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@mikabry.bsky.social No vote in 2026 already planned by DT getting bolder (and crazier) by the day. The big question is in “Ozymandias.” Can the center hold? That is the question. (91, Chicago, writing GOTV postcards with sirens, Blackhawks, and gun shots for background)

@whitehouse.senate.gov Thank you for continuing to be the person I wanted for president the first time I saw you on MSNBC (2015). Please continue.

@arimelber.bsky.social Bravo! The violence exposé was excellent and should be repeated. Once is NOT enough.

FAA reports staffing issues at airports as government shutdown continues There were no air traffic controllers expected at the tower at Hollywood Burbank Airport in the Los Angeles area, and Denver and Newark airports were experiencing delays due to shortages.

The Federal Aviation Administration was experiencing staffing issues or anticipating shortages at airports and other air traffic control facilities Monday night. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there has been a slight increase in sick calls since the government shutdown began.

@maddow.msnbc.com Good going, Rachel! You’re doing the pile on that MSNBC has been preparing all day! No sirens at the moment. I’ll sleep better after your organization. GOTV postcard writer in downtown Chicago.

@nicollewallace.bsky.social We need photos of the wrecked apartments of poor people. Question: Why accept the lie that ICE masks are to “protect their families?” It’s clearly a lie as it’s they who don’t want their faces recorded.

@michaelsteele.bsky.social Applause for your MSNBC responses on the shutdown. You and Hakeem are splendid! (91, downtown Chicago, ICE and helicopters night and day.)

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social Please remind GOP that Trump promised a “plan” to compete with the ACA every two weeks of his first term. It NEVER materialized so why now.

Both Parties Are Resigned to Deadlock as Shutdown Takes Hold

"As the shutdown headed into its second workweek, there was little sense of urgency in Washington about cleaning up a mess that has thousands of federal workers facing furloughs and possible layoffs and could disrupt critical federal programs." @anniekarni.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/u...

The New York City divide shaping its contentious mayoral race The newer voters are to the city, the likelier they are to support Zohran Mamdani. The split has shaped the race — and highlighted a potential strain on a Mamdani mayoralty.

The New York City divide shaping its mayoral race.

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social Please do not, even for a moment, trust Speaker Johnson or any other Republican who obviously lies. Their votes tell you who they are.

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social Have you imagined another Covid outbreak with Republicans in control and most Americans uninsured and unvaccinated with medical research terminated? Hang in, please. (91, Chicago, remembering Pearl Harbor)

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social Hang in, please. Expose every lie you can. Call on everyone to report health care costs as the insurance companies raise them, then address the insurance companies directly about patriotism. (91, Chicago historic district with ICE sirens and helicopters.)

@mikabry.bsky.social Heard you say “The shirt is too tight.” Just saw it. Color and fit seem perfect. You look great. Thanks to you and Joe for being there for US. (91, downtown Chicago, ICE and Blackhawks, staying sane writing GOTV postcards to VA and NJ)

@mollyjongfast.bsky.social This 91-yr old, who remembers Tony Judt, is excited about Mamdani. Please tell Joe. (Chicago with ICE)

Speaking of Virginia, how about that election?

Looks locked down but recent scandals with texts don’t help. Are you paying any mind to it?

I sent this to my daughter, who is in grad school at USC. She and her fellow students are trying to figure out how to react IF USC bends the knee...

I heard your @onthemedia.bsky.social interview. It's so refreshing to hear clear-headed logic and facts with direct historical references. Brilliant interview--many thanks!

When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.

After the SCOTUS decision to make possible the president’s theft of all funds Congress appropriates, the shutdown MUST continue.

so is this the fight against "left-wing terrorism"?

@velshi.com THANK YOU, Ali, for elucidating SCOTUS’ latest horror and what it means for our health care at this moment. Putin is having another champagne party. Democracy, except in the lower courts and the streets, is dead. How can we have 2026 vote? (Chicago, ICE sirens again.)

💪💪💪 California Strong…still waiting on my ballot eager to vote yes!

Hard—diamond hard—yes. The adversarial forces are spending themselves silly with “Vote No” materials. I am a resolute yes, and a bit piqued that these folks got nothing to say about any of the red state redistricting going on. Makes me all the more a titanium-steel YES.

I was surveyed today and replied, "Yes on 50."

My whole household - three voters - are all voting Yes!!

Vote YES. Vote AGAINST all Republicans. Don't throw it away on 3rd party bullshitters, vote Democrat. We need a purge.

CALIFORNIANS!!!!

You’re gonna start getting your ballots. Vote YES for prop/ state measure 50, (it will be titled differently in different counties.)

Vote as soon as you get your ballot so that phone calls and texts can be directed to people who need more convincing.
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