This is wonderful because it's the new reality that not all representatives are not lemmingly behind the Trump. The 118th Congress can still push forward the bipartisan immigration bill. This legislation could stil become lawl.
I think it’s very possible this will happen. The damn, so to speak, has burst, and I think more and more Congresspeople who are not Marjorie Greene or her “FART” crew will want to govern, and have more of a chance of winning elections, and not be tied to the anchor that is Broke Loser Donald Trump.
Very good day and can feel things shifting, as you’ve said. I have Democratic congresswoman and US senators here in OR but still important to write them. Thanks for reminder!
Worthwhile article with key background information on what led Speaker Mike Johnson to finally stop his six-month-long obstruction of critical aid to Ukraine. Fortunately, better late than never.
Thank you for this link. Helpful and important info. “President Biden's national security team, most importantly CIA Director Bill Burns, methodically walked Johnson through the damning intelligence.”(Also outs the R committee chairs and Stefanik voting no.)
I have to admit that I am shocked that 6 of the 7 GOP Representatives in NC voted in favor of Ukraine aid - along with all 7 Democrats (which was NOT a surprise).
The one nay-sayer in NC was Dan Bishop (NC-08) who is a MAGA Trump boot licker and the person who authored the Anti-Trans bathroom bill back when he was in the state legislature. He is currently running for AG in November against my current House Rep, Jeff Jackson who was gerrymandered out of his seat.
Let's all work to flip NC Blue - or at least as blue as is feasible with the extensive gerrymandering!!
It will take far more that a gag order to stop Trump. Reportedly, even his lawyers are choking on the hot and putrid gas being passed by their flatulent client!
Michigan GOP house members voted no with one exception. Michigan overall, like most of the country supports Ukraine funding. We need to get these right wing nuts out. Many of us called and pushed so all the more reason that they are not listening and we need to get messages for down ballots!
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Significant shift that Mike Johnson bucked the ultra-extremist wing of his house members to bring the Ukraine bill to the floor, and that more and more Repubs are speaking out against the failure to govern. With continued hard work those seats can get filled by either Dems or Repubs who care to govern.
The outcome I hope for is Dems winning decisively in Novemeber.
I'm not sure that we can trust Mike Johnson to maintain his backbone - or his job for that matter! With the "normie" Republicans retiring in droves, I wouldn't want to speculate who the GOP would recruit for their 3rd speaker of the year...
As someone who used to work [in the lowest tier] of a Congressional office, I can tell you that your communications DO matter. Even the Neanderthal members count their incoming letters, postcards, calls. No one is "won over" by the artfulness of your arguments and prose; they just imagine you at the voting box.
So save your time, write something, and encourage others to do so. We've seen that it DOES matter.
Please educate me — what should the Trump campaign have done to avoid the cancellation of the rally? I want to understand their planning. Did they not watch the weather? Did they not have an alternative place? Do they not have an adequate advance team?
Probably all three of those, plus they don't have enough money to rent places, and given that he can't fill auditoriums any more, small crowds won't look so bad when the pix are outdoor locations. IE no empty chairs.
I'm in NC - albeit 200 miles from Wilmington. We have been having some wacky weather with huge temperature swings, lots of severe thunderstorms, and quite a few tornado warnings. So likely it wasn't called off for a few raindrops - but as Jeanne pointed out they were too cash strapped to find an indoor venue.
I called my representative, Bowman, NY, three times, and I was very impressed that each time I immediately spoke to a person who was polite, helpful, and interested. I’m going to call tomorrow morning to thank them.
Let’s keep our fingers crossed. VOTE BLUE IN NOVEMBER!!!!
Not crossed, keep them typing, writing and dialing.
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Every one of us needs to use our network channels to support Biden/Harris. My latest post is about a simple equation. v(i + r) = MAGA
Voters(Ignorance + Racism) = MAGA
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I read that many months ago - it never got the exposure it deserves!!
I like this!
This is wonderful because it's the new reality that not all representatives are not lemmingly behind the Trump. The 118th Congress can still push forward the bipartisan immigration bill. This legislation could stil become lawl.
I think it’s very possible this will happen. The damn, so to speak, has burst, and I think more and more Congresspeople who are not Marjorie Greene or her “FART” crew will want to govern, and have more of a chance of winning elections, and not be tied to the anchor that is Broke Loser Donald Trump.
This makes me so happy.
Think about this : Lindsey Graham just said on television that this passed BECAUSE of Trump.
ROTFLMAO. What a schmuck with air flaps is he!
Thank you for letting us know.
Graham sure is desperate.
He was probably drunk.
1984 up is down, false is true. It's all so confusing... so tell me what to think.
He is the most lickspittle toady that ever groveled.
The only good thing about LG is that he invites you to use those three rare words in one sentence! Nicely done.
The guy will say anything.
McCain is turning in his grave.
I heard that too. His own pal, John McCain, would have given him up for adoption.
Very good day and can feel things shifting, as you’ve said. I have Democratic congresswoman and US senators here in OR but still important to write them. Thanks for reminder!
I’m thrilled about the passage of aid to Ukraine. I made sure to call my representative to thank him for standing for Ukraine.
So relieved about Ukraine. Simon, I was on Friday's Network NOVA Power Lunch and Anderson Clayton was one of the guests. She was singing your praises.
Anderson Clayton is the best!
Anderson Clayton featured on CBS News Saturday Morning! The story focused on young voter turnout: her enthusiasm for Biden blazes through!
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-fight-for-north-carolinas-young-voters/
After the piece, anchor Michelle Miller points out that young people are also taking office in local elections…
A great clip. Thank you!
Worthwhile article with key background information on what led Speaker Mike Johnson to finally stop his six-month-long obstruction of critical aid to Ukraine. Fortunately, better late than never.
https://www.axios.com/2024/04/21/behind-the-curtain-speaker-johnsons-historic-road-to-kyiv-conversion
Thank you for this link. Helpful and important info. “President Biden's national security team, most importantly CIA Director Bill Burns, methodically walked Johnson through the damning intelligence.”(Also outs the R committee chairs and Stefanik voting no.)
And praise for our man Jeffries.
Hakeem Jeffries is proving himself to be a worthy heir to Nancy Pelosi, the most effective Speaker of the House during my lifetime.
I love Jeffries. Years ago Chris Mathew’s interviewed him on Hardball. Focused my attention. For what it’s worth, he is a SUNY alum, too!
Bless him!!
Here's where you can check and see how your House representative voted on the Ukraine aide package:
https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024151
I have to admit that I am shocked that 6 of the 7 GOP Representatives in NC voted in favor of Ukraine aid - along with all 7 Democrats (which was NOT a surprise).
The one nay-sayer in NC was Dan Bishop (NC-08) who is a MAGA Trump boot licker and the person who authored the Anti-Trans bathroom bill back when he was in the state legislature. He is currently running for AG in November against my current House Rep, Jeff Jackson who was gerrymandered out of his seat.
Let's all work to flip NC Blue - or at least as blue as is feasible with the extensive gerrymandering!!
Thanks, Cheryl. Val Foushee is my Rep.
Bishop is among the worst. But there are so many to choose from.
Gotta call the two senators tomorrow. Ugh.
Ugh, indeed.
It will take far more that a gag order to stop Trump. Reportedly, even his lawyers are choking on the hot and putrid gas being passed by their flatulent client!
https://twitter.com/Acyn/status/1781373546297749865
Michigan GOP house members voted no with one exception. Michigan overall, like most of the country supports Ukraine funding. We need to get these right wing nuts out. Many of us called and pushed so all the more reason that they are not listening and we need to get messages for down ballots!
Who voted yes?
Overall Vote: 311 Yea; 112 Nay
1 present, 7 not voting
Michigan Representative VOTES:
Bergman Republican Michigan NAY
Dingell Democratic Michigan NOT VOTING
HuizengaRepublican Michigan NAY
James Republican Michigan YEA
Kildee Democratic Michigan YEA
McClain Republican Michigan NAY
MoolenaarRepublican Michigan NAY
Scholten Democratic Michigan YEA
Slotkin Democratic Michigan YEA
Stevens Democratic Michigan YEA
ThanedarDemocratic Michigan YEA
Tlaib Democratic Michigan YEA
Walberg Republican Michigan NAY
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Is he actually wearing black face now?
Significant shift that Mike Johnson bucked the ultra-extremist wing of his house members to bring the Ukraine bill to the floor, and that more and more Repubs are speaking out against the failure to govern. With continued hard work those seats can get filled by either Dems or Repubs who care to govern.
Yes, it has been a very good week! We are finally seeing the House behave like a governing body!
There is hope! Thanks for this upbeat post!
"There is hope!"
The outcome I hope for is Dems winning decisively in Novemeber.
I'm not sure that we can trust Mike Johnson to maintain his backbone - or his job for that matter! With the "normie" Republicans retiring in droves, I wouldn't want to speculate who the GOP would recruit for their 3rd speaker of the year...
As someone who used to work [in the lowest tier] of a Congressional office, I can tell you that your communications DO matter. Even the Neanderthal members count their incoming letters, postcards, calls. No one is "won over" by the artfulness of your arguments and prose; they just imagine you at the voting box.
So save your time, write something, and encourage others to do so. We've seen that it DOES matter.
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Please educate me — what should the Trump campaign have done to avoid the cancellation of the rally? I want to understand their planning. Did they not watch the weather? Did they not have an alternative place? Do they not have an adequate advance team?
Probably all three of those, plus they don't have enough money to rent places, and given that he can't fill auditoriums any more, small crowds won't look so bad when the pix are outdoor locations. IE no empty chairs.
That makes sense. Not enough money and not enough interest, therefore, rallies at airports.
Seems king baby doesn’t like what rain does to his hair. Remember how he canceled an event honoring veterans because it was drizzling outside?
If I remember correctly, that event was to honor D-Day.
"Fools and losers" according to Little Donnie. He’s a disgrace!
(I believe this was actually an event commemorating WW1. At the American Cemetery at Aisne-Marne, 100 km northeast of Paris.)
I think ArticStones is correct.
I'm in NC - albeit 200 miles from Wilmington. We have been having some wacky weather with huge temperature swings, lots of severe thunderstorms, and quite a few tornado warnings. So likely it wasn't called off for a few raindrops - but as Jeanne pointed out they were too cash strapped to find an indoor venue.
I called my representative, Bowman, NY, three times, and I was very impressed that each time I immediately spoke to a person who was polite, helpful, and interested. I’m going to call tomorrow morning to thank them.
How did Bowman vote?
Yes on Ukraine, no on Israel.
Thanks.