Jill Lawrence
@jilldlawrence.bsky.social
Opinion writer. Pvs: Editor at USA Today Opinion and National Journal, campaign reporter at USA Today and AP. Author, "The Art of the Political Deal: How Congress Beat the Odds and Broke Through Gridlock." My work: https://jilllawrence.com
"The case before the Hawaii Supreme Court did not warrant such an impassioned condemnation of the U.S. Supreme Court. But Associate Justice Todd Eddins and his colleagues wanted to send a message to the country." And so they did. ICYMI @kimwehle.bsky.social:
A Blistering Critique of the Roberts Court, From Hawaii’s Supreme Court
In an extraordinary opinion, the state justices accuse the SCOTUS majority of undermining democracy.
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Schumer says he spoke to @abdulelsayed.bsky.social “and we had a very good talk this afternoon.” “I'm feeling optimistic about winning the Senate and with Michigan,” Schumer said. “We are going to win in Michigan. We're going to beat Rogers, and we're going to take back the Senate.”
Democrats have had some pretty wild candidate flame-outs and switch-outs and humiliations, but this House GOP situation takes the cake. (And it's not the Ohio mess, nope.) www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
Trump-backed candidate in battleground Michigan district loses to opponent who dropped out
Amir Hassan lost to Tom Smith, who had suspended his campaign but is now jumping back into the race for the purple 8th District.
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"I want to congratulate Abdul El-Sayed on winning the Democratic nomination...He is a doctor, a community health official, a Rhodes Scholar, and a dedicated Michigander. I am proud to offer my support as he takes on Mike Rogers." Thank you @rephaleystevens.bsky.social. haleyformi.com/news/haley-s...
Do not underestimate how a doctor might do in a state directly impacted by cyclosporiasis. Running against RFK and for public health is a winner.
@314action.bsky.social on @abdulelsayed.bsky.social: "MI just nominated a doctor who's spent his career fixing broken systems." He'd be 1st Senate D doc in 60 years & "exactly what we need...as Trump and RFK Jr. gut the public health agencies and slash healthcare." www.314action.org/news/press-r...
314 Action Fund Congratulates Democratic Nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed For His Victory In Michigan's U.S. Senate Primary - 3.14 Action
Epidemiologist and former Detroit health director would be first Democratic doctor serving in the U.S. Senate in nearly 60 years Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is the official Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate i...
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Excellent headline: "Republicans are in too little disarray." Thank you.
The GOP's ideological uniformity-behind extremism-demonatrates the party's dessication under Trump, setting up many of its candidates to lose winnable races. Democrats should not emulate Rs by becoming more rigid. Since FDR, Ds have won with a diverse alliance of politicians who reflect their voters
Jill Lawrence@jilldlawrence.bsky.social · 11h ago@mattyglesias.bsky.social: “Democrats are not exactly enjoying intra-party peace, unity, and good vibes this summer. But…the GOP is in a bizarre level of array for a party whose leader is hideously unpopular.” open.substack.com/pub/matthewy...
@mattyglesias.bsky.social: “Democrats are not exactly enjoying intra-party peace, unity, and good vibes this summer. But…the GOP is in a bizarre level of array for a party whose leader is hideously unpopular.” open.substack.com/pub/matthewy...
Republicans are in too little disarray
With Trump historically unpopular, why isn’t there more infighting?
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Always finding creative new ways to be cruel and make people wish they’d never bet on America.
The Associated Press@apnews.com · 11h agoPresident Donald Trump’s administration has detained more than 50 spouses and parents of U.S. troops as it rolls back immigration protections for military families, an AP investigation has found.
I have little to add to the chat, but I will say this: Those of us who spend a lot of time talking about politics overestimate how much other people care about, or are even familiar with, the labels we use to describe, denigrate, or celebrate candidates. Sometimes we’re high on our own supply.
You love to see it (and hope it continues through the night) ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
Stephen Wolf@stephenwolf.bsky.social · 21h agoRepublican power grabs in Kansas and Missouri are going down in flames with 18-25% of votes reported so far. Missouri's Amendment 4 aimed to make citizen-initiated constitutional amendments practically impossible. Kansas' Amendment 1 was designed to flip the state Supreme Court to ban abortion
Former Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia won a chance tonight for a rematch with GOP Rep. Jennifer Kiggans, who beat her in 2022 after she served on the January 6th Committee. My dear late friend @mrwaltershapiro.bsky.social called her the bravest Democrat in Congress. newrepublic.com/article/1695...
Bravest Democrat of the Year: Elaine Luria
The Virginian represented one of the swingiest House seats in the country but still staked her reelection on defending democracy and investigating what actually happened on January 6.
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Yep. Earlier this year I was interviewed by Sharyn Alfonsi of 60 Minutes about my Epstein investigation. Subsequently, CBS pulled the segment and fired the reporter. The MAGA buyout of media is aiding the Trump administration’s Epstein cover up.
The New Republic@newrepublic.com · yesterdayBanks permitted millions in suspicious transactions tied to Epstein—and former 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi had the story months ago. But the report would never air. trib.al/ZShZlIS
Did not know this was happening. Glad they are making it clear how a lot of us feel about this.
The Boston Globe@bostonglobe.com · yesterdayMayor Michelle Wu has joined more than 100 mayors and local government leaders nationwide in signing a letter calling for Congress to extend protected status for Haitians until early 2029 after the Trump administration terminated it.
Mayor Michelle Wu has joined more than 100 mayors and local government leaders nationwide in signing a letter calling for Congress to extend protected status for Haitians until early 2029 after the Trump administration terminated it.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, more than 100 city leaders urge Congress to extend TPS for Haitians - The Boston Globe
Massachusetts had the third-highest population of Haitian nationals of any state in 2024.
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Are January 6th insurrectionists and Trump political allies getting settlements from Treasury Department's Judgment Fund? @citizensforethics.org files suit to find out. (Deleted earlier post with incorrect dept and fund name [! 🙄]) www.citizensforethics.org/legal-action...
CREW sues Treasury Department for concealing January 6th settlement details - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The Treasury Department is illegally concealing who is receiving settlement money from its Judgment Fund, obscuring whether January 6th insurrectionists are receiving payouts.
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Yf you spye a fadid signe at the syde of the roade that saith 'V short leagues to the Shack of Love'
Positive reinforcement for Democrats doing what needs to be done. In this case, introducing a "No Payoffs For Pardons Act." Makes a point and sets the table for what will happen when Democrats take over the Senate. Maybe quite soon. www.democrats.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...
Leader Schumer, Senator Blumenthal, Rep. Morelle & Senate Democrats Seek To End Unprecedented Presidential Corruption, Stop “Pay-To-Play” Pardons | Senate Democratic Leadership
Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Representative Joe Morelle (D-NY) led the...
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@kurtbardella.bsky.social is right: Democrats should think about who would be a good oversight czar. (Along with all the other items on Kurt's agenda, now and to come.) They'll likely need both the czar and the agenda in just a few months. thewatchdogreport.substack.com/p/the-agenda...
THE AGENDA: Democrats Need an Oversight Czar
Democrats Need to Start Game-Planning Right Now
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🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😱 😱😱😱😱 No she's not a communist and no we don't want to be "federalized." As they say in Brooklyn (or is it Queens), fuhgeddaboudit.
The Bulwark@thebulwark.com · 2d agoTrump on Janeese Lewis George: "I guess she's a communist…Would I federalize, basically you're saying federalize D.C.? Well, I'm allowed to do that. Would I do it? If they wanna."
"His regime is a sick joke, but he isn’t kidding." @markjacob.bsky.social on the Trump "jokes" that have turned out to be no joke, and the ones that may yet come true if we're not prepared to head them off. www.stopthepresses.news/p/stop-sayin...
Stop saying Trump is joking when he’s not
Will he rig the midterms? Seek an illegal third term? We need to take him seriously
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MAGA doesn't hate government; they hate efficient and effective government that makes people's lives easier and better. ICYMI @jilldlawrence.bsky.social:
Trump Is Making Government Worse on Purpose
Instead of seeking to simplify and improve citizens’ lives, this administration keeps creating new obstacles and burdens.
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The Trump family said they were “debanked” for political reasons after Jan. 6—and used that to justify going hard into crypto. Turns out Capital One flagged them for money laundering. And then Blanche wrote the memo shielding the Trump family from IRS audits? Hm.
Eliot Higgins@eliothiggins.bsky.social · 4d agoCapital One says it closed Trump Organization’s accounts after anti-money-laundering review www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Sen. Bernie Moreno, the father of Emily Moreno who made allegations of domestic and child abuse to her ex-husband Rep. Max Miller, denounced the Ohio Republican for the first time Sunday, calling for him to exit the House. www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
Rep. Max Miller denounced by Sen. Bernie Moreno, his former father-in-law
“I believe Max Miller needs to seek professional help to end the clear pattern of abuse he has left in his wake,” the senator said.
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Still three business days left for Republicans to replace him on the ballot. If they want to and can talk him into it.
Kevin M. Kruse@kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 3d agoLooking forward to seeing Ohio's Republican senators -- the one currently running for re-election and the one currently running away from his daughter's allegations of abuse -- respond to this Max Miller address.
Looking forward to seeing Ohio's Republican senators -- the one currently running for re-election and the one currently running away from his daughter's allegations of abuse -- respond to this Max Miller address.
Translation: "I really hope the Americans finally listen to this and ask themselves what Trump and Musk have actually solved, what damage they’ve caused, and how much they’ve cost the American taxpayer through their self-enrichment."
Joan van der Lingen@joanlingen.bsky.social · 3d agoIk hoop echt dat die Amerikanen hier nou eens naar luisteren en zich afvragen wat Trump/Musk hebben opgelost en wat ze hebben aangericht en hoeveel ze de Amerikaanse belastingbetaler hebben gekost met hun zelfverrijking
