How bat shit crazy is this? Hong is too out there for Bernie?
TiminMN
@timwegenermn.bsky.social
My grandfather killed Nazis "Everything that is done in the world is done by hope" - Martin Luther Mainly Democratic politics and fighting the fascist president WI born, MN transplant. Vote Blue. Speaking only for myself.
Imagine if Dems are part of the final CR negotiations demanded the resignations of Hegseth, Kennedy, and Vought.
Kevin Elliott@kjephd.bsky.social · 15m agoHegseth blames someone else for the failure of the war he convinced Trump would be a quick, easy win
And this is a good read that explains why supporting the Democratic Party right now helps build for 2026, 2028, and 2030 and beyond.
TiminMN@timwegenermn.bsky.social · 2d agoI am pretty fired up today. Read my latest response to those who committed the greatest political malpractice of my lifetime and their criticism of the @democrats.org timwegener.substack.com/p/i-sit-on-t...
If you want a strong Democratic Party that invests in every state, then watch my conversation with @ariellaelm.com
Ariella Elm@ariellaelm.com · yesterdayAnd make sure to check out the whole interview on YouTube! youtu.be/a5hj9W8YdQ0 You will not be shocked that the comment section will be flooded with angry people, so if you agree with this post, please follow for more nuance, anti-doomerism content and calls to action! 2/
The complaints about Ken Martin and the DNC are actually about "who controls how Democrats spend money." Martin is putting money into state parties for year-round organizing and infrastructure building, the platform he ran and won on. @timwegenermn.bsky.social explains.
I Sit on the DNC Finance Committee. Rufus Gifford Has the Job Description Wrong.
The greatest political malpractice of my lifetime happened in 2024. Those that were part of it have not earned the presumption that they know what the party needs.
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And make sure to check out the whole interview on YouTube! youtu.be/a5hj9W8YdQ0 You will not be shocked that the comment section will be flooded with angry people, so if you agree with this post, please follow for more nuance, anti-doomerism content and calls to action! 2/
What They're not Telling You About the DNC
YouTube video by Ariella Elm
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If you don’t donate to the DNC cause you don’t know where the money is going, I get it, but after watching this clip from my interview with DNC finance committee member, @timwegenermn.bsky.social, you will. And maybe you’ll realize Ken Martin is pretty great at the same time. 1/
I agree with @jvl.bsky.social here. There is part of the DSA that exists comfortably in side the Democratic party (AOC, Mamdani, etc.). But there is a whole other part of the DSA that is Blue MAGA and they want to destroy the Democratic party. Choose wisely. substack.com/@jvlast/note...
Democratic-Socialists ❌ Social Democrats ✅
How to solve the DSA problem.
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it's been obvious that consultants are upset with Martin because the money is going to state parties instead of them. I live in MN, that's exactly what happened when he took over the state party here. It's also why the DFL began/continued winning elections. Left unsaid: bsky.app/profile/kiel...
Kiely for Oregon@kielyfororegon.bsky.social · last wk.You obviously were not at the ASDC meeting where Wickler was the lone abstention on a unanimous vote to demand a DNC budget that moved money away from consultants and to the states. He lost right there, despite being endorsed by Pelosi, Schumer and Jeffries (aka "The Establishment).
From the newsletter: - Let's call our Senators and demand they vote against the venal Todd Blanche, and not institutionalize Trump's corruption & lawlessness. - Three months out data tells us Dems have a legit shot at winning both the House and Senate 👇 www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/three-mont...
Three Months Before Election Day Democrats Have A Legitimate Shot At Taking Both The House And Senate
Senate Republicans are attempting to institutionalize Trump's unprecedented corruption today - we need to hit the phones everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!
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He's an insane megalomaniac trashing our country's physical heritage to build an endless series of monuments to himself. Complete annihilation of America's 235-year history of government by ordinary citizens engaged in public service. Our institutions should be screaming; instead, they're yawning.
Dan Diamond@ddiamond.bsky.social · yesterdayScoop: Trump has ordered workers to redo weeks of work on his planned White House helipad new WaPo photos show how past work was removed over weekend Trump is contemplating changes to White House lawn's slope, raising bigger Qs about project and cost
Doesn't it feel there is more to the Cornyn/Tillis deal? Was part of the deal Trump agreeing to spend hundreds of millions of his ill-gotten SuperPAC funds on GOP Senate candidates, including Paxton? Has Trump been holding up campaign spending during his fight with the Senate?
The problem is Republicans no longer have any shame. They lack integrity and moral courage, which they traded at the alter of the Orange man. Their conscience may scream at them one day, but it's not at this moment.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterdayWhitehouse: "The last Q I'm left with is what's left of this committee? What's left when we don't demand straight answers? How many times has this DOJ been asked what became of the $50k the FBI reported it handed to Homan? ... our Republican colleagues see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil"
Whitehouse: "The last Q I'm left with is what's left of this committee? What's left when we don't demand straight answers? How many times has this DOJ been asked what became of the $50k the FBI reported it handed to Homan? ... our Republican colleagues see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil"
I am pretty fired up today. Read my latest response to those who committed the greatest political malpractice of my lifetime and their criticism of the @democrats.org timwegener.substack.com/p/i-sit-on-t...
I Sit on the DNC Finance Committee. Rufus Gifford Has the Job Description Wrong.
The greatest political malpractice of my lifetime happened in 2024. Those that were part of it have not earned the presumption that they know what the party needs.
timwegener.substack.com
I had a great time talking with @ariellaelm.com about the good work being done by @kenmartin.bsky.social and the team at the DNC. There is a well-coordinated campaign to bring him down. He's trying to get something important done and I will have his back.
Ariella Elm@ariellaelm.com · 2d agoThe New York Times article was bullshit. You know the one I’m talking about, the DNC one, the one that said they are going bankrupt and whatever else was in there? Yeah, that one. But don’t take my word for it. I interviewed @timwegenermn.bsky.social, who is on the Finance Committee Board. 1/
You can learn about all the candidates we've endorsed this cycle, and help them win 👇6/ www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/no-to-todd...
No To Todd Blanche, No To The Harms Trump Keeps Doing To The Country; Yes To Voting Early, Yes To Helping Our Candidates Win This November!!!!!!!!!
This Trump thing has failed and we need to go out and win these elections, together!
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Our candidate in NE-2, @deniseforcongress.bsky.social, won a tough and competitive primary and is in a very strong position to turn the "blue dot" blue for in Congress 👇5/ www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/the-word-i...
"The Word I Hear A Lot Is Betrayal" - A New Conversation with Denise Powell, Our Great Candidate Running In NE-2
NE-02 is one our very best pick up opportunities of the cycle
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Our candidate in CO-8, @mannyrutinel.bsky.social, just knocked it out the park in our discussion. Impressive guy, deserving of our support 👇4/ www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/meet-manny...
Meet Manny Rutinel, Our Terrific Candidate Working To Flip CO-8 Blue
Manny just won a hard fought primary and is ready to flip this seat, one of the most winnable in the country
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Enjoyed to getting to meet @drpanmd.bsky.social, a very strong candidate in the newly drawn CA-6, who has battled RFK Jr. and will stand up for science when elected 👇3/ www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/meet-dr-ri...
Meet Dr. Richard Pan, Who Is Working Hard To Make Newly Drawn CA-06 Blue This November
California voters created this new district last year. Now we need to finish the job we started then and win this very winnable seat this November.
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Next up, @rebeccabennettforcongress.com, a very impressive candidate, working to flip NJ-7 blue this November 👇2/ www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/rebecca-be...
Rebecca Bennett (NJ-7) Checks Back In With The Hopium Community
Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare leader, mom, and soon to be the next Member of Congress from NJ-7
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Have interviewed a series of top battleground candidates in recent days. Here's a quick thread - check 'em out, support who you can, and let's go win these midterms, together. First up, @troyjackson207.bsky.social, off to a strong early start in Maine 👇1/ www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/meet-troy-...
Meet Troy Jackson, The Man Who Can Beat Susan Collins
Troy rallied the party behind him quickly and leads Susan Collins 49%-46% in first general election poll.
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I really enjoyed the conversation with @ariellaelm.com! Please take a look.
Ariella Elm@ariellaelm.com · 2d agoThe New York Times article was bullshit. You know the one I’m talking about, the DNC one, the one that said they are going bankrupt and whatever else was in there? Yeah, that one. But don’t take my word for it. I interviewed @timwegenermn.bsky.social, who is on the Finance Committee Board. 1/
Always read @simonwdc.bsky.social
Simon Rosenberg@simonwdc.bsky.social · 3d agoFrom the newsletter: - Ds had a very good week of polling and Rs had a very bad one - As his powers ebb Trump is getting more and more hysterical about reality not bending the knee - Lots of new polls in Michigan - Meet all sorts of great 2026 candidates👇 www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/as-his-pow...
In advance @ariellaelm.com posting our conversation, reupping my opinion piece for The Hill thehill.com/opinion/camp...
Don’t punish Ken Martin for flubbing Dems’ 2024 autopsy
Ken Martin is doing the work. His critics owe the party a more honest accounting of what they actually want — and the courage to argue for it openly.
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What the Iranian attack confirms is that Trump is no longer capable of operating in the real world when it dissents from the Trump as God Emperor narrative. He can't process information that dissents from the narrative. Thus he cannot lead or protect us; and we are in danger bsky.app/profile/did:...
Simon Rosenberg@simonwdc.bsky.social · 4d agoWhere is our government? Trump? DHS Secretary Mullin? Is the American homeland under attack? www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/u...
Where is our government? Trump? DHS Secretary Mullin? Is the American homeland under attack? www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/u...
Scope of Hacks on U.S. Water Supply Widens as Evidence Points to Iran
Michigan and Minnesota are among at least seven states coping with cyberattacks aimed at disrupting water systems nationwide.
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