Right now what I care about is finding people who will energetically lead the fight to save democracy, equality and the rule of law.
Being a "reliable progressive" like Schakowsky is fine, but that is far from being the sort of leader we need in this fight right now. These are not normal times.
Do you not know who Jan is? She's explicitly anti Israeli apartheid and wants Bibi tried in the Hague. She's also regularly the most supportive and one of the loudest and most reliable voices for trans rights in the house.
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I’ve been following you for a long time and I appreciate all the good work that you’ve done, both for Media Matters and with social media reporting on Fox News and the corrupt right wing of our country. I just sent you $50. I know it’s not much but it’s what I can do. Good luck Kat!
you're the new Kyrsten Sinema, get elected a Democrat, and stop any foward progress, no thanks. going to work hard to make sure you are never elected. you'll fool the leftist kids though, but you ain't fooling full grown democrats who actually vote.
As a fellow Canuck, I believe we should be able to vote for Kat in Trump's America. It's not like the new administration is following previous rules and protocols anyway, right?
Elbows Up!
Fox is faux news, Watters is really good at keeping a straight face as he misinforms millions. He would be fired if his producers wanted facts; but they specialize in dogma.
When people tell me that Democrats can't do anything because they're not the majority in power... Republicans have been the minority party since forever... Until they seized control of our government in front of us. Don't tell me the minority party can't do anything. #democrats
When people tell me that Democrats can't do anything because they're not the majority in power... Republicans have been the minority party since forever... Until they seized control of our government in front of us. Don't tell me the minority party can't do anything. #democrats
“That woman right there, she used to have a job. That’s right, a job! She worked for a media watchdog non-profit that calls me out for all of my on-air lies & distortions. Can you believe that? And now, after following politics so closely for a living, she has the gall to want to run for office!!”
Who are you? One of those folks who plans to flip to Republican if you win? You’re not even running for Senate or in NYS. The fact that you are posting a clip from Watter’s show is a reason to avoid.
I think, it seems, that she might have posted it because he is talking shit about her. And, potentially, that would be good cause, reasonably, he sucks and she, presumably, likes that he doesn’t like her. Maybe? Yeah?
I would imagine that there might be enough time for both in this situation. If a national news channel talks about her she should be able to use that. Not seeing a problem there. You know she literally just announced yesterday yeah? She has posted more than just this video. She has a website too.
I get that, but one can use one’s own words to describe one’s sentiments, and not need to rely on a pathetic FOX News host’s opinion of you to produce ‘a character portrait’.
I’m being hard nosed about this because we don’t have the time or luxury of electing poseurs. A lot is at stake here.
Donated yesterday and I'm not even in Illinois but my company is. We don't get change without action and discomfort. And you don't support change by posting Bernie tweets and clips that are almost a decade old. If I was beholden to things I believed or said a decade ago, life would suck.
Still love Bernie. The young & vigorous/old & wise tour with AOC is AMAZING at bringing out the masses. It proves that the young approach with new ideas, & the old approach with knowledge of history & experience, are working together for the common good. Collaborative unifying 💐
I see these things, but I scroll in mute mode. I have never listened to Jesse and never will. Why? Why, exactly! I KNOW he'll just insult my intelligence and waste my precious hours on this earth. So WHY is exactly the question. Same for ALL of such imbeciles who just waste their own lives.
Kat, no offence, but your last name is going to keep you from getting elected in a very racist country. Like a movie starlet, you might want yo consider a change
Indeed they did and it was pronouncable, but was too close to Osama. It's not insurmountable, but if she marries a guy named Smith it would remove any impediment, or if that is her married name, she could use her maiden name.
Well this name is not doing her any favours. I don't disagree with you, authenticity is lovely, but lots of folk change their names to Americanize it. And I don't think you can disagree with me, knowing exactly who the American people are.
Young, engaged person, determined to defy tyranny and injustice, you have my vote. Your extensive experience with trolls will help confront the Repugnican Party. When you win, Support workers rights, we are the backbone and impetus of positive change
Your message is fine by me. We can't keep playing nice when republicans are dismantling our ability to govern ourselves. I don't want a king, and if we manage to get a seat then I want that person to at least go out kicking and screaming on my behalf. Cause I am kicking and screaming.
If this misogynistic trash human is mentioning you on his show of lies that means his weak, cowardly "masculinity" is threatened. So keep doing what you're doing, Kat! I really hope Illinois decides to up its standards and vote you in!
Let’s fix this: “You see that guy Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense he used to work on FOX. He was a mere talking head, a known alcoholic & womanizer who simply read & commented what we clipped out for him. We should’ve put a disclaimer for viewers, Caution:comments are blowhard posturing only.”
She's primarying a 80 year old. This is just good democracy. How many more stories of octogenarian Congress people not showing up for votes or being mentally gone do we need. We need a new generation of people.
yeah it's not like she's got actually progressive views or anything, nor is she clear about her past, it's definitely all a scheme to get the Democrats to lose elections, which definitely hasn't been happening constantly all over the US
Former Republican, leftist who constantly bashes Dems, no platform outside of "opponent old, gross!", doesn't live in the district and just moved to the state last year. She's trash
She flipped from childhood already and she makes fun of that period of her life. I very much doubt she’ll flip back considering she calls her move left as “deprogramming.” She’s not a fetterman for sure.
Her winning would be a major change. You dont have to support it, but if you're choosing not to because you're not convinced she is calling for major change you're missing the entire point.
And? Nancy Pelosi was able to oust the most powerful man in the world. She should be doing the same thing to Chuck. That man betrayed every member of the House who voted no on cloture and the CR. He needs to go, and every Dem should be demanding it every day regardless of their place in Congress.
Pelosi isn't the leader in the house anymore, it's Hakeem Jeffries. Pelosi should still be removed for someone younger but she already has lost the leadership position.
Why do you people continue to insist on only supporting do-nothing dotards who have been around for decades while accomplishing nothing? Definitionally insane
FIGHT. Rally big crowds and communicate the destruction of our country with the urgency it deserves. Publicly pressure party leadership to stop rolling over. Organize with local groups to provide services the federal gov is abdicating. Do constant TV hits to spread the message. She's fucking 80. 80!
You know what, Kat?
I was all ready to support your campaign.
But your "Dems grow a fucking spine" shows me that you are not ready (i.e., mature enough) for this office.
Maybe you shouldn't insult the very people you seek votes from.
Childish.
Wait. He’s criticizing Kat because she worked for media matters when his former TV reader/host Hegsweth just texted secret war docs that put our military personnel in danger? Like does he not see the irony?
Putting aside it's a massive problem when you already don't live in the district you're running (barring recent redistricting changes of course)...her district already has an out of touch octogenarian she can run against and it's equally safe
I work a lot of campaigns - the “hey spineless jellyfish, vote for me” is a winning message…especially in districts historically run by Democratic machine politics. It’s almost as good as working in an ice-cream store and making fun of customer orders “Pistachio? Fuck man, What are you, 80?”
You have the fire we need. The reporter keeping the story under wraps until the mission was over was so pro. And what do they do, defame him call him a liar. Ole Chuck he's all washed up. I wanted to hide when I seen him at the first protest and I was watching from home.🙄
I think we need to really think about what this question implies, if a politician is good then: 1) they should never be challenged 2) no one can conceivably be better or offer something new 3) no faith in voters to choose who they want 4) politicians shouldn't have to defend themselves
I agree with your sentiment. But since she's not even native to Illinois (or is she? I believe she's from DC), she could probably move to a district whose rep is more deserving of primary challenge, or even general challenge, if the seat is flipable
Just read her website. Basically her platform is that she is not old. I am not being sarcastic either. That's the track record so far.
Pretty sure that since Jan is 80, other candidates will surface. I for one have had enough with political entertainment. Not my district though so good luck.
Totally fair, to Kat's credit she's acknowledged the doubt, and will need to have a better answer down the road, but ultimately you called out the bigger thing: others will primary as well, so there's more to come, and onus is on Kat to provide a compelling argument to stand out
I stumbled on this and randomly remembered this thread, may not answer everything but it's still early days, however thought it was a more direct answer
I'm in the UK but I think you might be onto something with your pledge to be totally transparent, I've been watching you on YouTube for a while now, you seem pretty reasonable to me,
Here's a present for that wanker Jesse Watters if he's watching your feed, what an absolute cock he is.
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I really hope you stay focused on this existential fight for democracy, equality and the rule of law.
Sincerely no offense intended, please don't take my support as agreement with any less critical policy positions.
Being a "reliable progressive" like Schakowsky is fine, but that is far from being the sort of leader we need in this fight right now. These are not normal times.
No more dino Dems, go Kat!
Waiting for Kat the Nazi to give the arm up salute of approval
You can choose how much you give to ActBlue, so you can literally donate to candidates on ActBlue without giving them a dime.
Elbows Up!
This is America. We don't care where the money comes from if it flows through a PAC
YOU GO GIRL!!!!
Hack, anarchists, liar
and will defend Orange to the end of time
The entire staff at the White Nationalist channel is part of a organized criminal cult
I’m being hard nosed about this because we don’t have the time or luxury of electing poseurs. A lot is at stake here.
Turn up the revolution!
But I am disappointed that you didn’t get this slick-haired shitstain fired.
Please do better in congress! Good luck.
Got it.
If they will not listen to us, then they need to be made to understand that we will stop listening to them.
Oh sweaty, she clipped you to demonstrate your ridiculously penchant for propaganda & to humiliate you.
The way he says that tells me Jesse doesn't know how to pronounce your last name.
Good luck and good organizing.
They are how you stress test candidates to see if they are fit for the general.
That was long established wisdom once.
liberals are so so so self defeating it's crazy
Really?????
Just coming out here, making accusations with nothing to back them.
Just grown men terrified of a young women who has the balls to do what they can't: fix things
So this is a grift from a Hamasshole, nothing more
Political system doesn’t have representatives serve for 20+ years.
But Kat’s been a leftie her whole (admittedly short but still) career. And like -militantly- leftie. I don’t think she’s flipping.
Trolls be trolling
Not a compelling platform, sorry
I was all ready to support your campaign.
But your "Dems grow a fucking spine" shows me that you are not ready (i.e., mature enough) for this office.
Maybe you shouldn't insult the very people you seek votes from.
Childish.
Because there's a number of us out here who are somewhat bitter about the only leverage we had to stop this vanishing.
Thank you
This is another Justice Dems grift
She knowingly picked a progressive Jew...1/2
This is why so many straight white bernie bros are slobbering all over you and it’s disgusting.
You’re a Texas conservative hiding under guise of progressives vying for Democratic seat in Illinois. No thanks.
Be sure and check it out on x too 🙏
If he prefers Schumer's status quo style over your progressive stance that is a strong endorsement of your campaign!
What would you do ?
Make a big post on THAT !
Do not vote for this republican Illinois-9
She may as well give a heil hitler salute next time she speaks
Mad respect !! 👊🏻💙💙💙💙
Keep up the great work.
No offence to any bag boys out there.
Fuckin rad, man
She's the first 2026 candidate to look out for and I want to know who's the real deal and who isn't.
https://bsky.app/profile/katmabu.bsky.social/post/3ll4uhykxzc2i
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Pretty sure that since Jan is 80, other candidates will surface. I for one have had enough with political entertainment. Not my district though so good luck.
https://www.knkx.org/post/why-dont-congressional-candidates-have-live-districts-they-seek-represent?utm_source=perplexity
Chuck
Here's a present for that wanker Jesse Watters if he's watching your feed, what an absolute cock he is.
hell, fuckin with fox news losers and making them mad is worth a vote on it's own