around!! I hope Tons of Campaign Signs are being put up now, and showing what "ICE" has been Doing to Our Country! We have to take the Advantage NOW! We are Right and they are Wrong!