Thursday, November 6, 2014
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Republicans Are Trying To Steal Elections In Kentucky and Georgia by Denying The Right To Vote
http://www.politicususa.com/2014/11/04/republicans-steal-elections-kentucky-georgia-denying-vote.html
"It should surprise absolutely no one that there are voting issues in red states with close races in Georgia and Kentucky. After the conservative majority gutted the Voting Rights Act, thousands of Americans are being denied their right to vote. Republicans are pulling out all of the stops. Since they can’t win an election with their ideas, Republicans are intentionally denying opponents their voice in our representative democracy."
"It should surprise absolutely no one that there are voting issues in red states with close races in Georgia and Kentucky. After the conservative majority gutted the Voting Rights Act, thousands of Americans are being denied their right to vote. Republicans are pulling out all of the stops. Since they can’t win an election with their ideas, Republicans are intentionally denying opponents their voice in our representative democracy."
US Consumer Confidence Reaches Highest Level Since 2007, GOP Planning to Impeach Obama for it Somehow
http://aattp.org/us-consumer-confidence-reaches-highest-level-since-2007-gop-planning-to-impeach-obama-for-it-somehow/
"Look back on that chart…in terms of confidence, we’re almost exactly where we were in 1994. That’s when the last two-term democrat pulled us out of the last Bush recession, while ending the last war in the Middle East."
"Look back on that chart…in terms of confidence, we’re almost exactly where we were in 1994. That’s when the last two-term democrat pulled us out of the last Bush recession, while ending the last war in the Middle East."
Racist Virgina Confederate Flag Supporter To Black Man: ‘Go Back To Africa!’ (VIDEO)
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2014/11/04/racist-virgina-confederate-flag-supporter-black-man-go-back-africa-video/
"While these supporters of bigoted symbols from days past claim that their intent is not racially motivated, a mere two minutes with any one of those you see proudly waving their stars and bars will quickly dispel that lie."
"While these supporters of bigoted symbols from days past claim that their intent is not racially motivated, a mere two minutes with any one of those you see proudly waving their stars and bars will quickly dispel that lie."
Michelle Obama Mentions Eating Fried Chicken, Conservatives Go From Zero to Racist (IMAGES)
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2014/11/04/michelle-obama-mentions-eating-fried-chicken-conservatives-go-from-zero-to-racist-images/
"We regularly hear conservatives say that they’re not racists; they just dislike President Obama’s policies. Why, then, do they seize on every single opportunity to make horrid remarks directed toward the President and First Lady, and African-Americans in general?"
"We regularly hear conservatives say that they’re not racists; they just dislike President Obama’s policies. Why, then, do they seize on every single opportunity to make horrid remarks directed toward the President and First Lady, and African-Americans in general?"
Why we vote: 'I'm scared I'm going to die before [Medicaid expansion] comes.'
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/11/04/1341728/-Why-we-vote-I-m-scared-I-m-going-to-die-before-Medicaid-expansion-nbsp-comes
"In two of these states—Maine and Wisconsin—a Democratic governor can make the difference immediately. In Maine, Republican Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed Medicaid expansion five times. He has been the only obstacle. In Wisconsin, the governor has the power to accept the Medicaid expansion unilaterally, by executive order, and doesn't need the legislature."
"In two of these states—Maine and Wisconsin—a Democratic governor can make the difference immediately. In Maine, Republican Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed Medicaid expansion five times. He has been the only obstacle. In Wisconsin, the governor has the power to accept the Medicaid expansion unilaterally, by executive order, and doesn't need the legislature."
Five Terrifying Right-Wing Extremists Who Head To Congress If You Don't Vote
Five Terrifying Right-Wing Extremists Who Head To Congress If You Don't Vote
"He wants to abolish the minimum wage and attempted to pass legislation that would have cut unemployment benefits so severely that the state would have become ineligible for federal compensation." Vote!!!
"He wants to abolish the minimum wage and attempted to pass legislation that would have cut unemployment benefits so severely that the state would have become ineligible for federal compensation." Vote!!!
Don’t Believe the Hype, Get out and Vote
http://quietmike.org/2014/11/04/dont-believe-hype-get-out-and-vote/
"How would you feel if your State became the next Kansas and you had done nothing to prevent it?" Vote!!!!
"How would you feel if your State became the next Kansas and you had done nothing to prevent it?" Vote!!!!
Election Day is here. How's the voting out there? (You have voted, right?)
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/11/04/1341700/-Election-Day-is-here-How-s-the-voting-out-there-You-have-voted-right
"We all have a few important tasks today. Vote. Make sure your friends and family vote."
"We all have a few important tasks today. Vote. Make sure your friends and family vote."
Social Security Kept 27 Million Americans Out of Poverty in 2013 | Economic Policy Institute
Social Security Kept 27 Million Americans Out of Poverty in 2013 | Economic Policy Institute
"Social Security is, by far, the most effective anti-poverty program in the United States. Without Social Security, an additional 8.6 percent of Americans, or nearly 27 million, would fall below the SPM poverty threshold."
"Social Security is, by far, the most effective anti-poverty program in the United States. Without Social Security, an additional 8.6 percent of Americans, or nearly 27 million, would fall below the SPM poverty threshold."
Why Tonight Is Not Just About Senate Control | The Nation
Why Tonight Is Not Just About Senate Control | The Nation
"the Senate competition is not all that matters. The signals from those contests for control of the statehouses—and the even more direct signals from referendums on minimum wage and paid sick leave referendums—will matter, as well."
"the Senate competition is not all that matters. The signals from those contests for control of the statehouses—and the even more direct signals from referendums on minimum wage and paid sick leave referendums—will matter, as well."
What Happens Today in These 4 Races Could Help Determine Our Next President
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/11/secretary-of-state-colorado-iowa-nevada-iowa-husted
"the consequences of these four secretary of state races could mean the difference between smooth, snafu-free elections in November 2016 and the type of debacles seen in Florida in 2000 and Ohio in 2004."
"the consequences of these four secretary of state races could mean the difference between smooth, snafu-free elections in November 2016 and the type of debacles seen in Florida in 2000 and Ohio in 2004."
Here Are the U.S. States Where the Working Poor Are the Most Screwed
https://www.vocativ.com/interactive/usa/us-politics/minimum-wage-state-by-state/
"On Tuesday, five states—Arkansas, Illinois, Alaska, Nebraska and South Dakota—will vote on a bump in the minimum wage of between $1.25 and $2.25."
"On Tuesday, five states—Arkansas, Illinois, Alaska, Nebraska and South Dakota—will vote on a bump in the minimum wage of between $1.25 and $2.25."
Minimum wage popularity is a reminder: Organize, organize, organize
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/11/04/1341618/-Minimum-wage-popularity-is-a-reminder-Organize-organize-organize
"Unfortunately, we see that a lot. We see a personhood measure likely to be defeated in Colorado while personhood-supporting candidates like Cory Gardner and Joni Ernst lead in the polls in Colorado and Iowa. Sure, they have to dip and dodge so voters aren't aware of their personhood support, but too often they manage. Similarly with the minimum wage—Republicans in close races may be forced to walk back their opposition to raising the minimum wage or even having a minimum wage at all, but all too often their walk-backs succeed."
"Unfortunately, we see that a lot. We see a personhood measure likely to be defeated in Colorado while personhood-supporting candidates like Cory Gardner and Joni Ernst lead in the polls in Colorado and Iowa. Sure, they have to dip and dodge so voters aren't aware of their personhood support, but too often they manage. Similarly with the minimum wage—Republicans in close races may be forced to walk back their opposition to raising the minimum wage or even having a minimum wage at all, but all too often their walk-backs succeed."
Direct Democracy Tackles Fracking, GMOs, Pesticides on Election Day
Direct Democracy Tackles Fracking, GMOs, Pesticides on Election Day
"Voters in cities and states across the United States will vote on a number of ballot propositions affecting the environment on Tuesday, November 4."
"Voters in cities and states across the United States will vote on a number of ballot propositions affecting the environment on Tuesday, November 4."
GOP Chair Won’t Take Impeachment Off the Table Because It’s Totally On The Table
GOP Chair Won’t Take Impeachment Off the Table Because It’s Totally On The Table
"Hey, remember a few months ago, when the media tried desperately to convince you that all that Republican talk of impeachment was all in the Democrats’ heads?" Go Vote!
"Hey, remember a few months ago, when the media tried desperately to convince you that all that Republican talk of impeachment was all in the Democrats’ heads?" Go Vote!
If They Win, Republicans Plan To Serve Impeachment With Side Of Nativism
If They Win, Republicans Plan To Serve Impeachment With Side Of Nativism
"Let's hope they're all crying in their Alka-Seltzer on Wednesday when the supposed control doesn't materialize. Otherwise, we're all going to get a good long look at the wingnut parade as they undertake what could possibly be the most unconstitutional impeachment action in the history of the country.
Alternatively, you could go make GOTV calls into key states. Daily Kos and MoveOn.org need volunteers." Vote!!
"Let's hope they're all crying in their Alka-Seltzer on Wednesday when the supposed control doesn't materialize. Otherwise, we're all going to get a good long look at the wingnut parade as they undertake what could possibly be the most unconstitutional impeachment action in the history of the country.
Alternatively, you could go make GOTV calls into key states. Daily Kos and MoveOn.org need volunteers." Vote!!
Georgia Republican Secretary Of State’s Voter Information Website Suspiciously Inaccessible On Election Day
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2014/11/04/georgia-republican-secretary-of-states-voter-information-website-suspiciously-inaccessible-on-election-day/
"What makes this even more suspicious is that the inaccessibility comes after civil rights groups accused Kemp of losing 40,000 voter registration forms collected by Democrats. The loss of 40,000 potential Democratic voters in the run-up to a critical election certainly helps Republicans who are desperate to achieve victory in the state."
"What makes this even more suspicious is that the inaccessibility comes after civil rights groups accused Kemp of losing 40,000 voter registration forms collected by Democrats. The loss of 40,000 potential Democratic voters in the run-up to a critical election certainly helps Republicans who are desperate to achieve victory in the state."
Georgia Republican Secretary of State’s voter info website abruptly crashes on Election Day
Georgia Republican Secretary of State’s voter info website abruptly crashes on Election Day
"Voters looking for their polling place information before work on Tuesday were out of luck in the state of Georgia."
"Voters looking for their polling place information before work on Tuesday were out of luck in the state of Georgia."
Joni Ernst Goes all Palin, Calls Obama an Apathetic Dictator
http://www.politicususa.com/2014/11/04/joni-ernst-palin-calls-obama-apathetic-dictator.html
"Let’s not pretend Ernst is unique. Rather, she is all too common in a media landscape where Republicans are allowed to lie with impunity, no matter how divorced from reality their comments."
"Let’s not pretend Ernst is unique. Rather, she is all too common in a media landscape where Republicans are allowed to lie with impunity, no matter how divorced from reality their comments."
Alex Jones: Obama Is Promoting Black Youths To Kidnap White Girls
Alex Jones: Obama Is Promoting Black Youths To Kidnap White Girls
"He is promoting the age old racist trope that black men are coming for your white women, only this time he's saying President Obama is giving black youths the green light to kidnap your women."
"He is promoting the age old racist trope that black men are coming for your white women, only this time he's saying President Obama is giving black youths the green light to kidnap your women."
8 Craziest Candidates Who Might Actually Win
http://www.alternet.org/8-craziest-candidates-might-actually-win
"On Tuesday, tens of millions of Americans will brave long lines and various forms of precipitation to elect the public servants that best represent their democratic values. For better or for worse. Here's a quick guide to the candidates we can't believe might actually win—whether because of legal troubles, crushing hypocrisy, basic math, or some combination thereof."
"On Tuesday, tens of millions of Americans will brave long lines and various forms of precipitation to elect the public servants that best represent their democratic values. For better or for worse. Here's a quick guide to the candidates we can't believe might actually win—whether because of legal troubles, crushing hypocrisy, basic math, or some combination thereof."
Will a Neo-Confederate Theocrat Be the New Republican Councilman in One of Richest U.S. Counties?
Will a Neo-Confederate Theocrat Be the New Republican Councilman in One of Richest U.S. Counties?
"On November 4, 2011, standing on a small stage with Bible verses splashed on the background behind him, Michael Peroutka told a small audience attending his lecture that “when you see and hear folks describe the earth as millions of years old, you know that they are either willfully anti-American, or they are ignorant of their own heritage and history. What I am saying is that the promotion of evolution is an act of disloyalty to America.”
Three years later, on November 4, 2014, Michael Peroutka is standing for election as a Republican candidate for the county council of a sedate Maryland suburb in the orbit of the nation’s capital."
"On November 4, 2011, standing on a small stage with Bible verses splashed on the background behind him, Michael Peroutka told a small audience attending his lecture that “when you see and hear folks describe the earth as millions of years old, you know that they are either willfully anti-American, or they are ignorant of their own heritage and history. What I am saying is that the promotion of evolution is an act of disloyalty to America.”
Three years later, on November 4, 2014, Michael Peroutka is standing for election as a Republican candidate for the county council of a sedate Maryland suburb in the orbit of the nation’s capital."
Why conservative Christians would have hated Jesus
Why conservative Christians would have hated Jesus
"If Jesus isn’t the “lens” evangelicals and Roman Catholics read the Bible and their traditions through then whatever they say to the contrary they do not really believe Jesus is the son of God."
"If Jesus isn’t the “lens” evangelicals and Roman Catholics read the Bible and their traditions through then whatever they say to the contrary they do not really believe Jesus is the son of God."
Charlie Crist Leads Rick Scott In a Florida Governor’s Race Where Every Vote Will Matter
http://www.politicususa.com/2014/11/03/florida-governors-race-close-call-vote-matter.html
"Elections across the country are this close. What this means is every vote will matter. Every vote can be the vote the shaped the destiny of a state, or even the country. At a time when the average worker feels so disempowered, it’s incredible to realize that your vote has so much power."
"Elections across the country are this close. What this means is every vote will matter. Every vote can be the vote the shaped the destiny of a state, or even the country. At a time when the average worker feels so disempowered, it’s incredible to realize that your vote has so much power."
Mitch McConnell and Joni Ernst Are Desperate To Conceal Their Koch Connections
http://www.politicususa.com/2014/11/02/mitch-mcconnell-joni-ernst-desperate-conceal-koch-connections.html
"It is blatantly obvious why Republicans have to resort to lying and dirty campaign tricks and it has everything to do with their dedication to advancing the Koch brothers’ anti-government agenda; a dedication and agenda they are desperate to keep concealed from voters, including their corruption-loving base."
"It is blatantly obvious why Republicans have to resort to lying and dirty campaign tricks and it has everything to do with their dedication to advancing the Koch brothers’ anti-government agenda; a dedication and agenda they are desperate to keep concealed from voters, including their corruption-loving base."
Jon Stewart Slams Republicans For Fearmongering And Voter Suppression To Win Midterms
Jon Stewart Slams Republicans For Fearmongering And Voter Suppression To Win Midterms
'The Daily Show's Jon Stewart took the Republicans to task for resorting once again to their usual tactics when they've got absolutely nothing else to run on."
'The Daily Show's Jon Stewart took the Republicans to task for resorting once again to their usual tactics when they've got absolutely nothing else to run on."
Who Else Is in the Koch Brothers Billionaire Donor Club? | The Nation
Who Else Is in the Koch Brothers Billionaire Donor Club? | The Nation
"Hiding the shadow of their bigger-name brothers is a group of fellow travelers, tied to one another by their large donations aimed at pushing forward a business-friendly agenda, including rolling back labor and environmental regulations. But the many of the members of this network share something else with the Kansas-based billionaire brothers: they have pursued business ventures that target low-income communities as customers and employees, essentially profiting off poverty."
"Hiding the shadow of their bigger-name brothers is a group of fellow travelers, tied to one another by their large donations aimed at pushing forward a business-friendly agenda, including rolling back labor and environmental regulations. But the many of the members of this network share something else with the Kansas-based billionaire brothers: they have pursued business ventures that target low-income communities as customers and employees, essentially profiting off poverty."
Monday, November 3, 2014
Kansas Governor’s Grand Tax Cut Experiment Is Gutting His State’s Services
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2014/11/03/3587971/kansas-october-revenue-brownback/
"Kansas brought in $23 million less in tax revenue in October than the state had predicted, continuing a pattern of serious shortfalls that began when Gov. Sam Brownback’s (R) massive tax cuts went into effect in 2012.
The October revenue drop reported Friday afternoon follows a $21 million shortfall for September. Revenues had come in very close to projections for the prior two months, giving the state a solid start to the fiscal year that began in July. After revenues came in more than $300 million below projections in FY2014, the July and August figures were a welcome turnaround. But a third of the way into the budget year, Brownback’s administration now has about $40 million less to work with than it had predicted for FY2015.
The numbers would be disconcerting for any state, but Kansas is especially ill-positioned to absorb this kind of budget hit. The state was ordered to increase its schools funding by hundreds of millions of dollars because its education spending plan was so thrifty that it violated the Kansas Constitution. The plan the cash-strapped state came up with to address that court order involved taking money from one set of underfunded schools and redistributing it to other, even more underfunded schools.
Roughly six years after the financial crisis, most states have turned the economic corner and begun to see tax collections rise for their treasuries. As a result, spending on education finally began rising instead of falling in the typical state in 2014, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Kansas is moving the opposite direction, not only in terms of spending for public services but in economic outcomes for individuals."
"Kansas brought in $23 million less in tax revenue in October than the state had predicted, continuing a pattern of serious shortfalls that began when Gov. Sam Brownback’s (R) massive tax cuts went into effect in 2012.
The October revenue drop reported Friday afternoon follows a $21 million shortfall for September. Revenues had come in very close to projections for the prior two months, giving the state a solid start to the fiscal year that began in July. After revenues came in more than $300 million below projections in FY2014, the July and August figures were a welcome turnaround. But a third of the way into the budget year, Brownback’s administration now has about $40 million less to work with than it had predicted for FY2015.
The numbers would be disconcerting for any state, but Kansas is especially ill-positioned to absorb this kind of budget hit. The state was ordered to increase its schools funding by hundreds of millions of dollars because its education spending plan was so thrifty that it violated the Kansas Constitution. The plan the cash-strapped state came up with to address that court order involved taking money from one set of underfunded schools and redistributing it to other, even more underfunded schools.
Roughly six years after the financial crisis, most states have turned the economic corner and begun to see tax collections rise for their treasuries. As a result, spending on education finally began rising instead of falling in the typical state in 2014, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Kansas is moving the opposite direction, not only in terms of spending for public services but in economic outcomes for individuals."
The Koch 130
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/11/koch-brothers-web-influence
"How the billionaire brothers have spread their web of influence across every sector of American society."
"How the billionaire brothers have spread their web of influence across every sector of American society."
On Election Eve, Deep-Pocket Dark Money Bulldozing Democracy
On Election Eve, Deep-Pocket Dark Money Bulldozing Democracy
"In the final days of the midterm campaign, shadowy outside groups that wield heavy influence but don't disclose their donors are spending tens of millions of dollars on attack ads, mailers, and negative automated telephone calls aimed at tipping the balance in tight races across the nation."
"In the final days of the midterm campaign, shadowy outside groups that wield heavy influence but don't disclose their donors are spending tens of millions of dollars on attack ads, mailers, and negative automated telephone calls aimed at tipping the balance in tight races across the nation."
Koch-Tied Group Tries to Trick Stoners Into Voting for Wisconsin Libertarian
http://www.alternet.org/election-2014/koch-tied-group-tries-trick-stoners-voting-wisconsin-libertarian
"The Kochs are described by their fans as genuine libertarians, rather than partisan moneybags aimed at electing Republicans who will push a deregulatory, anti-tax agenda that benefits the Kochs' industrial operations and augments their personal wealth."
"The Kochs are described by their fans as genuine libertarians, rather than partisan moneybags aimed at electing Republicans who will push a deregulatory, anti-tax agenda that benefits the Kochs' industrial operations and augments their personal wealth."
GOP Runs Ads Threatening To Out Iowans Who Don't Vote GOP
GOP Runs Ads Threatening To Out Iowans Who Don't Vote GOP
"The sanctity of the secret ballot has been destroyed by microtargeting efforts, it seems. You Iowa Republicans are going to be shamed before your neighbors for not stepping up and electing Joni Ernst, Ted Cruz' soul mate and Cliven Bundy's philosophical equal."
"The sanctity of the secret ballot has been destroyed by microtargeting efforts, it seems. You Iowa Republicans are going to be shamed before your neighbors for not stepping up and electing Joni Ernst, Ted Cruz' soul mate and Cliven Bundy's philosophical equal."
Republicans Spread Illegal Vote Squashing and Intimidation To Arkansas
http://www.politicususa.com/2014/11/02/suppressing-caging-vote-arkansas.html
"We already know that because Republicans have nothing to offer and their rhetoric and actions alienated all but the wealthiest and most bigoted people in America, they can’t win free and fair elections."
"We already know that because Republicans have nothing to offer and their rhetoric and actions alienated all but the wealthiest and most bigoted people in America, they can’t win free and fair elections."
The right tries to buy a judge: Why the Kochs are throwing cash at a state judicial race
The right tries to buy a judge: Why the Kochs are throwing cash at a state judicial race
"VanDyke has wealthy corporate backers who have figured out that for a pittance — less than a million bucks — they can install a friendly justice to preside over cases in which they have an interest."
"VanDyke has wealthy corporate backers who have figured out that for a pittance — less than a million bucks — they can install a friendly justice to preside over cases in which they have an interest."
Secret Service Arrests Man Who Threatened to Behead President Obama in Email Filled With Racist Tea Party Rhetoric
http://aattp.org/secret-service-arrests-man-who-threatened-to-behead-president-obama-in-email-filled-with-racist-tea-party-rhetoric/
"Christopher Perkins O’Brien, of Annapolis, was arrested on Sunday after threatening to kill President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. He detailed his plans in an explicit email littered with racist remarks and standard Tea Party rhetoric, and was charged with making a violent threat against the President and threatening bodily harm against the first family. He was also charged with using interstate communications to make the death threat.
I’m betting it’s three days at most before someone over at Breibart declares him a hero."
"Christopher Perkins O’Brien, of Annapolis, was arrested on Sunday after threatening to kill President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. He detailed his plans in an explicit email littered with racist remarks and standard Tea Party rhetoric, and was charged with making a violent threat against the President and threatening bodily harm against the first family. He was also charged with using interstate communications to make the death threat.
I’m betting it’s three days at most before someone over at Breibart declares him a hero."
Bernie Sanders: The Real News Story They Won't Discuss Is, Why Are People Working Longer Hours For Less Pay?
Bernie Sanders: The Real News Story They Won't Discuss Is, Why Are People Working Longer Hours For Less Pay?
"And this issue of income and wealth inequality, wow. One percent owning 37 percent of the wealth in America. Bottom 60 percent owning 1.7 percent. One family, the Walton family of Wal-Mart, owning more wealth than the bottom 40 percent. Do you think we should be talking about that issue? You can’t get the discussion going on TV."
"And this issue of income and wealth inequality, wow. One percent owning 37 percent of the wealth in America. Bottom 60 percent owning 1.7 percent. One family, the Walton family of Wal-Mart, owning more wealth than the bottom 40 percent. Do you think we should be talking about that issue? You can’t get the discussion going on TV."
Stealing Election 2014: NC Voting Machines Flipped Votes For Democrats To Republicans
Stealing Election 2014: NC Voting Machines Flipped Votes For Democrats To Republicans
"More reports are rolling in of votes being "flipped" from Democratic candidates to Republicans to the other on electronic voting machines."
"More reports are rolling in of votes being "flipped" from Democratic candidates to Republicans to the other on electronic voting machines."
Where the 3 million left out of health insurance live
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/11/03/1341323/-Where-the-3-million-left-out-of-health-insurance-nbsp-live
"You want to know why midterms matter? Look at all those uninsured people, whose legislators and governors have left behind. At least 3 million of them, and purely out of political spite."
"You want to know why midterms matter? Look at all those uninsured people, whose legislators and governors have left behind. At least 3 million of them, and purely out of political spite."
Sunday, November 2, 2014
If These Videos Don’t Convince You to Vote, Nothing Will | The Nation
If These Videos Don’t Convince You to Vote, Nothing Will | The Nation
"The spectrum of allowable electoral choices in this country could hardly be more limited and uninspiring. It’s hard to get excited about many candidates we have to choose from this Tuesday. But the only alternative to voting is not voting. And that’s an even worse option."
"The spectrum of allowable electoral choices in this country could hardly be more limited and uninspiring. It’s hard to get excited about many candidates we have to choose from this Tuesday. But the only alternative to voting is not voting. And that’s an even worse option."
10 Issues Voters Will Be Deciding On Election Day, From Minimum Wage Bumps To Marijuana Legalization
http://thinkprogress.org/election/2014/10/31/3586805/ballot-initiatives-2014/
"There are 146 ballot initiatives at stake in 42 states that could directly impact voters"
"There are 146 ballot initiatives at stake in 42 states that could directly impact voters"
Did Mitch McConnell Fail to Disclose His Trip to the Koch Donor Conference? | The Nation
Did Mitch McConnell Fail to Disclose His Trip to the Koch Donor Conference? | The Nation
"Mitch McConnell traveled to a secret meeting of donors connected to the Koch brothers network—and it now appears he didn’t disclose the expenses for that trip."
"Mitch McConnell traveled to a secret meeting of donors connected to the Koch brothers network—and it now appears he didn’t disclose the expenses for that trip."
Cory’s Colorado: How Rep. Cory Gardner’s Policy Positions Hurt Women and Families
http://www.americanprogressaction.org/issues/economy/report/2014/10/15/98874/corys-colorado/
Thousands of Colorado women could lose their insurance.
Women could once again be charged more just because of their gender.
520,000 Colorado women would pay more for preventive services.
696,000 Colorado women would return to facing lifetime limits on care. (Reposted)
Thousands of Colorado women could lose their insurance.
Women could once again be charged more just because of their gender.
520,000 Colorado women would pay more for preventive services.
696,000 Colorado women would return to facing lifetime limits on care. (Reposted)
Mitch McConnell’s Freighted Ties to a Shadowy Shipping Company | The Nation
Mitch McConnell’s Freighted Ties to a Shadowy Shipping Company | The Nation
"The seizure of the narcotics shipment in the Caribbean port occurred far away from Kentucky, the state in which Senator Mitch McConnell is now facing a career-defining election. But the Republican Senate minority leader has the closest of ties to the owner of the Ping May, the vessel containing the illicit materials: the Foremost Maritime Corporation, a firm founded and owned by McConnell’s in-laws, the Chao family."
"The seizure of the narcotics shipment in the Caribbean port occurred far away from Kentucky, the state in which Senator Mitch McConnell is now facing a career-defining election. But the Republican Senate minority leader has the closest of ties to the owner of the Ping May, the vessel containing the illicit materials: the Foremost Maritime Corporation, a firm founded and owned by McConnell’s in-laws, the Chao family."
Iowa Senate Candidate Ernst Won't Say If She'd Support McConnell As GOP Leader
Iowa Senate Candidate Ernst Won't Say If She'd Support McConnell As GOP Leader
"Here's to hoping the voters send both Ernst and McConnell packing so we don't get to find out how she'll vote."
"Here's to hoping the voters send both Ernst and McConnell packing so we don't get to find out how she'll vote."
Eric Cantor, Paul Ryan & Kevin McCarthy: Plot To Sabotage US Economy with Frank Luntz
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/06/08/1098434/-Eric-Cantor-Paul-Ryan-Kevin-McCarthy-Plot-To-Sabotage-US-Economy-with-Frank-Luntz
Remember the Caucus Room meeting?
"During the four hour meeting:
The senior GOP members plotted to bring Congress to a standstill regardless how much it would hurt the American Economy by pledging to obstruct and block President Obama on all legislation.
These Republican members of Congress were not simply airing their complaints regarding the other party's political platform for four long hours. No, these Republican Congressional Policymakers, who were elected to do 'the People's work' were literally plotting to sabotage, undermine and destroy the U.S. Economy." (Reposted)
Remember the Caucus Room meeting?
"During the four hour meeting:
The senior GOP members plotted to bring Congress to a standstill regardless how much it would hurt the American Economy by pledging to obstruct and block President Obama on all legislation.
These Republican members of Congress were not simply airing their complaints regarding the other party's political platform for four long hours. No, these Republican Congressional Policymakers, who were elected to do 'the People's work' were literally plotting to sabotage, undermine and destroy the U.S. Economy." (Reposted)
Shocking Mitch McConnell Mailer Suggests Kentucky Voters Involved in ‘Election Fraud’
Shocking Mitch McConnell Mailer Suggests Kentucky Voters Involved in ‘Election Fraud’
"Republicans want as few Americans as possible to show up to the polls this year. They know when fewer people vote, the better it is for the GOP. And it’s like I’ve said numerous times, any party or politician who’s trying to make it more difficult to vote or discourage Americans from voting clearly has some kind of unethical ulterior motive."
"Republicans want as few Americans as possible to show up to the polls this year. They know when fewer people vote, the better it is for the GOP. And it’s like I’ve said numerous times, any party or politician who’s trying to make it more difficult to vote or discourage Americans from voting clearly has some kind of unethical ulterior motive."
Saturday, November 1, 2014
The Senator Defending Your Privacy Is Fighting for His Political Life | The Nation
The Senator Defending Your Privacy Is Fighting for His Political Life | The Nation
"This willingness to defend privacy rights against abuses—no matter who is in power—distinguishes Udall and only a handful of others in the Senate. That’s why a writer for Reason magazine, the country’s essential libertarian publication, observed last week that a Udall loss “could be grim news for civil libertarians hoping to rein in the NSA"."
"This willingness to defend privacy rights against abuses—no matter who is in power—distinguishes Udall and only a handful of others in the Senate. That’s why a writer for Reason magazine, the country’s essential libertarian publication, observed last week that a Udall loss “could be grim news for civil libertarians hoping to rein in the NSA"."
Mitch McConnell Sends Out Voter Intimidation Mailer, Prompting Democratic Challenger To File Suit
http://www.alternet.org/election-2014/mitch-mcconnell-sends-out-voter-intimidation-mailer-prompting-democratic-challenger
"The Kentucky Republican mailer is as good an example as any of the modern face of voter suppression--and underscores that McConnell is in a very close race and voter turnout may tip the balance against him."
"The Kentucky Republican mailer is as good an example as any of the modern face of voter suppression--and underscores that McConnell is in a very close race and voter turnout may tip the balance against him."
Election Day Reality: The Republicans Have Got Nothing, and They Know It
http://www.politicususa.com/2014/11/01/election-day-reality-republicans-nothing.html
"Underneath it all, the truth is there to see: if the Republicans had something – anything – they would not be so eager to stop people from voting. But they have nothing and they know it, and they know we know it, which leaves them no choice but to let only those whose votes they can trust – white Evangelicals – retain the voting franchise. The rest of Americans? Well, they can go the way of the 47 percent."
"Underneath it all, the truth is there to see: if the Republicans had something – anything – they would not be so eager to stop people from voting. But they have nothing and they know it, and they know we know it, which leaves them no choice but to let only those whose votes they can trust – white Evangelicals – retain the voting franchise. The rest of Americans? Well, they can go the way of the 47 percent."
Mitch McConnell May Have Committed Two Felonies With Illegal Voter Intimidation Tactics
http://www.politicususa.com/2014/11/01/felonies-mitch-mcconnell-republican-lawmaker-lawbreaker.html
"If it walks like GOP Southern Strategy and it talks like GOP Southern Strategy…"
"If it walks like GOP Southern Strategy and it talks like GOP Southern Strategy…"
Grimes Files Immediate Injunction – Calls For Criminal Investigation Into McConnell Voter Fraud
http://samuel-warde.com/2014/11/mitch-mcconnell-voter-fraud-investigation/
"McConnell himself authorized Kentucky GOP to launch despicable mailers designed to intimidate Kentuckians from exercising their right to vote."
"McConnell himself authorized Kentucky GOP to launch despicable mailers designed to intimidate Kentuckians from exercising their right to vote."
10 Lies Republicans Love To Use To Terrify Americans
10 Lies Republicans Love To Use To Terrify Americans
"nearly the entire Republican party platform is built upon blatant misinformation and lies. And the worst part is, millions of Americans actually believe this nonsense."
"nearly the entire Republican party platform is built upon blatant misinformation and lies. And the worst part is, millions of Americans actually believe this nonsense."
10 insane, fear-mongering GOP lies this election cycle
10 insane, fear-mongering GOP lies this election cycle
"Halloween has come and gone, but the Republican Party is offering up its own scares, pulling out its worst scaremongering tactics to try to use fear to get voters to the polls for their candidates."
"Halloween has come and gone, but the Republican Party is offering up its own scares, pulling out its worst scaremongering tactics to try to use fear to get voters to the polls for their candidates."
Mitch McConnell Now Back On 'Repeal Obamacare' Track
Mitch McConnell Now Back On 'Repeal Obamacare' Track
"I'm pretty sure Mitch McConnell's KochMasters did not like his comments to Neil Cavuto earlier this week where he said there's no way they can actually repeal the Affordable Care Act, so he was very careful to specify his plans for what he will do after he's re-elected."
"I'm pretty sure Mitch McConnell's KochMasters did not like his comments to Neil Cavuto earlier this week where he said there's no way they can actually repeal the Affordable Care Act, so he was very careful to specify his plans for what he will do after he's re-elected."
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