Examples of Democratic Party leadership
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Well, I was unaware that Newsom said he would appoint a black woman should Feinstein retire, and no one running for the Senate seat. That removes Schiff, Porter and the one black woman running, Barbara Lee. That said, I now think Newsom will appoint Maxine Waters. She's old at 85, but it's only for a little over a year.
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Mitch will love seeing her in the senate and getting shit from her regularly!
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Jimmy Carter, the anti-Trump and an example of an actual Christian, a rare thing these days. A good man by anybody but a magats standards, Trump rises above him in their estimation as an example of a human being to be emulated. Someone fit to rule America with an iron fist and the launch codes until he died.
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Yes, Happy Birthday Former President Carter and thank you, Willie. That 8 second vid was comfort food for my soul.
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I think Garland apprehends the danger to the republic, but he needs new laws and other social changes to deal with the violence and despair. It is not a political fight in America, politics is about goodwill, honest differences of opinion under the rule of law made by democratically elected politicians who have personal integrity and a commitment to the US constitution. That is not what is happening with the republicans, it takes two to tango in America and one side is crippled and crazy. The republican party is a fascist organization with a largely fascist base, it is not a political party in the conventional sense, but in the sense of the nazi "party", a corrupt criminal gang. It is a party and a shrinking base at war with the US constitution and rule of law, at war with the majority of their fellow Americans too and they will lie, cheat, steal, slander and resort to violence. They stimulate and coddle domestic terrorists who threaten and attack, politicians, election workers and other government officials, even those in their own "party", they even attacked and sacked the US capitol FFS! They also need a propaganda network that gives them billions in benefits every year to survive and brainwash enough people with "opinion" and biased news spun completely out of reality.
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Matt Gaetz's Shocking Confession: Biden Keeps Beating the GOP! Tims Take
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topcat
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I'm wrong again. Didn't see this coming, but it's a savvy move, politically, to appoint Laphonza Butler.
Governor Gavin Newsom Appoints Laphonza Butler to the U.S. Senate (ca.gov)
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There will be a fight for the nomination this primary season, so root and vote for yer team.
topcat
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We can't go wrong. Currently, there is no bad choice between Schiff and Lee, but my fave is Katie Porter. It's a nice position to be in.
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I'll take two more of these please.
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No Labels pleads with Democrats not to interfere after Biden comments
Political organization No Labels, which has been pushing for a bipartisan ticket to mount a third party bid for the White House, is urging state Democratic Party officials not to interfere with its efforts after President Biden said its leaders had a “democratic right” to do what they’re doing.
Following Biden’s remarks, former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman (I), former Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon (D) and former head of the NAACP Benjamin Chavis Jr. called for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to end what they characterized as an “anti-democracy” campaign against the group.
“We urge you to tell the leaders in the Democratic National Committee to stand down and halt all actions to restrict voter choices in this or any other election and to tell your state and national leadership that you will not participate in them,” the three No Labels officials wrote in the letter.
“We urge you to tell your state and national leadership that you will not participate in actions that threaten the very principles of liberty and freedom that are the bedrock of our democracy,” they added.
Biden weighed in on efforts by No Labels in an interview with ProPublica over the weekend when asked about Lieberman’s support for the group.
“He has a democratic right to do it. There’s no reason not to do that,” Biden told ProPublica in an interview.
“Now, it’s going to help the other guy, and he knows,” Biden continued, apparently meaning that the organization may be helping former President Trump in the 2024 election. “That’s a political decision he’s making that I obviously think is a mistake. But he has a right to do that.”
Democrats have expressed concerns that a third-party bid by No Labels could spoil the 2024 election in favor of Trump. The organization has maintained that it will end its efforts if its push will help Trump.
No Labels leaders also sent out the letter in response to an email sent by the director of the Utah Democratic Party to county chairs last week, in which he said No Labels was a “threat to our democracy.” The No Labels leaders said they expected Democratic leaders “to refrain from blatantly antidemocratic behavior.”
No Labels has secured ballot access in 11 states and hopes to be on the ballot in all 50 by Election Day next year. The organization said that American voters “have shown support” for No Labels by signing petitions to add the group to the ballot.
“The DNC is part of a broader and more organized campaign to subvert No Labels’ ballot access efforts that are on the razor’s edge of violating federal law,” the three officials wrote. “Engaging in tactics such as these is a blatant violation of the basic constitutional rights that No Labels and its supporters enjoy under the First Amendment rights of freedom of association and freedom of speech.”
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Political organization No Labels, which has been pushing for a bipartisan ticket to mount a third party bid for the White House, is urging state Democratic Party officials not to interfere with its efforts after President Biden said its leaders had a “democratic right” to do what they’re doing.
Following Biden’s remarks, former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman (I), former Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon (D) and former head of the NAACP Benjamin Chavis Jr. called for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to end what they characterized as an “anti-democracy” campaign against the group.
“We urge you to tell the leaders in the Democratic National Committee to stand down and halt all actions to restrict voter choices in this or any other election and to tell your state and national leadership that you will not participate in them,” the three No Labels officials wrote in the letter.
“We urge you to tell your state and national leadership that you will not participate in actions that threaten the very principles of liberty and freedom that are the bedrock of our democracy,” they added.
Biden weighed in on efforts by No Labels in an interview with ProPublica over the weekend when asked about Lieberman’s support for the group.
“He has a democratic right to do it. There’s no reason not to do that,” Biden told ProPublica in an interview.
“Now, it’s going to help the other guy, and he knows,” Biden continued, apparently meaning that the organization may be helping former President Trump in the 2024 election. “That’s a political decision he’s making that I obviously think is a mistake. But he has a right to do that.”
Democrats have expressed concerns that a third-party bid by No Labels could spoil the 2024 election in favor of Trump. The organization has maintained that it will end its efforts if its push will help Trump.
No Labels leaders also sent out the letter in response to an email sent by the director of the Utah Democratic Party to county chairs last week, in which he said No Labels was a “threat to our democracy.” The No Labels leaders said they expected Democratic leaders “to refrain from blatantly antidemocratic behavior.”
No Labels has secured ballot access in 11 states and hopes to be on the ballot in all 50 by Election Day next year. The organization said that American voters “have shown support” for No Labels by signing petitions to add the group to the ballot.
“The DNC is part of a broader and more organized campaign to subvert No Labels’ ballot access efforts that are on the razor’s edge of violating federal law,” the three officials wrote. “Engaging in tactics such as these is a blatant violation of the basic constitutional rights that No Labels and its supporters enjoy under the First Amendment rights of freedom of association and freedom of speech.”
No Labels pleads with Democrats not to interfere after Biden comments
Political organization No Labels, which has been pushing for a bipartisan ticket to mount a third party bid for the White House, is urging state Democratic Party officials not to interfere with its…
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Lunatics want trump to be speaker | Tim's Take
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Jeffries pitches ‘bipartisan coalition’ as House remains without a Speaker
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) argued Friday that a “bipartisan coalition” of government was still possible, even after weeks of House GOP infighting ended with former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) losing the gavel.
“In recent days, Democrats have tried to show our colleagues in the Republican majority a way out of the dysfunction and rancor they have allowed to engulf the House,” he wrote in an op-ed published by the Washington Post. “That path to a better place is still there for the taking.”
Jeffries said that as threats of a motion to vacate were made, Democrats “repeatedly” raised the idea of entering into a bipartisan coalition to “work together to make life better for everyday Americans while protecting our national security.” But, he claimed, Republicans rejected the calls.
“Regrettably, at every turn, House Republicans have categorically rejected making changes to the rules designed to accomplish two objectives: encourage bipartisan governance and undermine the ability of extremists to hold Congress hostage,” he wrote.
McCarthy, ahead of the historic ouster, said he wouldn’t concede anything to Democrats in exchange for their vote to help save his Speakership.
“They haven’t asked for anything,” McCarthy said in an interview with CNBC. “I’m not going to provide anything.”
In response, Democrats and eight Republicans voted 216-210 to remove him from the top leadership role.
McCarthy’s unwillingness to work with Democrats, according to Jeffries, was indicative of how House Republicans had been governing.
“House Republicans have lashed out at historic public servants and tried to shift blame for the failed Republican strategy of appeasement,” Jeffries wrote in his op-ed. “But what if they pursued a different path and confronted the extremism that has spread unchecked on the Republican side of the aisle?”
“When that step has been taken in good faith, we can proceed together to reform the rules of the House in a manner that permits us to govern in a pragmatic fashion,” he added.
Jeffries urged his GOP counterparts to agree to change the rules and work together, claiming “MAGA extremism” had poisoned the lower chamber of Congress.
“Under the current procedural landscape, a small handful of extreme members on the Rules Committee or in the House Republican conference can prevent common-sense legislation from ever seeing the light of day,” he wrote. “That must change.”
“In short, the rules of the House should reflect the inescapable reality that Republicans are reliant on Democratic support to do the basic work of governing,” Jeffries added. “A small band of extremists should not be capable of obstructing that cooperation.”
While the House is without a confirmed head, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) is serving as Speaker pro tempore.
In one of his first moves, McHenry booted former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) from their Capitol hideaway offices. The move could be seen as retaliation after Democrats helped hard-line conservatives to vacate the Speakership.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) argued Friday that a “bipartisan coalition” of government was still possible, even after weeks of House GOP infighting ended with former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) losing the gavel.
“In recent days, Democrats have tried to show our colleagues in the Republican majority a way out of the dysfunction and rancor they have allowed to engulf the House,” he wrote in an op-ed published by the Washington Post. “That path to a better place is still there for the taking.”
Jeffries said that as threats of a motion to vacate were made, Democrats “repeatedly” raised the idea of entering into a bipartisan coalition to “work together to make life better for everyday Americans while protecting our national security.” But, he claimed, Republicans rejected the calls.
“Regrettably, at every turn, House Republicans have categorically rejected making changes to the rules designed to accomplish two objectives: encourage bipartisan governance and undermine the ability of extremists to hold Congress hostage,” he wrote.
McCarthy, ahead of the historic ouster, said he wouldn’t concede anything to Democrats in exchange for their vote to help save his Speakership.
“They haven’t asked for anything,” McCarthy said in an interview with CNBC. “I’m not going to provide anything.”
In response, Democrats and eight Republicans voted 216-210 to remove him from the top leadership role.
McCarthy’s unwillingness to work with Democrats, according to Jeffries, was indicative of how House Republicans had been governing.
“House Republicans have lashed out at historic public servants and tried to shift blame for the failed Republican strategy of appeasement,” Jeffries wrote in his op-ed. “But what if they pursued a different path and confronted the extremism that has spread unchecked on the Republican side of the aisle?”
“When that step has been taken in good faith, we can proceed together to reform the rules of the House in a manner that permits us to govern in a pragmatic fashion,” he added.
Jeffries urged his GOP counterparts to agree to change the rules and work together, claiming “MAGA extremism” had poisoned the lower chamber of Congress.
“Under the current procedural landscape, a small handful of extreme members on the Rules Committee or in the House Republican conference can prevent common-sense legislation from ever seeing the light of day,” he wrote. “That must change.”
“In short, the rules of the House should reflect the inescapable reality that Republicans are reliant on Democratic support to do the basic work of governing,” Jeffries added. “A small band of extremists should not be capable of obstructing that cooperation.”
While the House is without a confirmed head, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) is serving as Speaker pro tempore.
In one of his first moves, McHenry booted former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) from their Capitol hideaway offices. The move could be seen as retaliation after Democrats helped hard-line conservatives to vacate the Speakership.
Jeffries pitches ‘bipartisan coalition’ as House remains without a Speaker
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) argued Friday that a “bipartisan coalition” of government was still possible, even after weeks of House GOP infighting ended with former S…
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