Senator Schumer:
“I have just listened to the majority leader engage in an astounding bit of whitewashing,” he said. “It’s sort of like Richard Nixon saying ‘Let’s move on’ at the height of the investigation of his wrongdoing. Of course [McConnell] wants to move on. He wants to cover up.”
“What I remember is that from the very beginning, the Republican leader has not taken the threat of Russia’s election interference as seriously as he should. In the run-up to the 2016 election when the Obama administration sought to warn state election officials about foreign meddling and designate election systems as, quote, critical infrastructure, Leader McConnell…delayed for weeks, watered down the letter from congressional leaders and pushed back against the designation.” https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/5/7/1856005/-Trump-weighing-whether-to-order-Justice-Department-to-block-Mueller-from-testifying
“McConnell has been working hand-in-hand with Trump to cover up Russian sabotage since before the election, and it’s about fucking time that it becomes an issue. McConnell has been getting away with sabotaging the entire government—all three branches of it—and has even allowed a foreign adversary to sabotage a presidential election. Thank you, Senator Schumer, for saying that on the Senate floor. It’s a start. Now keep saying it in front of every television camera available.’ (Eleveld, DK)
Yes I saw it the third time.
How about: “Don’t underestimate the symbolism of a royal marriage. From now on, it will be impossible to argue that being black is somehow incompatible with being British.” (The Guardian)
-The real question is how to expunge Trumpsky + Putin from the White House.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says that Pres. Trump is "trying to goad" Democrats into impeaching him "to solidify his base" ahead of the 2020 presidential election. https://t.co/3Sryk3sIZ9pic.twitter.com/Mfmz2R4dwK
–wait a minute, don’t you start the hearings, expose the crimes that America deserves to know about on the air, and call it impeachment when you are ready. Who cares where it goes? Where did this version of Pelosi come from? Where’s the fearless Pelosi that we love? Trumpsky and Putin’s dirt must be stuck to television screens all over the country. Not covered up by the McConnells and little russians.
DEVELOPING: Two suspects are in custody and authorities are engaging a third after multiple victims were shot at a Colorado school, a law enforcement source tells @ABC News. https://t.co/Ko6kBCR2dApic.twitter.com/aQNHHGbPJm
“The Justice Department offered on Tuesday to allow more congressional staffers access to a less-redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report — an attempt to head off a Wednesday vote to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for defying a Democratic subpoena for Mueller’s entire findings and evidence. The concessions also included allowing a select number of senior lawmakers — just 12 have been allowed access to the less-redacted version — to keep their handwritten notes on the report.” (politico)
“Barr does not want to be held in contempt, because the next step is court, and that is where he will lose.” (Jason Easley)
–Chairman Nadler please say No.
-Just the full report without conditions.
You have to know a double play when you see wun.
Trump doesn’t want to be impeached!
-The impeachment process regardless of outcome, will expose his filth not only to his base, but to everyone around the world.
There are now at least 735 former federal prosecutors, etc., who’ve signed the statement about the obstruction counts, coming out of Mueller’s report. They all need to march on over to McConnell’s office and tell him it’s not Groundhog Day (as he calls it) … it’s impeachment and indictment day.
WATCH: A woman just yelled at Biden that he can "kiss [her] anytime!" at event in NV. Biden responded by doing the Sign of the Cross: @CBSNewspic.twitter.com/2REYPvsCjv
The accusations against VP Biden re touching and invading space kinda backfired on the media. They attempted to define him with this before he entered the race.
JUST POSTED: The New York Times has obtained 10 years of previously unrevealed figures from Donald Trump's federal income-tax returns – from 1985 to 1994. Trump ran up $1.2 billion in core business losses in the decade we examined. LOTS here 👉 https://t.co/Yc23kj9HEa
Breaking: "In fact, year after year, Mr. Trump appears to have lost more money than nearly any other individual American taxpayer…His core business losses in 1990&1991-more than $250 million…were more than double those of the nearest taxpayers…"https://t.co/zm7mhzt1gt
JUST POSTED: The New York Times has obtained 10 years of previously unrevealed figures from Donald Trump's federal income-tax returns – from 1985 to 1994. Trump ran up $1.2 billion in core business losses in the decade we examined. LOTS here 👉 https://t.co/Yc23kj9HEa
publishing news – Barack Obama's presidential memoir, which many people had thought was going to come out in 2019, won't be published this year, according to a person familiar with the writing process
Former President Barack Obama's highly anticipated post-White House memoir appears likely to be released during the 2020 campaign. https://t.co/f6AZeCnTHV
Dear America, @CraigUnger's 'House of Trump; House of Putin' => Pertinent context that's especially relevant given today's @NYTimes expose Mr Trump's fail as a biz guy.
Don's skill, bigly leveraged by #Putin's crime syndicate, is $ laundering.
Please, I beg you, STOP with the threats and the sternly worded letters and more threats. JUST DO IT!!!!!!!! It is not rocket science that the Rs are NOT going to cooperate and do anything they ‘should’ do. ACT and ACT now!
This is tough to see/read because I tend to agree with him about being hopeful. We all know PO ‘may’ not say that because he seems to always be hopeful. I put ‘may’ in the quotes because I wonder how truly hopeful he is currently. The Founding Fathers NEVER NEVER thought that one of the parties would totally ignore our Constitution and every norm our country has observed over the years. I, too, am close to being beyond hope. There’s too many signs that this gang is going to get away with this and we are going to become an autocracy. Sorry to start the day being so negative, but that is the reality as I see it.
On a more positive note, I am feeling a little better. Got to my pulmonologist office yesterday for a strong steroid shot and a strong antibiotic.
Sorry you haven’t been doing well. All the best with the antibiotic. Have rarely ever needed one but lately did, and was surprised to see that it didn’t end the infection. Seriously it was up to my body resilience to do it and very tiring it has been. Seems important to stay away from sugars (= carbs) and build immunity (echinaceae etc.) however possible.
Dear tnmtgirl1,
I believe we’ll win the fight for the Constitution and rule of law = we face reality as it is and then act without delay as we must.
Mighty convenient that tax article dropping today. Very possible that trump leaked the docs and story in order to play victim. All part of a setup replay to his base, and give the courts cover for ruling in his favor for failing to honor subpoenas of tax returns, Mueller Report, witnesses, etc… #trumpsFalseFlagOps
First pictures: Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, with their beautiful baby son, in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle in Berkshire.📸@domlipinski / @PA#BabySussexpic.twitter.com/uxUOI5MUkt
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their baby son, who was born on Monday morning, during a photocall in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle in Berkshire #RoyalBaby#BabySussex 📸@PApic.twitter.com/VPRSsYWmGM
7. You don't play with the Russian mob that has control of our White House with kid gloves. You destroy anyone helping them. I'd make Burck public enemy No 1 and make him know if he doesn't comply
I tell Lawrence O'Donnell that impeachment proceedings should begin: "There is a point when caution becomes cowardice and a point when cowardice becomes betrayal of the Constitution."https://t.co/Q0yMTeWusv
THIS SOB NEEDS TO BE IN JAIL> HE IS A FUCKING TRAITOR TO THIS COUNTRY!
Yikes. WaPo's @GregPMiller describes a tense moment from 2016 involving a CIA director trying to sound the alarm on Russia and a senior U.S. senator wanting none of it… pic.twitter.com/iuQEiOs5Bh
Alabama law that will make it a crime for doctors to perform any abortion-no exceptions for rape, incest, mother’s life-expected to pass Thursday & head to governor for signature. The goal is to trigger a lawsuit that will overturn Roe v. Wade. pic.twitter.com/DTAOTb1HyS
I want you all to know that a court case to get McGahn to speak to Congr won't take years. Neither will a request to the court for grand jury information or suing Mnuchin for not turning over 45's tax returns or pursuing financial records from his accountant & Deutsche Bank
Pursue crushing civil fines against recalcitrant witnesses, impeach Mnuchin and Barr, seek sanctions to punish lawyers for ethics violations and, yes, if need be, try to lock them up. If Ds get serious, some Rs may recognize the gravity of the situation https://t.co/ODjQSUasaJ
Today I and @HouseJudiciary will vote to hold the Attorney General Barr in Contempt of Congress for his ongoing coverup of the President’s corrupt and likely criminal actions.
The AG is not allowed to ignore a legal subpoena. We have no choice but to act. pic.twitter.com/iHBjwwBQn1
Proof 1: In Watergate, we subpoenaed tapes for trial on April 16, got rulings from trial court, Appeals Court and and Supreme Court ruled for us on July 24. Took just over 3 months. Just over 2 weeks later, on Aug 9, Nixon resigned.
Proof 2: On March 1 we gave road map to Judge Sirica. He heard arguments ruled in our favor, defendants appealed, arguments were heard on and Appeals Ct ruled in our favor same day. On March 26 the full evidence went to the House Judiciary Committee. All it took was 25 days!
Bottom line: It doesn't take long to get results. Congress should: 1. ask Chief Judge Beryl Howell for the grand jury testimony Barr/Trump are hiding 2. hold Barr, Mnuchin, etc in contempt 3. Subpoena McGahn, Donaldson, Lewindowski, Mueller & anyone else they want & enforce them.
Every last one of them is in on the scam. And they’re ok with that.
@TheRickWilson watching this committee on TV it’s obvious the White House hands out talking points to all GOP committee members . FISA , stryzok , “totally exonerated “ . Makes me even more positive they are all in on this charade .
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were introduced to the newborn son of The Duke & Duchess of Sussex at Windsor Castle. Ms Doria Ragland was also present. The Duke & Duchess of Sussex are delighted to announce that they have named their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. pic.twitter.com/PaHVhPlUl5
#unhackthevote The Dam is Starting to Leak. Trumps Finances will get disclosed The Mueller Report will get Released Trump is running out of fingers to stick in the leaks.
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
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Greetings, TOD!
Happy Teachers Day to all the teachers and former teachers here. You’re very much appreciated, and should be paid a lot more.
This humble middle school teacher thanks you!
Thank you!
Thank you!💕
Thank you! ❤️
This retired elementary school teacher appreciates your sentiment. Thanks.
Thank you.
Senator Schumer:
“I have just listened to the majority leader engage in an astounding bit of whitewashing,” he said. “It’s sort of like Richard Nixon saying ‘Let’s move on’ at the height of the investigation of his wrongdoing. Of course [McConnell] wants to move on. He wants to cover up.”
“What I remember is that from the very beginning, the Republican leader has not taken the threat of Russia’s election interference as seriously as he should. In the run-up to the 2016 election when the Obama administration sought to warn state election officials about foreign meddling and designate election systems as, quote, critical infrastructure, Leader McConnell…delayed for weeks, watered down the letter from congressional leaders and pushed back against the designation.”
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/5/7/1856005/-Trump-weighing-whether-to-order-Justice-Department-to-block-Mueller-from-testifying
“McConnell has been working hand-in-hand with Trump to cover up Russian sabotage since before the election, and it’s about fucking time that it becomes an issue. McConnell has been getting away with sabotaging the entire government—all three branches of it—and has even allowed a foreign adversary to sabotage a presidential election. Thank you, Senator Schumer, for saying that on the Senate floor. It’s a start. Now keep saying it in front of every television camera available.’ (Eleveld, DK)
Dave Chappelle gets Mark Twain prize.
https://dcist.com/story/19/05/07/dave-chappelle-will-be-first-d-c-born-comedian-to-receive-mark-twain-prize/
Folks it’s time we call a thing a thing. This is in reference to people wondering what “color” the new prince will be.
Yes I saw it the third time.
How about: “Don’t underestimate the symbolism of a royal marriage. From now on, it will be impossible to argue that being black is somehow incompatible with being British.” (The Guardian)
-The real question is how to expunge Trumpsky + Putin from the White House.
–wait a minute, don’t you start the hearings, expose the crimes that America deserves to know about on the air, and call it impeachment when you are ready. Who cares where it goes? Where did this version of Pelosi come from? Where’s the fearless Pelosi that we love? Trumpsky and Putin’s dirt must be stuck to television screens all over the country. Not covered up by the McConnells and little russians.
My other pretend hubby, Chadwick!
https://deadline.com/2019/05/chadwick-boseman-yasuke-african-samurai-black-panther-1202608769/
I had no idea a man, taken as slave from Mozambique in 16th century, became a samurai in Japan. I have to see that movie!
I agree sounds like a great movie. Worth seeing.
MT, I also have to see how Chadwick plays that role. He’s one of my fav actors, apart from being my pretend hubby! 😂💞
“The Justice Department offered on Tuesday to allow more congressional staffers access to a less-redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report — an attempt to head off a Wednesday vote to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for defying a Democratic subpoena for Mueller’s entire findings and evidence. The concessions also included allowing a select number of senior lawmakers — just 12 have been allowed access to the less-redacted version — to keep their handwritten notes on the report.” (politico)
“Barr does not want to be held in contempt, because the next step is court, and that is where he will lose.” (Jason Easley)
–Chairman Nadler please say No.
-Just the full report without conditions.
Congrats Pamela 🙂
You have to know a double play when you see wun.
Trump doesn’t want to be impeached!
-The impeachment process regardless of outcome, will expose his filth not only to his base, but to everyone around the world.
Not only that:
As Lawrence explained the transition to the next President will happen with or without Trump, right on the clock.
Denver area …
Apparently, the “count” is now at least seven injured in the latest school shooting.
There are now at least 735 former federal prosecutors, etc., who’ve signed the statement about the obstruction counts, coming out of Mueller’s report. They all need to march on over to McConnell’s office and tell him it’s not Groundhog Day (as he calls it) … it’s impeachment and indictment day.
The accusations against VP Biden re touching and invading space kinda backfired on the media. They attempted to define him with this before he entered the race.
Hmmmmm……….
Well now, & finally, & ahem:
This idiot! What totally gets my goat, where was 4th Estate in 2015/16, before even then when he was spewing his birther crap?
Darn!!
“New York Times obtains 10 years of trump’s tax info; shows the president paid no income taxes 8 of 10 years” — headline on CNN
Think I’ll take a late nap!
BE A LEADER
Oh snap! 😂
I have “Becoming”, now I’m waiting for his memoir.
Unger’s book is an essential read if you have the ‘stomach’ for it.
Do it!!!
Do it!!!
Do it!!!
They’ll just dip into their 12-figure savings accounts!
Please, I beg you, STOP with the threats and the sternly worded letters and more threats. JUST DO IT!!!!!!!! It is not rocket science that the Rs are NOT going to cooperate and do anything they ‘should’ do. ACT and ACT now!
Cut off every perk, health insurance, every damn thing.
DF, I said all that w/out @$/&* 😂
Am seriously trying, but have relapse moments. It’s gonna be a hard 2 weeks. Going to my quiet corner chair & flip thru my Webster’s😯 😂
You are doing great!!👍🏼
take away their car…credit allowance…all the perks…
bbl
😂😂
Gotta admit, Bob – that was my favorite tweet of the night!!!!!! Still dancin’ over here. Bravo!
Thank you Gazelle and Jacqueline 😀
Sometimes I worry about him, because I believe this is true.
This is tough to see/read because I tend to agree with him about being hopeful. We all know PO ‘may’ not say that because he seems to always be hopeful. I put ‘may’ in the quotes because I wonder how truly hopeful he is currently. The Founding Fathers NEVER NEVER thought that one of the parties would totally ignore our Constitution and every norm our country has observed over the years. I, too, am close to being beyond hope. There’s too many signs that this gang is going to get away with this and we are going to become an autocracy. Sorry to start the day being so negative, but that is the reality as I see it.
On a more positive note, I am feeling a little better. Got to my pulmonologist office yesterday for a strong steroid shot and a strong antibiotic.
Sorry you haven’t been doing well. All the best with the antibiotic. Have rarely ever needed one but lately did, and was surprised to see that it didn’t end the infection. Seriously it was up to my body resilience to do it and very tiring it has been. Seems important to stay away from sugars (= carbs) and build immunity (echinaceae etc.) however possible.
Dear tnmtgirl1,
I believe we’ll win the fight for the Constitution and rule of law = we face reality as it is and then act without delay as we must.
Hope you continue to feel better!
Kamala Harris’ husband is so cute about it.
Mighty convenient that tax article dropping today. Very possible that trump leaked the docs and story in order to play victim. All part of a setup replay to his base, and give the courts cover for ruling in his favor for failing to honor subpoenas of tax returns, Mueller Report, witnesses, etc… #trumpsFalseFlagOps
Goodnight TOD ….
🙂
That’s a good one.
Good Morning TODVille!
gorgeous, a great laugh, thanks.
Baby Sussex makes his debut!!
May their futures be bright, may we look the future in the eyes for the sake of our precious children, may love prevail.
Wonderful to see this family so happy!! Congratulations to to them
we’re fighting for this little one’s future. thanks for the photos.
Morning everyone. Thread
This
You don’t have to read it…let someone read it TO you! No excuse not to!
THIS SOB NEEDS TO BE IN JAIL> HE IS A FUCKING TRAITOR TO THIS COUNTRY!
Harry is in awe! Awww! 💞
Owned by many people that do NOT have our best interests at heart
Broken down further… math is really something.
Seems like those are close to the same amounts – of our taxpayer dollars – that he’s spent every day in the WH.
Agreeing with Jennifer Rubin. Again.
I really Like Jill Wine Banks
thanks Sheila. love Jill too.
Every last one of them is in on the scam. And they’re ok with that.
Meanwhile…the Dems in Congress are carrying out the pweople’s business
Video:
Pls see the great Lawrence Tribe on O’Donnell last night — putting it all out there and no messing.
“Constitutional law professor Laurence Tribe calls Trump’s contempt of Congress an “astonishing exercise in arrogant obstruction of justice” and an impeachable offense.
Tribe explains to Lawrence O’Donnell why Trump cannot fight impeachment in the Supreme Court as he claimed.”
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/04/25/laurence_tribe_trump_thinks_justices_he_appointed_can_overturn_impeachment.html
What a name!!
Archie Harrison ……okay it’s their child. If they like the name that’s all that counts.
TRUMP’S OBSESSION WITH JOE BIDEN TAKES A NEW TURN
The president plans to use his trade war with China to attack the Democratic front-runner – https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/05/trump-biden-trade-china/588991/?utm_medium=social&utm_content=edit-promo&utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_term=2019-05-08T16%3A04%3A52&utm_source=twitter
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2019/05/08/protecting-his-face/
NEW: NEW YORK STATE SENATE PASSES BILL THAT WOULD AMEND LAW TO ALLOW THE US CONGRESS TO OBTAIN TRUMP’S STATE TAX RETURNS
The state Senate additionally passed legislation that would make it easier for the state to prosecute individuals who were pardoned by the president. …
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/ny-state-senate-passes-bill-allowing-congress-get-trump-tax-n1003396?cid=sm_npd_ms_tw_ma