Didn't Whitmer just win by landslide numbers while there was constant noise in the press about her losing the youth vote and single issue voters? The noise in the press matches the noise in polling.
Lawrence O’Donnell sometimes strikes me as pontificating for love of his own voice. But in recent times his experience in politics and on the Hill has come through his segments as quantifiably and infinitely more helpful than any of the other talking heads.
BUT two nights ago he really blew the lid off — he was incredibly powerful in refuting MORE than all the Biden decriers had ever even attempted to cover!! Sewed up arguments and sealed his case masterfully.
Simon - if I'm reading correctly, it looks like the Hopium community has hit our NC fundraising goal - woohoo! Over $53K raised to date, and I'll bet we can continue to go even higher! We're at about 2/3 of goal for the Biden-Harris campaign and hopefully everyone will continue showing their support for our wonderful President and Vice-President!
Hi Mary, welcome to the Hopium community - so glad you're here! Near the bottom of today's email, Simon has two paragraphs about fund-raising. The first paragraph begins in bold letters: "Donate and join the Biden-Harris campaign" and within the paragraph there is a "Please donate" link in blue. The following paragraph begins in bold: "Make an early investment in North Carolina" and again, there is a "Please consider donating today" link in blue. Once you click on those individual links, you'll see the corresponding Act Blue fund-raising pages and the goals are shown on the left side of the page.
Lawrence O’Donnell is the best political commentator on television, and not just because I share a lot of similar views with him. Nobody else is as clear and about things as he is, and he’s one of the few who base his analysis on factors beyond whatever shallow feeding frenzy the rest of the media is on at any given point. I am really glad you’re becoming a staple contributor there Simon, because you’re a perfect fit with his tone and approach. I also love that he’s enormously gracious and generous with the expertise of his guests and colleagues.
The two O’Donnell videos posted by Simon in today’s Hopium are excellent! I am also quite fond of Bryan Tyler Cohen’s videos, analyses and occasional live coverage.
Glad O’Donnel reminded us about the ‘68 convention, which should disabuse Dem voters from wanting “an open convention” this time around.... ghastly idea! We have the candidate of wisdom and experience so don’t lose faith and remember that things didn’t look so great for Obama at this point in the 2nd term election year so we did the work, peeps, and got him re-elected as we’ll do with Biden ‼️Soldier on for the White House & the Congress to keep our democracy alive! 👏🏻
Today is the day of South Carolina’s Republican Primary. The Democratic Primary was exactly three weeks ago. Here is the reality: President Biden as well as ex-president Trump are both, essentially, running as *incumbents*. This election is thus historic – and their results should be compared.
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President Biden won 96.2% of the vote in South Carolina.
Ex-president Trump won’t come anywhere near that score!
THAT should be the big story in the news media this evening.
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Trump won’t be anywhere near 96%, and probably won’t even reach 80%, or 75% or even 70%. Why not? Because he is weak, erratic and unpopular. A sizeable portion of Republicans do not want him as their nominee. As surveys during the Iowa Caucus showed, a significant number or Hailey’s voters will prefer Biden in the General Election.
I just watched the 30 min Lawrence segment. Wow I’m glad he’s out there setting the record straight and providing historical context. In addition to everything he points out (the money is a big one), the people put forward as possible alternatives like Gavin and Gretchen fully support Biden! And there are/were people giving Biden a primary challenge and they’ve been clobbered so far. People have real concerns about Biden’s age that it’s the campaign’s (and our) job to address that but there is currently no groundswell movement looking for an alternative. The pundit class is losing their minds over this while Trump going insane and literally smells like feces. Good thing we take action while they just talk.
I make one small donation to a political organization and the whole cadre of candidate to office in that party jump all over my contact info trying to get me to donate, donate more, donate monthly, donate, donate, donate. Frankly, it repels me. Isn't there a way I can contribute where I don't be come a target for sale of my contact information?
The best way to do make a donation is ton set up a throwaway email account before making a donation. But otherwise do as M. suggests and unsubscribe to all the emails.
If you want to be left alone, and give only at your own initiative, then the best way to donate is to do so without providing any contact information whatsoever. I have often done so.
Another good appearance with Lawrence. Simon made a strong case especially about the GOP shooting itself in the foot by killing the border deal at Trump's behest. I agree that trump is making mistakes right and left, but I still don't understand why so many GOP house members are going along with it.
Ok, MAGA Mike Johnson is afraid of the MAGA chaos caucus kicking him to the sidelines just like they did McCarthy, but who the heck would replace him? I'm worrried about the UKraine aid and a potential government shutdown when they get back from their "vacation".
Will the remaining "Normies" in the GOP House caucus - many of whom are retiring anyway- finally find their backbones and vote to prevent a government shut down? I guess we will see.
But are the GOP ncumbents all convinced that Trump is going to win in 2024 and they feel the need to stay on his good side? Or are they worried that Trump will unleash his crazy supporters to attack them?
Here in NC there are an unprecedented 5 out of 14 of US House seats running without incumbents and each of the open seats has a plethora of Repubicans running for it. With the exception of the attack ads against Mark Harris (who was the disgraced candidate involved in a ballot harvesting scandal in 2018 and who is now running again) all the GOP candidates seem to be running against Biden rather than their opponents. "I'll work with presisdent Trump to....." It will be interesting to see if all these MAGA candidates win their primaries, but I may have to cut the cord to avoid listening to this garbage until November.
Didn't Whitmer just win by landslide numbers while there was constant noise in the press about her losing the youth vote and single issue voters? The noise in the press matches the noise in polling.
The Arab American vote is not huge in MI. In 2020 it was 140,000 of 5.2m votes cast.
JC, a reminder that we don't bring and dump our worries here. We focus on doing more, worrying less.
I just subscribed. I spent most of the morning sending fundraising emails:
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I look forward to watching the Lawrence O'Donnell clip. Have limited time right now. But am eager to share this op/ed in today's Chicago Tribune that says important things about aging. Some ideas to put in our back pocket when confronting the "Biden is too old" argument. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/02/23/opinion-joni-mitchell-grammy-awards-aging-stereotypes/?share=wysgatgeshcngai2gsmo
Lawrence O’Donnell sometimes strikes me as pontificating for love of his own voice. But in recent times his experience in politics and on the Hill has come through his segments as quantifiably and infinitely more helpful than any of the other talking heads.
BUT two nights ago he really blew the lid off — he was incredibly powerful in refuting MORE than all the Biden decriers had ever even attempted to cover!! Sewed up arguments and sealed his case masterfully.
Well done Mr. O’Donnell — master class indeed.
Simon - if I'm reading correctly, it looks like the Hopium community has hit our NC fundraising goal - woohoo! Over $53K raised to date, and I'll bet we can continue to go even higher! We're at about 2/3 of goal for the Biden-Harris campaign and hopefully everyone will continue showing their support for our wonderful President and Vice-President!
Jon, Where can I find the Hopium community’s fundraising goals? I am new to the community am hoping to learn more about this type of information.
I love being here. Simon and the community are positive and informative which is what I’ve been looking for. Thanks.
Hi Mary, welcome to the Hopium community - so glad you're here! Near the bottom of today's email, Simon has two paragraphs about fund-raising. The first paragraph begins in bold letters: "Donate and join the Biden-Harris campaign" and within the paragraph there is a "Please donate" link in blue. The following paragraph begins in bold: "Make an early investment in North Carolina" and again, there is a "Please consider donating today" link in blue. Once you click on those individual links, you'll see the corresponding Act Blue fund-raising pages and the goals are shown on the left side of the page.
Lawrence O’Donnell is the best political commentator on television, and not just because I share a lot of similar views with him. Nobody else is as clear and about things as he is, and he’s one of the few who base his analysis on factors beyond whatever shallow feeding frenzy the rest of the media is on at any given point. I am really glad you’re becoming a staple contributor there Simon, because you’re a perfect fit with his tone and approach. I also love that he’s enormously gracious and generous with the expertise of his guests and colleagues.
I agree. Very well said “Piano Man” Steve
The two O’Donnell videos posted by Simon in today’s Hopium are excellent! I am also quite fond of Bryan Tyler Cohen’s videos, analyses and occasional live coverage.
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Glad O’Donnel reminded us about the ‘68 convention, which should disabuse Dem voters from wanting “an open convention” this time around.... ghastly idea! We have the candidate of wisdom and experience so don’t lose faith and remember that things didn’t look so great for Obama at this point in the 2nd term election year so we did the work, peeps, and got him re-elected as we’ll do with Biden ‼️Soldier on for the White House & the Congress to keep our democracy alive! 👏🏻
Powerful words from O'Donnell. Hit the ball out
of the park on the real job
of being a President. That's
Joseph Biden hands down.
Today is the day of South Carolina’s Republican Primary. The Democratic Primary was exactly three weeks ago. Here is the reality: President Biden as well as ex-president Trump are both, essentially, running as *incumbents*. This election is thus historic – and their results should be compared.
.
President Biden won 96.2% of the vote in South Carolina.
Ex-president Trump won’t come anywhere near that score!
THAT should be the big story in the news media this evening.
.
Trump won’t be anywhere near 96%, and probably won’t even reach 80%, or 75% or even 70%. Why not? Because he is weak, erratic and unpopular. A sizeable portion of Republicans do not want him as their nominee. As surveys during the Iowa Caucus showed, a significant number or Hailey’s voters will prefer Biden in the General Election.
Trump’s result so far is anemic! With an estimated one-quarter counted, he isn’t even close to capturing two-thirds of the vote in South Carolina!
For context: Trump is capturing almost 40% less of the Republican vote than Biden’s percentage of the Democratic vote in the same state!
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I just watched the 30 min Lawrence segment. Wow I’m glad he’s out there setting the record straight and providing historical context. In addition to everything he points out (the money is a big one), the people put forward as possible alternatives like Gavin and Gretchen fully support Biden! And there are/were people giving Biden a primary challenge and they’ve been clobbered so far. People have real concerns about Biden’s age that it’s the campaign’s (and our) job to address that but there is currently no groundswell movement looking for an alternative. The pundit class is losing their minds over this while Trump going insane and literally smells like feces. Good thing we take action while they just talk.
I make one small donation to a political organization and the whole cadre of candidate to office in that party jump all over my contact info trying to get me to donate, donate more, donate monthly, donate, donate, donate. Frankly, it repels me. Isn't there a way I can contribute where I don't be come a target for sale of my contact information?
I unsubscribe. I haven't had any serious candidates ping me again. As well, you can just block texts or emails.
I have a separate email address that I use for stuff like that. Also, if they somehow get on my "regular" email address, I unsubscribe.
The best way to do make a donation is ton set up a throwaway email account before making a donation. But otherwise do as M. suggests and unsubscribe to all the emails.
If you want to be left alone, and give only at your own initiative, then the best way to donate is to do so without providing any contact information whatsoever. I have often done so.
The Lawrence O'Donnell segment is great. Straight fire. It concisely takes on the completely unserious idea Biden should step down.
Very interesting take on "double negative" voters. contact@goodauthority.org
I watched Lawrence O Donell 's talk on Thurs night ...really good. I also saw the segment with you, I have always liked his show..
O’Donnell makes some good arguments.
Another good appearance with Lawrence. Simon made a strong case especially about the GOP shooting itself in the foot by killing the border deal at Trump's behest. I agree that trump is making mistakes right and left, but I still don't understand why so many GOP house members are going along with it.
Ok, MAGA Mike Johnson is afraid of the MAGA chaos caucus kicking him to the sidelines just like they did McCarthy, but who the heck would replace him? I'm worrried about the UKraine aid and a potential government shutdown when they get back from their "vacation".
Will the remaining "Normies" in the GOP House caucus - many of whom are retiring anyway- finally find their backbones and vote to prevent a government shut down? I guess we will see.
But are the GOP ncumbents all convinced that Trump is going to win in 2024 and they feel the need to stay on his good side? Or are they worried that Trump will unleash his crazy supporters to attack them?
Here in NC there are an unprecedented 5 out of 14 of US House seats running without incumbents and each of the open seats has a plethora of Repubicans running for it. With the exception of the attack ads against Mark Harris (who was the disgraced candidate involved in a ballot harvesting scandal in 2018 and who is now running again) all the GOP candidates seem to be running against Biden rather than their opponents. "I'll work with presisdent Trump to....." It will be interesting to see if all these MAGA candidates win their primaries, but I may have to cut the cord to avoid listening to this garbage until November.
Wasn’t Trump at plus 30 in the polling averages before the SC primary? He won by 20. Again, 10 points under the poling averages.
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