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David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 17h

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David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 17h

One of the leading GOP candidates for Kansas governor “repudiated a photo showing him at a campaign event with the two Young Republican leaders who had a predominant place in the Politico story.” #ksleg
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Masterson condemns racist chats; repudiates photo | Sunflower State Journal

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David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 21h

The Politico expose into the racist chat featuring Young Republicans, including group leaders from Kansas: “Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.”
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‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

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Two Kansas Young Republican leaders figure into national story about racist chats | Sunflower State Journal

David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 21h

Kansas Young Republicans have a major problem. Disgusting behavior. #ksleg
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David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 3d

I’m tracking. #kufball

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 4d

When Republicans are pre-butting a pro-democracy rally like No Kings and making shit up left and right to scare people, you know they're losing and in panic mode.

Pedal to the floor.

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David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 4d

“In interviews, federal judges called the Supreme Court’s emergency orders ‘mystical,’ ‘overly blunt,’ ‘incredibly demoralizing and troubling’ and ‘a slap in the face to the district courts.’”
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Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders

Trump’s Immigration Push Diverts U.S. Agents From Drug, Money and Sex-Crime Cases

David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 5d

He’s a continual embarrassment to Kansas.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 7d

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 8d

I didn’t realize how much I miss Winchell’s donuts.

Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 8d

This is how propaganda works. They slapped an image on this from Los Angeles in 1992 during Rodney King riots.

Winchell's
Donut Hors
Open
Winchell's
Donut House
Two National guardsmen stand guard outside a burning donut shop in Los Angeles on April 30, 1992.
The National Guard was called in to aid police during the second day of rioting in the city. (Mark
Elias/AP)

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Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 8d

“A federal team in El Paso that once pursued child traffickers has been disbanded.

“A task force in Kansas focused on stemming fentanyl has been redirected.

“Highway checkpoints near the border—on roads identified as major drug-trafficking routes—have gone unstaffed”

🎁
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Federal investigators are resigning, and morale is low, as they juggle complex cases and detain migrants.

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David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 8d

“Bucking tradition?” You’ve got to be kidding.

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David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 8d

North Florida dads, Brads and Chads gotta be mad. #chiefs

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 9d

Deplorable. Once upon a time, if a president had use a speech to a military academy for partisan purposes, it would be considered a disgrace by both parties.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

Trump to the Navy: "We have to take care of this little gnat that's on our shoulder called the Democrats."

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David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 12d

Abilene, Kan.
“But the library declined to release it or any other original artifact in its collection, on the grounds that they are the property of the U.S. government, which the library is obligated by law to preserve for the American public.”
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After Declining to Give Trump a Sword for King Charles, a Museum Leader Is Out

ICE Agents Rappel from Helicopter in Overnight Chicago Raid, Dragging Kids from Beds to U-Hauls

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Melissa Ryan @melissaryan.bsky.social · 12d

I always pay attention to what stories People Magazine and other consumer media outlets cover. That's how you can tell that something has broken through the usual political and news bubbles. This horrific Chicago story has broken through. people.com/ice-agents-o...

Overnight on Tuesday, Sept. 30, federal agents from different agencies raided an apartment building on the South Side of Chicago, pulling men, women and children — some of them allegedly naked — from ...

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David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 14d

Sixteen column inches to say something simple and obvious: The president has lost his mind.
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Trump Gave the Military’s Brass a Rehashed Speech. Until Minute 44.

David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 14d

I haven’t slept a wink.

We’re all afraid of political violence and retribution. But don’t be drawn into remaining silent. • Kansas Reflector

David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 17d

“If you’ve caught yourself thinking twice before sharing your political views with others, you’re suffering the chilling effect of political violence and the government’s retaliatory crackdown on dissent.”
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We have arrived in a new country with unexpected urgency, accompanied by political violence and pressure on free speech.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About State Supreme Courts - Bolts

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 18d

There's been growing attention on state supreme courts, as spaces that are more insulated from SCOTUS, & can develop different approaches to the law & people's rights.

Do you know how your state supreme court works, why it matters, & why you should care?

We at Bolts put together a 🔥 explainer!

State supreme courts have come under a brighter spotlight as battlefields for some of today’s most pressing issues, from abortion rights and climate to extreme sentencing and ballot access. And... Rea...

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Dan Lamothe @danlamothe.bsky.social · 19d

Real post on another network:

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David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 19d

Good column on free speech the hypocrisy of KS GOP leaders. #ksleg
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The big chill: GOP candidates for governor hound Kansans over gross social media posts • Kansas Reflector

Masterson and Colyer have called for firings of Kansans who posted horrible things online after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Trump Gets the Retribution He Sought, and Shatters Norms in the Process

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David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 19d

“In a highly unusual move for a top federal prosecutor, [Halligan] personally presented the case against Mr. Comey to the grand jury, according to two people familiar with the matter.”
Likely because career prosecutors refused to present the case.
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Kansas governor urges GOP to convene public hearings on U.S. House redistricting • Kansas Reflector

David Morantz @davemorantz.bsky.social · 21d

“In 2022, Masterson said it was important to keep a united Johnson County at the core of the 3rd District held by Davids.” #ksleg
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Gov. Laura Kelly opposes mid-decade congressional redistricting, but seeks public hearings if GOP legislators insist on special session to remap boundaries.