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Post by jaygee on Jan 10, 2023 14:42:58 GMT -6
Well, I really would like a Black woman because I feel like that was a huge void when Senator Harris left. But a Latina or Asian woman would be a great representation for our state as well. I think Newsom has some candidates in mind should he need to appoint someone if Feinstein cannot complete her term. Karen Bass was likely on that list, but she’s in a great spot now. I always want Barbara Lee but every time I realize she is much older than I think she is. She’s nearly 80!! But if she wanted to do one term before she retired I would campaign fiercely for her. She’s always been my favorite CA politician (MVP aside). The SF mayor London Breed was a thought for a bit but honestly she has underperformed as mayor and now has a lot of baggage. Our lieutenant governor Elena Kounalakis and Secretary of State Shirley Weber are both great but not sure of their interest in national politics or name recognition. Adam Schiff even though he doesn’t fit my above criteria would be my preferred candidate over Porter. He just is Senate material and I think his rep in the state is top notch. I think he could court the independents better than Porter. But I think he knows that the state needs to be a leader on diverse representation and he’s just in the wrong place at the wrong time. I can’t really stand Ro Khanna so no comment there. The bolded is interesting to me because I see Schiff as someone whose approval has become hyper-partisan in that he's become a GOP target for hatred almost on the same level as Pelosi, AOC, Omar, etc. Like someone who has instant name recognition for the Fox News viewers and that the GOP fundraise off of nationally already. I like Lee too. I didn't know she was even entertaining running (or that she's already almost 80!). I have no clue about non-House people so was wondering if there were any possible state-level candidates. Thanks for sharing! I think that’s fair. I mean - I would throw Porter into that mix of hated too but Schiff definitely had a DT nickname, so he really did arrive in that world. The reality is they don’t need to win the GOP in CA to get elected. And they won’t - it’s gotten so polarized. Picking up some independents who want to vote for the person that will carry the urban areas is a plus but also not super important or predictable. I think Schiff is just more well known because he’s been around longer but it’s very hard to tell. I also just don’t know the nuances of popularity between the two since they are So Cal. We don’t have a lot going on with NorCal prospects unfortunately.
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Post by blurnette989 on Jan 10, 2023 16:23:31 GMT -6
Schiff is also a white male, so he'd 100% court more "independent" voters than any woman candidate, sadly.
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Post by cnf on Jan 10, 2023 17:09:01 GMT -6
Hi. I've been horribly absent from here over the last like, six(?) months. I need to go here again. Lol same. I used to be able to keep up on my work computer, but embedded tweets and stuff stopped showing up, so I missed so much. Tweets don't show up on my computer, but the work on Tapatalk. At least, they did. None have loaded here yet, but at least I get the links. On my laptop it's just blank posts.
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Post by cnf on Jan 10, 2023 17:16:06 GMT -6
Four years ago, when we moved and I switched jobs, I took a position at my current district. Our city district was still trying to poach me and the building they wanted to put me at had a shooting last week. The district tried to brush it under the rug since it was outside. They said a kid with a gun chased a student who entered the building and that was that. Then a teacher leaked the footage from the door cameras of a gunman pinning three teen girls to the door and firing at them point blank. He managed to somehow only hit the door, not the kids. That teacher is now on administrative leave and the district is pissed.
Problems, we have them.
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Post by mc13 on Jan 10, 2023 17:39:17 GMT -6
Yikes cnf. MH just told me about this 15 mins ago! How terrifying and also wrong for those teachers to be suspended.
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Post by sifl on Jan 10, 2023 17:42:07 GMT -6
Geez cnf that’s terrifying
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Post by dc2london on Jan 10, 2023 17:59:15 GMT -6
wtf cnf?!! Thank goodness those girls were ok!
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Post by cnf on Jan 10, 2023 17:59:34 GMT -6
Yikes cnf. MH just told me about this 15 mins ago! How terrifying and also wrong for those teachers to be suspended. It's bonkers. I'm so angry for that teacher who just wanted to protect those children and let people know what really happened. Such a failure from the district on so many levels.
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Post by jaygee on Jan 10, 2023 18:44:52 GMT -6
Omg, if Katie Porter’s team sends me one more email today! I know I’m the key demo but seesh.
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Post by richard on Jan 10, 2023 19:24:17 GMT -6
Omg, if Katie Porter’s team sends me one more email today! I know I’m the key demo but seesh. Girl, I don't even live in your state and I'm getting them - along with texts! I don't think I've ever even given her money.
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Post by geekygirly on Jan 10, 2023 19:37:13 GMT -6
Omg, if Katie Porter’s team sends me one more email today! I know I’m the key demo but seesh. Girl, I don't even live in your state and I'm getting them - along with texts! I don't think I've ever even given her money. Same, I'm on the opposite coast and have been getting emails in my primary inbox and texts as well. Never subscribed or donated - I'm guessing it is from donating to the DNC?
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Post by dc2london on Jan 10, 2023 19:47:14 GMT -6
Heartbreaking news about a fixture in political journalism TW TW TW Tw: suicide Blake Hounshell, NYT reporter/longtime Politico joirno,has died "after a long and courageous battle with depression," according to his family. Just absolutely heartbreaking. He was only in his 40's. Disclaimer: nobody has outright said that he died by suicide
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Post by cakewench on Jan 11, 2023 5:24:57 GMT -6
Is this for real?
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Post by byjove on Jan 11, 2023 5:27:45 GMT -6
More travel woes!
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Post by elle on Jan 11, 2023 5:29:25 GMT -6
This is an anti abortion/personhood thing, isn't it - "has certified her pregnancy with the Department of Transportation."
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Post by elle on Jan 11, 2023 5:33:51 GMT -6
Mercury retrograde coming in hot this time around.
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Post by doublestuf on Jan 11, 2023 6:17:15 GMT -6
Ugh, I'm sorry cnf. That's enraging.
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Post by clucky on Jan 11, 2023 6:45:32 GMT -6
Mercury retrograde coming in hot this time around. KJP just updated that POTUS was made aware by SOT. No evidence of cyber attack, but DOT has been instructed to conduct full investigation into causes. FAA to provide regular updates.
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Post by treeofheaven on Jan 11, 2023 6:52:21 GMT -6
"I don't want the government in my business. Let me just register my pregnancy with the government".
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Post by clucky on Jan 11, 2023 6:52:56 GMT -6
FAA orders a pause all domestic departures until 9am EST.
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Post by byjove on Jan 11, 2023 8:27:12 GMT -6
"I don't want the government in my business. Let me just register my pregnancy with the government". Wasn't this just a big to do in TX?
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Post by byjove on Jan 11, 2023 8:27:59 GMT -6
Let's see how long it takes SW to recover from this, heh.
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Post by notblanche on Jan 11, 2023 8:31:41 GMT -6
Mercury retrograde coming in hot this time around. Omg I would freak tf out.
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 11, 2023 8:42:20 GMT -6
Mercury retrograde coming in hot this time around. snip Omg I would freak tf out. its like a Murder on the Orient Express situation brewing
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Post by byjove on Jan 11, 2023 8:50:18 GMT -6
Omg I would freak tf out. its like a Murder on the Orient Express situation brewing I read they arrived this morning!
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Post by notblanche on Jan 11, 2023 9:07:38 GMT -6
its like a Murder on the Orient Express situation brewing I read they arrived this morning! Oh thank goodness. I discovered I can get claustrophobic on a train pretty quickly after moving to northern va. I got stuck on a Green line train that didn't move for a long time. Not anywhere near this long but. Phew that was not pleasant.
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Post by elle on Jan 11, 2023 9:14:53 GMT -6
This is the most accurate description and I will never not hear it now.
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Post by leahcar on Jan 11, 2023 10:18:11 GMT -6
Omg, if Katie Porter’s team sends me one more email today! I know I’m the key demo but seesh. Girl, I don't even live in your state and I'm getting them - along with texts! I don't think I've ever even given her money. I have gotten sooooo many emails and have never lived in CA or donated to Katie Porter. I really loathe how long the cycles have gotten. I love politics, but a break to allow for actual governing is a good thing. It's one endless campaign cycle now.
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 11, 2023 11:31:22 GMT -6
Just FYI Fulcher is speaking on ProLife crap. there is a resolution about acts of violence against antichoice clinics.
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 11, 2023 11:46:59 GMT -6
Gym sock is trying to talk about condeming ALL violence but specifically prolife crap.
he literally said 'we condemned the violence on Jan 6'
SURE JAN
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