David Eisenthal
@davideisenthal.bsky.social
Public Finance Professional and Local Elected Official (Democrat, Board of Education member and Secretary, Manchester, Connecticut)
Sen. Saud Anwar (opinion): 'I believe it is time for Governor Lamont to step aside'
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Sen. Saud Anwar (opinion): 'I believe it is time for Governor Lamont to step aside'
'Governor Lamont has shown a pattern of conservatism that is out of step with the urgency of our times,' writes state Sen. Saud Anwar, D-South Windsor.
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June 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Sen. Saud Anwar (opinion): 'I believe it is time for Governor Lamont to step aside'
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Connecticut’s DC Delegates Condemn Trump’s Clash With Zelensky, Reaffirm Support For Ukraine #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics
Connecticut’s DC Delegates Condemn Trump’s Clash With Zelensky, Reaffirm Support For Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Washington today for a series of high-stakes meetings, including what ended up being a contentious Oval Office encounter with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
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March 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Connecticut’s DC Delegates Condemn Trump’s Clash With Zelensky, Reaffirm Support For Ukraine #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics
Press conference on federal funding of public education at risk. I’m sorry I missed this.
CT leaders, teachers sound alarm on $321M in federal cuts to education, more to come
CT leaders, teachers sound alarm on $321M in federal cuts to education, more to come
February 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Press conference on federal funding of public education at risk. I’m sorry I missed this.
CT leaders, teachers sound alarm on $321M in federal cuts to education, more to come
CT leaders, teachers sound alarm on $321M in federal cuts to education, more to come
I’ll say it again. Thank you, Jerald, for standing up for the public interest.
We filed our amended complaint against DOGE, Musk, and Trump today because—and this is true—they are doing insanely illegal shit every single hour. (Gift link)
Elon Musk, DOGE acting outside the law, CT official claims in lawsuit
Connecticut resident Jerald Lentini and co-plaintiffs argue Elon Musk and those working with him aren’t part of DOGE as established by President Donald Trump.
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February 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I’ll say it again. Thank you, Jerald, for standing up for the public interest.
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I have met with most of the cabinet nominees and have carefully watched their confirmation hearings.
After considering what’s at stake, I have voted against moving forward to the confirmation of Ms. Gabbard and Mr. Kennedy, and will be voting NO on their confirmations.
After considering what’s at stake, I have voted against moving forward to the confirmation of Ms. Gabbard and Mr. Kennedy, and will be voting NO on their confirmations.
February 7, 2025 at 2:25 AM
I have met with most of the cabinet nominees and have carefully watched their confirmation hearings.
After considering what’s at stake, I have voted against moving forward to the confirmation of Ms. Gabbard and Mr. Kennedy, and will be voting NO on their confirmations.
After considering what’s at stake, I have voted against moving forward to the confirmation of Ms. Gabbard and Mr. Kennedy, and will be voting NO on their confirmations.
They tried this in New York. A court threw out the redistricting map. In the next election, five Democratic house seats in New York went Republican.
In an ideal world, this is a horrible idea.
In ours, there's no alternative.
When one side refuses to follow the norms and rules, normal behavior doesn't accomplish what it's supposed to do. That's part of the damage the Republicans have wrought.
In ours, there's no alternative.
When one side refuses to follow the norms and rules, normal behavior doesn't accomplish what it's supposed to do. That's part of the damage the Republicans have wrought.
Democrats at the state level can do one thing to aid their colleagues in Washington: redrawing their state’s congressional maps to favor Democrats as much as possible ahead of the 2026 midterms.
February 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
They tried this in New York. A court threw out the redistricting map. In the next election, five Democratic house seats in New York went Republican.
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Good. Keep going.
February 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Good. Keep going.
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Last year, I called out the dangers of Project 2025 and the damage it’d do to our country.
Americans were assured the Trump team had no ties to it—then nominated one of its authors to lead OMB.
My view has not changed and I will be a hard NO on Mr. Vought.
Americans were assured the Trump team had no ties to it—then nominated one of its authors to lead OMB.
My view has not changed and I will be a hard NO on Mr. Vought.
February 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Last year, I called out the dangers of Project 2025 and the damage it’d do to our country.
Americans were assured the Trump team had no ties to it—then nominated one of its authors to lead OMB.
My view has not changed and I will be a hard NO on Mr. Vought.
Americans were assured the Trump team had no ties to it—then nominated one of its authors to lead OMB.
My view has not changed and I will be a hard NO on Mr. Vought.
I am pleased that the Town of Manchester is going ahead with the plan to improve Downtown. Manchester has a great Downtown that can and will be even better.
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After a year of controversy, central CT town commits to downtown makeover
After a year of lawn sign campaigns, social media debates and a even a petition drive, leadership decided Tuesday night to pursue the ambitious and controversial modernization plan for downtown.
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February 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I am pleased that the Town of Manchester is going ahead with the plan to improve Downtown. Manchester has a great Downtown that can and will be even better.
www.courant.com/2025/02/06/a...
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Democratic senators will hold the Senate floor all night long in opposition to the nomination of Russ Vought, an organizer of Project 2025, to head the OMB.
February 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Democratic senators will hold the Senate floor all night long in opposition to the nomination of Russ Vought, an organizer of Project 2025, to head the OMB.
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"Sen. Brian Schatz (D., Hawaii) said he would place a 'blanket hold' on all of President Trump’s State Department nominees ... until USAID again is allowed to operate normally and the administration ceases its 'authoritarian behavior.'"
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Exclusive | Democratic Senator Says He Will Stall Trump Nominees Until USAID Is Back
The move would require Senate Majority Leader John Thune to use precious floor time to advance the president’s nominees through the confirmation process.
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February 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"Sen. Brian Schatz (D., Hawaii) said he would place a 'blanket hold' on all of President Trump’s State Department nominees ... until USAID again is allowed to operate normally and the administration ceases its 'authoritarian behavior.'"
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My Senator telling it like it is
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Murphy: "This is a constitutional crisis that we are in today. Let's call it what it is."
February 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
My Senator telling it like it is
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Until they speak up*, it's safe to assume every CT Republican supports Trump's plan to raise your utility bill.
That includes Republican Jason Perillo, who is running for State Senate. The election is Feb 25th.
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*they won't speak up
That includes Republican Jason Perillo, who is running for State Senate. The election is Feb 25th.
www.nhregister.com/business/art...
*they won't speak up
February 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Until they speak up*, it's safe to assume every CT Republican supports Trump's plan to raise your utility bill.
That includes Republican Jason Perillo, who is running for State Senate. The election is Feb 25th.
www.nhregister.com/business/art...
*they won't speak up
That includes Republican Jason Perillo, who is running for State Senate. The election is Feb 25th.
www.nhregister.com/business/art...
*they won't speak up
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The President has a duty to take care that the laws are faithfully executed. But this is a faithless President, an administration filled with plutocrats and toadies, a Congress and SCOTUS that are cheering him on instead of providing oversight or accountability, and a press that’s… well, y’all know.
The President can't unilaterally abolish USAID, which is mandated by Congress, 22 USC §6563, and is an "independent establishment," id citing 5 USC §104.
USAID continues to exist as much as the Social Security Administration does. The President is violating the law and the Constitution.
USAID continues to exist as much as the Social Security Administration does. The President is violating the law and the Constitution.
If Trump, Musk, and the crew abolish USAID, NED, and other such entities, can those entities be re-established by a future administration? It is only February 2025, but Americans ought to be thinking about “after.”
February 3, 2025 at 1:44 AM
The President has a duty to take care that the laws are faithfully executed. But this is a faithless President, an administration filled with plutocrats and toadies, a Congress and SCOTUS that are cheering him on instead of providing oversight or accountability, and a press that’s… well, y’all know.
Manchester Board of Education - Monday, January 27. Superintendent Matt Geary presented his recommended fiscal 2026 budget.
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Board of Education Meeting 01/27/2025
Board of Education Meeting 01/27/2025
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February 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Manchester Board of Education - Monday, January 27. Superintendent Matt Geary presented his recommended fiscal 2026 budget.
www.channel16.org/CablecastPub...
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'Prices at the pump' dominated the news when gas prices were going up. (Now .... when was the last time you saw a news segment filmed at a gas station?)
'Have you seen the price of eggs?' was taken as "people who really understand the country" insight circa Oct 2024. And now...
'Have you seen the price of eggs?' was taken as "people who really understand the country" insight circa Oct 2024. And now...
I will never not be mad that legacy media allowed "the price of eggs" to stand in for "we're too fucking racist and misogynistic to vote for Harris" and now there isn't a single giddamn word about it. Meanwhile, at Publix today there are just a handful of egg cartons going for 8 bucks each:
February 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
'Prices at the pump' dominated the news when gas prices were going up. (Now .... when was the last time you saw a news segment filmed at a gas station?)
'Have you seen the price of eggs?' was taken as "people who really understand the country" insight circa Oct 2024. And now...
'Have you seen the price of eggs?' was taken as "people who really understand the country" insight circa Oct 2024. And now...
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Black history is integral to American history. In CT & throughout the country, the stories, contributions, and legacy of Black Americans deserve to be – must be – celebrated and taught to each new generation.
Our Black Caucus is open to all and a great way to get involved: ctdems.org/blackcaucus
Our Black Caucus is open to all and a great way to get involved: ctdems.org/blackcaucus
February 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Black history is integral to American history. In CT & throughout the country, the stories, contributions, and legacy of Black Americans deserve to be – must be – celebrated and taught to each new generation.
Our Black Caucus is open to all and a great way to get involved: ctdems.org/blackcaucus
Our Black Caucus is open to all and a great way to get involved: ctdems.org/blackcaucus
Sad.
CT Senate leaders on the passing of former Sen. Mary Daugherty Abrams.
“Mary approached every issue with integrity, a strong moral compass, & an unwavering commitment to the people she served…We cherished our friend Mary & will always miss her”
Full statement: www.senatedems.ct.gov/senators-loo...
“Mary approached every issue with integrity, a strong moral compass, & an unwavering commitment to the people she served…We cherished our friend Mary & will always miss her”
Full statement: www.senatedems.ct.gov/senators-loo...
January 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Sad.
Will be curious to see specific proposals to address special education funding.
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In CT 2025 legislative session, special education will be a priority
Connecticut's Education Committee will address special education funding and services — as well as other debates involving funding — in 2025.
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January 2, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Will be curious to see specific proposals to address special education funding.
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He sold myriad, and often conflicting, fantasies to voters. In three weeks’ time, he’ll face reality. And many Trump voters will undoubtedly start to realize that he is not at all the person they thought they were voting for.
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Trump Voters Are in for a Rude Awakening
He sold them countless, often conflicting fantasies. In 2025, he’ll face political reality.
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January 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
He sold myriad, and often conflicting, fantasies to voters. In three weeks’ time, he’ll face reality. And many Trump voters will undoubtedly start to realize that he is not at all the person they thought they were voting for.
newrepublic.com/article/1895...
newrepublic.com/article/1895...
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There's a very interesting SF novel by Harry Turtledove, Guns of the South, about white 20th century South Africans time-traveling to Civil War America to help out "guess which side" with weapons & tech. No idea what's made me think of that.
December 30, 2024 at 1:00 AM
There's a very interesting SF novel by Harry Turtledove, Guns of the South, about white 20th century South Africans time-traveling to Civil War America to help out "guess which side" with weapons & tech. No idea what's made me think of that.
Debate over CT's 'fiscal guardrails' is getting heated. Here's why you should care
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Debate over CT's 'fiscal guardrails' is getting heated. Here's why you should care
Gov. Ned Lamont wants to keep the mechanisms that force Connecticut to save. Other Democrats are ready for change.
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December 28, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Debate over CT's 'fiscal guardrails' is getting heated. Here's why you should care
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Why indeed?
If NYC can do universal pre-K why can't Connecticut?
New York’s successful universal pre-K program is a testament to the ability of city government to execute ambitious and seemingly durable policies that help families across class and race and borough.
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Read more: nymag.com/intelligence...
December 27, 2024 at 3:58 AM
Why indeed?