My Representative, Lisa McClain, MI-09, will never sign a discharge petition. She will never vote for funds for Ukraine if Trump has expressed his displeasure with it. She hasn't an original thought in her vacant head, toes the party line, and is as extreme a MAGAt as they come. And, since our district was redrawn to make it more "equitable," my chances of ever being represented by a human being again are slim. Still, I am contacting all I know to get out the vote this fall, hoping that - somehow - a viable candidate will emerge from the Democratic side and challenge this MAGAt puppet.
Meanwhile, I tell all and sundry that we NEED to support Ukraine, we MUST support Ukraine, or our world is going to be changed in ways we previously only imagined in nightmares.
Michael Moore blogged awhile back that in situations like yours, there may be enough Democrats to win that seat, but you would need a very large turnout. How heavily foes your district lean Republican? Often Democrats in red districts are discouraged. A good ground game would find them and let them know they’re not isolated. In 2022 we flipped WA-03 blue and are going to fight to hold that seat.
We flipped our district blue in 2018 when we elected Elissa Slotkin. Then MI redistricted the whole state in an effort to construct districts with some semblance of parity. Unfortunately, ours is HEAVILY Republican now. It encompasses much of Michigan's Thumb region - largely rural farmland and historically Republican.
I congratulate you on flipping WA-03!! I thought we were home free when we elected Slotkin & re-elected her 2 years later. With the redistricting, trying to FIND the Democrats to effect a large turnout is nigh unto impossible. I am 70 yrs old & work 6 days/week... not exactly up for door to door in a HUGE district like mine. I encourage everyone I meet, lobby those I know to get out & vote, and reach out to others when I can. My main concern at the moment, though, is getting Slotkin across the finish line in her bid for Stabenow's Senate seat. I will continue the fight, but am somewhat disheartened at the results of the redistricting.
I’m so sorry to read this. Democrats in solid red districts can help other national candidates to achieve the same end. I wrote 125 post cards to help Suozzi flip NY-03, which is where I grew up. That was a satisfying win. MAGA chaos is toxic for many voters. We are all working hard this year.
Keep on her ass! Call and email & call again! And Again. I’m going to right now, because I have her name from my People For The American Way CONGRESSIONAL Directory.
It’s Worth every single penny you can donate to join PFAW, for a copy of this publication. Anyone else want to call her in Washington: 202-225-2106.
This directory is An Incredible resource! I’ve supported PFAW now for years, every new Congress (senate, house, who’s on what committee-etc). You get an updated directory every new Congress!
We have to let these Russian TOOLS know we are NOT going to stand by and watch them kill our country & democracy.
Good luck!!! I've called and written many times. I'm ignored, at best they listen politely and do nothing. Don't know if the CongressCritter even gets the messages. And, yes, it's infuriating! <3
Is there any hope for this funding to get through the House? Can McConnell convince Johnson to bring up the bill (assuming he’d even want to). How can we pressure Johnson to do the right thing? Or are these people just forever unreachable?
I'm not sure what the process is called, but there is a way to bring the bill to the floor without the Speaker doing it. Let's hope the death of Mr. Navalny wakes up some of the republicans who carry on like this is a big soap opera, failing Democracy in the process. American voters who support the orange traitor will get the same treatment that Russians are subjected to...oppression and poverty. So will the rest of us.
We must vote in great numbers this November. It's the only way to stop the madness.
Isn’t that why Johnson adjourned the House for two weeks—to avoid that process? These people are the worst sort of cowards. They should be ashamed of themselves.
Yes, definitely vote and write letters to reluctant voters with Vote Forward.
Just heard that Mr. Navalny has died at the russian prison he was held in. Putin has killed a brave man, and is killing innocents in Ukraine and in his own country, too. Americans need to realize that this despotic behavior will only continue in the world if WE do not stand against it. It begins with approving the aid to Ukraine, and voting out the traitors in our government who are in support of putin and his useful idiot, the republican candidate for President.
The ones we “send” are basically our spares… and that is exactly what our NATO partners Are Doing, giving Ukraine some of theirs, many of the ones we’ve Sold to them!
What the Congress Does when they approve a budget, is make sure WE CAN Pay FOR NEW Ones for ourselves. If these fools don’t approve a budget & Pass funding for Ukraine… we will be sending OUR young people to fight WWIII over there - or over HERE. Or Both, no matter what!
It Shouldn’t Even Be A Question of Funding a budget & funding for Ukraine.
There was a time I used to lean Republican. I didn't always agree with them, but I rightly felt they were stronger on national defense and stood up to the bad guys. I also abhorred the far Left's reflexive anti-Americanism, indulgence in conspiracy theories, and willingness to play footsie with the world's most ghoulish anti-American regimes, though I never thought the far Left controlled the Democratic Party.
I still hold that opinion regarding the far Left but must admit it is today's GOP who serves as a shining example of what would happen if the far Left metastasized and came to dominate the Democrats.
Sadly, it is looking like Ukraine will have to hold out until at least November 2024.
Only 1 disagreement. Lindsay Graham is NEVER firmly for or against anything. He follows whatever wind trump spews. It is incredible hypocrisy the LG served in JAG and now disavows any attempt to do his duty and stand by his oath to support and protect the constitution
Thank you for your reply. I was under the impression those weapons are older. If we sent them to Ukraine, the US weapon’s mfg would replace them. Win-win🤷♀️
Posey is my rep in fl and he's not giving a rats ass what happens to us and we got a crap load of defense contractors here in brevard county. In his "let's go Brandon" t shirt he looked like an over ripe fat toddler tomato.
His DC office number is : 202-225-3671. Call these asses & leave messages. I am not from FL but I’m calling. If they think they can crap on OUR country, just because I’m not from FL…doesn’t matter to Me. It’s MY Country not just some bozos in FL!
People For The American Way (PFAW) will for your donation to join, Publishes & sends you a congressional directory… with all their DC Numbers. senators, house members, who is on what committee- etc! It’s quite a reference source! Believe me, this little jewel is worth it. A new Congress…A New Directory. I love calling the toads!
I don’t care if they listen or not- if all of us called everyday and overwhelmed their days, then they might take notice!!! They terrorise the country- my calls might be a little payback.
My Representative, Lisa McClain, MI-09, will never sign a discharge petition. She will never vote for funds for Ukraine if Trump has expressed his displeasure with it. She hasn't an original thought in her vacant head, toes the party line, and is as extreme a MAGAt as they come. And, since our district was redrawn to make it more "equitable," my chances of ever being represented by a human being again are slim. Still, I am contacting all I know to get out the vote this fall, hoping that - somehow - a viable candidate will emerge from the Democratic side and challenge this MAGAt puppet.
Meanwhile, I tell all and sundry that we NEED to support Ukraine, we MUST support Ukraine, or our world is going to be changed in ways we previously only imagined in nightmares.
Michael Moore blogged awhile back that in situations like yours, there may be enough Democrats to win that seat, but you would need a very large turnout. How heavily foes your district lean Republican? Often Democrats in red districts are discouraged. A good ground game would find them and let them know they’re not isolated. In 2022 we flipped WA-03 blue and are going to fight to hold that seat.
We flipped our district blue in 2018 when we elected Elissa Slotkin. Then MI redistricted the whole state in an effort to construct districts with some semblance of parity. Unfortunately, ours is HEAVILY Republican now. It encompasses much of Michigan's Thumb region - largely rural farmland and historically Republican.
I congratulate you on flipping WA-03!! I thought we were home free when we elected Slotkin & re-elected her 2 years later. With the redistricting, trying to FIND the Democrats to effect a large turnout is nigh unto impossible. I am 70 yrs old & work 6 days/week... not exactly up for door to door in a HUGE district like mine. I encourage everyone I meet, lobby those I know to get out & vote, and reach out to others when I can. My main concern at the moment, though, is getting Slotkin across the finish line in her bid for Stabenow's Senate seat. I will continue the fight, but am somewhat disheartened at the results of the redistricting.
I’m so sorry to read this. Democrats in solid red districts can help other national candidates to achieve the same end. I wrote 125 post cards to help Suozzi flip NY-03, which is where I grew up. That was a satisfying win. MAGA chaos is toxic for many voters. We are all working hard this year.
Keep on her ass! Call and email & call again! And Again. I’m going to right now, because I have her name from my People For The American Way CONGRESSIONAL Directory.
It’s Worth every single penny you can donate to join PFAW, for a copy of this publication. Anyone else want to call her in Washington: 202-225-2106.
This directory is An Incredible resource! I’ve supported PFAW now for years, every new Congress (senate, house, who’s on what committee-etc). You get an updated directory every new Congress!
We have to let these Russian TOOLS know we are NOT going to stand by and watch them kill our country & democracy.
The Fuckers! Yes, I’m That Outraged…
Good luck!!! I've called and written many times. I'm ignored, at best they listen politely and do nothing. Don't know if the CongressCritter even gets the messages. And, yes, it's infuriating! <3
I do fly my ukraine flag though. Pisses maga off. Also my American flag. It's not magas and I will fly it till they put me in an urn
Is there any hope for this funding to get through the House? Can McConnell convince Johnson to bring up the bill (assuming he’d even want to). How can we pressure Johnson to do the right thing? Or are these people just forever unreachable?
I'm not sure what the process is called, but there is a way to bring the bill to the floor without the Speaker doing it. Let's hope the death of Mr. Navalny wakes up some of the republicans who carry on like this is a big soap opera, failing Democracy in the process. American voters who support the orange traitor will get the same treatment that Russians are subjected to...oppression and poverty. So will the rest of us.
We must vote in great numbers this November. It's the only way to stop the madness.
Isn’t that why Johnson adjourned the House for two weeks—to avoid that process? These people are the worst sort of cowards. They should be ashamed of themselves.
Yes, definitely vote and write letters to reluctant voters with Vote Forward.
The bill should be advanced in two weeks when they return.
So there’s no point to the recess then?
Isn’t that “billion” not “million”? I know that sounds like Austin Powers!
Yes. Typos
Just heard that Mr. Navalny has died at the russian prison he was held in. Putin has killed a brave man, and is killing innocents in Ukraine and in his own country, too. Americans need to realize that this despotic behavior will only continue in the world if WE do not stand against it. It begins with approving the aid to Ukraine, and voting out the traitors in our government who are in support of putin and his useful idiot, the republican candidate for President.
You have mentioned the US could use the stockpiles of munitions scattered over Europe to supply Ukraine. Why aren’t they being used?
The ones we “send” are basically our spares… and that is exactly what our NATO partners Are Doing, giving Ukraine some of theirs, many of the ones we’ve Sold to them!
What the Congress Does when they approve a budget, is make sure WE CAN Pay FOR NEW Ones for ourselves. If these fools don’t approve a budget & Pass funding for Ukraine… we will be sending OUR young people to fight WWIII over there - or over HERE. Or Both, no matter what!
It Shouldn’t Even Be A Question of Funding a budget & funding for Ukraine.
Maybe those weapons are needed to defend our NATO allies.
No One Should Listen To That Fascist, UnAmerican, not-president! What the hell are they doing?
We Have One President & It Sure As Hell IS NOT tRump!!!!
Vote Them Out and Vote TO KEEP tRump out of office!!!
There was a time I used to lean Republican. I didn't always agree with them, but I rightly felt they were stronger on national defense and stood up to the bad guys. I also abhorred the far Left's reflexive anti-Americanism, indulgence in conspiracy theories, and willingness to play footsie with the world's most ghoulish anti-American regimes, though I never thought the far Left controlled the Democratic Party.
I still hold that opinion regarding the far Left but must admit it is today's GOP who serves as a shining example of what would happen if the far Left metastasized and came to dominate the Democrats.
Sadly, it is looking like Ukraine will have to hold out until at least November 2024.
Only 1 disagreement. Lindsay Graham is NEVER firmly for or against anything. He follows whatever wind trump spews. It is incredible hypocrisy the LG served in JAG and now disavows any attempt to do his duty and stand by his oath to support and protect the constitution
Lindsey has more flip flops than a wiper in a driving rain storm. He, like his father, orange love interest, stands for nothing but himself.
Thank you for your reply. I was under the impression those weapons are older. If we sent them to Ukraine, the US weapon’s mfg would replace them. Win-win🤷♀️
Posey is my rep in fl and he's not giving a rats ass what happens to us and we got a crap load of defense contractors here in brevard county. In his "let's go Brandon" t shirt he looked like an over ripe fat toddler tomato.
His DC office number is : 202-225-3671. Call these asses & leave messages. I am not from FL but I’m calling. If they think they can crap on OUR country, just because I’m not from FL…doesn’t matter to Me. It’s MY Country not just some bozos in FL!
People For The American Way (PFAW) will for your donation to join, Publishes & sends you a congressional directory… with all their DC Numbers. senators, house members, who is on what committee- etc! It’s quite a reference source! Believe me, this little jewel is worth it. A new Congress…A New Directory. I love calling the toads!
No matter where the fascist asses live!
I don’t care if they listen or not- if all of us called everyday and overwhelmed their days, then they might take notice!!! They terrorise the country- my calls might be a little payback.