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When you solve for the wrong problem, not only do you not get the solution, you can cause harm. The President wasted water that was being saved for farmers for a PR stunt. This was harmful, ludicrous, and solved nothing.

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Murphy: "This is a constitutional crisis that we are in today. Let's call it what it is."

I wrote about Musk and this bureaucratic coup as plainly as I could. There's reporting in here & the particulars are overwhelming but what's happening is so clear: He's not trying to run the federal govt like a software company He's trying to turn it into a political weapon. (gift link)

Feeling extra appreciation for my elected today! #MarylandStrong

If anyone thinks MAGA will turn against Trump because of higher prices due to tariffs, think again.

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Lessons to be learned: 1. Centrists align with far-right to look tough on immigration 2. Centrists gain nothing 3. Far-right wins more power

i think it is important to say that the open and explicit racism of the president and the vice president isn’t just uncouth or “controversial” but a direct attack on tens of millions of americans and a dereliction of their duty to represent the entire country

Democrats need to make short videos that are not fundraising trawls. No one will listen to you if every communication they come across is for fundraising.

ICE raided Newark business without a warrant and detained some U.S. citizens, mayor says - NJ.com

Back on the grind tomorrow

Everyone should understand the strategy in the release of the J6 criminals: to create a violent cadre of loyal followers who owe everything to the Leader.

The main issue at stake in Pete Hegseth’s confirmation: would he follow an illegal order from Donald Trump to deploy the military against the civilian population? Yes, he would. He is beholden to his Leader, not the constitution. This is, in fact, the only reason Hegseth has been nominated.

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