Hi, all, and happy Monday. Hope you had a decent weekend, the awful news notwithstanding. I know we’re still hurting from this weekend’s events. But we know how to take action even when we’re hurting, right? We have some practice at it. So let’s trust that taking a few small steps today is the best thing we can do to ease our anxiety, honor those who were slain, and actually get us closer to the change we so desperately want.
Ruben Gallego is not going up against Sinema--he'll be going up against Sinema (if she runs) AND a Republican candidate, most likely Kari Lake. It will be a tough 3 way race.
I hope you’re right. For me, “way less of a concern” is still too much of a concern when control of the Senate is at stake. Feels like playing with fire.
Thank you for all you do! I wanted to simply comment that it's Newtown Alliance - many people get the town name mixed up with the MA town Newton, but it's Newtown (with 2 "w's" in the name). Thanks!
How disappointing to see Cortes-Masto, John Fetterman and Mark Kelley on the list not supporting Diane Feinstein. We just elected them bec we believed they knew the right path.
Regarding Ruben Gallego's run for Senate, am I the only one concerned about him splitting the Democratic vote and opening the door to another Republican in the Senate? Yes, I know – Sinema will be running as an Independent. But that still creates a 3-way race with the likelihood that Sinema will draw Democratic votes away from Gallego, not the Republican.
I took you up on your Extra Extra credit. I emailed my entire city council + mayor, and sent a copy to the chief of police as well, urging them to ask him to add his name to the list of police chiefs who ask for an assault weapons ban.
Thank you for EVERYthing that you do! You keep me inspired.
You are always so greatly sourced, Jess (thank you).
Is there anything we can all do about the impending White House Chief of Staff appointment to make our voices heard?? After reading this critical takedown by TCinLA, Zients is the right person to undo a lot of our hard work and nothing else. Ugh. :-(
Regarding the uncertainty of Ruben Gallego's candidacy for Arizona Senator two years from now, and the threat of losing due to a three-way vote split, a contributor on Daily KOS submitted a novel notion -- Encourage President Biden to appoint the Sen Sinema to a choice Ambassadorship. Then -- get this -- Gov Katie Porter gets to appoint her replacement,, who must be from the same party that she was in when elected. Or at least so they are saying over on Daily KOS. Check it out: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/1/23/2148798/-AZ-Sen-Why-Wait-Ambassador-Sinema-Senator-Gallego-NOW
Ruben Gallego is not going up against Sinema--he'll be going up against Sinema (if she runs) AND a Republican candidate, most likely Kari Lake. It will be a tough 3 way race.
I hope you’re right. For me, “way less of a concern” is still too much of a concern when control of the Senate is at stake. Feels like playing with fire.
Thank you for all you do! I wanted to simply comment that it's Newtown Alliance - many people get the town name mixed up with the MA town Newton, but it's Newtown (with 2 "w's" in the name). Thanks!
How disappointing to see Cortes-Masto, John Fetterman and Mark Kelley on the list not supporting Diane Feinstein. We just elected them bec we believed they knew the right path.
Regarding Ruben Gallego's run for Senate, am I the only one concerned about him splitting the Democratic vote and opening the door to another Republican in the Senate? Yes, I know – Sinema will be running as an Independent. But that still creates a 3-way race with the likelihood that Sinema will draw Democratic votes away from Gallego, not the Republican.
I took you up on your Extra Extra credit. I emailed my entire city council + mayor, and sent a copy to the chief of police as well, urging them to ask him to add his name to the list of police chiefs who ask for an assault weapons ban.
Thank you for EVERYthing that you do! You keep me inspired.
I happen to be a constituent of one of the 11 senators so double points! :)
You are always so greatly sourced, Jess (thank you).
Is there anything we can all do about the impending White House Chief of Staff appointment to make our voices heard?? After reading this critical takedown by TCinLA, Zients is the right person to undo a lot of our hard work and nothing else. Ugh. :-(
https://tcinla757.substack.com/p/red-sky-in-the-morning-sailor-take/comments?show_reaction_upsell=true
Regarding the uncertainty of Ruben Gallego's candidacy for Arizona Senator two years from now, and the threat of losing due to a three-way vote split, a contributor on Daily KOS submitted a novel notion -- Encourage President Biden to appoint the Sen Sinema to a choice Ambassadorship. Then -- get this -- Gov Katie Porter gets to appoint her replacement,, who must be from the same party that she was in when elected. Or at least so they are saying over on Daily KOS. Check it out: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/1/23/2148798/-AZ-Sen-Why-Wait-Ambassador-Sinema-Senator-Gallego-NOW
Jessica do you have an email address I can contact you at?