AnnArbor4Democracy
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Michigan Democrat. Never underestimate the power of a voter. Forever #TeamPete. Profile 📷: David Bazemore.
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Let's be clear about how we got here. The Biden Administration and Secretary Buttigieg were rebuilding and expanding the controller workforce after years of shortages.
Trump and Secretary Duffy blew a hole in that progress—and then doubled down with threats, smears, and political pressure. (2/3)
Trump and Secretary Duffy blew a hole in that progress—and then doubled down with threats, smears, and political pressure. (2/3)
November 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Let's be clear about how we got here. The Biden Administration and Secretary Buttigieg were rebuilding and expanding the controller workforce after years of shortages.
Trump and Secretary Duffy blew a hole in that progress—and then doubled down with threats, smears, and political pressure. (2/3)
Trump and Secretary Duffy blew a hole in that progress—and then doubled down with threats, smears, and political pressure. (2/3)
As someone who wants to believe in the power of words to make a positive difference, I am loathe to admit it, but I think it's true: there are no magic words a candidate can say to win, when the fundamentals of the race are against them.
now here's a good take goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/a-mantra-f...
October 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
As someone who wants to believe in the power of words to make a positive difference, I am loathe to admit it, but I think it's true: there are no magic words a candidate can say to win, when the fundamentals of the race are against them.
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Graham Platner was viciously smeared by Graham Platner when Graham Platner posted bigoted shit under the name Graham Platner and tattooed a Nazi symbol onto poor Graham Platner.
This collusion of Graham Platner against Graham Platner is obviously a nefarious conspiracy.
This collusion of Graham Platner against Graham Platner is obviously a nefarious conspiracy.
"It's really interesting to have this whole power structure essentially turn on to try to drag my name through the mud." Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner describes the resistance he has experienced within the Democratic Party.
www.threads.com/@thebriefing...
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The Briefing with Jen Psaki (@thebriefingwithpsaki) on Threads
"It's really interesting to have this whole power structure essentially turn on to try to drag my name through the mud." Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner describes the resistance he has experienc...
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October 29, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Graham Platner was viciously smeared by Graham Platner when Graham Platner posted bigoted shit under the name Graham Platner and tattooed a Nazi symbol onto poor Graham Platner.
This collusion of Graham Platner against Graham Platner is obviously a nefarious conspiracy.
This collusion of Graham Platner against Graham Platner is obviously a nefarious conspiracy.
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Great clip of Pete Buttigieg calling out Trump and the Republicans for being fast and decisive on slashing taxes for billionaires, but slow and ineffective when it comes to cutting prices for everyday Americans.
July 8, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Great clip of Pete Buttigieg calling out Trump and the Republicans for being fast and decisive on slashing taxes for billionaires, but slow and ineffective when it comes to cutting prices for everyday Americans.
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Last night's town hall with @votevets.org reminded me why conversations like this matter - and why a better future is still possible, but it's up to each of us to make it a reality.
May 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Last night's town hall with @votevets.org reminded me why conversations like this matter - and why a better future is still possible, but it's up to each of us to make it a reality.
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Leslie Marshall: “When Pete Buttigieg was in charge of the transportation department, he hired 2,000 people. DOGE has fired maintenance mechanics, aeronautical infrastructure specialists, and people who are responsible for this type of coordination.”
May 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Leslie Marshall: “When Pete Buttigieg was in charge of the transportation department, he hired 2,000 people. DOGE has fired maintenance mechanics, aeronautical infrastructure specialists, and people who are responsible for this type of coordination.”
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People are literally running out of burning planes.
I don't remember planes engulfed in flames and falling out of the sky when @petebuttigieg.bsky.social was in charge.
DOGE's mass firings at FAA are risking lives, and @secduffy.bsky.social is unqualified to clean up Elon's mess.
I don't remember planes engulfed in flames and falling out of the sky when @petebuttigieg.bsky.social was in charge.
DOGE's mass firings at FAA are risking lives, and @secduffy.bsky.social is unqualified to clean up Elon's mess.
An American Airlines plane caught fire and passengers were evacuated at Denver International Airport on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Twelve people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries, an airport spokesperson said.
Plane catches fire at Denver airport; passengers evacuated onto wing
The American Airlines flight from Colorado Springs was diverted following an engine-related issue, authorities said. Twelve people were taken to a hospital.
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March 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
People are literally running out of burning planes.
I don't remember planes engulfed in flames and falling out of the sky when @petebuttigieg.bsky.social was in charge.
DOGE's mass firings at FAA are risking lives, and @secduffy.bsky.social is unqualified to clean up Elon's mess.
I don't remember planes engulfed in flames and falling out of the sky when @petebuttigieg.bsky.social was in charge.
DOGE's mass firings at FAA are risking lives, and @secduffy.bsky.social is unqualified to clean up Elon's mess.
"Pete Buttigieg is expected to announce Thursday he will not run for Michigan’s open Senate seat, according to a person briefed on his decision, clearing a path for a potential presidential campaign instead."
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
Buttigieg gives the clearest signal yet that he's eyeing a presidential run in 2028
The former Transportation secretary is eyeing something bigger than the Senate.
www.politico.com
March 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
"Pete Buttigieg is expected to announce Thursday he will not run for Michigan’s open Senate seat, according to a person briefed on his decision, clearing a path for a potential presidential campaign instead."
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
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I’ve got some free time this afternoon - let’s do a quick Q&A. Share your questions below, and I’ll answer as many as I can.
March 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I’ve got some free time this afternoon - let’s do a quick Q&A. Share your questions below, and I’ll answer as many as I can.
.@petebuttigieg.bsky.social: "Part of [the Trump admin's] strategy... is to make it seem like... this is inevitable, unstoppable... And so it’s wildly important to show that isn’t true, and even more importantly, to point out all the examples of why it isn’t true.”
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Pay attention to the victories against Trump, Buttigieg advises – Baptist News Global
“Yeah, it's really, really, really bad,” Buttigieg said in response. “We knew it would be bad; it was worse.”
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March 1, 2025 at 4:30 AM
.@petebuttigieg.bsky.social: "Part of [the Trump admin's] strategy... is to make it seem like... this is inevitable, unstoppable... And so it’s wildly important to show that isn’t true, and even more importantly, to point out all the examples of why it isn’t true.”
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Excellent thread on how we can fight cuts to Medicaid
House Rs just passed the budget resolution, the first step in their process to enact a bill that'd kick millions off Medicaid & cut SNAP down to just $1.60 per person per meal on avg while cutting taxes for the top 0.1% by $278k - all while increasing the debt
🧵on what's to come and WHERE TO FIGHT
🧵on what's to come and WHERE TO FIGHT
February 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Excellent thread on how we can fight cuts to Medicaid
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Great to be back at UChicago Institute of Politics tonight. Tune in.
The Future of the Democratic Party
YouTube video by UChicago Institute of Politics
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February 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Great to be back at UChicago Institute of Politics tonight. Tune in.
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You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.
February 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.
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PEPFAR has saved over 26 million lives worldwide since 2003. PEPFAR is a bipartisan program - but its critical work is at risk because of Trump's funding freeze.
On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, I'm calling on Trump to unfreeze PEPFAR now. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/h...
On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, I'm calling on Trump to unfreeze PEPFAR now. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/h...
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment
President Trump’s pause on aid, and the gutting of the primary aid agency, could jeopardize the health of more than 20 million people worldwide, including 500,000 children, experts say.
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
PEPFAR has saved over 26 million lives worldwide since 2003. PEPFAR is a bipartisan program - but its critical work is at risk because of Trump's funding freeze.
On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, I'm calling on Trump to unfreeze PEPFAR now. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/h...
On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, I'm calling on Trump to unfreeze PEPFAR now. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/h...
"Trump has a long record of politicizing disasters for his own benefit. And his press conference Thursday discussing in stark, politicized terms the worst air disaster in nearly two decades was no different."
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
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Trump’s disaster playbook: Blame Democrats and politicize tragedy
"I have common sense and unfortunately a lot of people don't,” the president told reporters.
www.politico.com
January 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"Trump has a long record of politicizing disasters for his own benefit. And his press conference Thursday discussing in stark, politicized terms the worst air disaster in nearly two decades was no different."
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
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Reminder:
Pete Buttigieg ramped up air traffic controller hiring and reversed the long-term decline in controllers - a decline that had gotten worse under Donald Trump 👇
This past week, Trump *froze* air traffic controller hiring.
Pete Buttigieg ramped up air traffic controller hiring and reversed the long-term decline in controllers - a decline that had gotten worse under Donald Trump 👇
This past week, Trump *froze* air traffic controller hiring.
Before Buttigieg took office, the number of air traffic controllers had been declining for many years.
Pete & FAA reversed this decline by ramping up hiring & opening new training options to become a controller. There are now 3,400 new controllers in training.
#HappyBirthdayPete
Pete & FAA reversed this decline by ramping up hiring & opening new training options to become a controller. There are now 3,400 new controllers in training.
#HappyBirthdayPete
January 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Reminder:
Pete Buttigieg ramped up air traffic controller hiring and reversed the long-term decline in controllers - a decline that had gotten worse under Donald Trump 👇
This past week, Trump *froze* air traffic controller hiring.
Pete Buttigieg ramped up air traffic controller hiring and reversed the long-term decline in controllers - a decline that had gotten worse under Donald Trump 👇
This past week, Trump *froze* air traffic controller hiring.
Bernie yelling, "Are you supportive of these onsies?" at RFK Jr. was not on my bingo card, but it is giving me life 😂
Bernie Sanders grilling RFK Jr for selling anti-vaccination onesies is the energy I needed today.
January 30, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Bernie yelling, "Are you supportive of these onsies?" at RFK Jr. was not on my bingo card, but it is giving me life 😂
I seem to remember all lot of us warning that Trump would be much worse than Biden (or Harris) for Gaza, and being told that was impossible.
More and more, I think part of our problem is a failure of imagination. Some people really can't seem to conceptualize how bad things can get.
More and more, I think part of our problem is a failure of imagination. Some people really can't seem to conceptualize how bad things can get.
On Air Force One from Las Vegas to Miami, President Trump says Palestinians in Gaza should be relocated.
“I’d like Egypt to take people. I’d like Jordan to take people,” he tells reporters.”We just clean out that whole thing.”
“I’d like Egypt to take people. I’d like Jordan to take people,” he tells reporters.”We just clean out that whole thing.”
January 26, 2025 at 6:15 AM
I seem to remember all lot of us warning that Trump would be much worse than Biden (or Harris) for Gaza, and being told that was impossible.
More and more, I think part of our problem is a failure of imagination. Some people really can't seem to conceptualize how bad things can get.
More and more, I think part of our problem is a failure of imagination. Some people really can't seem to conceptualize how bad things can get.
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January 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
"Life is never one thing."
January 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"Life is never one thing."
Pete Buttigieg in 2019: "We have to find people where they are, not change our values, but update our vocabulary so that we're truly connecting with Americans coast to coast."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
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December 11, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Pete Buttigieg in 2019: "We have to find people where they are, not change our values, but update our vocabulary so that we're truly connecting with Americans coast to coast."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
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Michigan now joins Georgia and Texas in banning firearms at places where people are voting.
Michigan voters will no longer be allowed to openly carry firearms at polling locations following the enactment of a new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D).
Michigan Bans Firearms at Polling Locations
Michigan voters are no longer allowed to bring firearms to polling locations on Election Day under a new state law.
www.democracydocket.com
December 6, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Michigan now joins Georgia and Texas in banning firearms at places where people are voting.
I know we like to believe in American exceptionalism, but given that incumbent governments are being voted or are in serious trouble all over the world, maybe we can stop acting like Harris did something wrong or that Democrats are uniquely bad at winning right now?
Huge moment of instability today again in France (not that the crisis ever stopped since Macron called snap elections), which may lead the new conservative government to fall. That'd pretty much leave the country in unchartered territory, again.
Quick effort to explain:
Quick effort to explain:
December 2, 2024 at 7:43 PM
I know we like to believe in American exceptionalism, but given that incumbent governments are being voted or are in serious trouble all over the world, maybe we can stop acting like Harris did something wrong or that Democrats are uniquely bad at winning right now?