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Is Senator Gallego correct in asserting that the Democratic Party needs to work on its message regarding the economy? @gallego.senate.gov #democraticparty #economy commonsenseleft.com/enator-ruben...
Senator Ruben Gallego suggests Democrats' message on the economy is out of touch with voters
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) shares insights with NYTimes on winning Arizona, a purple state, while Kamala Harris lost. He critiques Democrats' focus on economic equity, urging a shift to affordabilit...
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October 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Is Senator Gallego correct in asserting that the Democratic Party needs to work on its message regarding the economy? @gallego.senate.gov #democraticparty #economy commonsenseleft.com/enator-ruben...
Do such boycotts show an engaged or intolerant voter base? #boycott #spotify commonsenseleft.com/democrats-bo...
Democrats Boycott Spotify Over ICE Recruitment Ads
Spotify users are canceling subscriptions in protest of ICE recruitment ads on the platform, sparking debate among Democrats: a bold stand against Trump's immigration policies or risky censorship? Spo...
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October 22, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Do such boycotts show an engaged or intolerant voter base? #boycott #spotify commonsenseleft.com/democrats-bo...
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JUST NOW: Donald Trump is booed by the crowd as he arrives at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the US Open men’s final
September 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
JUST NOW: Donald Trump is booed by the crowd as he arrives at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the US Open men’s final
Former Rep @adamkinzinger.substack.com may have found a way for #Democrats to hold Trump accountable and regain leadership. But will they have the courage? @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov #SecondAmendment commonsenseleft.com/adam-kinzing...
Adam Kinzinger Says National Guard Deployments Violate 2nd Amendment
President Trump's executive order directs the Defense Department to deploy National Guard troops to address a "crime emergency" in Washington, DC, expanding federal authority over state militias. This...
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August 26, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Former Rep @adamkinzinger.substack.com may have found a way for #Democrats to hold Trump accountable and regain leadership. But will they have the courage? @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov #SecondAmendment commonsenseleft.com/adam-kinzing...
Should Democrats keep fighting Republicans' redistricting efforts? @genefortexas.bsky.social #redistricting #gerrymandering commonsenseleft.com/texas-rep-ni...
Texas Rep. Nicole Collier ends up locked inside the capitol building in Austin
Texas Rep. Nicole Collier remains locked in the Austin capitol for over 24 hours, resisting a police escort demanded by Republicans after Democrats fled to block a redistricting vote favoring GOP cont...
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August 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Should Democrats keep fighting Republicans' redistricting efforts? @genefortexas.bsky.social #redistricting #gerrymandering commonsenseleft.com/texas-rep-ni...
Should @barackobama.bsky.social endorse @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social ? commonsenseleft.com/while-many-p...
While many party leaders panicked after Mamdani's primary win; Obama called him
Barack Obama and his former staff have shown excitement over Zohran Mamdani's candidacy, despite some of the controversial remarks and positions held by Mamdani.
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August 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Should Democrats promote this sort of criticism of billionaires in their party platform? @sanders.senate.gov @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @kamalaharris.com @jbpritzker.bsky.social commonsenseleft.com/bernie-sande...
Bernie Sanders Says Political Elections in the US are Too Influenced by Billionaires
Bernie Sanders criticizes Kamala Harris' billionaire ties in 2024 race, sparking debate on wealth inequality. Should Democrats oppose billionaires in their platform?
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August 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Should Democrats promote this sort of criticism of billionaires in their party platform? @sanders.senate.gov @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @kamalaharris.com @jbpritzker.bsky.social commonsenseleft.com/bernie-sande...
Could money be the reason why Democrats have done nothing to rescind Trump's power to set tariffs? @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @booker.senate.gov #democrats commonsenseleft.com/democrats-ar...
Democrats are playing by Trump's rules on tariffs if they don't try to rescind his power to set them
As Trump’s tariffs raise consumer prices, Democrats fail to counter, despite Congress’s constitutional power to regulate tariffs.
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August 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Could money be the reason why Democrats have done nothing to rescind Trump's power to set tariffs? @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @booker.senate.gov #democrats commonsenseleft.com/democrats-ar...
Does it make sense for ALL states to end independent non-partisan redistricting commissions and return to letting the party in power control the process? @governor.ny.gov @governor.ca.gov #redistricting commonsenseleft.com/new-york-gov...
New York Governor Says State Will Fight Fire with Fire/End Nonpartisan Redistricting
Texas Democrats flee to block GOP redistricting; NY & CA consider partisan redrawing. Should Democrats push to end non-partisan commissions?
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August 4, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Does it make sense for ALL states to end independent non-partisan redistricting commissions and return to letting the party in power control the process? @governor.ny.gov @governor.ca.gov #redistricting commonsenseleft.com/new-york-gov...
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My Democratic colleagues and I just left the state of Texas to break quorum and stop Trump’s redistricting power grab.
Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections right before our eyes. But first he’ll have to come through us.
It’s time to fight back.
Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections right before our eyes. But first he’ll have to come through us.
It’s time to fight back.
August 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
My Democratic colleagues and I just left the state of Texas to break quorum and stop Trump’s redistricting power grab.
Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections right before our eyes. But first he’ll have to come through us.
It’s time to fight back.
Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections right before our eyes. But first he’ll have to come through us.
It’s time to fight back.
This is what we need.
Breaking News: Democrats in the Texas House planned to leave the state in a last-ditch attempt to stop Republicans from adopting an aggressively redrawn congressional map. Their absence would prevent the House from reaching the quorum needed to hold a vote this week.
Texas Democrats to Leave State to Block G.O.P. From Redrawing Political Map
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August 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This is what we need.
Should Democrats keep pushing for stopping military aid to Israel given the current situation in Gaza right now? #Gaza #HumanRights #Democrats @sanders.senate.gov @governor.ny.gov @sarajacobs.house.gov commonsenseleft.com/record-numbe...
Should Democrats keep pushing for stopping military aid to Israel given the current situation in Gaza right now?
Senate rejects Sen. Bernie Sanders' motion to halt US weapons sales to Israel, with 27 senators supporting the measure amid growing concerns over famine and genocide in Gaza. Increasing Democratic cri...
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August 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Should Democrats keep pushing for stopping military aid to Israel given the current situation in Gaza right now? #Gaza #HumanRights #Democrats @sanders.senate.gov @governor.ny.gov @sarajacobs.house.gov commonsenseleft.com/record-numbe...
Is @booker.senate.gov correct to criticize the Democratic Party for its willingness to pass a legislative package that is not equitable to states and law enforcement agencies? @klobuchar.senate.gov @cortezmasto.senate.gov commonsenseleft.com/senator-cory...
Senator Cory Booker accuses his own party of being "complicit" to Trump
The accusation by Senator Cory Booker led to a heated argument on the Senate floor between two other Democratic Senators who questioned Booker's motives.
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July 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Is @booker.senate.gov correct to criticize the Democratic Party for its willingness to pass a legislative package that is not equitable to states and law enforcement agencies? @klobuchar.senate.gov @cortezmasto.senate.gov commonsenseleft.com/senator-cory...
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Democrats need to fight. I’m standing for Jersey.
July 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Democrats need to fight. I’m standing for Jersey.
Is @petebuttigieg.bsky.social correct in saying that Democrats are "too attached to a status quo that has been failing us for a long time" ? commonsenseleft.com/buttigieg-sa...
Buttigieg says Democrats' attachment to the status quo is detrimental to progress
Pete Buttigieg says Democrats should rebuild institutions better than they were before President Trump dismantled them.
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July 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Is @petebuttigieg.bsky.social correct in saying that Democrats are "too attached to a status quo that has been failing us for a long time" ? commonsenseleft.com/buttigieg-sa...
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Steve Inskeep speaks with former US Secretary for Transportation Pete Buttigieg about distrust in government and the status of the Democratic party.
Pete Buttigieg warns Democrats can't go back to status quo after President Trump
Steve Inskeep speaks with former US Secretary for Transportation Pete Buttigieg about distrust in government and the status of the Democratic party.
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July 28, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Steve Inskeep speaks with former US Secretary for Transportation Pete Buttigieg about distrust in government and the status of the Democratic party.
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A different way of practicing politics is possible - where we vigorously fight for what’s right while inviting people into our coalition, rather than pushing them away.
July 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A different way of practicing politics is possible - where we vigorously fight for what’s right while inviting people into our coalition, rather than pushing them away.
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@gavinnewsom.bsky.social: "This party needs to wake up. These guys aren't screwing around... They're assassins when it comes to the way they weaponize grievance and the way they play politics. Enough! What more goddamn evidence do we need? They have rolled back the last half century in real time!"
July 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social: "This party needs to wake up. These guys aren't screwing around... They're assassins when it comes to the way they weaponize grievance and the way they play politics. Enough! What more goddamn evidence do we need? They have rolled back the last half century in real time!"
Are Rahm Emmanuel and Josh Shapiro (@governor.pa.gov) right in their criticism of Mamdani (@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social) ? commonsenseleft.com/two-high-pro...
Two High Profile Jewish Democrats Say Mamdani Isn't Doing Enough to Combat Antisemitism
Mamdani condemns antisemitism and advocates for justice in Gaza, while accusations against him lack evidence.
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July 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Are Rahm Emmanuel and Josh Shapiro (@governor.pa.gov) right in their criticism of Mamdani (@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social) ? commonsenseleft.com/two-high-pro...
Are Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social @governor.ca.gov and @realtimers.bsky.social correct in saying that Democrats must engage in conversation with political opponents? commonsenseleft.com/james-talari...
Should Democrats engage with political opponents even if critics worry that it may platform extreme views?
Democrats are urged to engage with political opponents to build power, as discussed by James Talarico and echoed by figures like Gavin Newsom. Critics warn this risks platforming extreme views.
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July 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Are Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social @governor.ca.gov and @realtimers.bsky.social correct in saying that Democrats must engage in conversation with political opponents? commonsenseleft.com/james-talari...
Should the Democrats proceed with plans to redraw Congressional maps in blue states in order to counter Republicans’ actions in red states? @aoc.bsky.social @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @governor.ca.gov #gerrymandering commonsenseleft.com/democrats-pl...
Democrats plan responses to GOP gerrymandering in Texas
Should the Democrats proceed with plans to redraw Congressional maps in blue states in order to counter Republicans’ actions in red states?
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July 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Should the Democrats proceed with plans to redraw Congressional maps in blue states in order to counter Republicans’ actions in red states? @aoc.bsky.social @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @governor.ca.gov #gerrymandering commonsenseleft.com/democrats-pl...
Is @slotkin.senate.gov correct that Democrats must have the courage to openly speak about immigration? #Immigration #Democrats commonsenseleft.com/elissa-slotk...
Elissa Slotkin says Democrats are scared of offending when it comes to immigration
Senator Elissa Slotkin says Democrats need to have the courage to openly talk about immigration reform without worrying about offending voters on the far left, or immigration rights groups.
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July 17, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Is @slotkin.senate.gov correct that Democrats must have the courage to openly speak about immigration? #Immigration #Democrats commonsenseleft.com/elissa-slotk...
Does it make sense for former President @barackobama.bsky.social to criticize his own party when offering advice? #Democrats commonsenseleft.com/former-presi...
Former President Barack Obama offers advice to Democrats
Does it make sense for former President Barack Obama to critique his own party, or is it just what Democratic Party needs as it searhes for its own soul?
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July 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Does it make sense for former President @barackobama.bsky.social to criticize his own party when offering advice? #Democrats commonsenseleft.com/former-presi...
Does it make sense for democrats like @aoc.bsky.social to focus on Epstein? commonsenseleft.com/house-democr...
House Democrats pen letter to Justice Department demanding the release of files pertaining to two high-profile cases
On July 8, 2025, House Democrats urged the DOJ to release Mar-a-Lago and Epstein files, following a DOJ/FBI memo stating no incriminating Epstein 'client list' was found, countering MAGA conspiracy cl...
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July 12, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Does it make sense for democrats like @aoc.bsky.social to focus on Epstein? commonsenseleft.com/house-democr...