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mattlaslo.bsky.social@mattlaslo.bsky.social · 2d agoDid you know all three of the House Democrats — Reps. Al Green, Shri Thanedar & John B. Larson — who introduced a Trump impeachment resolution this Congress lost their Democratic primary? My full deep dive into the politics of impeachment now live www.msn.com/en-us/news/n...
Did you know all three of the House Democrats — Reps. Al Green, Shri Thanedar & John B. Larson — who introduced a Trump impeachment resolution this Congress lost their Democratic primary? My full deep dive into the politics of impeachment now live www.msn.com/en-us/news/n...
Democrats wept: Leading Alabama gubernatorial candidate unaware of famous Bible verse about the poor www.askapolpolitics.com/p/tuberville...
LISTEN: “I will f****** punch someone in the face for talking about Hegseth,” Rep. Van Orden exclusively tells @mattlaslo.bsky.social Full (unpaywalled) transcript at Ask a Pol’s YouTube Channel or at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/i-will-fn-...
"YOU CAN'T NORMALIZE MURDER." 🔎 Rep. #ThomasMassie kept his articles of impeachment a surprise, fearing Speaker Mike Johnson would adjourn Congress early to avoid voting. But because this is a privileged resolution, Congress will likely vote this week. 📽: @mattlaslo.bsky.social #petehegseth
NEW EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Thomas Massie tells @askapolpolitics.bsky.social : New Epstein bill empowers New Mexico’s AG because Todd Blanche “is not cooperating” Full (unpaywalled) transcript at Ask a Pol’s YouTube Channel or at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/massie-wan...
The RNC is hosting its first ever Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas next week, but Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) will not be attending. 🎥: @mattlaslo.bsky.social for Raw Story #RalphNorman #RNCMidtermConvention #RNC
NEW EXCLUSIVE: "It’s none of their damn business,” Sen. Rand Paul blasts Republicans fighting for tougher hemp regs Full (unpaywalled) transcript at Ask a Pol’s YouTube Channel or at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/rand-paul-...
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mattlaslo.bsky.social@mattlaslo.bsky.social · 3mo agoWATCH: @aoc.bsky.social praises 'magic' mushrooms for showing "early promise" combating PTSD in interview with @askapol.bsky.social Transcript at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. Video courtesy of @pabloreports.bsky.social @meidastouch.com www.askapolpolitics.com/p/watch-aoc-...
WATCH: @aoc.bsky.social praises 'magic' mushrooms for showing "early promise" combating PTSD in interview with @askapol.bsky.social Transcript at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. Video courtesy of @pabloreports.bsky.social @meidastouch.com www.askapolpolitics.com/p/watch-aoc-...
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mattlaslo.bsky.social@mattlaslo.bsky.social · 3mo agoNEW: Forget Graham Platner, Maine Democrats' push tribal sovereignty for the Wabanaki Nations at this weekend’s US Senate nominating convention Full (unpaywalled) post at @askapol.bsky.social Politics on Substack. Cameo: @tomwilliams.bsky.social www.askapolpolitics.com/p/forget-gra...
NEW: Forget Graham Platner, Maine Democrats' push tribal sovereignty for the Wabanaki Nations at this weekend’s US Senate nominating convention Full (unpaywalled) post at @askapol.bsky.social Politics on Substack. Cameo: @tomwilliams.bsky.social www.askapolpolitics.com/p/forget-gra...
NEW: Even senior Dems are now apologists for Mitch McConnell's disappearance “Makes sense,” Senate Democratic Whip (#2) @DickDurbin tells me. www.msn.com/en-ca/news/o...
Mitch McConnell may be MIA, but that doesn’t mean his team isn’t puppet master of Capitol Hill. Don’t miss my latest peek in back of the veil. www.msn.com/en-ca/news/o...
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Raw Story@rawstory.com · 3mo agoIn the past year, Sen. Mitch McConnell slowly started relying on his security detail to keep him steady. Then it became routine to see him pushed through the Capitol’s marble halls in a wheelchair. Read more in the article linked above. 📸: @mattlaslo.bsky.social
Credible sexual assault allegations aren’t a problem to Trump — a weak response is the problem. “I think Platner might have done surprisingly well, because we’re in the age of Trump,” President Trump said at #WHCA dinner. “He certainly didn’t defend himself very well.”
NEW Exclusive: “They cheated,” Sen. Tommy Tuberville argues to @mattlaslo.bsky.social that Trump “legitimately won” 2020 election Full (unpaywalled) post at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/tuberville...
Hey @opensource.google -- @aoc.bsky.social won her primary with some 86.9% of the vote. "...notable House primary losses this cycle include Democrats Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez..."
Progressive PSA to Bernie on Maine US Senate race: “Leave us the hell alone!” "Even like Bernie Sanders & Ro Khanna, like, we don't need you guys," Rep. Chellie Pingree tells us. "Those guys show up because it's about them.”
Progressive PSA to Bernie on Maine US Senate race: “Leave us the hell alone!” "Even like Bernie Sanders & Ro Khanna, like, we don't need you guys," Rep. Chellie Pingree tells us. "Those guys show up because it's about them.”
SCOOP: Key Trump ally in Congress calls for total immigration ban: “Put a bed sheet over the Statue of Liberty for 10 years,” they tell Ask a Pol founder @mattlaslo.bsky.social Full (unpaywalled) post at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/nehls-immi...
NEW Scorching heat and empty baptism pools: Inside Trump's deserted American State Fair My latest 🔥 is live. Click through and make my editors happy — and I’ll guarantee you’ll smile, squirm & laugh throughout! www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
"Big Money" v Progressives Key AOC: "Are they going to see us actually take these people on?" @aoc.bsky.social asks after progressive wins. "Or are they going to see us take their money and look the other way?” Full (unpaywalled) post at Ask a Pol Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/aoc-progre...
She went there! @pressley.house.gov
Ask a Pol@askapol.bsky.social · 4mo agoNEW: “Reparations now,” one of @aoc.bsky.social Squad members tells Ask_a_Pol founder @mattlaslo.bsky.social ahead of America’s 🇺🇸250th birthday. "This is about reciprocity." Full (unpaywalled) post at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/pressley-r...
NEW: “Reparations now,” one of @aoc.bsky.social Squad members tells Ask_a_Pol founder @mattlaslo.bsky.social ahead of America’s 🇺🇸250th birthday. "This is about reciprocity." Full (unpaywalled) post at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/pressley-r...
