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August 25, 2020
From Huffpo article:
https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5f447e6bc5b66a80ee16f2fd/amp?ncid=engmodushpmg00000004&__twitter_impression=true
Billy Graham's granddaughter, joins Lincoln Women to endorse Biden/Harris
https://twitter.com/blatherat/status/1298369115007025152From Huffpo article:
https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5f447e6bc5b66a80ee16f2fd/amp?ncid=engmodushpmg00000004&__twitter_impression=true
August 25, 2020
@EHoffFL
Trump is now under investigation by no less than TWENTY state attorney generals.
If this doesn't motivate more State AG's with a conscience from joining in...then those Trump loyalists remaining off board should be voted out of office.
This will be a defining moment that sinks their re-election campaign.
NYAG Leticia James files Lawsuit to stop Trump from undermining the #USPS
https://twitter.com/NewYorkStateAG/status/1298297871717015557@EHoffFL
Trump is now under investigation by no less than TWENTY state attorney generals.
If this doesn't motivate more State AG's with a conscience from joining in...then those Trump loyalists remaining off board should be voted out of office.
This will be a defining moment that sinks their re-election campaign.
August 24, 2020
Barr tried to remove US Atty at SDNY because it was about to indict Steve Bannon
https://twitter.com/fastfaderoute/status/1297762843060834304
August 24, 2020
Well, well, well..It's almost as though Putin designed the New Rose Garden
https://twitter.com/ChHaifley/status/1297761482411827203
August 24, 2020
From the article:
https://www.pogo.org/investigation/2020/08/how-a-ukrainian-oligarchs-companies-got-paycheck-protection-program-loans/
Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Akhmetov owns four coal mining operations sprinkled across Appalachia that received loans intended to help small businesses keep workers on payroll during the pandemic. They received a total of $21 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, according to a statement Akhmetov’s company provided to the Project On Government Oversight (POGO).
Far from mom-and-pop shops, many of which have reported difficulty obtaining these PPP loans, the oligarch’s United Coal Company and its subsidiaries had estimated sales of $1.5 billion last year. They export high-grade coal to Akhmetov’s overseas steel-making empire, and occupy a segment of the coal industry that is reportedly still strong during the pandemic.
As a growing body of evidence shows that numerous loans went to companies that don’t seem to truly need them, the firms controlled by Akhmetov—who reportedly owns two of the planet’s most expensive homes and who had a cameo in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report last year—appear to fit the mold of the less deserving.
MORE...
How a Ukrainian Oligarch's Companies Got Paycheck Protection Program Loans
https://twitter.com/ericgarland/status/1297891429994434561From the article:
https://www.pogo.org/investigation/2020/08/how-a-ukrainian-oligarchs-companies-got-paycheck-protection-program-loans/
Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Akhmetov owns four coal mining operations sprinkled across Appalachia that received loans intended to help small businesses keep workers on payroll during the pandemic. They received a total of $21 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, according to a statement Akhmetov’s company provided to the Project On Government Oversight (POGO).
Far from mom-and-pop shops, many of which have reported difficulty obtaining these PPP loans, the oligarch’s United Coal Company and its subsidiaries had estimated sales of $1.5 billion last year. They export high-grade coal to Akhmetov’s overseas steel-making empire, and occupy a segment of the coal industry that is reportedly still strong during the pandemic.
As a growing body of evidence shows that numerous loans went to companies that don’t seem to truly need them, the firms controlled by Akhmetov—who reportedly owns two of the planet’s most expensive homes and who had a cameo in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report last year—appear to fit the mold of the less deserving.
MORE...
August 22, 2020
Ad from ACT.TV "They All Knew"
https://twitter.com/AdamParkhomenko/status/1296898896304787456
August 21, 2020
Ok, its DailyMail, but Carol Cummins has always been a very reliable source so I'm posting on her behalf.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8644053/amp/Senate-Intel-report-reveals-Ivanka-pushed-Trump-campaign-promote-hacked-emails-WikiLeaks.html?__twitter_impression=true
Senate Intel report reveals Ivanka pushed the Trump campaign staff to promote hacked emails via Wiki
https://twitter.com/vjheath/status/1296922615248896000Ok, its DailyMail, but Carol Cummins has always been a very reliable source so I'm posting on her behalf.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8644053/amp/Senate-Intel-report-reveals-Ivanka-pushed-Trump-campaign-promote-hacked-emails-WikiLeaks.html?__twitter_impression=true
August 20, 2020
From May, 2020
Why Rep. Joe Kennedy is mounting a primary challenge to one of the most progressive members of the US Senate
SNIP
"In Massachusetts, it has been very unusual for Democrats to challenge incumbents in a primary, partly because of how dominant the Democratic Party structure has been in the state," Bernstein said. "So if you're a Democrat and you annoy the Democratic Party establishment, that's a tough group to be ostracized by in the state."
For years, it was almost unheard of for Democrats to launch primary challenges against sitting members of Congress. But Rep. Seth Moultonhelped turn the tide with his long-shot but ultimately successful 2014 primary challenge of embattled Rep. John Tierney in Massachusetts' 6th district.
In 2018, then-Boston City Councilmember Ayanna Pressley successfully defeated longtime Rep. Mike Capuano in the Boston-based 7th congressional district with a progressive, grassroots campaign backed by Justice Democrats, a group that focuses entirely on electing progressives in safe Democratic districts.
SNIP
HERE
Why is Kennedy challenging Markey now?
As Bernstein noted, Markey and fellow Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren are both in their 70s, and either one or both are likely to retire or be tapped for a cabinet position in a future Democratic administration within the next few years. So why for Kennedy, not wait until one of those seats opens up to run?
When an open US Senate seat comes up, the competition among Democrats will be fierce.
Kennedy would likely have to contend with highly popular Attorney General Maura Healy and other up-and-coming representatives with big ambitions like Moulton and Pressley, with no guarantee of winning the primary despite his famous name and political connections.
Missing out on the chance to run for and win a seat in the US Senate now could severely limit Kennedy's chances to seek higher office for decades to come, as was the case for many ambitious members of the House before him.
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He is looking out for his future in politics.
A progressive step up in position.
They all look at a path to higher offices and committies
Why Rep. Joe Kennedy is mounting a primary challenge to one of the most prog members of the US Senat
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/why-rep-joe-kennedy-is-primarying-sen-ed-markey-massachusetts-2020-5%3fampFrom May, 2020
Why Rep. Joe Kennedy is mounting a primary challenge to one of the most progressive members of the US Senate
SNIP
"In Massachusetts, it has been very unusual for Democrats to challenge incumbents in a primary, partly because of how dominant the Democratic Party structure has been in the state," Bernstein said. "So if you're a Democrat and you annoy the Democratic Party establishment, that's a tough group to be ostracized by in the state."
For years, it was almost unheard of for Democrats to launch primary challenges against sitting members of Congress. But Rep. Seth Moultonhelped turn the tide with his long-shot but ultimately successful 2014 primary challenge of embattled Rep. John Tierney in Massachusetts' 6th district.
In 2018, then-Boston City Councilmember Ayanna Pressley successfully defeated longtime Rep. Mike Capuano in the Boston-based 7th congressional district with a progressive, grassroots campaign backed by Justice Democrats, a group that focuses entirely on electing progressives in safe Democratic districts.
SNIP
HERE
Why is Kennedy challenging Markey now?
As Bernstein noted, Markey and fellow Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren are both in their 70s, and either one or both are likely to retire or be tapped for a cabinet position in a future Democratic administration within the next few years. So why for Kennedy, not wait until one of those seats opens up to run?
When an open US Senate seat comes up, the competition among Democrats will be fierce.
Kennedy would likely have to contend with highly popular Attorney General Maura Healy and other up-and-coming representatives with big ambitions like Moulton and Pressley, with no guarantee of winning the primary despite his famous name and political connections.
Missing out on the chance to run for and win a seat in the US Senate now could severely limit Kennedy's chances to seek higher office for decades to come, as was the case for many ambitious members of the House before him.
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He is looking out for his future in politics.
A progressive step up in position.
They all look at a path to higher offices and committies
August 20, 2020
SDNY Office's "Public Corruption Unit." Which means an ELECTED OFFICIAL is involved
. Know which office of the Southern District of New York is handing Stupid Wallgate Plus Whisky Steve?
"The case is being handled by the Office’s Public Corruption Unit." Which means an ELECTED OFFICIAL is involved.
https://twitter.com/midlevelmisfit/status/1296463010270191616
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This is great timing .. 2 months before the election.
"We'll see your October Surprise & raise you THIS surprise!"
Haa.
The whole Trump admin fingerprints are all over this. From the beginning, Bannon worked closely with Jared Kushner, Brad Parscale, etc...
August 19, 2020
💙 Obama from Philly!!
Sen. Kamala Harris, former President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are among those speaking.
Details of speeches at link.
THIS WILL BE A MUST SEE EVENT !!
I can't wait..
💙
Heavy Hitters tonight. NBC highlights their speech content
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/live-blog/ncna1237118💙 Obama from Philly!!
Sen. Kamala Harris, former President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are among those speaking.
Details of speeches at link.
THIS WILL BE A MUST SEE EVENT !!
I can't wait..
💙
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