It pisses me off when candidates appeal for money to compete with their rival, as though democracies work by electing the best-funded option. People vote for the candidate with the best message for them. Particularly if they represent the electorates' best interests, rather than special interests.

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 5h ago

Abdul 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.

DTE Energy have the absolute shoddiest electricity distribution I have ever encountered. There are war zones with more reliable power distribution! I've had 8 power outages since midnight on Saturday. Private monopolies serve nobody except their shareholders. #DTESucks

#satire

This guy lies so fluidly and easily that it's remarkable anybody believes a single word he says. For the record, a President El-Sayed would be a MASSIVE upgrade on President Trump. He would absolutely undo all the corrupt, billionaire-favoring work this administration has done. #FuckJDVance

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 7h ago

JD Vance: "We don't want the next administration, whoever -- god forbid you're gonna have President El-Sayed in three years ... "

I’m very happy that AIPAC dropped $30M attacking this really nice guy in some very unpleasant ads, and still lost. I also hope that all Dems will now rally around Abdul to defeat Mike Rogers. Fuck every last one of the GOP. #VoteBlue

Left-wing political outsider Abdul El-Sayed wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.

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Ladies and Gentlemen: I give you Thom Tillis... A man so lacking in integrity and decency, and so full of cowardice, that he can see past the hundreds of reasons not to approve Todd Blanche, while claiming nobody's perfect. #EpsteinFiles #FuckTheGOP

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterday

Tillis: "Everybody has this view that they are as pure as the driven snow and it's the other side that has a problem. I think we both have a problem, folks. If you want to talk about weaponization, take a look at Biden, take a look at Obama, take a look at Crossfire Hurricane ... "

Anyone who votes to approve Blanch for AG is either a complete fucking moron, or a sad, pathetic, spineless bum with zero integrity and no honor. There can be no bipartisanship with those who are incapable of either bargaining in good faith, or upholding their vows of office, or both. #EpsteinFiles

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterday

Whitehouse: "Today I think is a sad and embarrassing day for this committee as it looks like on a party-line vote we are going to advance out of this committee probably the most discreditable person ever to seek the office of attorney general. Let's start with the Epstein files ... "

You saw what happened Jan 6th… If you think there are going to be free and fair elections while Trump is in power, or a peaceful handover of power, you have another think coming. Trump cheats. It defines him. Ensure you're registered to vote, and vote Blue across the board. #TrumpCheats #VoteBlue

Mehdi Hasan@mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 2d ago

“Doomsday Scenario’: How Trump and Republicans Could Steal Power – Even If They Lose” Jan. 3 could be the new Jan. 6 if Republicans challenge election wins by Democrats and try to steal power in the House. Read Part 1 of our new ‘Start the Steal’ series:

Vote for Abdul. He’s got your interests at heart and doesn’t have a fucking “For Sale” sign hanging over his door, unlike Haley Stevens, who’ll support your cause if you pay her enough. #VoteForAbdul

George Takei@georgetakei.bsky.social · 2d ago

Michigan's primary election tomorrow is a big one: Democrats will choose between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, and Rep. Haley Stevens, the more moderate, establishment-backed choice. It's another telling moment for the party's direction.

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Trump’s idea of jointly controlling the Strait of Hormuz with Iran is straight up delusional

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Why does Musk support Trump, given his drive to increase the World's population while Trump is responsible for deaths from: —COVID. —Withdrawal of US troops from Syria. —Federal death penalty. —Murder of alleged drug runners. —Invasion of Venezuela. —War with Iraq —Trumparrhea —Etc. #KillerInChief

Trumparrhea claims its first victims. This incompetent Trump administration adds even more unnecessary deaths to his tally... #Trumparrhea #IncompetentGovernment

Michigan reports first two deaths linked to cyclospora outbreak

The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.

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Both Perry Johnson and John James are dishonorable liars of first order, and I hope they continue to tear the shit out of each other. Fuck the pair of them. #FuckTheGOP

Michigan’s GOP governor primary is getting weird — POLITICO

John James has Donald Trump’s coveted endorsement and leads in the polls. Can he fight back a last-minute grassroots revolt?

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As far as I'm concerned, if you take money from an organization that requires you to support, or at least not criticize, a fucking genocide, you can fuck all the way off, regardless of the party you represent. AIPAC also produces vicious, lying, hate-filled political ads. #DirtyMoney #FuckAIPAC

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 2d ago

The pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC has spent a jaw-dropping $30M+ in tomorrow's Democratic primaries in Michigan and Missouri. But if you saw their attack ads, you'd never know it was them. Watch.

Months ago, this guy was telling me Trump had to remove Iran’s nuclear program. I told him Trump was a fucking moron who tore up a treaty to do that in his first term, and who didn’t realize Iran had his balls in a vice called the Straits of Hormuz. Does that guy still love Trump…? #MoronInChief

Adam Kinzinger@adamkinzinger.substack.com · 2d ago

When he tells you he’s cheating, listen to him… I think he’s cheated in every election so far. The reason he’s pissed he lost in 2020 is that he cheated and still lost! So, in his mind, Biden must have cheated even more than he did. Trump cheats. It’s what he does. #TrumpCheats #2TermLimit

Nita Cosby@5-2blue.bsky.social · 2d ago

"My REAL Polling Numbers... are the best they have ever been." Trump's job approval ratings have dipped to new lows for his second term, , hovering between 33% and 37% approval and roughly 55% to 62% disapproval across major national trackers.

No corporation or corporate PAC should be able to buy a seat in Congress.

#Last4Albums

A game of 2 halves, for sure. No need to panic, but Iraola definitely has some things to think about... It's pre-season: some of the players are selected to be in the "shop window" to attract other teams, some to show what they can do. There's still time to get things right. 😊 #LFC #YNWA #RedSky

Well, if you're going to find out you have some defensive issues to work on, best that it's in pre-season, eh? I'm actually not too worried. Iraola will figure things out, plus we'll get to see how this team reacts to some adversity. Not the end of the world. Yet. 😊 #LFC #YNWA #RedSky

Eek. That was a little careless by Kerkez, but it was good pressing by Leeds. Still, I'd much rather see them have a few defensive glitches in pre-season. #LFC #YNWA #RedSky

That half-time was long enough to fit in a FIFA half-time show. WTAF?!?! Farkeing hell! #LFC #YNWA #RedSky

That was a beautiful finish from Flo, there. Nice move… #LFC #YNWA #RedSky

Florian Wirtz Wolves Goal

ALT: Florian Wirtz Wolves Goal

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"Many people are saying I look like a young Elvis Presley"… 🤢🤢🤢🤮 #TrumpElvisPresley

I’m sure this is accurate, because the young Elvis Presley looked like a bald, ugly, overweight 80-year old with a bad case of vagina-neck and bruised hands. Right? Oh wait… 🙄 #TrumpFatBastard

Hoodlum 🇺🇸@nothoodlum.bsky.social · 3d ago

“Many people say that I look like a young Elvis Presley.” *By “many people,” he means absolutely no one on Earth.

Fuck. If this is the standard of refereeing we can expect, players simply need to fall over to win a free kick… 🙄 #LFC #YNWA #RedSky

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden? $30 million. The amount special interests have spent against @abdulelsayed.bsky.social in the Michigan Senate race? $60 MILLION. Twice as much to try and buy one Senate seat. It’s the many vs. the money. Vote for Abdul.

Reminder: RFK Jr’s brain worm died of starvation. #NotAScientist #DumbAntiVaxxers

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3d ago

BASH: You have been one of the leading voices questioning the efficacy of vaccines. Do you accept some responsibility for this measles outbreak? RFK Jr: Absolutely not

I don’t like country music, but I don’t denigrate those who do. And for those who like country music, denigrate means 'put down' 🐢💨