David Cook
@dmcook.bsky.social
I talk about politics and public health mostly with a sprinkle of life observations and a dash of sports commentary.
Government Affairs Director, Alzheimer's Association
Government Affairs Director, Alzheimer's Association
My birthday is coming up and I hate to admit how sad that makes me.
January 31, 2026 at 5:41 AM
My birthday is coming up and I hate to admit how sad that makes me.
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Today's poll question: Is there less chaos and more purpose in the decision making process of President Trump than is commonly portrayed in the media?
Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod
Then cast your vote 🗳️ https://www.smerconish.com/daily-poll
Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod
Then cast your vote 🗳️ https://www.smerconish.com/daily-poll
January 8, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Today's poll question: Is there less chaos and more purpose in the decision making process of President Trump than is commonly portrayed in the media?
Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod
Then cast your vote 🗳️ https://www.smerconish.com/daily-poll
Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod
Then cast your vote 🗳️ https://www.smerconish.com/daily-poll
Arkansas State Advocacy Day is March 5 at the Capitol.
Join caregivers, families, and community members from across the state to raise awareness and engage lawmakers on Alzheimer’s and dementia priorities. #ENDALZ
Register Today: bit.ly/4qsbEUB
Join caregivers, families, and community members from across the state to raise awareness and engage lawmakers on Alzheimer’s and dementia priorities. #ENDALZ
Register Today: bit.ly/4qsbEUB
January 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Arkansas State Advocacy Day is March 5 at the Capitol.
Join caregivers, families, and community members from across the state to raise awareness and engage lawmakers on Alzheimer’s and dementia priorities. #ENDALZ
Register Today: bit.ly/4qsbEUB
Join caregivers, families, and community members from across the state to raise awareness and engage lawmakers on Alzheimer’s and dementia priorities. #ENDALZ
Register Today: bit.ly/4qsbEUB
I am considering deleting my X Account and gravitating here
January 7, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I am considering deleting my X Account and gravitating here
Our love is solid and a matter of fact, good news for all it has no fiscal impact #ARLegValentines
February 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Our love is solid and a matter of fact, good news for all it has no fiscal impact #ARLegValentines
If access to care is important to you,
Let's work together and and get HB1055 all the way through #arlegvalentines
Let's work together and and get HB1055 all the way through #arlegvalentines
February 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
If access to care is important to you,
Let's work together and and get HB1055 all the way through #arlegvalentines
Let's work together and and get HB1055 all the way through #arlegvalentines
I know you love me but I love you more, you can prove me wrong by sending my bills to the second floor #arlegvalentines
February 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I know you love me but I love you more, you can prove me wrong by sending my bills to the second floor #arlegvalentines
Take action today! 📢
Share the Alzheimer’s Association’s policy priorities for the 95th General Assembly with your lawmakers today.
Together, we can #ENDALZ! 💜
alz-ar.quorum.us/campaign/10572…
Share the Alzheimer’s Association’s policy priorities for the 95th General Assembly with your lawmakers today.
Together, we can #ENDALZ! 💜
alz-ar.quorum.us/campaign/10572…
January 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Take action today! 📢
Share the Alzheimer’s Association’s policy priorities for the 95th General Assembly with your lawmakers today.
Together, we can #ENDALZ! 💜
alz-ar.quorum.us/campaign/10572…
Share the Alzheimer’s Association’s policy priorities for the 95th General Assembly with your lawmakers today.
Together, we can #ENDALZ! 💜
alz-ar.quorum.us/campaign/10572…
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The House will need to elect its speaker before Congress can swear in new members and certify Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes. Here’s how it works.
Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone
The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes.
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The House will need to elect its speaker before Congress can swear in new members and certify Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes. Here’s how it works.
Reposted by David Cook
Alzheimer's Association clinical practice guideline for the Diagnostic Evaluation, Testing, Counseling, and Disclosure of Suspected #Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders (DETeCD-ADRD) alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#dementia #primarycare #neurology #MedSky
#dementia #primarycare #neurology #MedSky
January 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Alzheimer's Association clinical practice guideline for the Diagnostic Evaluation, Testing, Counseling, and Disclosure of Suspected #Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders (DETeCD-ADRD) alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#dementia #primarycare #neurology #MedSky
#dementia #primarycare #neurology #MedSky
Maybe one of the best plot line summaries that I have ever read.
Mary Poppins, a beautiful story where a nanny and some parkouring chimney sweeps teach children, through the medium of witchcraft, about CLASS WAR.
January 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Maybe one of the best plot line summaries that I have ever read.
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family have a great year ahead.
January 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family have a great year ahead.
Just finished reading the House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz 10/10 do not recommend
December 23, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Just finished reading the House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz 10/10 do not recommend
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More wonderful Smerconish pictures from all across the country!
December 23, 2024 at 8:56 PM
More wonderful Smerconish pictures from all across the country!
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Happy Festivus!
December 23, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Happy Festivus!
They say money can't buy happiness...but it can buy Tacos and I have never been sad while eating Tacos.
December 23, 2024 at 3:56 PM
They say money can't buy happiness...but it can buy Tacos and I have never been sad while eating Tacos.
If Elon can stay off Twitter we might have a deal! Speaker Johnson just saved his gavel.
December 19, 2024 at 10:20 PM
If Elon can stay off Twitter we might have a deal! Speaker Johnson just saved his gavel.
I feel bad for Speaker Johnson
December 19, 2024 at 7:06 PM
I feel bad for Speaker Johnson
Had a feeling that we were heading towards another CR. There is no end to the budget season on Capitol Hill
Congressional leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund the government into March and provide nearly $100 billion in disaster aid. nyti.ms/4gJ1yJH
Congressional Leaders Unveil Short-Term Spending Bill Tied to Disaster Aid
What started out as a simple stopgap measure to avert a shutdown for a few months became a magnet for more than $100 billion in emergency disaster and farm aid, plus a host of unrelated policy measure...
nyti.ms
December 18, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Had a feeling that we were heading towards another CR. There is no end to the budget season on Capitol Hill
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I'm not a conspiracy theorist at all but I find it hard to believe that we don't know more about these drones in the Northeast.
December 14, 2024 at 10:11 PM
I'm not a conspiracy theorist at all but I find it hard to believe that we don't know more about these drones in the Northeast.
BREAKING NEWS: President Biden has signed the bipartisan #BOLDAlzheimersAct reauthorization into law! 🎆
By reauthorizing this important law, we can continue strengthening our public health infrastructure. We thank the president for standing with the Alzheimer’s & dementia community. #EndALZ
By reauthorizing this important law, we can continue strengthening our public health infrastructure. We thank the president for standing with the Alzheimer’s & dementia community. #EndALZ
December 14, 2024 at 12:48 AM
BREAKING NEWS: President Biden has signed the bipartisan #BOLDAlzheimersAct reauthorization into law! 🎆
By reauthorizing this important law, we can continue strengthening our public health infrastructure. We thank the president for standing with the Alzheimer’s & dementia community. #EndALZ
By reauthorizing this important law, we can continue strengthening our public health infrastructure. We thank the president for standing with the Alzheimer’s & dementia community. #EndALZ