Local Elected Official Council of the Kansas Democratic Party

Actions speak louder than words. And the actions we have witnessed over two terms of this president are cold and callous indeed.

#RespectTheUniform

SB244 proves the Kansas GOP supermajority is clueless. They codified vigilantalism with a financial bounty -- all fueled by hate for trans people.

When the courts overturn SB244, the 118 who passed it should personally foot the bill for the damage they've caused and havoc they wreaked.

Perhaps we should be talking about rampant corruption that has embroiled Republicans at all levels but in particular, under the Trump administration.

Is this what the taxpayers actually think should be done with their tax dollars?

#PayToPlay #CorruptionIsTheirPurpose #UnfitToLead

Presidents' Day is postponed until we are presented with an actual president. Trump fails the dignity test, the decorum test, and the IQ test.

Do not pass Go; do not collect $200. Next, please.

#PresidentsDay #HardPass #IncontinenceIsTrumpsVice 💩

The US is descending into a cesspool of fascism. Some would argue we're already there. EU member countries are openly calling for the dissolution of treaties and the invoking of clauses to penalize bad behavior.

Friends are honest with each other. We need to be honest with ourselves.

#ImpeachTrump

This Martin Luther King Day feels different than those that have come before. Today, our country is at war with itself. Perhaps a long hard look at MLK is worthwhile.

Justice movements are never quiet and are highly disruptive. Their leaders are vilified at the time and idolized later. ✊

#MLKDay

What was that adage our grandparents taught us? Oh yes: Cheaters never prosper. 💁‍♂️

#UnworthyOfRecognition #WithoutHonor #UnfitToLead

US imperialism exposes American hypocrisy in 1898 and 2026. In both the Philippines and Venezuela the US touted its promotion of liberty and human rights all the while violating both on the homefront.

It's impossible to ignore the parallels.
#USHistory #Venezuela #ReneeHood

Creator @ inthepastlane

Thanksgiving didn't begin as a festive holiday with feasting. It began as a solemn day of fasting, changing over time into the holiday we have today.

Our many successes in our local races this year warrants a break from politics and a day of rest.

#Thanksgiving

Narration @ historywithpapag

"Don't tell me what your value. Show me your budget, and I'll tell you what you value."
-- President Joe Biden

Notice how nobody in the Trump regime ever asks, “But how will we pay for it?” when it comes to priorities that benefit them?

#MoneyForMeButNotForThee #Priorities

Credit @ Robert Reich

KARL: The president claims that Thanksgiving costs are down 25%. Does he know that's not true?

HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--

KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.

This morning, President Obama welcomed an Honor Flight of veterans and their families to the Capitol. Words alone cannot adequately express our gratitude for their service, but appreciative words and a handshake from a President is a start. 🇺🇲

#VeteransDay

In case you find yourself in a debate over what the big bad S word means with someone who clearly doesn't understand what Democratic Socialism actually is, here are some facts to share.

Socialism... spooky. 👻 Yeah, Halloween was last week.

#SocialismIsntWhatYouThinkItIs

OG ➡️ @ jayneconverse3

"No More King" was the first episode of Season 3 of Schoolhouse Rock! That season, which coincided with the American Bicentennial, ran from 1975 until 1976 on ABC and was actually named America Rock.

America will not bow now nor ever to a king.

#AmericaHasNoKing #NoKings

No one in the GOP racist chat was a “kid,” JD. Those facts have been verified.

JD would like you to do anything but pay attention to those abhorrent leaked texts from young Republicans that Politico covered Tuesday.

They learned it somewhere.

Credit: @corey.marshallsteele

#UnfitToLead

That one time when Hegseth at the Pentagon tried to force media outlets to sign a loyalty pledge for press access and nearly everyone refused, even MAGA outlets Fox News and Newsmax. 🤦‍♂️

We'll see if SCOTUS remembers which Amendment comes 1st.

#Unconstitutional #BananaRepublic

Credit: @fubarpac

Weaponized hate as a political strategy must not be tolerated. Hate speech and disinformation should be disqualifying.

6/6

To be clear, these weren't a few errant, hateful missives shared amongst kids. This was 2,900 pages of repugnant, repulsive hate speech shared by adults at the organizational level of an official Republican Party organization. And most importantly, this was learned behavior.

5/6

We carefully measure the words we use for a social media post or say at a candidate forum out of fear that an extremist in the audience might be triggered into action.

This must end.

4/6

Campaigns today automatically budget for the anticipated criminal damage and theft of campaign material. Security systems are added to homes and families make escape plans.

3/6

Earnest discussions at the kitchen table are had between family members before they even decide to run, out of fear that they may become the next Melissa & Mark Hortman and are assassinated.

2/6

We at the LEO are as unsurprised as Governor Hochul at yesterday's release of hateful messages.

In this age of hyperpartisan tribalism fueled by dehumanizing speech, the cost of doing one's elected job is to receive death threats on a regular basis.

1/6

Understanding basic debate and public messaging strategies such as the "dead cat" strategy is essential in this day and age of misinformation and disinformation. Whether it's a local candidate that hides past support for others, or a President that wants to hide damaging files.

#DontGetDistracted

Talk about an unconscionable Freudian slip. 😳😳😳

All electeds cross this nation take an oath to uphold their state Constitution as well as the US Constitution. That is not an oath to a king or even to an office. Even suggesting unlimited power should be in impeachable offense.

#TrumpIsUnfitToLead

"No big deal..." Racist, revisionist programming from PragerU is already infecting PBS broadcasts and is being broadcast into our communities.

Do we really need to talk about how horrendous slavery was, again? We fought a war over this. 🤬

#TrumpIsUnfitToLead

If a Republican tries to tell you that it take 60 votes to pass a CR in the Senate, they are either dreadfully misinformed, or they are lying to you. Just two weeks ago, Senate Republicans changed the rules to force through 48 nominations at once.

Technical details matters.

Credit: @tonycali2026

Nostradamus couldn't have said it better himself. 🤦‍♂️

#RepublicanShutdown #RepublicanLeadershipFailure #TrumpIsInTheEpsteinFiles

The sheer audacity of @SpeakerJohnson to flagrantly lie to the American people over something that is easily debunked by a Google search is downright appalling. He lies like it's his profession.

His childish fabrication makes him unfit to lead.

#RepublicansLie #RepublicanShutdown #LyingLiarsLie

The sheer audacity of @SpeakerJohnson to flagrantly lie to the American people over something that is easily debunked by a Google search is downright appalling. He lies like it's his profession.

His childish fabrication makes him unfit to lead.

#RepublicansLie #RepublicanShutdown #LyingLiarsLie

The federal government lurches towards a shutdown as Speaker Johnson cowardly locks the doors to the House chambers. Imagine if municipal governments locked the doors to City Hall to prevent debate and passage of a budget. 🙄

Credit @couriernewsroom

#RepublicanShutdown #DsLeadRsFlee