Thanks for the Indivisible heads up, Jess. I used their letter as a starting point and sent the following to my Congressman, Jeff Van Drew, who famously (infamously?) switched from D to R and declared his allegiance to the Defendant. Below is what I wrote, in case anyone wants to use the things I added (but unless their rep is Van Drew, they should remove "recently adopted" from the end of the second paragraph).
*************
Dear Congressman Van Drew,
I'm fed up with the shameless political games being played by you and your fellow House Republicans with the Biden impeachment inquiry. It’s nothing but a desperate attempt to damage the President, all to divert attention away from your own lack of accomplishment and the well-founded criminal charges looming over former President Trump.
Instead of focusing on the real issues that impact our communities or finally passing a budget, you’re helping Speaker Johnson attack President Biden despite a total lack of evidence to support moving forward. It’s empty and spiteful politics, all being done to help Trump win in 2024. Instead of embracing the old tenets of the GOP (smaller government, law and order, military supremacy, free markets, individual freedom, etc.), you've abandoned them in pursuit of power, if not for yourself, then for your recently adopted party.
How do we know the impeachment inquiry is empty? Because even your fellow Republicans have said so. After almost a year of hearings and reviewing tens of thousands of pages of documents, Rep. Comer has been unable to come up with a single shred of evidence of wrongdoing by President Biden, either while in office or as a private citizen, and embarrasses himself and others every time he opens his mouth.
The voters in our district deserve better. We want the focus to be on real progress: reducing costs, strengthening our economy, protecting programs like Medicare and Social Security that we’ve paid into for decades, and supporting our allies who stand between us and our enemies — not endless theatrics and fake hearings.
Don't get me wrong. If there is any evidence of wrongdoing by President Biden or anyone else in government, I fully support an appropriate investigation. An impeachment inquiry, without a shred of evidence of impropriety, is abuse of power, pure and simple.
It's time for you to stop putting party loyalty and fealty to a criminal mastermind ahead of the needs of our district. Your voters want to end this empty impeachment and instead focus on the issues that truly matter – otherwise, we’re going to hold you accountable at the ballot box in 2024.
**************
I realize this is already too long, but it reminded me of a piece I wrote back in July, during the bygone era of Kevin McCarthy, "When the Dais Becomes a Stage." The timeframes have changed, and at least one player, but that's about it.
I just sent a scathing letter (using the form with moderations) to representative Boebert warning her that she should start thinking about what she wants to do after she’s booted out of Congress at the end of next year. I said it a little more nicely than that, but she’ll get the drift, if she even reads it. I am soooooo done with that woman.
Thanks also, Jessica, for that fabulous list of organizations for end of year giving.
Sorry Bob, I meant to post this as a separate comment, but for some reason I must’ve hit the reply after reading your comment. LOL, it’s been a long day
Thank you, Jessica for picking up the abortion action from Healthcare Advocacy. I so appreciate your writing. PS we really were very thankful for this past Sunday's good news. We needed it! Be well......Voki and Alan
I really appreciate the list. I’d like to target my donations better going forward. Everything seems to go through Act Blue . Is there a way to view all your Act Blue donations in one place?
I have to say it's great to be getting this national attention--the entire country must know what extremists want for every American. Do not think for a minute that they intend to be limited by state lines.
Thank you, Jessica. Just made a donation to Run for Something in appreciation of your highlighting this!
Hi, my love!! I'm launching my subworld in mid-Jan but loving poking around here and obviously endlessly grateful for the care and service you're offering here! Mwa mwa.
I want to alert you to a possible hack: a few days ago I posted a comment and you replied to it.
This morning, at around 8:30 AM EDT, I received the following 'reply' from you:
Jessica Craven
17 mins ago
Hi, nice comment.. Thnks for your love and support I'll refer you to a benefiting investment that can change your financial life, if interested message me directly on Telegram 👇🏼
@Jessicacraven742
As this isn't something that even sounds like you, I just want to give you notice of this--maybe others have received something like this as well.
Yes, I am aware I have reported the account repeatedly and I hope you will report it as well if you see it again. I am deleting every iteration of it. I can find it in the comments. Sorry about that.
Thanks for the Indivisible heads up, Jess. I used their letter as a starting point and sent the following to my Congressman, Jeff Van Drew, who famously (infamously?) switched from D to R and declared his allegiance to the Defendant. Below is what I wrote, in case anyone wants to use the things I added (but unless their rep is Van Drew, they should remove "recently adopted" from the end of the second paragraph).
*************
Dear Congressman Van Drew,
I'm fed up with the shameless political games being played by you and your fellow House Republicans with the Biden impeachment inquiry. It’s nothing but a desperate attempt to damage the President, all to divert attention away from your own lack of accomplishment and the well-founded criminal charges looming over former President Trump.
Instead of focusing on the real issues that impact our communities or finally passing a budget, you’re helping Speaker Johnson attack President Biden despite a total lack of evidence to support moving forward. It’s empty and spiteful politics, all being done to help Trump win in 2024. Instead of embracing the old tenets of the GOP (smaller government, law and order, military supremacy, free markets, individual freedom, etc.), you've abandoned them in pursuit of power, if not for yourself, then for your recently adopted party.
How do we know the impeachment inquiry is empty? Because even your fellow Republicans have said so. After almost a year of hearings and reviewing tens of thousands of pages of documents, Rep. Comer has been unable to come up with a single shred of evidence of wrongdoing by President Biden, either while in office or as a private citizen, and embarrasses himself and others every time he opens his mouth.
The voters in our district deserve better. We want the focus to be on real progress: reducing costs, strengthening our economy, protecting programs like Medicare and Social Security that we’ve paid into for decades, and supporting our allies who stand between us and our enemies — not endless theatrics and fake hearings.
Don't get me wrong. If there is any evidence of wrongdoing by President Biden or anyone else in government, I fully support an appropriate investigation. An impeachment inquiry, without a shred of evidence of impropriety, is abuse of power, pure and simple.
It's time for you to stop putting party loyalty and fealty to a criminal mastermind ahead of the needs of our district. Your voters want to end this empty impeachment and instead focus on the issues that truly matter – otherwise, we’re going to hold you accountable at the ballot box in 2024.
**************
I realize this is already too long, but it reminded me of a piece I wrote back in July, during the bygone era of Kevin McCarthy, "When the Dais Becomes a Stage." The timeframes have changed, and at least one player, but that's about it.
https://open.substack.com/pub/bobmorgan/p/when-the-dais-becomes-a-stage
Really good! Thank you!
I just sent a scathing letter (using the form with moderations) to representative Boebert warning her that she should start thinking about what she wants to do after she’s booted out of Congress at the end of next year. I said it a little more nicely than that, but she’ll get the drift, if she even reads it. I am soooooo done with that woman.
Thanks also, Jessica, for that fabulous list of organizations for end of year giving.
You go, Janet!
💪🤗
I meant to say, modifications, not moderations. LOL
Sorry Bob, I meant to post this as a separate comment, but for some reason I must’ve hit the reply after reading your comment. LOL, it’s been a long day
No problem! I'm honored either way!
Thanks, you’re very kind. 😊
Thank you, Jessica for picking up the abortion action from Healthcare Advocacy. I so appreciate your writing. PS we really were very thankful for this past Sunday's good news. We needed it! Be well......Voki and Alan
It's such an important call to make right now. Even if it won't pass until we get Republicans out, they need to know we're here and we're angry.
Great news out of New York:
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/new-yorks-highest-court-orders-new-congressional-map-for-2024/
Yes I saw this!
Someone here is impersonating you and spamming the threads. I've reported these posts. Very sorry about this.
Yes I have been alerted. Thank you for reporting. I am deleting as I find them.
I really appreciate the list. I’d like to target my donations better going forward. Everything seems to go through Act Blue . Is there a way to view all your Act Blue donations in one place?
Yes if you log in on Act Blue they enable you to do that.
Thank you for highlighting the Texas abortion case, Jessica!
Have to! I'm LIVID about it!
I have to say it's great to be getting this national attention--the entire country must know what extremists want for every American. Do not think for a minute that they intend to be limited by state lines.
Thank you, Jessica. Just made a donation to Run for Something in appreciation of your highlighting this!
Thank you!!! 🙏
Thanks. Much appreciated.
Ugh I love that reframe!!!!
Hi, Samara!
Hi, my love!! I'm launching my subworld in mid-Jan but loving poking around here and obviously endlessly grateful for the care and service you're offering here! Mwa mwa.
Can't wait!
I appreciate your donation recommendations. ✅
Thank you!
Good morning.
I want to alert you to a possible hack: a few days ago I posted a comment and you replied to it.
This morning, at around 8:30 AM EDT, I received the following 'reply' from you:
Jessica Craven
17 mins ago
Hi, nice comment.. Thnks for your love and support I'll refer you to a benefiting investment that can change your financial life, if interested message me directly on Telegram 👇🏼
@Jessicacraven742
As this isn't something that even sounds like you, I just want to give you notice of this--maybe others have received something like this as well.
Yes, I am aware I have reported the account repeatedly and I hope you will report it as well if you see it again. I am deleting every iteration of it. I can find it in the comments. Sorry about that.