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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 1h

This is absolutely disgusting. The Congressman should be removed. What is wrong with the GOP?

Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

www.politico.com

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 4h

Apparently, Republicans want to eliminate elected Democrats with redistricting and now, if they are elected, won’t swear them in.

Arizona AG threatens lawsuit as Johnson delays Grijalva swearing-in

It's been three weeks since Grijalva's landslide win in the special election for southern Arizona's 7th Congressional District.

www.axios.com

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 7h

The midterms look to be shaping up as a revolt more than an election.

Supreme Court conservatives open to further eroding power of Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments Wednesday in a major voting rights case, Louisiana v. Callais, that threatens to undermine the Voting Rights Act. Follow here for the latest live news updat...

www.cnn.com

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 7h

When Republicans actually see what Trump has sown.

‘It’s revolting’: More Young Republican chat members out of jobs as condemnation intensifies

POLITICO report on private Telegram chat filled with racist slurs and tropes ignites debate from New York to Washington.

www.politico.com

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 1d

First Trump “campaigns” for himself, then he gets politicians to lobby for him. Who does that? Haven’t seen anyone ever “campaign” for a Nobel Peace Prize. Ever. Wouldn’t it mean more if it wasn’t “campaigned” for?

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 1d

Wouldn’t is be nice to see a “factual” certification label by an unbiased society of fact checkers on every report or comment coming from government agencies or officials? It would help informed citizens when government decides to “flood the zone.”

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings Day Saturday. indivisible.actionkit.com/mailings/vie...

No Kings protests near you on October 18

indivisible.actionkit.com

Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 1d

Without Headlines, the Trump administration would cease to exist. The news media should report what they can and ignore any information the administration wants to get out. They do not answer questions unless under oath.

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 2d

ALCS Game 2, Seattle 10-3 !

Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 3d

U.S. life expectancy in 2017: 78.6 years.
U.S. life expectancy in 2021: 77.0 years.
U.S. life expectancy in 2025: 79.4 years.
U.S. life expectancy in 2029: 73 years (assuming reductions in healthcare insurance, changes to CDC health & vaccination policy and fewer hospitals.
Trump: bad for long life.

Deep cuts erode the foundations of US public health system, end progress, threaten worse to come

Americans are losing an array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy.

apnews.com

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 4d

RIP, Diane Keaton.

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 4d

Meanwhile, another Radical Leftist Rebellion breaks out in Portland.

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 4d

The crazy thing is that thousands of US military troops are being used to “protect” ICE buildings from US Citizens protesting abuse of power.

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 5d

Trump is holding a press conference and his train of thought is like a ricocheting bullet. My god, this is scary.

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 5d

Donald Trump was elected because he said he was a businessman and would run the country like a business. He is running the country exactly like he ran his businesses. The government is in more debt and is currently closed.

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 5d

Just a reminder: Obama has a Nobel Peace Prize, Trump does not.

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 5d

Does anyone know what these people are accomplishing? Is there a single agency that is doing its job well or at all? When Trump gives his State of the Union speech, he’s going to need to be under oath.

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 6d

And now, Lindsey Halligan is in front of a Grand Jury looking for an indictment of Leticia James? A big confrontation between Trump and the Judicial branch of government can’t be far away.

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 6d

Now imagine, in order to qualify for Medicare, Social Security or Medicaid, your social media history is inspected for anything you posted that was critical of Donald Trump. It’s not a stretch. We take our first amendment rights for granted and Donald Trump does not take the Constitution seriously.

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 6d

Now imagine, in order to qualify for Medicare, Social Security or Medicaid, your social media history is inspected for anything you posted that was critical of Donald Trump. It’s not a stretch. We take our first amendment rights for granted and Donald Trump does not take the Constitution seriously.

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 7d

•Is Pete Hegseth really the best guy to lead the Armed Forces of the United States?
•Is Kristi Noem really our best choice to secure our Homeland?
•Is Kash Patel the best Law Enforcement Officer we could muster?
•Is RFK, Jr. the best pick to care for our health?
•Pam Bondi- Explain that one.

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Lisa Reyna Loe @lisaloe.bsky.social · 7d

“Is not about politics, it’s about people.”
-Chuck Schumer

Now THIS is a good Democratic ad!

Hold the line, Democrats!
Our healthcare must not be negotiated ⬇️ or compromised in any way!

#TrumpShutUSDown
‪Pass it on ‬♻️

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 7d

Reporter in Portland:“Oh, the humanity!”

And now for a report from the hellish war-zone that is Portland

YouTube video by The Bulwark

www.youtube.com

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 7d

Civil war is upon us.

Mozelle Victory @godswrath699.bsky.social · 7d

youtube.com/shorts/LMkGM...

Bulwark

And now for a report from the hellish war-zone that is Portland

YouTube video by The Bulwark

youtube.com

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 7d

The ACA is very popular with Americans of all stripes. What does the GOP have to replace it? Nothing. If the GOP is going to extend the subsidies anyway, why not just do it now, when it can help reopen the government? They have no credible reason to keep the government closed.

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