CNN political contributor. Scholar at University of Virginia's Center for Politics. Counselor to Pres. Clinton. “Dopey flunky,” according to Trump. TX Longhorn
I worked with the Secret Service in the Clinton White House. It's unimaginable that agents with VP Pence would not have informed their counterparts at the WH in real time that VP was in danger. They, in turn, would have informed the President. Trump almost certainly knew.
Tonight’s result in Kansas is one of the biggest political stories of the year. If the GOP can’t sell their anti-women b.s. in Kansas, they can’t sell it anywhere.
24 years ago, Woodward quoted me in his Clinton book saying all kinds of profane and rude things. Why? Maybe because he’s a Republican. Or maybe because:. I. Said. Them.
Many of the people behind
@ProjectLincoln
have been my political opponents in the past. But in this crisis they are demonstrating courage, conviction, and cleverness. They are truly Lincoln Republicans.
Debates are more often lost than won, and Mehmet Oz lost this one with his line that abortion should be a decision between “a woman, her doctor, and local elected officials.” He is fueling the Dems’ top issue.
@JohnFetterman
must be pleased.
Just for the record, the Democrat-controlled House passed $3.4 trillion of aid 220 days - and 220,000 deaths - ago.
@senatemajldr
McConnell and the rest of the Senate Republicans ignored the mounting crisis for months.
First question in the debate has to be:
“Mr. Trump: your tax returns show you must repay $421 million in loans in the next four years. Who did you borrow the $421 million from?”
The line to vote in Fairfax County - the biggest, bluest county in Virginia - is over a quarter-mile long. No one is complaining. If John Lewis could shed blood for the right to vote, we can stand in line for awhile on a beautiful day. Nowhere I’d rather be.
#VOTE
BREAKING: Gov. Abbott issues proclamation CLOSING (as of Oct. 2) satellite offices where voters can drop off completed mail-in ballots.
Counties can only have 1 dropoff point, he says.
Travis has 4, including 3 downtown.
Harris has 12.
Chairman
@RepAdamSchiff
is presiding over this impeachment inquiry hearing with unflappable poise, unfailing fairness, unceasing patience. He never rose to the bait from GOP partisans, yet allowed both sides ample time. A master class.
The most investigated - and most exonerated - woman in American history. I would say "Shame on Donald Trump," but of course he has no shame. Still, congratulations to
@HillaryClinton
for being cleared yet again - and this time by the Trump Justice Dept.
We live in a world where moral relativism has become pervasive, laying the groundwork for identity politics & tribalism. 21st century technology has only exacerbated this. It's important we take time to reconnect with our faith—with our place in humanity.
#CatholicPrayerBreakfast
John Dingell served our country in World War II. He was the longest-serving Member of the House in history, was instrumental in passing Medicare, Civil Rights, Clean Air Act, & more.
@realDonaldTrump
is not fit to carry Mr. Dingell’s boots. How dare Trump disparage his memory.
For those of you keeping score at home, Mr. Steven Calabresi, co-founder of the Federalist society, is calling
@realDonaldTrump
's tweet pondering the postponement of the election "fascistic," and grounds for the president's immediate impeachment and removal. So there's that.
Which means only one thing. Say it with me, Democrats: WE CAN’T RELY ON POLLS. WE HAVE TO WORK AND ORGANIZE AND PHONE BANK AND DOOR KNOCK AND DONATE AND REGISTER AND VOTE!
.
@POTUS
calls
@SpeakerPelosi
“masterful” in her handling of the budget resolution. If possible that’s an understatement. We are witnessing historic legislative leadership from the woman who will go down in history as the greatest Speaker of our time - perhaps of all time.
If you saw Meghan tonight and thought, “Yes, I know how she felt. Sometimes I feel like I no longer want to live,” please know that help is a phone call away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. Please. (Fixed typo.)
3,275 died at the Battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862, the bloodiest day on US soil.
3,808 died from COVID 19 yesterday on U.S. soil.
Prayers for all who have lost a loved one, and thanks for all who fight this plague. Wear a mask, keep social distance. Vaccinate.
“I don’t think my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are afraid you’re going to lie. I think they’re afraid you’re going to tell the truth.” —
@RepStephenLynch
, for the win.
.
@PeteButtigieg
: “We should call out hypocrisy when we see it. And for a party that associates itself with Christianity, to suggest that God would smile on the separation of families...putting children in cages, has lost all claim to ever using religious language.” AMEN!
Brett Kavanaugh goes to the most right-wing cable network to give his only interview, then turns to the most right-wing editorial page...to argue he’s not a right-wing hothead.
States should add voting drop boxes broadly.
Many GOP and Dem states now use them and that’s how a majority of voters in those states cast their vote early.
Doing so reduces delays of mail, and relieves pressure on the USPS.
Pass it on.
Congratulations to US Women’s Hockey Team for delivering Russia a crushing, humiliating 5-0 defeat. It’s no longer a “miracle” for USA to whip Russia, but it’s still sweet. USA!
#Beijing2022
#Olympics2022
54-44.
@JoeBiden
’s lead is stable and strong. No Dem has gotten 54% or more since LBJ. My message to Dems: pour it on. Trust no poll. Organize. Mobilize. Register.
#VOTE
In the 90’s, Ken Starr argued a consensual affair was impeachable. Now, he says using military aid to solicit a bribe - which GAO calls a crime - is not. He forced Clinton’s secret service agents to testify. Now he’ll oppose Bolton testifying. I will discuss on
@CNN
at noon.
THREAD: If you want to understand why Pres. Clinton was beloved by 71% of Americans during his scandal, read some of his words from the White House prayer breakfast, 9/11/98:
"I don't think there is a fancy way to say that I have sinned.
1/9
A family member in Austin just told me they've been without power, without heat, for 38 hours. Low today was 6; high 25. Ice makes driving unsafe, so my loved ones sit, awaiting restoration of power. This is a leadership test for
@GovAbbott
. He is failing.
#texaspoweroutage
Great new ad from
@votevets
which
@realDonaldTrump
HATES because it paints him as a weak, feckless cowardly
#Putin
ass-kissing TRAITOR. So please do NOT retweet because it’ll only enrage and humiliate him more...
#TrumpIsATraitor
This is a political earthquake. Kansas has not voted for a Dem for President since 1964. For the pro-choice side to win there - in an August vote in an off-year - is a huge victory. Special praise for every organizer, activist, donor, and voter in Kansas.
A real President,
@BarackObama
actually won the Nobel Peace Prize.
@realDonaldTrump
more likely to win Inmate of the Month in Allenwood Federal Penitentiary.
National security adviser Robert O’Brien says it "wouldn’t surprise him" if President Trump was nominated for a Nobel Prize because of the diplomatic agreement between Israel and the UAE. O’Brien added: President Trump "should be a frontrunner for the Nobel Peace Prize."
My Grandpa fought with honor in World War I. He served his country in the rain, the mud, and the death all around him. Trump is unworthy to be Commander in Chief.
Thank you,
@BillClinton
and
@BarackObama
. So many have it so much harder, but, still, the Class of 2020 is missing out on an important milestone. Thank you for giving them this gift.
I have no fave for VP. I trust
@JoeBiden
. But let me say this about Ed Rendell, whom I've known since '86: he is full of it. As DNC chair when the SCOTUS was stealing the presidency from Al Gore, he called on Gore to concede. He has no standing to criticize
@KamalaHarris
.
Republicans must lie awake at night, unable to sleep, worried that somebody, somewhere might be receiving quality health care, breathing cleaner air, and living the American Dream. By signing the Inflation Reduction Act,
@POTUS
just made their nightmares come true.
.
@AshaRangappa_
made an important point just now on
@CNNnewsroom
: Yes, Mr. Trump was allowed to do business with Russia while a candidate. But he lied about it, which gave the Kremlin leverage over him, since Putin could have exposed Trump’s lie during the campaign.
Trump running again calls to mind the timeless truth of sacred Scripture, Proverbs 26:11 “Just as a dog returns to his vomit, so does a fool return to his folly.”
#TrumpAnnouncement
Reluctantly I have concluded that President Trump is a serious threat to US national security. He is refusing to protect vital US interests from active Russian attacks. It is apparent that he is for some unknown reason under the sway of Mr Putin.
.
@TeamPelosi
was the MVP of the Dem takeover of the House. She recruited candidates, funded campaigns, kept Dems focused on health care instead of chasing the latest Trumpism. So why replace her? Because Trump doesn’t like her? That’s a badge of honor in my book. (1/2)
Ken Starr pushed so rabidly for the impeachment of Pres. Clinton that his ethics adviser resigned, telling Starr, `You have violated your obligations under the independent counsel statute and have unlawfully intruded on the power of impeachment.”
Unless there are portions of the tape that somehow negate criminal intent, "I just want to find 11,780 votes" and his threats against Raffensperger and his counsel violate 52 U.S. Code § 20511. His best defense would be insanity.
Ken Starr calls this period “the Age of Impeachment,” and asks, “How did we get here?” He then whips out a hand mirror and says, “Oh, right. It was me. My bad.”
My friend
@HillaryClinton
testified for 11 hours under oath about Benghazi. She has been savaged by the kook right - including Brett Kavanaugh - for decades. But she never, ever raged and cried and ranted the way Kavanaugh did today. If she had, the GOP would have freaked.
.
@RepAdamSchiff
is masterful. Sweeping yet specific. Eloquent yet clear. Relentless recitation of damning facts, but with a tone more of sadness than anger. Rooted in our deepest traditions - opening with Alexander Hamilton - yet as current as Trump’s latest tweet. Brilliant
I have an idea: put Rep. Jordan under oath and grill him. For 11 hours.
Jim Jordan denies allegations that he ignored sexual abuse of wrestlers at Ohio State
Okay, legal Twitter: read the Official Crim. Code of Georgia, 21-2-604. Trump's call looks to me like a plain violation of Georgia law:
Then read 52 USC 20511 to see what I think is a clear violation of federal law.
Am I wrong?
Because of the
@ClintonFdn
, 9 million people with HIV/AIDS are receiving life-saving medicine. Because of the Trump Foundation, Donald Trump got an ugly painting. Of himself. RIP, Trump Foundation.
I have been doing politics as a passion and a profession for 35 years, and yet I am still moved, excited, and inspired by
@JoeBiden
's selection of
@KamalaHarris
.
If every Texan could see tonight’s
#TXSenateDebate
, John Cornyn’s support would be down to staff and blood relations. And I’m not so sure about staff. He was weak, jittery, and, as
@mjhegar
said: “Soft.”
Democrats controlled the Senate in 1988, the last year of Pres. Reagan’s term. They confirmed Anthony Kennedy, Reagan’s pick. The chair of Senate Judiciary Committee was
@JoeBiden
.
Also, you’re a gutless, spineless fraud who’s gonna lose to
@harrisonjaime
.
Today, Trump held his first national security council principals meeting since becoming president some 500 days ago; this is remarkable for its delinquency. Even more remarkable is the fact the meeting only lasted 30 minutes. This is a staggering & worrying level of incompetence!
Wow. Remember the old trial lawyers' rule: never ask a question you don't know the answer to.
@staceyabrams
knows the Ga voter suppression bill inside and out. Not at all clear Sen. Kennedy does.
Republican Senator John Kennedy asks
@StaceyAbrams
to give him a list of provisions in Georgia’s new voter suppression law that she objects to.
It’s a long list.
Give it a listen:
In tonight’s
#CNNTownHall
,
@KamalaHarris
was substantive without being pedantic, empathetic without being saccharine, authentic without being, well, inauthentic. Impressive performance.
Probably not a good time to remind
@realDonaldTrump
that
@HillaryClinton
got 2,864,974 million more votes than he did.
Pretty sure her hands are bigger too.
In his first questions,
@LindseyGrahamSC
behaves more like the chair of the Trump defense committee than the Senate Judiciary Committee. Attacks FBI and DOJ from the get-go. What an embarrassment he is.
This analysis by
@RahmEmanuel
is so smart - showing how impeachment could cost Repubs the Senate. I kinda hope Senate R’s don’t read it. But you should.
How impeachment could flip the Senate
Any politician can wreck one branch of government, but it takes a special kind of Machiavellian malevolence to trash all three. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you
@senatemajldr
.
The President is nominating William Barr to be Attorney General. Shocking. By what standard is Barr qualified to serve Trump? He’s never even hosted Fox & Friends!
This is a great ad! All of us remember the calm courage of Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger. His message here is powerul. Worth a minute of your time. Thank
@votevets
&
@ProjectLincoln
.
Sully Sullenberger stepped up in a critical moment and now he asks that we do the same. That we do what’s needed and what’s critical to save our nation from Trump's chaotic destruction.
We're proud to have co-sponsored this with
@ProjectLincoln
.
#SullyVsTrump
#VoteHimOut
Tonight,
@JoeBiden
spoke about his country, not himself. He called for healing, not division. He called us to come together, not come apart. He praised democracy; did not undermine it. He is ready to be our president, and we ready to unite behind him.
The talk
@MichelleObama
just gave was perfect. I feel as though I've Tweeted that after every major speech she has given, but, dang, she captures the American Dream so powerfully, so personally.
As US troops stormed Omaha Beach, 14,000 Canadian heroes landed on Juno Beach 74 years ago this week. Canada is a strong democracy and a stalwart ally. There is no conceivable pro-American economic or security rationale for attacking Canada. So why is our President doing it?