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This is a non-sequitur: "I will show that the GOP has drifted further to the right than the Dems have to left."
1. That's not a denial.
2. It ignores that in nationalized elections, the voters will note the most prominent Dems and their views, not the "average Dem member in Congress."

03.11.2025 02:01 β€” πŸ‘ 82    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 2
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Mike Johnson talks about the Republican "healthcare plan" like it's highly classified information: "We're not gonna be on a conference call explaining all our plans and strategies for healthcare reform, because they're leaked in real time."

02.11.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2369    πŸ” 472    πŸ’¬ 797    πŸ“Œ 475
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The cruelty is the point.

02.11.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 8397    πŸ” 3854    πŸ’¬ 694    πŸ“Œ 385

If ICE agents begins harassing voters on the way to vote on Tuesday, we need local prosecutors to charge the ICE officers with state law crimes. We need to send a message for 2026 that they will be swiftly arrested.

02.11.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7026    πŸ” 2301    πŸ’¬ 157    πŸ“Œ 120
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β€˜It’s just all unfair’: Michigan mother given 48 hours to leave country after living in US for 20 years A Michigan mother was told to leave the United States within 48 hours after living there for 20 years.

"Throughout their time in the U.S., the family has kept up with immigration requirements.

'She’s never done anything and she’s just the nicest person in the world. I don’t get it'.”

www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...

03.11.2025 02:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3060    πŸ” 1470    πŸ’¬ 172    πŸ“Œ 77

The Mob Boss sends a message to the Supreme Court ahead of oral arguments in the tariff case that oddly never mentions the constitution.

03.11.2025 02:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2498    πŸ” 634    πŸ’¬ 53    πŸ“Œ 15
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Religious leaders' request to give communion to detainees at Broadview facility is denied again Organizers said they followed Department of Homeland Security protocol and formally requested access more than one week ahead of the Mass. The request was denied, according to a statement from the vil...

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

03.11.2025 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4111    πŸ” 1665    πŸ’¬ 229    πŸ“Œ 100
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What an odd set of options offered in the CBS News Poll. DEI but nothing about democracy or rule of law.πŸ‘€

02.11.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6142    πŸ” 1662    πŸ’¬ 472    πŸ“Œ 110
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The More You Know πŸ’₯🀬

02.11.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 104    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 6
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NBC's new poll say the most important issue for deciding who to support for Congress is: "Protecting constitutional rights/protecting democracy."

If you agree, I suggest you subscribe the news outlet that focuses like a laser on just that. Sign up for Democracy Docket today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

02.11.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 7914    πŸ” 2593    πŸ’¬ 145    πŸ“Œ 65

Persons of Interest.

03.11.2025 02:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
All 17 Texas propositions EXPLAINED for Nov. 4, 2025 election
YouTube video by FOX 26 Houston All 17 Texas propositions EXPLAINED for Nov. 4, 2025 election

Vote! No matter where you are vote Tuesday!

Here is a breakdown of all 17 propositions on the ballot here in Texas. Some are very significant for our future. youtu.be/Bx0Kj9EucjQ?...

03.11.2025 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1601    πŸ” 668    πŸ’¬ 65    πŸ“Œ 29
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I see that CBS chose not to air this part. It probably explains much of what they did decide to air.

03.11.2025 01:37 β€” πŸ‘ 23804    πŸ” 9018    πŸ’¬ 1342    πŸ“Œ 726

ICE / CBP used chemical weapons against community members in Chicago area neighborhoods 10 times in October:
- 10/3: Logan Sq*
- 10/4: Brighton Pk*
- 10/12: Albany Pk*
- 10/14: East Side+
- 10/22: Little Village*
- 10/23: Little Village*
- 10/24: Lakeview*
- 10/25: Old Irving Pk*, Avondale*, Aurora+

02.11.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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My latest just went out to Democracy Docket premium members. Become one today to receive all of my writings and DD's exclusive content while also supporting its pro-democracy mission. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

02.11.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1145    πŸ” 346    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 7
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Kennedy Center ticket sales have plummeted since Trump takeover Nearly nine months into Trump’s oversight, sales for the three largest performance venues are the worst they’ve been since the pandemic, according to a Washington Post analysis.

it's almost like they're ideas and plans aren't popular with the American people or something.

www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

31.10.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3815    πŸ” 853    πŸ’¬ 263    πŸ“Œ 67
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In Big Win for Voters and Democrats, Court Blocks Trump’s Demand for Voter ID on Registration Form Read more here.

🚨BREAKING: Democrats won a major legal victory Friday as a federal district court permanently enjoined the U.S. Election Assistance Commission from implementing the provision in Donald Trump’s executive order demanding a proof-of-citizenship requirement on the federal voter registration form.

31.10.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4326    πŸ” 1168    πŸ’¬ 79    πŸ“Œ 44

They haven't any camouflage on, they don't have masks, or anything to make them look like ice. What if these 3 guys were drinking/drunk in the airport bar, and saw a brown woman and thought......wouldn't it be fun if.....
we'd never fuckin know
I'm just sick 😫
#EpsteinFiles
#HomanFiles

01.11.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Canada says β€œelbows up.” I say for America, β€œcameras out.” Film every last one of these brutal criminals. We will need the evidence for their trials.

01.11.2025 06:35 β€” πŸ‘ 16606    πŸ” 4366    πŸ’¬ 297    πŸ“Œ 131
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White House Lashes Out Over Clip Of Trump Being Led Around By Japan PMβ€”But The Full Video Is Even Worse

There's no spinning this.

01.11.2025 05:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2899    πŸ” 616    πŸ’¬ 157    πŸ“Œ 35

I feel like I say this every year but I really need people to hear it. Halloween is the best American holiday. Just kids outside welcomed into their world, marching around together, showing off their costumes to the elderly, parents meeting parents, neighbors catching up with neighbors.

01.11.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 7509    πŸ” 755    πŸ’¬ 202    πŸ“Œ 70
Collection of headlines after the Federal Indictment

Collection of headlines after the Federal Indictment

This is an unprecedented historical moment that demands an unprecedented public response.

I’m incredibly thankful for the solidarity shown by elected officials, public figures, constituents, and others over the past few days.

01.11.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 8647    πŸ” 1815    πŸ’¬ 159    πŸ“Œ 60
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this is insane.

www.kivitv.com/canyon-count...

31.10.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 14590    πŸ” 5031    πŸ’¬ 786    πŸ“Œ 327

No wonder Pedo TACO wants to tear down the People's House. Makes him squirm every time he's in that room.

01.11.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The United States of America’s
government Is weaponizing hunger.

Let that sink in.

31.10.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 227    πŸ” 58    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 1
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Trump Roasted After Sharing Quote Praising Him For Winning 'His First Nobel Prize'β€”And Yeah, Nope

The narcissism is obscene.

01.11.2025 03:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1604    πŸ” 201    πŸ’¬ 82    πŸ“Œ 12

Well, an acquaintance who relies on the ACA marketplace for insurance just received a notice explaining that their fee for coverage will be rising. Right now they pay $180 a month. The new price?

$2733.15 a month.

31.10.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3260    πŸ” 1382    πŸ’¬ 167    πŸ“Œ 160

Someday there will be a reckoning for the serial killings that the US government is engaged in on the oceans. Another admin should not refuse to extradite indicted officials to Intl Criminal Courts and senior military officers β€œjust following orders” should not be exempted.

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