Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D. MA) Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D. MA) in support of Xochitl Torres Small’s (D. NM-02) campaign: Xochitl Torres Small (D. NM-02) I represent Massachusetts in the Senate — a long way from southern New Mexico. But one thing is clear even all the way across the … Continued
Greg Gianforte (R. MT) Just going to leave this here: Greg Gianforte, the tech millionaire running for the Montana congressional seat vacated by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, doubled down on his stance rejecting the theory of evolution in a radio interview aired Monday. Asked three times by a Montana Public Radio host if he believes … Continued
Confederate Corey Stewart (R. VA) He should but he won’t: Saying Corey Stewart has a “reputation for vitriolic rhetoric intended to fan the flames of racism,” the leaders of the local branch of the NAACP called Monday for him to resign as chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors. During a pre-eclipse press … Continued
It is your honor, Mr. President I have a short story. In my late twenties, I worked a few summers at a now-defunct hardware chain on the east coast. I was married with two children wanting to finish an advanced degree and stuck in a dead-end job. The son of one of the company executives … Continued
Michelle Lujan Grisham (D. NM) Some good news today out of New Mexico: A new poll is shedding some insight into high-stakes races in New Mexico. The Carroll Poll, by Carroll Strategies in Albuquerque, shows Michelle Lujan Grisham leading Republican Steve Pearce. According to the poll, Lujan Grisham has 50.5 percent support, while Pearce has … Continued
Rep. Kevin Cramer (R. ND) If you may or may not have heard, this asshole said this last week: Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) blasted professor Christine Blasey Ford’s accusation of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh as “absurd” because they were merely drunken teenagers at the time. Besides, Cramer added, it was “supposedly … Continued
Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D. ND) If you don’t think the Resistance is working, think again: Of the 1,400 people who’ve contacted Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) to share their opinions on Betsy DeVos, the woman President Donald Trump has tapped to lead the Department of Education despite her curious lack of professional experience, approximately 1,330 of … Continued
Asshole Fuck this guy. First, he says this: Representative Kevin Cramer of North Dakota has repeatedly made headlines this year in his race against Senator Heidi Heitkamp because of off-the-cuff comments that range from inflammatory to indelicate. But his latest provocation on sexual misconduct sparked a furious and tearful rejoinder from Ms. Heitkamp on Sunday, … Continued
David Garcia (D. AZ) Received this e-mail today from education-leadership professor, David Garcia’s (D. AZ) gubernatorial campaign: I am writing to you today to announce my plan to make college free for Arizona students! Education is the door of opportunity for people like me who have passion and talent but need a chance. My folks … Continued
Peggy Flanagan (D. MN) & Tim Walz (D. MN) Received this e-mail today from Rep. Tim Walz’s (D. MN) Lt. Governor pick, Minnesota House Rep. Peggy Flanagan (D. MN), on behalf of the Walz-Flanagan ticket: Friend, I chose to run for Lieutenant Governor because Tim and I make a great team that brings together the … Continued
