Thank you so much for posting the video. Last night I had to make a choice between this and our leadership Zoom for Giving Circles. My GC is "Tending to Democracy" and we are considering which state to put our resources toward. I really needed to what they had to say about North Carolina and now being able to see your Zoom made my decision the right one. Thanks again.
A quick question about the rise in the subscription cost:
1. Since I am a paid subscriber and my subscription renews in May when the increase goes into effect; are you going to offer the $45 to renewals? If would be nice for those of us who have been here since the beginning.
2. And since I have a couple of weeks before the increase, if you are not offering the same price for renewals, do we renew now?
And I hate to say this: but increases such as these, across the board, are part of the reason that inflation remains higher than the Fed wants--everywhere I go, the cost goes up--even when it's hard to see how the underlying supply chain has created the need for increases.
The latest ad is very powerful! JoJo is absolutely right - Donald Trump gave "lip service" but Joe Biden is the one who has done an incredible amount to benefit ordinary Americans - in terms of both job creation and the projects themselves (e.g., infrastructure, green energy, etc.). It is even more incredible when you consider the number of GOP MAGAts in Congress who are willing to shaft their constituents in order to deny Biden a "win".
I posted this yesterday, but I want to remind everyone who writes postcards of an urgent campaign from Postcards to Voters (www.postcardstovoters.org) for a special election in house district NY-26. Early voting runs April 20-28 and election day is April 30. We need to hold this seat if we want to flip congress in November - and it would be great if we could continue our streak of Democratic out performance in special elections.
With Kari Lake telling her fans to pack their Glock, and the 🍊 One's constant call to attack, I must say I fear for the inevitable violence that will take place. Be careful out there. This Maggotty Mob is crazy.
I am writing with interest for your perspective and possibly support of ND US senatorial candidate Katrina Christiansen (https://www.katrinaforussenate.com). The state previously had a democratic leader in place Mary Kathryn "Heidi" Heitkamp (2013-2019) so the state and the position may be viable? Thank you
Thank you, Simon, for suggesting that we all call our Members of Congress and ask them to fight for funding for Ukraine. It is easy for all of us, in an election year, to become singularly focused on electoral work and neglect the crucial advocacy work needed with our elected officials to do the right thing. I'm glad you are using your considerable reach to suggest ways to continue to advocate during this all-important election year.
Would you please post all the things that we should mock Trump on in a single post. I haven’t seen the transcript of the video yet. I will look for it myself but if you have it available, please posted it was so good
Thank you for this! I've been lurking for a while but finally subscribed today.
I have a question for anyone who has been closely following the Ohio presidential ballot saga: is it possible for the Democrats to host a virtual convention before the physical convention in Chicago in order to nominate Joe Biden in advance of the Ohio ballot deadline?
I know the sudden spasm of rule-following by Ohio Attorney General Frank LaRose is just more Republican cheating tactics, but I have little faith that the relevant courts will honor precedent when it seems to favor Democratic interests and I'm a bit worried that if the DNC tries to go this route, the Republicans will run out the clock and prevent Biden from being on the ballot. I feel we have to beat them at their own game.
Even if Biden's presence on the ballot makes no difference in terms of the Electoral College numbers (Ohio is a red state, after all), it is surely important for the down-ballot races. Any idea how this situation can be resolved in the Democrats' favor while there's still time?
It will be interesting to see how the polls move once Trump becomes a convicted felon. There is no precedent so hard to say. It’s gotta have some measurable effect?
Michigan House back under Democratic control, after a special election Tuesday for 2 House seats. This gives Gov. Whitmer a trifecta of Democratic leadership again. Look for good things to happen in Michigan. And, for Michigan to stay BLUE in the November presidential election. GO BLUE!
I was in tears by the end of this. That often happens. LOL!
One important thing you can do right now is help register new Democrats. These are people who will get activated and later get out to vote to save our country and the world.
Field Team 6 <fieldteam6.org> is a great org dedicated to finding new Democrats and adding to the voter rolls. There are a variety of ways to participate that can accommodate any budget. If you have money but no time you can donate of course - it takes money to obtain the lists of phone numbers and addresses that we contact. But there are options (training provided):
to phone bank,
text bank,
do in person voter drives,
write postcards
social media outreach
Something for everyone, most you can do right at home. You can find something to fit around whatever your schedule may be. As a bonus, it is a group of helpful encouraging people really focused on doing the work instead of arguing.
Simon says, "Do more, worry less." It really works, at least it did for me. Part of the fear we experience is caused by a feeling of powerlessness. When you do work, it gets your blood up. Yes the threat is real - that's why we're here. Fighting back feels so good.
As Nancy Pelosi said, “Don’t agonize, organize! One thing you can do is to please consider joining us on Mon nights to call AZ Dem voters to sign them up to vote by mail. Let’s get AZ voters to vote for #BidenHarris4More, @RubenGallego, Ds down ballot, and to support the ballot initiative to save abortion rights. Please sign up here:https://ssprogressiveaction.org/2024-eoa/
Trump going down by 8 - 10 points sounds almost shocking at first blush, but given that so much of what he's done in his political career has been unprecedented I'm thinking it's not out of the question. He goes big.
I live in MN-5 and called Rep Ilhan Omar’s office this morning to urge her to vote for aid to Ukraine. I doubt it will move her position, as she seems to think any aid to Ukraine is an escalation of the war. This thought process is super frustrating because it condenses to, “Russia is at fault, but Ukraine should just surrender to minimize civilian suffering.”
Thank you so much for posting the video. Last night I had to make a choice between this and our leadership Zoom for Giving Circles. My GC is "Tending to Democracy" and we are considering which state to put our resources toward. I really needed to what they had to say about North Carolina and now being able to see your Zoom made my decision the right one. Thanks again.
Seems the press is finally realizing that Trump isn't leading anymore.
https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-presidential-election-polls-2024-1889218
A quick question about the rise in the subscription cost:
1. Since I am a paid subscriber and my subscription renews in May when the increase goes into effect; are you going to offer the $45 to renewals? If would be nice for those of us who have been here since the beginning.
2. And since I have a couple of weeks before the increase, if you are not offering the same price for renewals, do we renew now?
And I hate to say this: but increases such as these, across the board, are part of the reason that inflation remains higher than the Fed wants--everywhere I go, the cost goes up--even when it's hard to see how the underlying supply chain has created the need for increases.
Great new Biden ad - thanks for posting!
The latest ad is very powerful! JoJo is absolutely right - Donald Trump gave "lip service" but Joe Biden is the one who has done an incredible amount to benefit ordinary Americans - in terms of both job creation and the projects themselves (e.g., infrastructure, green energy, etc.). It is even more incredible when you consider the number of GOP MAGAts in Congress who are willing to shaft their constituents in order to deny Biden a "win".
I posted this yesterday, but I want to remind everyone who writes postcards of an urgent campaign from Postcards to Voters (www.postcardstovoters.org) for a special election in house district NY-26. Early voting runs April 20-28 and election day is April 30. We need to hold this seat if we want to flip congress in November - and it would be great if we could continue our streak of Democratic out performance in special elections.
With Kari Lake telling her fans to pack their Glock, and the 🍊 One's constant call to attack, I must say I fear for the inevitable violence that will take place. Be careful out there. This Maggotty Mob is crazy.
I am writing with interest for your perspective and possibly support of ND US senatorial candidate Katrina Christiansen (https://www.katrinaforussenate.com). The state previously had a democratic leader in place Mary Kathryn "Heidi" Heitkamp (2013-2019) so the state and the position may be viable? Thank you
Thank you, Simon, for suggesting that we all call our Members of Congress and ask them to fight for funding for Ukraine. It is easy for all of us, in an election year, to become singularly focused on electoral work and neglect the crucial advocacy work needed with our elected officials to do the right thing. I'm glad you are using your considerable reach to suggest ways to continue to advocate during this all-important election year.
Dear Simon,
Would you please post all the things that we should mock Trump on in a single post. I haven’t seen the transcript of the video yet. I will look for it myself but if you have it available, please posted it was so good
Thank you for this! I've been lurking for a while but finally subscribed today.
I have a question for anyone who has been closely following the Ohio presidential ballot saga: is it possible for the Democrats to host a virtual convention before the physical convention in Chicago in order to nominate Joe Biden in advance of the Ohio ballot deadline?
I know the sudden spasm of rule-following by Ohio Attorney General Frank LaRose is just more Republican cheating tactics, but I have little faith that the relevant courts will honor precedent when it seems to favor Democratic interests and I'm a bit worried that if the DNC tries to go this route, the Republicans will run out the clock and prevent Biden from being on the ballot. I feel we have to beat them at their own game.
Even if Biden's presence on the ballot makes no difference in terms of the Electoral College numbers (Ohio is a red state, after all), it is surely important for the down-ballot races. Any idea how this situation can be resolved in the Democrats' favor while there's still time?
It will be interesting to see how the polls move once Trump becomes a convicted felon. There is no precedent so hard to say. It’s gotta have some measurable effect?
I hope someone doesn’t hold out for a hung jury….
Michigan House back under Democratic control, after a special election Tuesday for 2 House seats. This gives Gov. Whitmer a trifecta of Democratic leadership again. Look for good things to happen in Michigan. And, for Michigan to stay BLUE in the November presidential election. GO BLUE!
I was in tears by the end of this. That often happens. LOL!
One important thing you can do right now is help register new Democrats. These are people who will get activated and later get out to vote to save our country and the world.
Field Team 6 <fieldteam6.org> is a great org dedicated to finding new Democrats and adding to the voter rolls. There are a variety of ways to participate that can accommodate any budget. If you have money but no time you can donate of course - it takes money to obtain the lists of phone numbers and addresses that we contact. But there are options (training provided):
to phone bank,
text bank,
do in person voter drives,
write postcards
social media outreach
Something for everyone, most you can do right at home. You can find something to fit around whatever your schedule may be. As a bonus, it is a group of helpful encouraging people really focused on doing the work instead of arguing.
Simon says, "Do more, worry less." It really works, at least it did for me. Part of the fear we experience is caused by a feeling of powerlessness. When you do work, it gets your blood up. Yes the threat is real - that's why we're here. Fighting back feels so good.
As Nancy Pelosi said, “Don’t agonize, organize! One thing you can do is to please consider joining us on Mon nights to call AZ Dem voters to sign them up to vote by mail. Let’s get AZ voters to vote for #BidenHarris4More, @RubenGallego, Ds down ballot, and to support the ballot initiative to save abortion rights. Please sign up here:https://ssprogressiveaction.org/2024-eoa/
Trump going down by 8 - 10 points sounds almost shocking at first blush, but given that so much of what he's done in his political career has been unprecedented I'm thinking it's not out of the question. He goes big.
I live in MN-5 and called Rep Ilhan Omar’s office this morning to urge her to vote for aid to Ukraine. I doubt it will move her position, as she seems to think any aid to Ukraine is an escalation of the war. This thought process is super frustrating because it condenses to, “Russia is at fault, but Ukraine should just surrender to minimize civilian suffering.”