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Texas, today is your gut check.

Democrats are outpacing Republicans in key urban and suburban pockets. The enthusiasm gap is closed. And when turnout spikes in Texas, the math gets very uncomfortable for the GOP.

Keep it up, and the general is winnable for both of these candidates. LFG πŸ”₯

03.03.2026 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1456    πŸ” 438    πŸ’¬ 57    πŸ“Œ 17

Sharp: β€œThis is a patient who was in active psychosis without decision-making capacity...who cannot advocate for themselves. Our understanding is that this is someone who didn't even know who they are, where they are, or even what ICE was in the moment that they were discharged.”

04.03.2026 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 154    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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'Record high': Staggering number of Republicans now support abolishing ICE President Donald Trump got more bad news on Tuesday, with a new YouGov poll that shows catastrophic numbers for public approval of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.In fact, even one in four Republi...

That’s the factual spine under the line β€œICE is un‑American and must be held accountable … from senior admin leaders to the thugs in the streets”: the violence isn’t a glitch; it’s built into how the agency is being used.

'Record high': Staggering number of Republicans now support abolishing ICE

03.03.2026 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 293    πŸ” 107    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 2

More detail here: www.ms.now/news/justice...

04.03.2026 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 570    πŸ” 287    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 13

Renewable energy producers have lower marginal costs than fossil fuels meaning they drive down clearing prices. As we get more renewables online, overall energy prices will fall. Utilities should not be allowed to own generation and distribution because they will fight renewable deployment.

03.03.2026 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
Text over an American flag background reads: VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE
TX, AR & NC POLLS
CLOSE TONIGHT

Text over an American flag background reads: VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE TX, AR & NC POLLS CLOSE TONIGHT

If you’re in Arkansas, Texas, or North Carolina, make sure to Vote Today if you haven’t already! Make sure you to check your polling place at vote.org πŸ—³οΈ

If you get told you can not vote for ANY reason, or if you see anything strange CALL the Election Protection Hotline: 1 (866) OUR-VOTE.

04.03.2026 00:13 β€” πŸ‘ 341    πŸ” 178    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 6

Bernie's new billionaire wealth tax would raise $4.4T from the super-rich over the next decade.

That's more than enough to reverse Trump's Medicaid cuts, raise teacher pay, make childcare affordable, and build millions of affordable homes.

And guess what? The super-rich will still be super rich.

03.03.2026 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2749    πŸ” 942    πŸ’¬ 103    πŸ“Œ 38

JD VANCE: "There's just no way Trump is gonna about this country to get into a multiyear conflict with no end in sight"

TRUMP HOURS LATER: "Wars can be fought 'forever,' and very successfully"

03.03.2026 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3942    πŸ” 1365    πŸ’¬ 245    πŸ“Œ 97

Hell No starve this beast

04.03.2026 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Deputy Attorney General just rescinded the policy against no knock warrants in most cases. That policy was an important public safety measure. Restricting their use saved lives. Breonna Taylor died because of one. www.cnn.com/2022/02/22/u...

04.03.2026 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 960    πŸ” 490    πŸ’¬ 55    πŸ“Œ 22
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Investigation finds β€˜secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply | CNN Over 100 chemicals of unknown safety were secretly added to foods and supplements without notifying the public or the FDA, a new investigation found.

deregulation rules!!!

"Food companies are deciding on their own to secretly add unreviewed chemical ingredients to products instead of following existing federal guidelines meant to assure food is β€˜generally recognized as safe,’ or GRAS."
www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/h...

04.03.2026 00:40 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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Why would Kash Patel do this? Explain it to me like I’m five.

03.03.2026 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1231    πŸ” 427    πŸ’¬ 199    πŸ“Œ 36
The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit are two of the most important tools we have to lift families out of poverty.

If we want this to be Maryland’s Decade, we need to ensure everyone has a real pathway to success.

I know the folks in Washington, D.C. seem to have different types of priorities and different things that are keeping their attention

Maryland is going to prove there is a better way

The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit are two of the most important tools we have to lift families out of poverty. If we want this to be Maryland’s Decade, we need to ensure everyone has a real pathway to success. I know the folks in Washington, D.C. seem to have different types of priorities and different things that are keeping their attention Maryland is going to prove there is a better way

The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit are two of the most important tools we have to lift families out of poverty.

If we want this to be Maryland’s Decade, we need to ensure everyone has a real pathway to success.

I know the folks in Washington, D.C. seem to have different types of priorities and different things that are keeping their attention

Maryland is going to prove there is a better way

The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit are two of the most important tools we have to lift families out of poverty. If we want this to be Maryland’s Decade, we need to ensure everyone has a real pathway to success. I know the folks in Washington, D.C. seem to have different types of priorities and different things that are keeping their attention Maryland is going to prove there is a better way

The Earned It Initiative helps connect Maryland families with the information they need to claim the money they’ve earned – and Comptroller Lierman’s leadership has been critical in getting this program to succeed.

Visit MarylandComptroller.gov/EarnedIT to check your eligibility, then claim.

03.03.2026 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 116    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

While the McDonald’s CEO gets roasted for his awkward burger taste test...

McDonald’s is among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.

And McDonald's CEO recently raked in $18.2M β€” over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.

That should leave a bad taste in your mouth.

04.03.2026 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3121    πŸ” 1001    πŸ’¬ 132    πŸ“Œ 31
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We protested against VietNam. Our children protested against Iraq
Our grandchildren protest against against Iran!
When will Americans learn it is republicans that are the war mongers and kills their kids. Quit voting republican!

02.03.2026 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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Rubio Today: It’s false to say I said the U.S. had to attack because Israel was going to attack. That’s not what I said.

Rubio Yesterday: We knew Israel was going to strike Iran, and that would trigger attacks on U.S. forces. If we didn’t act first, Americans would suffer higher casualties.

03.03.2026 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5086    πŸ” 2206    πŸ’¬ 551    πŸ“Œ 237
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Noem refuses to look at citizens brutalized and arrested by DHS Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was confronted by three U.S. citizens during her hearing before the Senate on Tuesday, as one official demanded answers about why Americans were being snatched ...

Noem refuses to look at citizens brutalized and arrested by DHS

DHS Sec. Kristi Noem was confronted by three U.S. citizens during her hearing before the Senate, as one official demanded answers about why Americans were being snatched by Homeland Security agents.

tinyurl.com/pYxqN9

03.03.2026 23:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was just a misspoke you guys

(From @atrupar.com )

03.03.2026 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2587    πŸ” 775    πŸ’¬ 413    πŸ“Œ 116
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Q: Was there a plan in place to evacuate Americans before the attack?

MARCO RUBIO: That's the plan we're trying to carry out. The problem is airspace closures.

03.03.2026 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3191    πŸ” 932    πŸ’¬ 1368    πŸ“Œ 618
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03.03.2026 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2125    πŸ” 570    πŸ’¬ 56    πŸ“Œ 20

Yup... GOP leadership in Texas changed this rule this year - if you vote early you can vote in any polling place in your county. But if you vote on voting day, you must go to your specific precinct location. We tried to warn people...

03.03.2026 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Texas white supremacist governor Greg Abbott working overtime to suppress the votes. Texas is a Blue state if they allowed everyone to vote that’s legally registered. This makes me furious.

03.03.2026 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 139    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Current wait times in Harris County - Yellow = 15-30 min. Red = >30 min

03.03.2026 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€’ Check your polling location before you leave, Texas loves last minute changes
β€’ Stay in line, if you are in line by closing time, you have the right to vote

Do not let confusion do the work of suppression.
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03.03.2026 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 897    πŸ” 298    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 5

Texas voters, protect your vote:
β€’ Bring an approved photo ID, Texas is strict about this
β€’ If your name does not match exactly, bring supporting documents
β€’ If they challenge you at the polls, you can request a provisional ballot
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03.03.2026 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 874    πŸ” 334    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 7
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This is why red states have higher voter apathy. Always shenanigans.

I feel bad for these folks just trying to exercise their constitutional right to vote and having to deal with this mess.

Info in 🧡

03.03.2026 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3436    πŸ” 1571    πŸ’¬ 199    πŸ“Œ 117
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β€˜We’re seeing chaos.’ Hundreds turned away at Dallas County polls amid switch to precincts The switch surprised and frustrated voters who stopped to vote on their way to work or between errands only to be redirected elsewhere – an outcome predicted...

There are reports of voter confusion in Dallas County, TX, where voters are being turned away for going to the wrong polling place. www.dallasnews.com/news/electio...

03.03.2026 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 741    πŸ” 490    πŸ’¬ 63    πŸ“Œ 66
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Just now: Texas Democratic Party says β€œhundreds of Dallas County voters are being turned away from the polls” because of new Republican-led requirements that they vote only in their precinct, rather than anywhere in the county #txlege

03.03.2026 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 995    πŸ” 601    πŸ’¬ 59    πŸ“Œ 52

So, wait...we forced Israel to force us to "proactively defend" ourselves by attacking Iran without provocation from them? Which means, if I understand this properly, that, per Trump and Rubio, we actually were the imminent threat to which we were responding? That's some 4D chess going on there.

03.03.2026 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 527    πŸ” 164    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 5
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Raju: You said we knew there was going to be an Israeli action that would precipitate an attack on US forces.

Rubio: You guys can misrepresent it…

03.03.2026 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1428    πŸ” 344    πŸ’¬ 246    πŸ“Œ 67