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Crockett: "It's just that they're idiots. These are the same guys as it relates to our nuclear stockpile, they're like, 'Oh, wait a minute, we needed those guys? Can we get them back? Oh, we don't know how to.' I don't know how anyone can look at this administration & feel a semblance of confidence"

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If you claim to be a leader but are too scared to lead, fine -- sit down and let someone else take your place. It is easy to be bold when there is no threat. Now is a time for courage. www.cnn.com/2025/02/16/p...

submitted 6 days ago • 1416 comments

@oconnorda.bsky.social Hi Dave, is this you? Susie O

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

Vance needs to go home and stay there

submitted 8 days ago • 663 comments

@cwb48.bsky.social hi Cary, it says you are following me so you must’ve figured out my handle.

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

This week, Iowa’s guv testified that Lutheran Services of Iowa should be audited in a DC hearing. This same guv gives vouchers to all,no accountability whatsoever. RAYGUN, Iowa’s BEST t-shirt shop’s new merch:

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

@btn.com You missed an entire Iowa possession with a replay in the BB game IA v MN women. Please show the game.

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Hey @wyden.senate.gov .

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“This President pardoned the law breakers and fired the law enforcers.” Senator Peter Welch (D Vermont)

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Not even the Trump-stacked Supreme Court is likely to side with POTUS to uphold even temporary impoundments that defy Congress’s spending enactments. I’d predict a 7-2 SCOTUS defeat for Trump in this space. abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...

submitted 24 days ago • 203 comments

Caroline Kennedy urged senators to defeat RFK Jr., calling her cousin — President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services — a “predator” whose victims have included family members and the parents of sick children. He is dangerous. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

submitted 24 days ago • 63 comments

We passed a law. They don’t get to force people to petition the king for mercy. We are still a democracy and this will be found illegal.

submitted 25 days ago • 788 comments

Every sane citizen should be calling their Congressional delegations, all of whom should be condemning Trump loudly for his illegal and unAmerican action today to defund programs that help Americans. NO PRESIDENT CONTROLS FEDERAL SPENDING. That is the job of the Congress.

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submitted 26 days ago • 779 comments

I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget INSURRECTIONIST TRUMP!

submitted 26 days ago • 198 comments

Republicans are spineless. Kudos to all Ds, Collins, Murkowski, and McConnell for having the courage to vote no on Hegseth.The rest of the Rs are spineless. Hegseth is an alcoholic, was unable to run 2 small nonprofits, an abuser of women, and a fool. America is broken.

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Brava to the Jan. 6 defendant who has declined Trump’s pardon because it is an insult to Capitol Police. She calls the Stop the Steal movement a “Cult.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/us/politics/pamela-hemphill-trump-jan-6-pardon-rejection.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleS…

submitted 30 days ago • 39 comments

If you're a federal worker and you want to blow the whistle and share emails or memos from the new administration, my DMs are open and I'll keep you anonymous.

submitted 31 days ago • 353 comments

I’m hearing from constituents whose jobs are at risk because they do agency outreach to minority communities. Consider what this means for public health, national security, agriculture and justice. The war on DEI has become a war on public service and government for all.

submitted 30 days ago • 1189 comments

Yes, we can all speak up!

submitted 31 days ago • 23 comments

🚨BREAKING: North Carolina Supreme Court DISMISSES Republican effort to throw out 60,000 votes in Supreme Court election. Sends case to Wake County trial court for further proceedings. This is not over, but this is very good news! www.democracydocket.com/cases/north-...

submitted 31 days ago • 276 comments

So the Dems are aligned in using the Hegspeth allegations to oppose him. Dumb. The man is not qualified for the job. That is all that matters. He has never managed more than 100 people. He won't be the actual one running DOD because he has no clue how. And this is what the Dems focus on ?

submitted 31 days ago • 4875 comments

It would appear the sh-t has hit the fan.

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Rob Sand's inlaws filled his campaign coffers with $7 m this reporting period. This is the laughable response from the party that claims Musk & Trump: “Today, Rob Sand and his family are exposed trying to buy his political future," Republican Party of Iowa Chair Jeff Kaufmann said in a statement.

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Thank you, Bishop Budde, for speaking truth to power.

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submitted 33 days ago • 1767 comments

“Today, I sent a memo to @IowaDPS Commissioner Bayens and @IowaCorrections Director Skinner to ensure they are prepared on Day 1 of the @realDonaldTrump administration to support his enforcement of our immigration laws and keep our communities safe.” IA GUV Kim Reynolds (1/2)

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Sen. Markwayne Mullen (R. OK) said if there is an evening vote, Senators might be drunk, suggesting that being an alcoholic doesn’t disqualify Hegseth from being the Secretary of Defense who has pledged to quit drinking IF he’s confirmed. Seriously? What is the matter with these people?

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What kind of government puts their own employees in harms way? These Republicans are simply awful. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/o...

submitted 38 days ago • 0 comments

Gee, Lindsey. Sounds like he thinks she’s been nominated for the department of defense. But what do I know?

submitted 38 days ago • 0 comments

He’s a sexist. He’s a predator. He’s an angry drunk. He’s Donald Trump's unqualified first choice for Secretary of Defense. Even though MAGA has been tossing Pete Hegseth softballs in his hearing all morning, remember that he’s nothing more than what his accusers say he is.

submitted 39 days ago • 122 comments

Thank you, Senator Reed.

submitted 39 days ago • 60 comments