PamfromtheMittenState
@pamelavarma.bsky.social
Neurospicy, beagle-loving Michigan mom, wife, She/Her, grew up in a UNION family, grew an intercultural family. Political junkie, 💰 out of elections, voters before donors‼️ National parks are my refuge, music my therapy Tikkun Olam ❤️ my neighbors 🇨🇦🇲🇽
Breaking: Democratic primary voters narrowly voted to oust Representative Shri Thanedar of Michigan on Tuesday, nominating democratic socialist Donavan McKinney for a deep-blue, Detroit-area district in the latest sign of the party’s hunger for new blood. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/u...
Shri Thanedar Is Ousted by a Democratic Socialist in a Michigan House Primary
Representative Shri Thanedar is among a wave of Democratic incumbents in Congress whom primary voters have sent packing in a surge of anti-incumbent fervor this cycle.
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In a country with a president who is such a destructive sore loser, politicians who are both helpful and gracious in defeat is a greatly appreciated novelty.
Fuck AIPAC. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac), which spent roughly $30m in a failed effort to defeat El-Sayed in the Democratic primary, says it’s committed to opposing him in the general election, signaling plans to spend for Republican Mike Rogers.
Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary victory is the latest win for progressives challenging establishment-backed Democrats – live
The former public health official’s victory in Michigan US Senate primary race comes after progressive wins in New York and Colorado
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And the winner is… www.nytimes.com/live/2026/08...
Michigan Election Results Live Updates: Abdul El-Sayed Wins Democratic Senate Primary
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, defeated Representative Haley Stevens, a moderate, in a bitter and expensive race that had divided Democrats. Both moved quickly to project party unity.
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Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 7h agoAbdul El-Sayed was outspent 9-to-1 by AIPAC and corporate Super PACs in the most expensive Senate Democratic primary of all time. Last night, he proved that organized people can beat organized money.
A sweet little girl with autism brought her stuffed puppy to the dog show. One of the judges noticed her, came over, and asked if she’d like to show her dog too. What followed was pure magic. Original post
Now the heavy lifting begins: convincing all the Democrats and the Independents and moderate Republicans to vote for El Sayed who will defend their shared IMPROVED LIVELIHOOD aspirations while his opponent will trample them.
One last MI post. I see you, Black folk. It hurts that no one gives fierceness and urgency to your existential issues: Black infant/maternal mortality. Continuing targeting of black boys and men. The racism in law enforcement and incarceration DoC neoslavery You're not less important and I ❤️you
I'll keep up my blunt talk about Fuckingyahu, Smotrich, BenGvir AND Start talking more about how the diaspora isn't Likud, fighting funding to Israel should never cross into hatred against Jewish faith and people Love to all my Michiganders and I hate that autocorrect sneaked "Mowtown" into a post
Michiganders, we badly need a paradigm change. Elections aren't auctions. We were flooded by PAC 💰, it felt personal and existential. I'll be all-in for Haley. I'll be as pugilistic with the GOP. Respect to Haley folk. Unite Wolverines and Spartans, we're fighters. @rephaleystevens.bsky.social
Good morning from Mowtown, bluesky fam. It's a good day in Michigan because of high voter engagement. I'm ready to embrace and fight for our nominee to hold our seat against an out-of-state, pharma-bought do-nothing. We only have each other. Respect to Haley voters following their conscience. ❤️👊
University of Michigan voters have a 100% El-Sayed precinct right now.
I just checked who covered the historic mass funeral of 112 Palestinians in Gaza killed by Israel CNN? Nowhere MSNBC? Silent Fox News? Crickets BBC? Radio silence 112 bodies.One mass funeral. Zero Western media coverage Journalism didn’t die.It just decided some mass funerals aren’t newsworthy 💔😢
Your grandparents & parents are about to see their drug costs go up because Trump called their subsidy a “bailout.” 25 million seniors, on fixed incomes, already dealing with tariff price hikes, now this too. It’s cruel and sickening. #RepublicanMedicareCuts
Today is the last day to vote in Michigan's primary! Find your polling place: mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index. Please spread the word! Stop2End
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The US is falling far behind other nations because of this administration's incompetence? gutting of SMEs and obliviousness to strategic and cooperative partnerships. www.scmp.com/news/china/d...
How China’s US$900 million port deal in Angola shows its lead on US interests
As Washington eyes the nation’s critical minerals and invests in a strategic rail project, Beijing leads in strengthening its supply chain.
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Luigi Mangione is demanding that his murder trial be broadcast live. He also asked the court to provide a live overflow feed inside the courthouse so journalists and members of the public who can’t get a seat can still follow the proceedings.
Proud to stand with these three Michigan champions for a politics of solidarity that focuses relentlessly on the needs of working people. All three of them are hustling to turn out voters until the minute polls close tomorrow. (1/3)
I was under the impression that presidents were not allowed to do stuff like that....
Schumer hand-picked Stevens. This is her first test of leadership, and she failed.We have huge Black, Jewish, Latin, and Middle Eastern/Muslim communities. Instead of proactively differentiating between the Jewish diaspora, the faith, the Israeli gov't and Likud - she fomented division and pain.
Sarah Longwell@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social · 2d ago"Haley Stevens's and Abdul El-Sayed's campaigns are different in ways that are pitting Democratic voters' heads against their hearts. With polls showing El-Sayed leading by double digits, I wonder if the heart is pulling away." My latest @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/michigan-d...
This is Bonggu. His human took this "embarrassing" pic of him napping. Even shared them with us to humiliate him. Jokes on them though because he's still very handsome. 13/10 (IG: hi_bbomabbong_2)
Why is the DNC always playing catch-up? Michiganders see this clearly in our proxy primary. Pivot! @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @debbiedingell.house.gov @rephaleystevens.bsky.social @abdulelsayed.bsky.social @slotkin.senate.gov @housedemocrats.bsky.social @democrats.senate.gov
Melissa Good Piggy 🐽 🇺🇦🌻🤍@meltart.bsky.social · 2d agoJennifer’s right. I’ve thought this for a while. MTG, Tucker, and Massie aren’t changing. They’re repositioning. I think they’re building something new, and with weak Democratic leadership, it could gain real traction. We ignore it at our own risk.
