PeterB retweeted
Americans are desperate to restore government by and for the people, not the privileged and powerful.
We need leadership that carries that responsibility in their heart and gut.
@ChrisVanHollen is that leader. I've seen him rally support for the people against the powerful time and time again.
He has my full support for Majority Leader.
Politics as usual is unacceptable. The American people have given us the opportunity to deliver. Let's seize the day and make it happen.
ALT Senators Merkley and Van Hollen. (Credit: Chip Somodevilla/AFP)
PeterB retweeted
How is there *this much money* for surveillance but nothing for food, education or healthcare?
PeterB retweeted
St. Charles is removing Flock cameras and proposing regulations on Genetec cameras.
Residents say they should go further – requiring a warrant to search databases. buff.ly/8ypRpEr
PeterB retweeted
Senator Chris Van Hollen is challenging Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority leader and he needs YOUR support!
Call your Senators and tell them NO to the status quo! NO to Schumer! NO to endless war, genocide, and runaway global warming!
(202) 224-3121
PeterB retweeted
Welp there it is. Republican Senator takes a victory lap because Schumer caved on Trump's judges in the lame duck.
Our work through the holiday has resulted in Dems caving to expedited votes for constitutionalist judges for lifetime appointments today, with final votes Monday after time under the rules runs over the weekend.
Because we pressed forward, we will have advanced all outstanding judges ripe for confirmation reported out of the Judiciary Committee.
We can’t let up.
As a member of the Judiciary Committee, I will continue my work with the committee to expeditiously process the President’s nominees to the Senate floor.
I implore my colleagues to use every single day we have left in the majority to move these lifetime-appointed judges and core legislation across the finish line.
PeterB retweeted
Corporate PAC Totals of Senators Who Have Endorsed a Candidate for Majority Leader
Backing Schumer (5):
-Angus King $528,947
-Brian Schatz $787,220
-Catherine Cortez Masto $1,349,311
-Jacky Rosen $1,321,269
-Tammy Baldwin $984,282
Backing Van Hollen (3):
-Bernie Sanders $0
-Abdul El-Sayed $0
-Peggy Flanagan $0
PeterB retweeted
The Post is going to rue the day it did this.
Michael Brice-Saddler (@TheArtist_MBS), a prize-winning reporter for the @washingtonpost, talked repeatedly with today's shooter for a story -- but then got laid off before he could write it. Now at the @washingtonsun he tells the story he couldn't before. washingtonsun.com/metro/dc/l…
PeterB retweeted
Big win for Sam Levine and @ZohranKMamdani.
PeterB retweeted
Schumer’s minority strategy so far:
“don’t make them stay the weekend.” Bold. Historic. In 2024 (when Dems had the majority): drop four circuit nominees or we burn every hour.
In 2026 (when they’re the minority): sure, let the clocks run, y’all go home.
PeterB retweeted
Obviously correct. Also fair to note Schumer has never been majority leader under Trump, so his past experience as majority leader under Biden may not tell us much. Real question to me is: was he an effective minority leader these past two years? I recall some problems!
I guess my (earnest!) question would be — does recruiting good candidates for Senate seats have much to do with being a good majority leader?
It seems to me that the best argument for Schumer staying on is that he was truly fantastic as majority leader when Dems had 50 seats — not what is tantamount to a lifetime achievement award for Dems winning 56 seats in a wave election that had more to do with national fundamentals than specific recruits.
PeterB retweeted
Last year, Van Hollen slammed Dems for not backing Mamdani: "spineless politics…people are sick of."
One who stayed silent: Schumer.
Now Dems have a huge majority, after candidates adopted Mamdani's message.
So, who will now lead?
Schumer?
…Van Hollen?zeteo.com/p/run-chris-run
PeterB retweeted
The American public spoke clearly last week. They rejected Trumpism. But we have yet to earn our mandate. That will require bold leadership.
I called on Sen. @ChrisVanHollen to lead our caucus as a candidate back in April because he leads with courage and experience. We need both right now. Which is why I’m proud to stand with him in his bid to lead our Senate majority.
PeterB retweeted
BREAKING: Senator Chris Van Hollen formally announces his run for Senate Majority Leader. This is not a drill. Here’s the game plan:
1. If a Democratic Senator reps you, call the Capitol at (202) 224-3121
2. Ask for your Senator by name
3. Tell their staff or leave a message to vote for Senator Van Hollen
4. Boost this so everyone knows what to do
Let’s break their phone lines. We need Senator Van Hollen. Let’s go!
PeterB retweeted
VAN HOLLEN: We shouldn't have a leader who is getting involved in picking sides in open Democratic primaries, and we should be focused on defeating Republicans. We have two senators right now in the Senate who wouldn't be there if the current majority leader had his way. He supported establishment candidates in the primaries.
PeterB retweeted
In this election, Americans called on us to unrig an economy rigged against working people & fueled by political corruption.
To deliver, we need new leadership. This isn't about any one person – it’s about answering that call.
That's why I’m running for Senate Majority Leader.
PeterB retweeted
NEW from Marc: The RNC sued to keep late-arriving Mississippi mail ballots from being counted. Marc Elias spent two years defending them, all the way to the Supreme Court.
Today, those ballots helped Scott Colom win a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi.
Read Marc’s analysis, free this week during the paywall drop: demdock.com/48a9uRZ
PeterB retweeted
EVEN IF WE STOP BURNING FOSSIL FUELS TONIGHT, WE ARE STILL SCREWED: A 🧵 for non-ecologists.
Y'all need to understand that climate change is not *the* problem to be solved - it is a SYMPTOM of a much bigger problem.
1/8
PeterB retweeted
The Speaker sets the agenda in the House, deciding which bills make it to the floor, when, & which legislative priorities receive attention.
They decide who gets on which committees.
Jeffries cannot be allowed to become speaker.
Hakeem Jeffries voted for:
H.Res. 719 — Honoring Charlie Kirk
H.R. 8034 — Arming Israel's genocide
H.R. 6090 — Making criticism of Israel a hate crime
H.Res. 883 — Designating "from the river to the sea" as antisemitic
H.Res. 888 — Made denying Israel's "right to exist" antisemitic
H.Res. 798 — Condemned anti-genocide protests on campuses
H.Con.Res. 57 -- Declared Israel as not racist and not apartheid (yes, that was a real thing that he really voted yes on)
H.R. 5323 - $1 billion more Iron Dome (in 2021)
H.R. 7006- Cut funding for UNRWA and stated USA would not recognize the international criminal court
H.Res. 481-Called anti-zionism antisemitism
H.R. 6408-Removed tax-exempt status for groups opposing genocide
H.R. 6679-Restricted admission to the USA for PLO reps
H.Res. 927-Condemned college presidents over bogus allegations of campus antisemitism
H.Res. 11-Objecting to the UN resolution criticizing Israeli occupation in Palestine
H.Con.Res. 58 - Denouncing the "horrors" of socialism
S. 1582- let Crypto do whatever it wants
H.R. 1346- Fuel "choice" bill that increased fossil fuel emissions by 25% through added ethanol
H.R. 5009 -Supported defense authorization that restricted gender-affirming care
H.R. 6544- Weakened nuclear regulatory power
H.R. 5110-Allows the government to give money to school programs that teach kids how to shoot guns
H.R. 3746-Gutted NEPA, approved controversial pipeline, tighter restrictions on SNAP