Changes to the DEM nominating process from the DNC
from the article… The reform, adopted by voice vote at the DNC’s summer meeting in Chicago, will bar superdelegates — lawmakers, former presidents and other party dignitaries — from voting during the first ballot of the nominating process…. https://t.co/b2TMTIvDLv
so that means they do not have a vote at all…unless there is a rare second ballot vote…yet Sanders can run as Dem in the primary ..win…and then reject the Dem nomination…yet his voice in the Dem Party is given more weight than party loyalists…sigh…
Reminder to those covering #DNC2018 "reform" – only one national candidate has ever tried to use superdelegates to overturn Democratic primary results. His name is Bernie Sanders.
Yup. White progressives made the DNC rules their own, stripping party leaders (particularly minority chairs in the south) of some power and retaining caucus system that favors young white male demographic. Now let's see what they do with them! #DNC2018https://t.co/ZyHAxqzcgW
His goal was to limit influence of party chairs and leaders, particularly in the South while keeping path for white male demographic to dominate caucus rooms (with fig leaf "reform") – massive overwhelming victory for Bernie Sanders. https://t.co/NEeOrACsBh
Remembering that time in 2013 when John McCain tried to sneak into the Senate Democratic Caucus meeting with President Obama at the Capitol. pic.twitter.com/xNCknOijTP
THEY’RE PROTESTING POLICE BRUTALITY. They’re not protesting the national anthem any more than the lunch counter protests of the 1960’s were protesting food! https://t.co/Evze1ILMd4
Let’s not let the Republicans— who do nothing to stop Trump from wreaking havoc on our country—appoint a Supreme Court Justice who is going to strip the rights of women. We can stop this. pic.twitter.com/B18ifhrJQ7
I truly, truly hope that the citizens of TX are wise enough to elect this man to be their Senator.
We also talked about doing everything we can to reunite those children who are still separated from their parents after we took them away. Hundreds left to be reunited. Can't let up the pressure until we make it happen. pic.twitter.com/qZMWbnB4sr
DO NOT LET THEM REWRITE HISTORY TO TAKE CREDIT FOR THE HARD WORK THAT PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HIS ADMINISTRATION DID TO MOVE THIS COUNTRY TO RECORD JOB GROWTH!!~ This is what Republicans ALWAYS do!!!! Try to take credit for someone else’s hard work and pretend they did it! Not this time!
Pretty chilling NYT story about how Jim Jordan’s crusade to expose Stefan Halper as a confidential source appears to have scared off multiple sources inside Russia who are helping US intelligence community understand Putin’s next steps https://t.co/DPRrkm3wee
'Brett Kavanaugh is not the majority. We are the majority.' — Actress and activist Alyssa Milano is urging voters to use their power to stop Trump's Supreme Court nominee pic.twitter.com/WcXrzVFBUg
Bob Mueller and the #SDNY are the Twin Twisters of Justice that's about to rip through the Trump World Trailer Park. The alarms are soundin' and everyone's rushin' to their storm shelters.
“Waking up in the middle of the night to tweet in all caps is not a sign of confident leadership — it’s a sign of a terrified old man who feels the walls closing in…” https://t.co/tqyaRnlhRi
Speaking of Weisselberg I think he invoked the 5th and prosecutors immunized him not to nail Cohen or Trump, but Trump’s kids: Eric, Ivanka and Don Jr., who may be in for sphincter-tightening experiences.
Of course "Rand the Ruskie" and his traitorous toupee would love for Assange to be immunized against perjury and accountability, freein' him to spew his Russian propaganda in the halls of Congress. https://t.co/wO3QH3RXQj
After giving big corporations and the wealthy a giant tax cut, Republicans now want to cut Medicare & Social Security to pay for the massive deficits they created.
We won’t let them balance the budget on the backs of seniors, the disabled and the poorest among us. https://t.co/9FPLDLrkIo
…. but some or all of you may find it useful to share with others who need to grasp the reality of being engaged in a life or death war with an adversary who is way closer to victory than hardly anyone is currently willing to admit (proof of just how effective weaponized divisive narratives are).
Well done, as always, Sir.
I'm fond of beginning conversations among students & others with:
"Information warfare is not noisy, it's just quietly lethal." – bobrf
The critical thinking 'learning curve' is steep, but your essay is a solid base on which folk can launch.
Watch this 10-year-old violin prodigy honor the late, great Aretha Franklin by playing an amazing rendition of her 1967 hit, "(You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman." https://t.co/9OG3K5VVYG
RIP, John McCain. Sure didn’t agree with him on most issues, but he was a public servant and I am goin to thank him for that. And, he was a thorn in the side of the fraud. That counts.
… considering this point in our history, feels kind of scary that we lost him now… we have a Republican governor that will appoint someone to take his place until when his re election takes place. Talk around here is that he may appoint Cindy McCain in his place. I would be ok with that. She believes in a woman’s right to choose, LGBTQ rights, and the ACA
Hand salute! LtCDR and I served in Vietnam in the same year he was shot down…I came home;he didn’t…He’s passed his final muster. Commence Holiday Routine! 😢
It’s amazing you shared that connection.
We’re all glad you came home, Yardarm!
This is part of what the Secretary of Defense statement said:
His was a life well lived, one whose actions epitomized the motto of his alma mater, the U.S. Naval Academy: non sibi, sed patriae—“not for self, but for country.”
McCain and Obama were political adversaries. Obama was a liberal and the GOP narrative being thus that he had no respect for military service or conservatives like McCain.
Yet you never heard Obama speak in this manner. Ever.
I think right about the time that was announced, it was also stated that Trump is not invited. It makes perfect sense but think about what a statement it makes.
John McCain believed that every citizen has a responsibility to make something of the freedoms given by our Constitution, and from his heroic service in the Navy to his 35 years in Congress, he lived by his creed every day. https://t.co/946T7PnG53
This man flagged down our bus for miles to hand us a contribution at a red light. It’s too late for financial support, but this gesture means the world to me.
Confession: I forgave Senator John McCain the day he dissed the ACA repeal. I forgave him for bringing the ignoramus Sarah Palin into mainstream, which gave birth to the Tea Baggers and license to many wackos including the current idiot on the Oval Office. I forgive him for he is a great man with flaws. Who doesn’t have flaws?! I respect him for telling the chicken-head lady in red that Senator Obama was a decent family man. I respect him for making his funeral list before his passing so that vulgar and immoral men would steer clear of his casket. I respect him for the concession speech he gave in 2008.
Sad irony that as Sen. McCain is mourned, today is the 9th anniversary of the death of Sen. Ted Kennedy who died of the same horrific form of brain cancer.
.@SenJohnMcCain lived a life of service to his country, from his heroism in the Navy to 35 years in Congress. He was a tough politician, a trusted colleague, and there will simply never be another like him. My thoughts and prayers are with Cindy and his entire family.
John McCain and Ted Kennedy—chief architects of a bipartisan immigration reform bill—died on the same day, August 25. The bill was imperfect, like all bills. Their lives were imperfect, like all lives. But they served their country w/ dignity, w/ integrity, and w/ love. #RIPpic.twitter.com/NmUFOtYBHG
“Senator John Sidney McCain III died at 4:28pm on August 25, 2018. With the Senator when he passed were his wife Cindy and their family. At his death, he had served the United States of America faithfully for sixty years.”
My heart is broken. I am so lucky to have lived the adventure of loving this incredible man for 38 years. He passed the way he lived, on his own terms, surrounded by the people he loved, in the the place he loved best.
Senator John McCain was an American patriot and hero whose sacrifices for his country, and lifetime of public service, were an inspiration to millions. Canadians join Americans tonight in celebrating his life and mourning his passing.
At @weeklystandard we've always had a rule against publishing government officials. We waived that rule to publish this lovely remembrance of by John McCain of John F. Kennedy Jr., and I'm very glad we did.https://t.co/jkhWxJRh8j
Not the best language, so I saved it for “late night” – and I totally agree with Malcolm Nance!
NO YOU FUCKING DON’T. John McCain was a MAN!! worthy of our love, respect, & tears. “A Jack Tar, he is, he was, he are”. YOU? YOU ARE A REPULSIVE COWARD not even worthy of our revulsion, derision & scorn. McCain will LOL from heaven when I say you are #LowerThanWhaleShithttps://t.co/NbSPp0P3Nh
Yeah – that was a Navy man sticking up for a Navy man! (I’ll tell you – with how he got to Malcolm Nance over this, trump is going to give people heart attacks!)
To the entire @GOP: John McCain, in his death, is still trying to speak to you. He is having President Obama speak at his funeral. Donald Trump is to stay away. You all should be ashamed of yourselves for completely destroying what he fought for.
Thank you Carol Murray, but there is no hope for these Republicans, sink or swim they have tied themselves to Trump and it is ashame. Character no longer matter even to the evangelicals. The only message they will get is for them to lose, hopefully the first step this coming November.
Sen. McCain, a war hero, even though he was capture. A war hero because he serve when his country call. Unlike that thing in the White House now who has the nerve to question McCain service. Who did not answer the hone when his country call,
John McCain has passed away at age 81. Here's a look back at when he sat down with American History TV to talk about being shot down during the Vietnam War. pic.twitter.com/SJwwTRmdBb
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Changes to the DEM nominating process from the DNC
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Hands up… who smiled through the whole thing? I DID!!!!! Love them:)
Also a favorite that makes me smile:)
President Obama and Michelle….with kids:) Nothing better
LOVE that… ❤
FIRED UP!
I truly, truly hope that the citizens of TX are wise enough to elect this man to be their Senator.
DO NOT LET THEM REWRITE HISTORY TO TAKE CREDIT FOR THE HARD WORK THAT PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HIS ADMINISTRATION DID TO MOVE THIS COUNTRY TO RECORD JOB GROWTH!!~ This is what Republicans ALWAYS do!!!! Try to take credit for someone else’s hard work and pretend they did it! Not this time!
https://twitter.com/Mikel_Jollett/status/1033483852642045952
Do not stop fighting this nominee. DO NOT STOP.
Yup ….
I hope he, his family, and all his shady corrupt business partners are crushed. Hard
Wow. I’m just hoping John Dean has some inside information. Then the country will see what trump does next.
Nothing here will surprise any member of the TOD community …
…. but some or all of you may find it useful to share with others who need to grasp the reality of being engaged in a life or death war with an adversary who is way closer to victory than hardly anyone is currently willing to admit (proof of just how effective weaponized divisive narratives are).
John McCain has passed away. May he rest in peace.
He would have been 82 on Wednesday.
RIP, John McCain. Sure didn’t agree with him on most issues, but he was a public servant and I am goin to thank him for that. And, he was a thorn in the side of the fraud. That counts.
With you on all that, df!
… considering this point in our history, feels kind of scary that we lost him now… we have a Republican governor that will appoint someone to take his place until when his re election takes place. Talk around here is that he may appoint Cindy McCain in his place. I would be ok with that. She believes in a woman’s right to choose, LGBTQ rights, and the ACA
That would be fine with me, too.
Hand salute! LtCDR and I served in Vietnam in the same year he was shot down…I came home;he didn’t…He’s passed his final muster. Commence Holiday Routine! 😢
It’s amazing you shared that connection.
We’re all glad you came home, Yardarm!
This is part of what the Secretary of Defense statement said:
His was a life well lived, one whose actions epitomized the motto of his alma mater, the U.S. Naval Academy: non sibi, sed patriae—“not for self, but for country.”
https://dod.defense.gov/News/News-Releases/News-Release-View/Article/1612735/statement-on-the-passing-of-senator-john-mccain/
ShakaBooooooooom
“Nothing in life is more liberating than to fight for a cause larger than yourself…” — John McCain
Beautiful, meaningful quote, Yardarm!
Awesome.
Sen. McCain passed away. R.I.P Sen McCain.
Just heard the news,,,John McCain passed away…..
John McCain has passed. May he Rest in Peace.
You will see a small vindictive man in the Oval Office.
OMG… Senator Kennedy died on this same day, 9 years ago, from the same disease. They were friends. Comforting and odd at the same time
RIP Senator John McCain.
I was waiting for the statement from the Forever President, Barack Obama
This brings tears to my eyes.
Giants.
I think right about the time that was announced, it was also stated that Trump is not invited. It makes perfect sense but think about what a statement it makes.
47 minus 2 is not invited but Pence is…wow, wow, wow.
makes complete sense to me
The most well written and sincere statement we’re going to see, I’m sure.
This would be something, if the Mayor of Tallahassee got to be Governor of Florida! I have several friends who voted for him.
Confession: I forgave Senator John McCain the day he dissed the ACA repeal. I forgave him for bringing the ignoramus Sarah Palin into mainstream, which gave birth to the Tea Baggers and license to many wackos including the current idiot on the Oval Office. I forgive him for he is a great man with flaws. Who doesn’t have flaws?! I respect him for telling the chicken-head lady in red that Senator Obama was a decent family man. I respect him for making his funeral list before his passing so that vulgar and immoral men would steer clear of his casket. I respect him for the concession speech he gave in 2008.
Me too, No Child. Me, too.
Well said, NCLB.
On the 9th anniversary of the passing of Ted Kennedy, Sen McCain was called come.
RIP. A true American Hero. 🙏
I was just reminded that Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley both died on the same day – August 16 – 41 years apart.
Wow. John McCain’s mother is still living and is 106 years old. I remember her from one of his previous campaigns.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberta_McCain
Fair winds and following seas, to John McCain … and all the others.
Just saw this on twitter. It’s hilarious.
Just saw it, too. Ha!
Wow. Bring tissues.
G’Nite TOD.
Not the best language, so I saved it for “late night” – and I totally agree with Malcolm Nance!
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Yeah – that was a Navy man sticking up for a Navy man! (I’ll tell you – with how he got to Malcolm Nance over this, trump is going to give people heart attacks!)
Thank you Carol Murray, but there is no hope for these Republicans, sink or swim they have tied themselves to Trump and it is ashame. Character no longer matter even to the evangelicals. The only message they will get is for them to lose, hopefully the first step this coming November.
Amen, bella. Amen.
Sen. McCain, a war hero, even though he was capture. A war hero because he serve when his country call. Unlike that thing in the White House now who has the nerve to question McCain service. Who did not answer the hone when his country call,
“phone”
THIS LOVELY MAN RIGHT HERE:
BEAUTY BREAK
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2018/08/26/citizenship-as-a-patriotic-obligation/
good day everyone!