🇺🇸 Discussion: The DEMOCRATIC P - Part 3

[MagnarTheGreat]

Virginia House approves minimum wage increase, assault weapons ban

The Virginia House of Delegate has approved two controversial measures: an increase in the minimum wage and a ban on assault weapons.

www.wdbj7.com

 

[blueharvest]

Virginia House approves minimum wage increase, assault weapons ban

The Virginia House of Delegate has approved two controversial measures: an increase in the minimum wage and a ban on assault weapons.

www.wdbj7.com

Kind of a misleading title, since it's only an assault weapons ban on weapons manufactured after July 1, 2024.

 

[blueharvest]

Wisconsin Democrats inch closer to overturning Republican-drawn legislative maps

The Democrats’ latest lawsuit alleged the lines drawn by Republicans were unconstitutional because not all of the districts were contiguous.

apnews.com

 

[squeekness]

Kind of a misleading title, since it's only an assault weapons ban on weapons manufactured after July 1, 2024.

I'll take whatever we can get.

 

[blueharvest]

I'll take whatever we can get.

Oh, I will, too. Whatever helps in the long term.

 

[blueharvest]

Dems. blast GOP for bowing to “orange Jesus” & uplifting fascism in the name of party loyalty

Rep. Rob Menendez shamed Republicans for being obsessed with the border while ignoring critical national security issues...

www.lgbtqnation.com

 

[blueharvest]

Democrats a Bit Stumped by Republican Denunciation of Republican Border Security Bill

It can be hard to play chess against someone who doesn’t acknowledge the rules of chess.

slate.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Legalizing marijuana in Pa. top priority for Governor Shapiro

Governor Shapiro wants to legalize marijuana in Pennsylvania and he’ll have some convincing to do, especially in the state senate.

www.fox29.com

 

[blueharvest]

Not sure if Gov. Shapiro will be able to pass the bill, since Republicans control the Senate 28-22, I think. But I wish him luck.

 

[blueharvest]

Democrats move to avert embarrassing defeat in New York race for Santos’s seat

Democrats are looking to avert an embarrassing defeat in Tuesday’s high-stakes special election for former Rep. George Santos’s (R-N.Y.) House seat, a race that could have broader implications for …

thehill.com

 

[blueharvest]

DNC launches billboards in Michigan hitting RFK Jr. over donors linked to Trump

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched billboards in Michigan on Friday, hitting independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his aligned Super PAC, American Values 2024, receiving do…

thehill.com

 

[blueharvest]

‘A Palpable Fear of Even Letting Your Friends Know You Are a Democrat’

In deep red Wyoming, a Democratic Party organizer says inflamed political tensions are his greatest hurdle.

www.politico.com

 

[Teelie]

I can imagine it's bad in a red state where Republicans are far more likely to carry a gun and be willing to shoot "threats" to their way of life.

 

[blueharvest]

Yes, Democrats, it’s Biden or bust

Even if voters or the establishment wanted to, there really isn’t a viable process to replace Biden as the nominee.

www.vox.com

 

[blueharvest]

I can imagine it's bad in a red state where Republicans are far more likely to carry a gun and be willing to shoot "threats" to their way of life.

Yeah, the Redder the State, the greater likelihood something like that could happen.

 

[blueharvest]

An Infuriating Poll Finding About Trump Should Galvanize Democrats

Trump killed the border deal, but Biden is getting blamed. Here’s what Democrats need to do to turn that around.

newrepublic.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Special election to replace Adams in northeast Pa. House seat set for primary election day • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

A special election to replace former state Rep. Joe Adams will be held on primary election day on April 23.

www.penncapital-star.com

Democrats retain majority in the Pennsylvania House with a 102-100 partisan divide

Democrats have retained their slim majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

apnews.com

 

[blueharvest]

5 takeaways from Democrats’ special election victory in New York

Democrats won a major pickup on Tuesday with former Rep. Tom Suozzi’s win in the special election to fill ex-Rep. George Santos’s (R-N.Y.) House seat. Suozzi, a former congressman, defeated R…

thehill.com

 

[blueharvest]

Rep. Jim Clyburn to step down from House Democratic leadership post

The 83-year-old Democrat's move opens a path for younger lawmakers to step up.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Lily Adler]

Manchin not running for president

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced Friday that he will not run for president, ending long-running speculation that he would mount a third-party bid. “I will not be seeking a third-party run…

thehill.com

 

[DJ Kornphlake]

 

[squeekness]

I hope this passes.

 

[blueharvest]

I hope this passes.

Would be nice. Hopefully the Republicans won't screw up its chances of passing.

 

[blueharvest]

Rachel Bitecofer's tough love for Democrats: It's time to fight dirty

Political scientist turned strategist sees a winning strategy: Paint the GOP as murderous, delusional fascists

www.salon.com

 

[blueharvest]

Rep. Rashida Tlaib urges Michigan Democrats to vote against Biden in the primary

The Michigan congresswoman urged voters to “vote uncommitted” while she stood outside an early voting site in a video posted to X on Saturday.

www.nbcnews.com