@chrismurphyct.bsky.social and I walking into a PACKED house at UAW Region 1 here in Warren, MI! Republican Rep. John James refuses to hold a Townhall, so we did it for him!
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I sincerely hope the ROI will pan out. I say this because, IMO republican voters are mad - but they are not angry at this moment - and Republicans in Congress know this. Rubs in Congress think their voters will NEVER elect a Dem even if they poop on them every day.
The people will remember who showed up and who hid under their desks. I love seeing these representatives and senators holding town halls all over the country.
What's wrong John James? Afraid of your constituents? Someone might take you to task for your aquiesence to the Cheeto administration. Don't want your little feelings hurt? Grow a pair.
This is the way to do it! Bullies back down when confronted with strength. If GOP has any shame, any at all, this might push them into acting on behalf of their constituents instead of hiding from them. Keep it coming Dems!
You don't have to wait for a Town Hall or a replacement Town Hall. Tell your reps in DC what you think. It only takes a few minutes and it doesn’t cost any money.
We don’t need money in politics. We just need people to participate.
Bravo to Murphy. This is the only way to do it. Reality is starting to break upon the public. Our elected representatives have to show up in person, in flesh and blood encounters, to invite the public back into real civic life.
“…I don't want to see the Republican Party ride to political victory on…Fear, Ignorance, Bigotry, and Smear. I don't believe the American people will uphold any political party that puts political exploitation above national interest”
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I'm not very politically astute for the most part but one thing has rubbed me wrong... the SENATORS and REPRESENTATIVES complain about "the other side" (right now Democrats) showing up and causing trouble (by speaking up) at town halls but once you are elected you represent ALL constituents.
What is take to get a hold of you people. I was trained my the United States in Russian cyber crime. I can stop it today 100% without even a lawyer. And never fire a shot. I was trained by best. I'm very mean I want Marjorie Green in handicups. Hesgseth is a White Nationalist terrorist
I know how to end all of this madness. Our problem is no one's is willing to die to protect us. Our killers have no love. Even Sen. Kelly knew about Russia. I worked there for 7 years against Putin, our GOP, and Trump. All of them a Russians. Ted Cruz (R) is a Russian. 100%. Sen. Kennedy Russian.
Are we going to ask them why they did not vote for the most pro union candidate? Our lives would be so much reassuring if they would of just voted for their own future.
If I SEE you actively engaged in standing up to Agent Orange in public I will donate to your cause. But not if you only send me a 100 emails a day asking for money.
Weird we had in California a Hugh t Tesla protest the salesman said the protest was helping them and they sold 5 cars Thts reverse thinking trying hope ppl will stop coming bec it helps sales. To many ppl to even get parking today lies
Rage buying an expensive vehicle that also might get you killed because it lacks handles. That tracks. I can definitely see that happening with some of my wealthy maga neighbors. They normally go for massive pickups, but they probably wouldn’t mind a sedan by their favorite fake smart guy.
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social you need a darker shade of sneaker my dude, Max help style this man. Our leaders can’t be dressing casually like 2015 tech CEO’s
Why is my Senator going to MI? Because he is a true leader within the Democratic Party. He is fighting. Senator Schumer should step aside and let a more vigorous and courageous leader to emerge.
@maxwellfrost.bsky.social @chrismurphyct.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social @sanders.senate.gov Come to Eastern Oregon! D2 has been abandoned by our "representative" Cliff Bentz. I've called his office many times in recent weeks asking for a town hall, but he won't show up to hear us ):
This might be a way to show these people that just consuming news from Fox and other social outlets hides what's going on. If some start broadening their news consumption and see they are getting played it would be a benefit.
Can you blame him? He may not be able to relate given the changes in time. No different from Parent-Teen life experience differences.
We need term limit for congress
I can and I do. I agree about term limits but #1 example of meeting the moment is Bernie. He’s 10 years older than Chuck. Chuck refuses to rise to the moment
This only works if you have the candidate running to replace him with you...it doesn't matter otherwise, not in this state...you need to have people in place 18 months before the next election to give them run time.
JD Vance, arrived on the island: “Our message to Denmark is very simple: you have not done a good job by the people of Greenland. You have underinvested in the people of Greenland.
What about your own country you little sh.t?
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Where is our shadow government Rep Nickel from North Carolina proposed back in November?? We need this to respond to the dictator, to communicate weekly on action steps, send to your favorite politician, ask why has this not been done??
The fight is now!
John James is a disgrace. I have reached out to him numerous times and he just auto responds to my emails with a generic message. He refuses to respond to my wife. And sends newsletters obsessed with Trump. Thank you for doing this! We need strong leadership!!
These events are so important because they provide a safe forum for people to gather peacefully and be seen and heard. Not everyone is able to participate in a protest and they’re otherwise faceless online voices, easily dismissed or called bots. Please show up in whatever way you can!
Meaningless. Fascists don’t change their minds just because you got the only Dems left in MI to attend. I’m sure you can all agree to change the name of some school which improves not even one life
Keep going! Republican reps messed up big time by refusing town halls - sure, they won’t have anyone yelling at them anymore. Instead, they’ll be giving the entirety of the narrative control over to their opposition. Thanks for the help, Reps! 💙
Has there been any discussions within DNC leadership about using these town halls to introduce a D candidate who can actually run in these R districts? Wouldn’t that help build trust with these voters well in advance of the 2026 campaign season?
I think first steps is building a relationship & trust! There are lots of unresolved issues in both parties! We need Dems to🎧in this⏳& 💪 fight in opposition! 🚫more corp. Dem💩! We need to rebuild solidarity w/ active POed Dems & disgruntled folk🚫🗳️🟰F🦆🚫 on MAGAts🗳️3)folks failed 2👀 thru political bs!
America’s democracy is under siege. You’ve elected not just an authoritarian kleptocrat, but a Russian-installed Manchurian candidate. Trump and his cabinet serve foreign interests, dismantling your republic. History warns: the longer you deny it, the higher the price.
She’s my senator an I’m also not happy with her. Here’s the article I’m referring to. I was appalled at her statement, particularly when I can’t get a response to calls or emails.
They think it’s going to increase sales of American made vehicles. But I just read a whole piece about how that’s not actually what will happen because most people can’t afford American cars. They’re too expensive. Trump thinks the interest deduction will assist. It won’t. UAW leader is a fool.
It will also increase the cost of American made cars, as all of them use foreign made parts, and then there's just straight greed that the competition is now be more espensive so raising your prices to still be cheaper but make even more money.
We were listening to a car show on the radio and the mechanic said American car engines and transmissions are very poorly made...so not only do prices go thru the roof, we'll get crap cars too. Yippee
It's quite funny. Trump got upset with the automakers to not increase prices due to the rising costs of business from the tariffs. He thought their tax cuts would suffice. Trump is an idiot..asking big corporations to minimize profits is like asking a fish to live without water.
It won't happen bc the tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum that will make them even more expensive. Its gonna make it really hard to bargin for raises too.
Debbie Dingell thinks tariffs can work but they have to strategic and thought out, not just numbers out of the air on anything Trump thinks about. It’s a bit confusing, but I think the sentiment of the UAW is that they want to make the entire vehicle here, EVENTUALLY. Eventually being the keyword.
Or just won’t buy. We haven’t bought American cars for years because we’ve had issues with every U.S. car in the past 20 years. Until they up the quality & keep the prices down while doing it, we won’t buy American. In reality, we’ll probably need to just keep what we have for a very long time.
Tengo una pregunta: ¿veremos en este ciclo alguna forma de control de armas?, porque no es un problema de demócratas o republicanos, es un problema humano
Me too.
This is one of the first things in many days to make me feel like something might work.
MORE of this.
It is real rubber hitting the road.
Public leaders at all levels need to do this.
It is literally flooding the zone.
@maxwellfrost.bsky.social when will you and @chrismurphyct.bsky.social start calling for #generalstrike? Here’s a great org already getting the word out: @generalstrikeus.bsky.social
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Trump won't bail u out
John James has been whole ass bitch that ran for every office possible in Michigan until one stuck, he doesn't want to work for his constituents he wants to get in on the grift.
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I really hope we have these townhall meetings in TN, AL, FL, GA, LA, NC, SC, OH, and other "Red" states. And they move voters to vote out these Republicans.
Better yet...why are the UAW still supporting Trump?? Let me guess, the UAW president is going to be nominated for a Trump cabinet position or ambassador to someplace??
Constitutional constipation? Time to shake up the pyramid of 1/2 the political body enabling the sleaze at the top. What to do? What to do? Look to the people? 😶
That seems on brand for him. Lose two state wide elections. Run for a seat that is easier to win. Then, refuse to engage your constituents who you never actually cared about. Finally, truly believe you can run again and win the open senate seat.
On most nights during the week Rachel Maddow (MSNBC) covers the resistance and what's going on all across the country. A few other shows mention it here and there. I agree with you that the media has to cover this more! OTOH, the less DT knows about it the better! We don't need an EO re this!
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Nobody except the ancient and the money power are invested in the Old Democratic Party, it's time for change.
We don’t need money in politics. We just need people to participate.
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RED OR BLUE
UNITE
TEAM SAVE DEMOCRACY
Ultimately, they'll hold as mandate the politics they advocate... Whether that was what they campaigned on or not.
Choose wisely.
Thank you both for showing up!! @chrismurphyct.bsky.social, too!!
He’s really this nice, and fights for his constituents.
Volunteering his been a blessing,
More DEMS should give it a try!
BUILD YOUR CONSTITUENCY FOR 2028 !!!!!!
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We need term limit for congress
I think one is corporate driven, the other, people driven.
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What about your own country you little sh.t?
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The fight is now!
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@chrismurphyct.bsky.social go, go, go for it, you will win!!!🙏
A MI voter would really like to know, thank you. I didn’t see her.
She was my congressional rep, and I was very happy with her in that role.
I’m not so happy with her as a Senator.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5207337-slotkin-sanders-ocasio-cortez/
Long Live the Resistance.
keep up the pressure.
Pretty cool
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(WSJ editors say Trump is trying to turn us into impoverished India.)
This is one of the first things in many days to make me feel like something might work.
MORE of this.
It is real rubber hitting the road.
Public leaders at all levels need to do this.
It is literally flooding the zone.
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82T3YXH/
Trump won't bail u out
https://youtu.be/6dYWe1c3OyU?si=GcCTOB7zmQsbgIVY
Crises this week:
1. Attacking our neighbors: Canada 🇨🇦 Greenland 🇬🇱
2. Tariffs are crashing Economy
3. DOGE is harming SS & VA recipients
4. POTUS attacks on Lawfirms
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https://House.gov
4.✍️ Sign online petition
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/keep-doge-out-our-data
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It up!!
Such a brilliant move!
Keep that going 🌟🌊
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