Tonight, Alabama voters elected a senator who'll make them proud.— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 13, 2017
And if Democrats can win in Alabama, we can -- and must -- compete everywhere.
Onward!
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Tonight, Alabama voters elected a senator who'll make them proud. And if Democrats can win in Alabama, we can -- and must -- compete everywhere. Onward!
The Coalition of the Decent has spoken again. This is a proud night for Alabama and should send a clear message to GOP leadership: Continue to appease the populist, nationalist movement of Bannon and Trump at your peril.
The Coalition of the Decent has spoken again. This is a proud night for Alabama and should send a clear message to GOP leadership: Continue to appease the populist, nationalist movement of Bannon and Trump at your peril.— Evan McMullin (@Evan_McMullin) December 13, 2017
Doug Jones wins!! In spite of suppression efforts. In spite of Trump. In spite of Bannon. In spite of fear mongering. Virginia, New Jersey, Alabama = trend. See you in 2018 —- in every race in every part of this great nation.
Doug Jones wins!! In spite of suppression efforts. In spite of Trump. In spite of Bannon. In spite of fear mongering. Virginia, New Jersey, Alabama = trend. See you in 2018 —- in every race in every part of this great nation.— Eric Holder (@EricHolder) December 13, 2017
BREAKING: Democrat Doug Jones won election to the U.S. Senate from Alabama in a sharp blow to President Trump that narrows the GOP’s majority in the Senate to two. He beat Roy Moore, a former chief justice of the state Supreme Court who had been accused of sexual misconduct.
BREAKING: Democrat Doug Jones won election to the U.S. Senate from Alabama in a sharp blow to President Trump that narrows the GOP’s majority in the Senate to two. He beat Roy Moore, a former chief justice of the state Supreme Court who had been accused of sexual misconduct.— The Associated Press (@AP) December 13, 2017
Fox just called the race for JONES
Fox just called the race for JONES pic.twitter.com/YtADGu4shx— Rogue CPI (@RogueCPI) December 13, 2017
Neck to neck
Jones takes the lead!!!!! pic.twitter.com/XnsjFlI3qJ— Rep. Will Bailey (@RepWillBailey) December 13, 2017
USA Today editorial board: "A president who would all but call Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand a whore is not fit to clean the toilets in the Barack Obama Presidential Library or to shine the shoes of George W. Bush."
USA Today editorial board: "A president who would all but call Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand a whore is not fit to clean the toilets in the Barack Obama Presidential Library or to shine the shoes of George W. Bush." https://t.co/fnULrWG6KI— McKay Coppins (@mckaycoppins) December 13, 2017
Too close to call
The gap between Moore and Jones is tightening. 81.1% of the vote is in: https://t.co/OCnYgQlPJX pic.twitter.com/os7OsdkRTw— POLITICO (@politico) December 13, 2017
JUST IN: Trump lawyer says Mueller's done with White House interviews, probe will end in "a few weeks"
JUST IN: Trump lawyer says Mueller's done with White House interviews, probe will end in "a few weeks" https://t.co/om5bfBVtou pic.twitter.com/J3U8YkLRUS— The Hill (@thehill) December 13, 2017
NEW: A fake document purporting to show allegations of sexual harassment against Chuck Schumer was shared with reporters. Schumer has gone to the police
NEW: A fake document purporting to show allegations of sexual harassment against Chuck Schumer was shared with reporters. Schumer has gone to the policehttps://t.co/8TF6T7HjoZ— Axios (@axios) December 13, 2017
President Trump winds up to make his final pitch on tax reform to the American people on Wednesday
President Trump winds up to make his final pitch on tax reform to the American people on Wednesday https://t.co/xhdS9oqGX4 pic.twitter.com/pXVFOFIUxg— CNN (@CNN) December 13, 2017
NEW: 100+ members of the House now demanding investigation into Trump’s sexual misconduct!
NEW: 100+ members of the House now demanding investigation into Trump’s sexual misconduct! https://t.co/VurYglfrpp— Amy Siskind (@Amy_Siskind) December 12, 2017
#BREAKING: Two FBI agents assigned to the Russia investigation exchanged text messages referring to Trump as an "idiot"
#BREAKING: Two FBI agents assigned to the Russia investigation exchanged text messages referring to Trump as an "idiot" https://t.co/tdB9rMCcdp pic.twitter.com/y2JwOVIj7g— POLITICO (@politico) December 13, 2017
If Doug Jones wins tonight, it will be despite racist laws written to make it harder for Americans to vote.
If Doug Jones wins tonight, it will be despite racist laws written to make it harder for Americans to vote.— Randy Bryce (@IronStache) December 13, 2017
We need automatic voter registration. Now.https://t.co/Bkv28wEW10
GOP Rep. Accused of Raping 17-Year-Old Sings Hymn Before Declaring: 'No Reason I Would Resign'
GOP Rep. Accused of Raping 17-Year-Old Sings Hymn Before Declaring: 'No Reason I Would Resign' https://t.co/OJrjUtrf1G pic.twitter.com/3VqvVsdaQ7— Mediaite (@Mediaite) December 12, 2017
Take a look at this map with 53% reporting...there is a lot of blue to come in and the red that we are waiting on has low voter turnout.
Take a look at this map with 53% reporting...there is a lot of blue to come in and the red that we are waiting on has low voter turnout. Very good for Jones. #ALSenate pic.twitter.com/Nhn3Nd0luH— Girls Really Rule. (@girlsreallyrule) December 13, 2017
Trump Ex-Im Bank nominee will likely be blocked
Trump Ex-Im Bank nominee will likely be blocked https://t.co/fHO5jS8WKG pic.twitter.com/qyRYGu4wdD— POLITICO (@politico) December 12, 2017
Poll: "Idiot" most common word used to describe Trump
Poll: "Idiot" most common word used to describe Trump https://t.co/LfynNOzLOM pic.twitter.com/RNg6xfkEuI— The Hill (@thehill) December 12, 2017
Trump objects to Russia provisions as he signs $700 billion defense bill
Trump uses signing statement to object to Russia-related provisions in Defense Billhttps://t.co/4rNFLj5lCk— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) December 12, 2017
This week, the GOP Senate will vote on Steven Grasz, Donny Willett, & James Ho to sit on the federal courts of appeals. The records of all 3 nominees show that they will favor powerful interests over workers, women, LGBTQ individuals, people of color, & religious minorities.
This week, the GOP Senate will vote on Steven Grasz, Donny Willett, & James Ho to sit on the federal courts of appeals. The records of all 3 nominees show that they will favor powerful interests over workers, women, LGBTQ individuals, people of color, & religious minorities.— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) December 12, 2017
NATO extends Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg's tenure for two more years.
NATO extends Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg's tenure for two more years. https://t.co/nt3TA0fAhN pic.twitter.com/MMsXiRi4AD— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) December 12, 2017
JUST IN: Congressional Republicans in advanced talks to reduce the tax rate for top earners to 37 percent as part of final tax bill
JUST IN: Congressional Republicans in advanced talks to reduce the tax rate for top earners to 37 percent as part of final tax bill https://t.co/ib9u2lPFj7 (by @ericawerner & @damianpaletta)— Ed O'Keefe (@edatpost) December 12, 2017
Sarah Sanders repeatedly attacks Gillibrand as controlled by her campaign contributors. From the WH podium.
Sarah Sanders repeatedly attacks Gillibrand as controlled by her campaign contributors. From the WH podium.— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) December 12, 2017
JUST IN: Footage shows Trump with some sexual misconduct accusers after he claimed he "never met" them
JUST IN: Footage shows Trump with some sexual misconduct accusers after he claimed he "never met" them https://t.co/cp77Bf2D2r pic.twitter.com/YIHLgQhiKM— The Hill (@thehill) December 12, 2017
Uh Oh Donnie Two Scoops...yer friends are getting indicted... Seven Members and Associates of the Gambino and Bonanno Crime Families Indicted for Racketeering and Related Charges
Uh Oh Donnie Two Scoops...yer friends are getting indicted... Seven Members and Associates of the Gambino and Bonanno Crime Families Indicted for Racketeering and Related Charges https://t.co/u9eNCNXMUD— Louise NetheryNeu (@ninaandtito) December 12, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Seven Members and Associates of the Gambino and Bonanno Crime Families Indicted for Racketeering and Related Charges Defendants Charged with Drug Trafficking, Loansharking, Gambling and Obstruction Offenses
Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, New York, a 13-count superseding indictment was unsealed charging six members and associates of the Gambino organized crime family of La Cosa Nostra and a member of the Bonanno organized crime family of La Cosa Nostra with racketeering conspiracy, including predicate acts of loansharking, operating illegal gambling businesses, narcotics distribution conspiracy and obstruction of justice conspiracy. The superseding indictment relates to the defendants’ alleged criminal activities on Long Island, in Brooklyn, and elsewhere between January 2014 and December 2017. The defendants – John “Johnny Boy” Ambrosio, an acting captain in the Gambino family, Frank “Frankie Boy” Salerno, a soldier in the Bonanno family, and Thomas Anzaone, Alessandro “Sandro” Damelio, Joseph Durso, Anthony Rodolico and Anthony Saladino, associates of the Gambino family, were arrested earlier today and are scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon before United States Magistrate Judge Gary R. Brown in federal court in Central Islip
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The #GOPTaxScam is an assault on our #cleanenergy industries. Here’s our letter demanding removal of the provisions that would threaten thousands of blue-collar jobs
The #GOPTaxScam is an assault on our #cleanenergy industries. Here’s our letter demanding removal of the provisions that would threaten thousands of blue-collar jobs: pic.twitter.com/uMnyMbv9vK— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) December 12, 2017
BREAKING: GOP tax bill would include 21% corporate rate, start in 2018 - sources
BREAKING: GOP tax bill would include 21% corporate rate, start in 2018 - sources https://t.co/IhLeIVWLRG— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) December 12, 2017
BREAKING: Dutch subsidiary of Russia's Alfa Bank raided for money laundering
BREAKING: Dutch subsidiary of Russia's Alfa Bank raided for money laundering 🔥 https://t.co/of7xvy8mU6— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 12, 2017
Oldie but goodie, if anyone doesn’t believe that Deutsche & Alpha aren’t linked or why it’s so weird that an Alpha Bank server was at Trump Tower— Alt_SeanSpicer'sMic🎙🤦🏻♀️🎙 (@Alt_Spicerlies) December 12, 2017
Just read this...https://t.co/WcvvAnbVxt
Dutch subsidiary of Russia's Alfa Bank owned by billionaire Mikhail Fridman raided in money laundering investigation
💥 Dutch subsidiary of Russia's Alfa Bank owned by billionaire Mikhail Fridman raided in money laundering investigationhttps://t.co/0z1Q4uSof0 pic.twitter.com/7PCapLNNlM— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) December 12, 2017
"When you hear autocrats using the term 'fake news' to describe events that reflect poorly on their regimes, that doesn't cause concern here?"
👀 @MatthewNussbaum's great Q for @PressSec: "When you hear autocrats using the term 'fake news' to describe events that reflect poorly on their regimes, that doesn't cause concern here?" https://t.co/NLihcE4Z9y— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) December 12, 2017
White House on President Trump's tweet about Sen. Gillibrand: "There's no way that this is sexist at all, this is simply talking about a system that we have that is broken"
White House on President Trump's tweet about Sen. Gillibrand: "There's no way that this is sexist at all, this is simply talking about a system that we have that is broken" https://t.co/DH5TrauwDe— CNN (@CNN) December 12, 2017
BREAKING: The nation's actuaries: Alexander-Murray does nothing to offset premium increases from repeal of the individual mandate, as @SenatorCollins claims.
BREAKING: The nation's actuaries: Alexander-Murray does nothing to offset premium increases from repeal of the individual mandate, as @SenatorCollins claims. #mepolitics pic.twitter.com/KmYgAmWxVH— Topher Spiro (@TopherSpiro) December 12, 2017
Trump lashing out at Kirsten Gillibrand reveals he is ‘caged animal’ gripped by fear: Dan Rather
Trump lashing out at Kirsten Gillibrand reveals he is ‘caged animal’ gripped by fear: Dan Rather https://t.co/g2lPDBqNjW— Raw Story (@RawStory) December 12, 2017
Police in Alabama showing up at voting places checking people for outstanding warrants.
Police in Alabama showing up at voting places checking people for outstanding warrants.— ALT-Immigration 🛂 (@ALT_uscis) December 12, 2017
GUESS WHY!!!!! https://t.co/jopCxcC9Ew
Cop just arrived at the polling station I’m at here in Montgomery, Alabama. NAACP official told me that in previous Alabama elections, police have checked voters for outstanding warrants at polling stations, which can deter people from voting pic.twitter.com/3i1pf1uvnE— Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein) December 12, 2017
Exclusive: Grassley urges Trump to reconsider controversial judicial picks
🔥Senate Judiciary Chair @ChuckGrassley issued a *rare* rebuke of 2 of Trump's most controversial judicial nominees👉🏼Jeff Mateer (federal judge in TX) & Brett Talley (federal judge in AL).— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) December 12, 2017
"I would advise the White House not to proceed."😳https://t.co/PKo8MEyhBG
President Trump ignores question from @Acosta on what the president meant when he tweeted that Sen. Gillibrand would do anything for a campaign contribution.
President Trump ignores question from @Acosta on what the president meant when he tweeted that Sen. Gillibrand would do anything for a campaign contribution.— Allie Malloy (@AlliemalCNN) December 12, 2017
Prior to this morment, @presssec issued a warning to me. She said if I asked a question of Trump at the bill signing "I can't promise you will be allowed into a pool spray again." Sorry Sarah.. we won't be intimidated. https://t.co/RZgJpXpyEg— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) December 12, 2017
Europe's five biggest economies have warned the Trump administration that its tax plan may violate international trade rules
Europe's five biggest economies have warned the Trump administration that its tax plan may violate international trade rules https://t.co/gCkDBmkn9l pic.twitter.com/aAZcL3p2cG— CNN (@CNN) December 12, 2017
.@SenSchumer calls Pres. Trump's tweet on Kirsten Gillibrand "nasty" and "unbecoming of a president."
.@SenSchumer calls Pres. Trump's tweet on Kirsten Gillibrand "nasty" and "unbecoming of a president." https://t.co/vgTjvjuZ9H pic.twitter.com/BIzbzPKPQi— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) December 12, 2017
Rep. Joaquin Castro: For the sake of the nation, Trump should resign.
Rep. Joaquin Castro: For the sake of the nation, Trump should resign. https://t.co/7eBCQVkgYa— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) December 12, 2017
SC Mueller’s team has interviewed Sally Yates about her meetings with White House officials re her concerns about Trump's then NSA Mike Flynn
SC Mueller’s team has interviewed Sally Yates about her meetings with White House officials re her concerns about Trump's then NSA Mike Flynn#Maddow https://t.co/FbqBvuZPbW via @WSJ— Polly Sigh (@dcpoll) December 12, 2017
Here’s a photo I found of Senator Lindsey Graham & Alan Dershowitz with a Putin-linked billionaire who made his fortune off Russian oil. He gave Senator Graham’s super PAC $800,000. He also gave McConnell $2.5M, Rubio $1.5M, Scott Walker $1.1M, Kasich $250K & McCain $200K.
Here’s a photo I found of Senator Lindsey Graham & Alan Dershowitz with a Putin-linked billionaire who made his fortune off Russian oil. He gave Senator Graham’s super PAC $800,000. He also gave McConnell $2.5M, Rubio $1.5M, Scott Walker $1.1M, Kasich $250K & McCain $200K. pic.twitter.com/QpTCrJ57hj— Scott Dworkin (@funder) December 12, 2017
Russian gov’t officials openly talking about using bitcoin to evade sanctions. https://t.co/nFdknzCjJG — Bill Browder
Putin advisor Sergey Gazyev suggests the use of #Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies to get around crippling western financial sanctions imposed against Russia https://t.co/kppjevTutA— Jason Corcoran (@jason_corcoran) December 12, 2017
I’m no longer speculating. Russian gov’t officials openly talking about using bitcoin to evade sanctions. https://t.co/nFdknzCjJG— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) December 12, 2017
“Women don’t need new gatekeepers online.”
An important piece from @SenGillibrand & FCC Commissioner @JRosenworcel:— Eric Schneiderman (@AGSchneiderman) December 12, 2017
“Women don’t need new gatekeepers online.” https://t.co/FdB8MLJ0xK
Alabama Supreme Court blocks judge's order to not destroy voting records in Senate election
ICYMI
Alabama Supreme Court blocks judge's order to not destroy voting records in Senate election https://t.co/jPSpshMnGa pic.twitter.com/nbQh6n80un— The Hill (@thehill) December 12, 2017
BREAKING: In the middle of the night, Republicans quietly inserted an obscure line into the tax bill that would personally enrich a handful of top GOP lawmakers
BREAKING: In the middle of the night, Republicans quietly inserted an obscure line into the tax bill that would personally enrich a handful of top GOP lawmakers https://t.co/NFRmxtgx6B— David Sirota (@davidsirota) December 12, 2017
Paul vows to vote against budget bill that adds to deficit after voting for deficit-hiking tax bill
Paul vows to vote against budget bill that adds to deficit after voting for deficit-hiking tax bill https://t.co/mI0pWNuaVI pic.twitter.com/9aabKOYuuX— The Hill (@thehill) December 12, 2017
I cannot in good conscience vote to add more to the already massive $20 trillion debt. I promised Kentucky to vote against reckless, deficit spending and I will do just that. pic.twitter.com/BUYqm91mli— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 12, 2017
Sen. Mazie Hirono on President Trump: "He’s a misogynist and admitted sexual predator and a liar. The only thing that will stop him from attacking us, because nobody is safe, is his resignation.”
Sen. Mazie Hirono on President Trump: "He’s a misogynist and admitted sexual predator and a liar. The only thing that will stop him from attacking us, because nobody is safe, is his resignation.” pic.twitter.com/48EBOAgnHP— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 12, 2017
The President of the United States needs to resign. — Ted Lieu
The President of the United States needs to resign. https://t.co/3DtNJI834O— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) December 12, 2017
Lightweight Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a total flunky for Chuck Schumer and someone who would come to my office “begging” for campaign contributions not so long ago (and would do anything for them), is now in the ring fighting against Trump. Very disloyal to Bill & Crooked-USED!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017
#BREAKING: Dem introduces bill demanding Congress investigate sexual harassment allegations against Trump
#BREAKING: Dem introduces bill demanding Congress investigate sexual harassment allegations against Trump https://t.co/YRUUpJmweb pic.twitter.com/UGKwgRuHNZ— The Hill (@thehill) December 12, 2017
U.S. WAR WITH RUSSIA AND CHINA MORE LIKELY AS WORLD POWER SHIFTS FROM WEST TO EAST, NATO SAYS
I understand NATO dropping the dime on Russia, but also China? These same two countries keep appearing on people's threat boards in the area's of Economics, Politics & Military. Ru & China are Germany & Japan 1941@20committee@ericgarland@LouiseMensch https://t.co/Iob8zVMLeA— Andrew EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) December 12, 2017
More than 50 Democratic congresswomen are calling on the House Oversight Committee to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct against Donald Trump. How about some @GOP congresswomen standing up?
More than 50 Democratic congresswomen are calling on the House Oversight Committee to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct against Donald Trump. How about some @GOP congresswomen standing up?#Maddow https://t.co/g08EJxO2WW— Polly Sigh (@dcpoll) December 12, 2017
Imagine if your service provider could stop you from ordering Domino’s online — by slowing down your connection or crashing your browser — because Pizza Hut is paying them.
Not sure why #NetNeutrality matters?— ACLU (@ACLU) December 12, 2017
Imagine if your service provider could stop you from ordering Domino’s online — by slowing down your connection or crashing your browser — because Pizza Hut is paying them. 🍕 pic.twitter.com/6oWeE3X754
#SESTA is widely supported by anti-trafficking groups, law enforcement, and most importantly, the victims of trafficking who deserve their voices to be heard:
#SESTA is widely supported by anti-trafficking groups, law enforcement, and most importantly, the victims of trafficking who deserve their voices to be heard: pic.twitter.com/guu5keczBQ— Rob Portman (@senrobportman) December 12, 2017
BREAKING: Senate Democrats call on HHS to extend ACA open enrollment. With demand outpacing last year, cutting off enrollment now will leave millions without coverage.
BREAKING: Senate Democrats call on HHS to extend ACA open enrollment. With demand outpacing last year, cutting off enrollment now will leave millions without coverage. pic.twitter.com/XYROdkAzH1— Topher Spiro (@TopherSpiro) December 12, 2017
Why Melania, Ivanka & Jared's mayoral election votes didn't count: Melania forgot to sign her ballot envelope; Ivanka mailed hers too late; Jared never mailed his at all. Also...President Trump got his own birthday wrong?
Why Melania, Ivanka & Jared's mayoral election votes didn't count: Melania forgot to sign her ballot envelope; Ivanka mailed hers too late; Jared never mailed his at all.— Catherine Rampell (@crampell) December 12, 2017
Also...President Trump got his own birthday wrong? https://t.co/ZxseznvOnd
I am a victim of voter suppression
I am a victim of voter suppression pic.twitter.com/peYUuaqnvf— Annalise A. (@iAnnalise) December 12, 2017
Alabama was one of the 21 states confirmed as a target of Russian election hackers in 2016
Still is
Alabama was one of the 21 states confirmed as a target of Russian election hackers in 2016 https://t.co/8RnbLaeHS4— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) December 12, 2017
Sanders, Merkley, Booker, Gillibrand, Wyden, and Hirono have called on Trump to resign. McConnell, Collins, and Murkowski (who called on Franken to resign) have not. Isn't it fair to ask them why not?
Sanders, Merkley, Booker, Gillibrand, Wyden, and Hirono have called on Trump to resign.— Topher Spiro (@TopherSpiro) December 12, 2017
McConnell, Collins, and Murkowski (who called on Franken to resign) have not. Isn't it fair to ask them why not?
.@realDonaldTrump: I call on you to issue an apology to @SenGillibrand immediately, take down this tweet, halt your efforts to silence women who speak out, and stop degrading the Office of the Presidency.”
.@realDonaldTrump: I call on you to issue an apology to @SenGillibrand immediately, take down this tweet, halt your efforts to silence women who speak out, and stop degrading the Office of the Presidency.” https://t.co/OU4LFnh5cH— Elijah E. Cummings (@RepCummings) December 12, 2017
Trump’s new ambassador to the Czech Republic [and longtime booster of Paul Ryan] beat & kidnapped a woman as part of the Watergate cover-up. Not one Senator questioned him about during his confirmation hearing
Trump’s new ambassador to the Czech Republic [and longtime booster of Paul Ryan] beat & kidnapped a woman as part of the Watergate cover-up. Not one Senator questioned him about during his confirmation hearing.#Maddow https://t.co/wtxPQZry8w— Polly Sigh (@dcpoll) December 12, 2017
PolitiFact’s 2017 Lie of the Year: Russian election interference is a ‘made-up story’
PolitiFact’s 2017 Lie of the Year: Russian election interference is a ‘made-up story’. https://t.co/qjWE7kCDkd— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 12, 2017
Gillibrand: "It was a sexist smear attempting to silence my voice, and I will not be silenced on this issue; neither will the women who stood up to the president yesterday."
Gillibrand: "It was a sexist smear attempting to silence my voice, and I will not be silenced on this issue; neither will the women who stood up to the president yesterday." pic.twitter.com/8TyohNzWs9— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 12, 2017
Lol. Someone is worried this morning.... He should be.
— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) December 12, 2017
Despite thousands of hours wasted and many millions of dollars spent, the Democrats have been unable to show any collusion with Russia - so now they are moving on to the false accusations and fabricated stories of women who I don’t know and/or have never met. FAKE NEWS!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017
Ajit Pai offers no data for latest claim that net neutrality hurt small ISPs
I wish @AjitPaiFCC and his cronies @BrendanCarrFCC and @mikeofcc would just outright say that they're axing #NetNeutrality as a favor to big corporations.— 🎶 Away in a Michael, no Stone for a bed 🎵 (@M_G_Stone) December 12, 2017
These false justifications are insulting to our intelligence.https://t.co/iUCYbJ2PTY
An Alabama pastor speaks out against Roy Moore: “We’ve been manipulated into thinking that if you’re a Christian, you vote Republican.”
An Alabama pastor speaks out against Roy Moore: “We’ve been manipulated into thinking that if you’re a Christian, you vote Republican.” https://t.co/XYBCfeZG8t pic.twitter.com/RXkRgwEhEF— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) December 12, 2017
Trump's tweets: ”Everything which is published from his authorised Twitter account is perceived by Moscow as his official statement."
Kremlin🇷🇺spokesman Dmitry Peskov says that #Putin reads Trump's tweets: ”Everything which is published from his authorised Twitter account is perceived by Moscow as his official statement."🤨— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) December 12, 2017
Bob Mueller agrees‼️😉https://t.co/QpztYW7HxG
Founding fathers of the internet demand Congress stop FCC from repealing net neutrality
Founding fathers of the internet demand Congress stop FCC from repealing net neutrality https://t.co/Uln7CkQ8dl pic.twitter.com/Tj7l7gitAa— The Hill (@thehill) December 12, 2017
Sarah Sanders sent me the list of "eyewitnesses" that the White House says exonerates Trump. It's something
1. Sarah Sanders sent me the list of "eyewitnesses" that the White House says exonerates Trump. It's something. https://t.co/dfRrG1GwR3— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) December 12, 2017
This was the lawsuit we filed last December on the FBI agents in New York, Rudy Giuliani and Erik Prince
ICYMI
Second FOIA lawsuit targets details on election interference https://t.co/hHZaER0SWG pic.twitter.com/xhmQT4VolI— The Hill (@thehill) December 31, 2016
This was the lawsuit we filed last December on the FBI agents in New York, Rudy Giuliani and Erik Prince https://t.co/NzyBMDLH3x— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) December 12, 2017
Donald Trump tells Alabama to vote for accused child molester Roy Moore because opponent Doug Jones is 'pro-abortion'
Donald Trump tells Alabama to vote for accused child molester Roy Moore because opponent Doug Jones is 'pro-abortion' https://t.co/DPKqER3Ees— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) December 12, 2017
Allowing criminal misconduct to potentially affect a FCC vote on an issue as important as net neutrality makes a mockery of our democratic process. Did hackers or a foreign power affect
Roughly a million FCC comments were fraudulently filed using real names and half a million additional comments were filed from Russian email addresses. Meanwhile, 50,000 real FCC consumer complaints are missing https://t.co/ezMfo6lyyU— WIRED (@WIRED) December 10, 2017
Allowing criminal misconduct to potentially affect a FCC vote on an issue as important as net neutrality makes a mockery of our democratic process. Did hackers or a foreign power affect @AjitPaiFCC? We won't know until an investigation is conducted. Why the rush to vote? https://t.co/1BPmG5l46L— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) December 12, 2017
"In filling out the SF-86 form." The email says that Sessions' assistant claims to have spoken with FBI agent in December during the background investigation. But Session completed the form on Nov. 3.
assistant claims to have spoken with FBI agent in December during the background investigation. But Session completed the form on Nov. 3. So even if this Dec. conversation really did occur, it was not while Sessions was "filling" out the form. /2 https://t.co/Nt6po2yEVg pic.twitter.com/2iIWWIS9gw— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) December 11, 2017
Warning from Trump's alma mater
This from President Trump’s alma mater. It truly is a great business school! https://t.co/33EleHGrqV— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) December 11, 2017
A new dynamic analysis from the @Penn @Wharton Budget Model #PWBM shows Senate tax cuts lose over $1 trillion in revenue over the first decade, and do not pay for themselves in the short- or long-run. Here's the full report: https://t.co/QsymDDMXVm #TaxReform— The Wharton School (@Wharton) December 11, 2017
JUST IN: Sen. Gillibrand responds to Pres. Trump: “You cannot silence me or the millions of women who have gotten off the sidelines to speak out about the unfitness and shame you have brought to the Oval Office.”
JUST IN: Sen. Gillibrand responds to Pres. Trump: “You cannot silence me or the millions of women who have gotten off the sidelines to speak out about the unfitness and shame you have brought to the Oval Office.” https://t.co/cFPeRmGDlF— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) December 12, 2017
America Is Heading for an Unprecedented Constitutional Crisis
Few Republicans are rushing to defend Mueller. That is an ominous sign of what will happen if Trump tries to fire him. The GOP has made clear that it is committed not to the rule of law but to the rule of Trump. Me in @ForeignPolicy: https://t.co/5SX8KXw1eb— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) December 12, 2017
The enduring theme of the Trump-Russia investigation is that, when facing questions related to Russia, Team Trump answers with lies — sometimes layers and layers of them.
The enduring theme of the Trump-Russia investigation is that, when facing questions related to Russia, Team Trump answers with lies — sometimes layers and layers of them. https://t.co/8RFk4rWe2Y— BillMoyers.com (@BillMoyers) December 12, 2017
An Obama-era regulation was designed to protect students from predatory for-profit colleges and from repaying loans to scam universities. Congressional Republicans are dismantling it
An Obama-era regulation was designed to protect students from predatory for-profit colleges and from repaying loans to scam universities.— ProPublica (@ProPublica) December 12, 2017
Congressional Republicans are dismantling it.https://t.co/0Vmrz1xJEU
This powerful story reminds us that turning our backs on DREAMers is inmoral, inhumane makes no sense for our economy and is Un-American.
BRAVO! 👏 This powerful story reminds us that turning our backs on DREAMers is inmoral, inhumane makes no sense for our economy and is Un-American. WATCH IN FULL! pic.twitter.com/TrIucQsoaG— Eduardo Samaniego RESIST👊 (@EduSamani) December 12, 2017
Trump off on another unhinged tweetstorm today
WTF does this nonsense even mean? https://t.co/1I1SWeYN8i— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) December 12, 2017
Lightweight Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a total flunky for Chuck Schumer and someone who would come to my office “begging” for campaign contributions not so long ago (and would do anything for them), is now in the ring fighting against Trump. Very disloyal to Bill & Crooked-USED!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017
Military to hold air drill over DC region Tuesday
— GiulianoDeMedici (@GiulianoDMedici) December 12, 2017
Kamala Harris: We Need Your Help Fighting for Net Neutrality
Millions of Americans have spoken out in defense of net neutrality. Here’s why this issue is so important. https://t.co/QDMdT1QpJ5— Kamala Harris (@SenKamalaHarris) December 11, 2017
‘Father Of The Internet’ Skewers FCC: ‘You Don’t Understand How The Internet Works’
“The FCC’s rushed and technically incorrect proposed Order to abolish #NetNeutralityِ protections without any replacement is an imminent threat to the Internet we worked so hard to create. It should be stopped.” https://t.co/rMvUyxBN8v— IFCL (@INQuakerPolicy) December 12, 2017
Trump's legal team tells Axios that they wants an additional special counsel named to investigate the investigators. The new demand was apparently prompted by a Fox News article
Trump's legal team tells Axios that they wants an additional special counsel named to investigate the investigators.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 12, 2017
The new demand was apparently prompted by a Fox News article. https://t.co/RvxX3xYK3t
Wilbur Ross "pulled off the deal of the century" when he sold his stake in the Bank of Ireland in 2014. A new European Parliament report accuses him of possible insider trading
Wilbur Ross "pulled off the deal of the century" when he sold his stake in the Bank of Ireland in 2014. A new European Parliament report accuses him of possible insider trading https://t.co/QDloefTPQF— Daniel Schulman (@DanielSchulman) December 12, 2017
Roy Moore Emerges From Hiding for Election Eve Rally, and Good Lord, Was It Weird
A barn in the woods, Steve Bannon, Louie Gohmert, Sheriff David Clarke, Roy and Kayla Moore, a woman performing an interpretive dance in front of a tree, one Jewish lawyer, and several inflatable alligators: My dispatch from Election Eve in Alabama: https://t.co/dMcwjDlYx4— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) December 12, 2017
‼️ Red Alert, Alabama!
‼️ Red Alert, Alabama!— Nick Knudsen 🇺🇸🇵🇷 (@DemWrite) December 12, 2017
Just hours after a ruling ordered Alabama's Secretary of State Merrill to RETAIN copies of all e-ballots cast on Alabama's very hackable machines, the AL Supreme Court overturned the order. WHY??
AL @ACLU hotline to report voting problems: 334-420-1748 https://t.co/yz2uxDB2AT
Tweet of a guilty man?
Despite thousands of hours wasted and many millions of dollars spent, the Democrats have been unable to show any collusion with Russia - so now they are moving on to the false accusations and fabricated stories of women who I don’t know and/or have never met. FAKE NEWS!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017
Mueller is a Republican. Appointed by a Republican. https://t.co/uSGkp8qkI9— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) December 12, 2017
The White House, run by the President who came to political prominence by promoting the lie that the first African-American President was born in Africa, is finding time to take issue with those who, he says, mislead people
The White House, run by the President who came to political prominence by promoting the lie that the first African-American President was born in Africa, is finding time to take issue with those who, he says, mislead people pic.twitter.com/uaWVB27QIq— The Lead CNN (@TheLeadCNN) December 11, 2017
Former NBA player Charles Barkley says he is "nervous, nervous" about the Alabama Senate race: "I can't believe we're in this situation where the people of Alabama are going to turn a blind eye to all the accusations, all the rhetoric, all the racist B.S."
Former NBA player Charles Barkley says he is "nervous, nervous" about the Alabama Senate race: "I can't believe we're in this situation where the people of Alabama are going to turn a blind eye to all the accusations, all the rhetoric, all the racist B.S." https://t.co/8m4lOokr28 pic.twitter.com/6D66avLQQQ— CNN (@CNN) December 12, 2017
I’m Not Convinced Franken Should Quit
ICYMI
I’m Not Convinced Franken Should Quit via @NYTimes https://t.co/KKuS1ZrXW8— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) December 12, 2017
Hours after an attempted terrorist attack in Port Authority, Times Square is back running ads to impeach Trump.
Hours after an attempted terrorist attack in Port Authority, Times Square is back running ads to impeach Trump. #NYCStrong pic.twitter.com/h8hqccdwPg— Millennial Politics (@MillenPolitics) December 11, 2017
Trumps push to cut federal jobs has modest impact, mostly in defense
Trumps push to cut federal jobs has modest impact, mostly in defense https://t.co/QrZ8pWcy8G— In Spite of Trump (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 12, 2017
59 female Democrats in Congress are asking the House Oversight Committee to investigate alleged sexual misconduct by President Trump. They support a group of women who say they were abused by Mr. Trump years ago. @MajorCBS reports https://t.co/iog7IsnqbB pic.twitter.com/1ahyf99RQL
59 female Democrats in Congress are asking the House Oversight Committee to investigate alleged sexual misconduct by President Trump. They support a group of women who say they were abused by Mr. Trump years ago. @MajorCBS reports https://t.co/iog7IsnqbB pic.twitter.com/1ahyf99RQL— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 12, 2017
‘Gorging on the corpse of Lady Liberty’: Stephen Colbert hilariously mocks #FoxNews host Jeanine Pirro’s unhinged rant
‘Gorging on the corpse of Lady Liberty’: Stephen Colbert hilariously mocks #FoxNews host Jeanine Pirro’s unhinged rant https://t.co/VaieibNs94— Sarah Burris (@SarahBurris) December 12, 2017
“I am begging you to call, text your friends. At some point we got to draw the line in the Sand.”
“I am begging you to call, text your friends. At some point we got to draw the line in the Sand.”#CharlesBarkley#GOTV4Doug final rally pic.twitter.com/D9RwltV4m6— Doug Jones (@GDouglasJones) December 12, 2017
Russian propagandists are pushing for Roy Moore to win. Kremlin-linked trolls have also joined Trump and Fox News in targeting the FBI
Russian propagandists are pushing for Roy Moore to win. Kremlin-linked trolls have also joined Trump and Fox News in targeting the FBI.#Maddow https://t.co/VzV1jQ6sTO via @MotherJones— Polly Sigh (@dcpoll) December 11, 2017
DSA organizer in Alabama says she won’t vote for Jones because he’s not for Medicare for All, not for $15 min wage, ran bad ads that didn’t respect black voters enough.
ICYMI
DSA organizer in Alabama says she won’t vote for Jones because he’s not for Medicare for All, not for $15 min wage, ran bad ads that didn’t respect black voters enough.— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) December 9, 2017
Some asymmetry in what hard right and hard left voters will put up with. https://t.co/yjnbsHksyE
The depth of this scandal has brought about the largest coordinated law enforcement operation in history. Hundreds of people are under active investigation for #KremlinGate. It’ll be shocking when it all comes out.
A criminal racketeering enterprise headed by Trump & Co may have conspired with Russia to capture the US presidency; enrich itself; help Putin & Co w/ Ukraine, Byelorus & US sanctions; & form an anti-American, anti-NATO alliance. But suspend judgment till the evidence is all in.— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) December 10, 2017
Scratch “may have.” That’s reality. Been telling you since March. The depth of this scandal has brought about the largest coordinated law enforcement operation in history. Hundreds of people are under active investigation for #KremlinGate. It’ll be shocking when it all comes out. https://t.co/5x78FagZWc— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) December 10, 2017
The Republican Party is ready to serve as an accomplice to obstruction of justice
The Republican Party is ready to serve as an accomplice to obstruction of justice. https://t.co/eLfgAEXHOb— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) December 12, 2017
Trump officials were warned about Mike Flynn at least 6 separate times before firing him — and at least 3 times before hiring him in the first place
New from me: Trump officials were warned about Mike Flynn at least 6 separate times before firing him — and at least 3 times before hiring him in the first place https://t.co/xBm4ZeDbtT— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) December 11, 2017
So it appears the Port Authority terrorist was from Bangladesh, a country not on Trump’s travel ban, and had been here 7 years. In other words, he was radicalized in US. This is the real risk we face—and Trump’s anti-Muslim talk increases the danger.
So it appears the Port Authority terrorist was from Bangladesh, a country not on Trump’s travel ban, and had been here 7 years. In other words, he was radicalized in US. This is the real risk we face—and Trump’s anti-Muslim talk increases the danger. https://t.co/nnCcltKXKI— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) December 11, 2017
Iran is ready to back Palestinian forces, Revolutionary Guards commander says
Iran is ready to back Palestinian forces, Revolutionary Guards commander says https://t.co/f4PPp6Hhh2 pic.twitter.com/RCs1APioJd— Bloomberg (@business) December 12, 2017
Goldman Sachs warns that the U.S. might really leave Nafta
Goldman Sachs warns that the U.S. might really leave Nafta https://t.co/IhK9Eoo3xL— Catherine Rampell (@crampell) December 12, 2017
Germany accused China of using LinkedIn and other social media sites to infiltrate the German government, a charge that the Chinese government promptly denied
Australia too
Germany accused China of using LinkedIn and other social media sites to infiltrate the German government, a charge that the Chinese government promptly denied https://t.co/o8m3qKKwr2— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 12, 2017
The Trump administration’s tax ‘report’ reads like fan fiction
Catherine Rampell: “WH officials and Republican lawmakers have repeatedly claimed their tax plan will unleash such tremendous growth that the bill will pay for itself. no one remotely credible backs this up” https://t.co/kxjwf3Ghzh— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) December 12, 2017
Pence Stays Silent on Alabama's Moore in Rare Break From Trump
Pence, in rare break with his boss, has gone silent on a race that could narrow GOP control of US Senate.— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) December 12, 2017
Pence, known for “Pence rule” for behavior when his wife is absent, hasn’t commented on Roy Moore since Nov. 9. @ToluseO https://t.co/oFirnEjn0c
Inside Trumps legal team: Trying to protect the president from Muellers killers
Inside Trumps legal team: Trying to protect the president from Muellers killers https://t.co/71zf3j5NPo— In Spite of Trump (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 12, 2017
Voters head to polls in Alabama race with high stakes for Trump
Voters head to polls in Alabama race with high stakes for Trump https://t.co/9uz9VE4NjG— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 12, 2017
Condoleezza Rice on Alabama Senate race
.@CondoleezzaRice on Alabama Senate race pic.twitter.com/EV8B6xa881— Morning Joe (@Morning_Joe) December 12, 2017
JUST IN: San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee has died age 65
JUST IN: San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee has died age 65 pic.twitter.com/tPxsZ9LUoj— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 12, 2017
Why No One Knows What Will Happen in Alabama
Why No One Knows What Will Happen in Alabama https://t.co/mZVDujrcVs— In Spite of Trump (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 12, 2017
Top Dem: CDC director's investments block her from working on major health issues
Top Dem: CDC director's investments block her from working on major health issues https://t.co/u6my1liMJh pic.twitter.com/HlJLVuOywI— The Hill (@thehill) December 12, 2017
Trump Accused of Rape or Attempted Rape? Allegations Include a Child, His Wife and a Business Associat
Trump Accused of Rape or Attempted Rape? Allegations Include a Child, His Wife and a Business Associate https://t.co/T7dv99m8td— ROSIE (@Rosie) December 11, 2017
What Roy Moore tells us about the Republican Party
What Roy Moore tells us about the Republican Party https://t.co/5uxHEVe9CQ— In Spite of Trump (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 12, 2017
Steve Bannon Cheers as GOP Tax Plan Pours SALT in Wounds
Steve Bannon Cheers as GOP Tax Plan Pours SALT in Wounds https://t.co/6bLjNUNRBu— In Spite of Trump (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 12, 2017
Wait till we find out what Russia's been doing with bitcoin
Of course they have. Wait till we find out what Russia's been doing with bitcoin https://t.co/avcv5sWjdl— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) December 12, 2017
Experts say North Korea has been mining and stealing bitcoin, and demanding it as ransom payment https://t.co/yMKbZT2slm— CNN (@CNN) December 12, 2017
Where the Alabama Senate candidates stand on eight key issues
Where the Alabama Senate candidates stand on eight key issues https://t.co/1FLyJdhyRh— In Spite of Trump (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 12, 2017
Russia says there's no reason for Bashar al-Assad to give up leadership of Syria
Russia says there's no reason for Bashar al-Assad to give up leadership of Syria https://t.co/kDBy9nitQa pic.twitter.com/64QCusVfPI— Bloomberg (@business) December 12, 2017
Are you ready for election day? Make sure you have a plan to vote by having your voter ID, knowing your rights, and using your vote. Learn more — ACLU of Alabama
Are you ready for election day? Make sure you have a plan to vote by having your voter ID, knowing your rights, and using your vote. Learn more at https://t.co/sATMxoGSHQ . #ALSEN #vote1212 pic.twitter.com/lk7AJjKrLc— ACLU of Alabama (@ACLUAlabama) December 1, 2017
A hairline crack in a key oil pipeline is sending ripples through the world's crude markets
A hairline crack in a key oil pipeline is sending ripples through the world's crude markets https://t.co/F09LN290yD pic.twitter.com/8YQlXW67hL— Bloomberg (@business) December 12, 2017
Video: How Trump became a vocal cheerleader for Roy Moore
Video: How Trump became a vocal cheerleader for Roy Moore https://t.co/q7Wh6nSOJP— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 12, 2017
Trump administration is trying to argue that young Americans do not have a Constitutional right to a stable climate
Trump administration is trying to argue that young Americans do not have a Constitutional right to a stable climate https://t.co/ZgnvysB9bb— Raw Story (@RawStory) December 12, 2017
Lindsey Graham: Moore winning would be the "gift that keeps on giving" for Democrats
Lindsey Graham: Moore winning would be the "gift that keeps on giving" for Democrats https://t.co/BqsPRRwyxo pic.twitter.com/iV89ljrnsv— The Hill (@thehill) December 12, 2017
The willingness of Trump administration officials to lie about key aspects of their agenda is unlike anything I've ever seen before.
The willingness of Trump administration officials to lie about key aspects of their agenda is unlike anything I've ever seen before. https://t.co/8LhLClaTMp— Robert Reich (@RBReich) December 11, 2017
Alabama Has A New State Creed: Molestation Is Fine As Long As She's Not Mine.
This is nuts.
Alabama Has A New State Creed: Molestation Is Fine As Long As She's Not Mine. pic.twitter.com/KQs2zN9UmU— Tomthunkit™ (@TomthunkitsMind) December 12, 2017
Remember when Trump said "pregnancy is an inconvenience for a business" and that pregnant women "should feel nervous" about getting replaced?
Remember when Trump said "pregnancy is an inconvenience for a business" and that pregnant women "should feel nervous" about getting replaced? His misogyny knows no bounds. And you wonder how he could endorse Roy Moore?#WarOnWomen #NoMoore #DougJonesForSenate #DigDoug pic.twitter.com/pBzMEkQU1f— Bryan Dawson (@BryanDawsonUSA) December 12, 2017
Exhausted staffers making errors in GOP tax bill: report
Exhausted staffers making errors in GOP tax bill: report https://t.co/hpTgF2CeV7 pic.twitter.com/qCaKpDEHuW— The Hill (@thehill) December 12, 2017
Trump should not be permitted to appoint any more Judges to the courts until the Mueller investigation is over. He is simply appointing people who will side with him when he's charged with crimes
Trump should not be permitted to appoint any more Judges to the courts until the Mueller investigation is over. He is simply appointing people who will side with him when he's charged with crimes. Criminals don't get to pick their judges, so why should Trump?— Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) December 11, 2017
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