Pass The Torch

@kenklippenstein.bsky.social said it best. there are massive consequences to the selfish actions of the gerontocracy and we must take the torch if they don't want to pass it. Chip in now to get to work: app.oath.vote/donate?p=nex...

As we reckon with this catastrophic bill, and pull out all the stops to slow its progress.....hard to ignore that this would be a whole lot easier if 3 Dem seats weren't open because reps died in office instead of retiring.

tfw you've just stripped healthcare from 17 million Americans and ensured the closure of rural hospitals

It seriously sucks that this monstrosity now goes back to the House, where the margin will be razor thin, and where multiple Democratic seats are empty because the reps chose to try to hold onto power through the bitter end and die in office rather than retire.

Dems are showing up and demanding change. The old guard can go gracefully, or face the reckoning thats coming.

If you're watching the results come in from NYC and feeling that electric hum of change, you're not alone.

We're uprooting the status quo. If folks don't want to pass the torch gracefully, we'll help you take it. Chip in and join us: app.oath.vote/donate?p=nex...

Ballots are still being counted but it's clear that a huge portion of America's largest city voted for big, bold change over a very broken status quo. That's worth celebrating and noting as we head into more elections. It's time to grab the torch.

The death of corrupt, corporate, gaslighting, we-can't-have good-things "centrism" may be nigh.

[I think "centrist" is a meaningless term only used to normalize obstruction.]

The gatekeepers & establishment don't know shit about shit. They are not unbeatable. They are bluffing. Call 'em on it + fight back and they will fold.

The old guard has failed to stop Trump -- not once, but twice.
We can’t keep fighting authoritarianism with stale tactics and cautious politics.
It’s time for a new generation of Democrats to lead the fight.

The War Powers Resolutions from @rokhanna.bsky.social +
@kaine.senate.gov will create the next “it’s about judgment, unlike my opponent I did not support the Iraq War” line that Obama eviscerated Clinton with in 2008. If you want a future in Dem politics, you want to be on the right side of this.

Now more than ever, we need to confront this problem head on. Time to #PassTheTorch

Pass the torch The Dem bench is deep, we just need to make it a little easier for them to jump into the races. Pitch in and help pass the torch.

It’s easy to feel powerless right now. Tanks in the streets. ICE raids in our cities. And Democratic leaders…tweeting through it.

We can elect a new generation -- leaders who won’t look away, who know what we’re up against, and who are ready to fight for our future. Join us: www.passthetorchpac.com

This type of selfishly clinging to power is not what we need right now. It's time to #PassTheTorch

Can't wait for this one. We need more leaders like @zachwahls.bsky.social

The Age Issue: More of Congress Is 70-Plus Than Ever Before At the highest level, the U.S. government looks like a gerontocracy, with average ages around 60 in both the House and the Senate.

For the visual learners out there...we currently have the highest level of 70-plus representation in Congress www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Thank you @warren.senate.gov let's keep rooting out this level of corruption and rebuild trust in govt

The sad reality is that in the last few months, three Democrats have died in office – while Trump’s budget passed the House 215-214. We have to do better. #PassTheTorch

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It's time for our Dems to pass the torch and to leaders who actually represent us.

We’re done with deference.
Trump is consolidating power in real time.
If you’ve been in office for decades and still don’t know how to stop him, step aside.
The next generation is ready to lead.
Chip in now to join the fight: app.oath.vote/donate?p=nex...

if dems won't pass the torch freely, the next gen is gonna step up and take

GOP Couldn’t Have Passed Tax Bill Without Democrats Dying in Office Republicans would have never passed their disastrous tax bill if Democrats didn’t love staying in office until they die.

“Democrats in Congress should decide whether they are physically and mentally up to the task of stopping the Republican effort to tear down America’s institutions—or make way for those who are.” newrepublic.com/post/195617/...

Raise your hand if you're ready for this type of leadership 🙋‍♀️

The current budget bill is an atrocity and out-of-touch leaders like Chuck Schumer laid the groundwork by voting for the CR.

Appeasement and complicity do not work. When you bend the knee, they’ll break your leg.

In addition to personal grief, the death of our leaders in office has horrific and lasting consequences

This is not how a functioning opposition party is supposed to run.

Chuck Schumer Will Introduce A Bill Targeting Qatar’s Gift Plane To Trump President Donald Trump is planning to accept a $400 million plane from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, despite the move drawing bipartisan criticism.

Not a single other priority? Really? www.forbes.com/sites/mollyb...

I’m here for the New Democratic Party done being polite. Leaders like Jasmine Crockett and JB Pritzker are ready to bring the fight-no more holding back. It’s time to fight fire with fire, with truth, equality, humanity, and the economy on our side. Gloves off. Let’s get loud, get real, and win!

Sen. Fetterman has missed over 18 percent of votes this year, the most of any US Senator. When asked by a reporter about the missed votes, he responded, “I’m devastated by your inquiries,” without an explanation.

this is some real embarrassing shit right here

Very cool look at Dems who are not meeting the moment!