First, thank you to Senate Democrats who held the floor over 20 hours to protest Vought’s nomination. But we need ALL Democrats showing up. Missing important votes like this one to subpoena Elon is not acceptable. Reps. Ro Khanna and Kweisi Mfume were no shows. We lost the vote 20-19. Call them! - ThreadSky

kslatteryresist.bsky.social • 17 days ago

First, thank you to Senate Democrats who held the floor over 20 hours to protest Vought’s nomination. But we need ALL Democrats showing up. Missing important votes like this one to subpoena Elon is not acceptable. Reps. Ro Khanna and Kweisi Mfume were no shows. We lost the vote 20-19. Call them!

Reposted from Indivisible Baltimore County

THE ATTEMPT TO SUBPOENA MUSK LOST IN COMMITTEE 20-19. ONE OF THE DEMS NOT IN COMMITTEE TO VOTE WAS MD CONGRESSMAN KWEISI MFUME. UNLIKE THE MOST OF THE REST OF THE MD DELEGATION HIS SILENCE ON TRUMP AND MUSK IS DEAFENING. CALL HIM. CONTACT INFO IN COMMENT www.politico.com/live-updates...

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coffee-and-cigs.bsky.social•17 days ago

Ro Khanna is shady.
Ro Khanna:
DC Office
Phone: (202) 225-2631
Santa Clara:
Phone: (408) 436-2720
Fax: (408) 436-2721
Kweisi Mfume:
DC Office
Phone: (202) 225-4741
Fax: (202) 225-3178
Baltimore:
Phone: (410) 685-9199
Phone: (410) 818-2120

harshalpatel.bsky.social•17 days ago

For Kweisi Mfume

Washington, DC Office: Phone: (202) 225-4741
Baltimore District Office: Phone: (410) 685-9199
Baltimore County Office: Phone: (410) 818-2120

della05.bsky.social•17 days ago

astral66.bsky.social•17 days ago

They weren’t there because the Reps on the committee rushed the vote so the Dems couldn’t have all their members present.

peninsulist.bsky.social•17 days ago

Do you really think that vote would have passed with two more Dem votes? The Repubs run the House and they would have found two more votes. Democrats need to do what they can, but it's very limited. The only solution is to win elections and take control.

notesfromme.bsky.social•14 days ago

Ro Khanna.. much like Fetterman.. been kissing Trump's arse since election day.

I'm sure he had a 'good reason' to miss that vote other than he didn't want to vote again his buddy 🦨.

emmie4kids.bsky.social•17 days ago

Wtaf?

quietlycurious.bsky.social•14 days ago

“Khanna said he missed the vote and said he was unaware it was happening”

Isn’t it his fucking job to know what’s happening??? And where the fuck was he? Shouldn’t congresspeople be available at all times? They’re getting paid enough.

wehearvoices.bsky.social•17 days ago

WTAF? Unacceptable!

huntnjade.bsky.social•17 days ago

Where the fuck were they?!

kslatteryresist.bsky.social•17 days ago

🤷‍♀️

sageboomer.bsky.social•17 days ago

@rokhanna.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social @repmoskowitz.bsky.social @scuhtli.bsky.social Ro Khanna has turned his back on Democracy and the Democratic party. He MUST be pushed out. NEVER vote for Khanna again! He had the opportunity to vote yesterday and failed to appear for the vote to subpoena Musk!

khanna.house.gov•16 days ago

I called and will continue to call for a revote of the one I missed, calling for the subpoena of Elon Musk. His actions are unconstitutional, and he needs to testify to Americans. I wish I had been informed of this vote because I would have undoubtedly voted yes.
https://www.rawstory.com/amp/elon-musk-2671102553-2671102553

shredybettymtb.bsky.social•16 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/shredybettymtb.bsky.social/post/3lhkctkf74k23

prosperodream.bsky.social•14 days ago

Dems need to understand who and what they are dealing with. That means being alert to all possibilities. This is a criminal org. Every move must be anticipated. Playing by the rules won't cut it because there are none.

blurosie.bsky.social•16 days ago

Why doesn’t Mr Transparency want his actions in dismantling our federal government known?
What is he hiding?

And on whose authority is he doing this??

tattvas.bsky.social•14 days ago

Khanna is a Dino. Primaried. Ro is done.

jesseblack.bsky.social•16 days ago

You are lying

https://bsky.app/profile/taniel.bsky.social/post/3lhkaqrmx3c2q

ringtheory.bsky.social•16 days ago

It says your staff were on the call when the information was announced. So who's lying here?

It really points at you given the receipts of others.

ringtheory.bsky.social•16 days ago

Receipts
https://bsky.app/profile/pkbrooks.bsky.social/post/3lhjm7r5jqk2v

snapsdraggin.bsky.social•16 days ago

Ro Khanna is a consistent disappointment.

connmc.bsky.social•17 days ago

It was a rushed vote, by the Democrats, trying to take advantage of the fact that there were more Ds than Rs in the room at the moment. It was a bold strategy, and it failed because they couldn't finish while they had the advantage. There were Rs that missed the vote, too, just not enough.

joeleneoooo.bsky.social•17 days ago

They need to stay close to the floor or keep within reach Especially if they are planning a vote. They need to plan this better and get everyone on board. Poor planning is to blame.

mariolopezmal.bsky.social•16 days ago

Communication Breakdown.
And these folks make $180k per year.
FFS!

joeleneoooo.bsky.social•16 days ago

Disfunction

joeleneoooo.bsky.social•16 days ago

They should have all been on the same page before this was brought to the floor. No one should have been out of reach. No excuses. This is our democracy at stake. Distinction will kill our democracy.

kendall2343.bsky.social•16 days ago

Or they need to stop wasting time on voting and take action without hesitation. If something doesn't change quickly, it will be too late.

joeleneoooo.bsky.social•16 days ago

I don’t think there is much they can do. They are legislators. They are not prosecutors. Unfortunately. I feel what you are saying but it has to play out through the courts which it is and taking time. Trump is in charge of federal prosecutors so no luck there.

kendall2343.bsky.social•16 days ago

True, but at this point, I honestly don't think we can fight them in political battles and win. This has moved far beyond politics. If the Dems want to beat them, they're going to have to beat them at their own game and fight dirty. It's the ONLY way.

joeleneoooo.bsky.social•16 days ago

I totally agree. Dems do need to fight dirty. Do not agree to any spending bill. Hold the floor all day and night like they just did. Don’t vote in anything they have. Disrupt every meeting Get ignorant like they did to them. Interrupt everything to delay anything they try to do.

scardiecat.bsky.social•17 days ago

Hope they get some blow back from dropping the ball. Embarrassing when we need all voices and elected officials to do their jobs.

joeleneoooo.bsky.social•17 days ago

I blame leadership for not having all on board and not planned this so all are close by or within reach of the floor within a few minutes to vote. This is important to have planned out. No one leaves all day period

challenger-grey.bsky.social•14 days ago

Let's NOT cancel the reps. I listen to Rep Kahn on the radio on Thom Hartmann. He's truly fighting for us.

Please, know the facts first. He was in a meeting and the vote was unannounced!

cmar0561.bsky.social•16 days ago

🤬

lori44.bsky.social•17 days ago

It would appear many politicians are morally corrupt. These democrats knew how important this vote was and deliberately did not show. They’re only in it to benefit themselves. Certainly they don’t work for their constituents. They know how dangerous Musk is 🤬

24robbers.bsky.social•17 days ago

kendall2343.bsky.social•16 days ago

Here's my question. Why are we wasting time on courts and votes and democracy when they are literally doing anything they want to and getting away with it? Just walk in, put Musk in handcuffs, and throw him in a cell. Ask questions later. There's no reason why we can't fight fire with fire.

krizzypower.bsky.social•14 days ago

Why we say not all skin folks are kinfolks

mky603.bsky.social•16 days ago

Shall we call them traitors or just lazy fuckers. This is unacceptable.

biggestrascal.bsky.social•17 days ago

I’me sorry folks that you on Bluesky are being misled by this person the reason two red
Ps were not there as the vote was not properly called! These two should have had time to do what they were doing as no vote had been called in the first place! Report the whole story before you cause harm!

blueinsoillinois.bsky.social•16 days ago

DON'T Khanna lie to you! He didn't miss the vote - He ABSTAINED. He's a collaborator and a liar.

rosebud1968.bsky.social•16 days ago

if they want to keep their jobs their better get their asses to Capital Hill!

mary-b-h.bsky.social•16 days ago

I wonder if he was threatened or bribed? I can see the reason to vote.

trisresists.bsky.social•16 days ago

You’ve got to be kidding me?! WTAF?! 🤬
Folks, if they are your reps, please call them! Let them know this is entirely unacceptable!

trisresists.bsky.social•16 days ago

Contact for Rep. Ro Khanna
Washington, DC Office
2263 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4741
Fax: (202) 225-3178

Baltimore District Office
1010 Park Avenue
Suite 105
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 685-9199

bonster1.bsky.social•16 days ago

not Khanna's fault, it was an unannounced vote and he tried to make it in time but did not.

beth-sue.bsky.social•16 days ago

He should be publicly called out for his association.

merri24.bsky.social•17 days ago

Just called. The staff were assured me he’s an opposition to what’s going on. But we need 5000 more people to call.

sheltieclan.bsky.social•17 days ago

He should not be paid a salary.

sheltieclan.bsky.social•17 days ago

This fucker is no Democrat and he needs to go.

urbanista01.bsky.social•17 days ago

That's twice now for Khanna! 🤔

kslatteryresist.bsky.social•17 days ago

Article says he’s “close” to Elon. Whatever that means.

wjm37.bsky.social•16 days ago

Disgusting dereliction of duty for both of them.

welcome2absurdia.bsky.social•17 days ago

Ro Khanna complained on here that the vote was called with very little notice and that he would have voted to subpoena Elon. He asked that the vote be held again with more notice.

kslatteryresist.bsky.social•17 days ago

Hmmm or he could do his job during working hours

welcome2absurdia.bsky.social•16 days ago

Good point. And I just learned that he represents Silicon Valley so I suspect he missed the vote to CYA (technically, cover HIS ass but you get my point) with SV and lying now about the vote time being the problem to CYA with the public.

beckabomb.bsky.social•17 days ago

Wasn’t he just hollering around like this to then not show? Welll I guess if you aren’t there then you can’t take the blame

leahleahbobeah.bsky.social•17 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/johnbonifaz.bsky.social/post/3lhjmh4gtak2d

farquharj1.bsky.social•16 days ago

Before you slam Ro Khanna, please search where he was & the circumstances around him not being there to vote. They called a procedural vote WITHOUT notice. They should call the vote again WITH notice. There were others missing. He would have voted YES. He's not a Fetterman.

kslatteryresist.bsky.social•16 days ago

Yes after my post I saw his statement.

farquharj1.bsky.social•16 days ago

I hate seeing hateful posts about those who really are trying to defend the Constitution & our democracy if it’s not warranted. Fetterman on the other hand has kissed the ring of trump so he can fuck all the way off.

tmtrvlr1.bsky.social•16 days ago

Ok , we will remember

battlscarredbear.bsky.social•16 days ago

What this also illustrates is that every Republican is a traitor

infojunkie33.bsky.social•16 days ago

He explained what he was doing. Go check it out then remove ur post

gonzalezme.bsky.social•16 days ago

Very disappointing

lisettek.bsky.social•17 days ago

Do it again and again and again.

lisettek.bsky.social•17 days ago

Call them is right. Call them out.

margieisblue.bsky.social•17 days ago

Also, call your own Democratic reps to pressure these two not to be collaborators.

dkrende.bsky.social•14 days ago

Mfume’s office response: Mfumes office called me back and said that the vote was not on the schedule for today and he was in another meeting at that time with the states attorneys. He must have gotten a lot of calls as he has put a statement out.

trumpistheenemy.bsky.social•16 days ago

Ro said that Republicans called the vote with no notice, on purpose, to make sure Democrats missed the vote.

hfoster0101.bsky.social•16 days ago

Someone needs to primary him!

mutsy67.bsky.social•16 days ago

I saw a post - think from Khana - that the vote was called without time for him to get there. They usually give them time, but apparently Rep saw an opening and took it. Assholes.

froggy-guy.bsky.social•17 days ago

Oh I’m not worried. Democrats will manage to fumble the football.

letatcestmoi.bsky.social•16 days ago

Ro Khanna failed democracy. Completely shameful and inexcusable.

nosuperhero.bsky.social•16 days ago

Primary Rep. Ro Khanna

mmdoza.bsky.social•17 days ago

Where is Kweisi???

boxers4pres.bsky.social•16 days ago

Worried about Ro Khanna because he's started embracing bitcoin. That's really bad, especially under the circumstances.

jpandre52.bsky.social•17 days ago

Who will stand up and whip Congressional Dems into working together to defeat Trump? We need a real leader in Congress right now.

kcyatsko.bsky.social•17 days ago

The vote was called with almost no notice — exactly BECAUSE some of the Dems were off in other meetings. Get your facts straight and stop insinuating Ro Khanna isn’t pushing hard against what Trump and Musk are doing. It’s not like he was off playing a round of golf & couldn’t be bothered.

kslatteryresist.bsky.social•17 days ago

The fact is he missed the vote. No more excuses.

fuckingridiculus.bsky.social•17 days ago

Sure is seeming like Ro Khanna is playing for the opposite team 😠

ruudke.bsky.social•17 days ago

Please take the time to read his statement. He didn’t intentionally miss the vote. I expect GOP would not have followed through even if democrats had won that committee vote.

katie-did.bsky.social•16 days ago

Ro Khanna made the statement and it has been out for a while. This is why it is CRITICAL to (try to) stay on top of issues, news changes constantly. We can move on to encouraging them to subpoena him again, to call for a vote on it every single day until they get answers if they have to.