Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

Technically true, but collectively nonsense

My right to basic bodily autonomy is not on the table. that’s the new deal.

So many bastards, so little time.

I’m starting to think Jesus may have made a mistake saving people with no questions asked.

Accused of treason; bitches about the ratings. I am in awe.

“Everybody’s entitled to be an idiot.”

Hot air and ill-informed banter

The arc of the moral universe does not bend itself. it is up to us to bend it.

Michigan is a great lesson for Dems everywhere: when you have power…use it!

If rights aren’t universal, they are privilege, not rights.

The revolution will be supervised.

It’s a good piece. click on over. but then come back!!

Impressively dumb. Congratulations.

If a good thing happens for a bad reason, it’s still a good thing.

Jesus, Mary, & Joseph how is that election even close?

fuckem (in honor of the late great efgoldman)

They punch you in the face and then start crying because their fist hurts.

Of course you can have champagne before noon. That’s why orange juice was invented.

Conservatism: there are people the law protects but does not bind and others who the law binds but does not protect.

When you’re a Republican, they let you do it.

If you are still in the gop, you are either an extremist yourself, or in bed with those who are.

They are not red states to be hated; they are voter suppression states to be fixed.

Books are my comfort food!

There are a lot more evil idiots than evil geniuses.

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Winnable House Races in Purple Districts (AK-01, OH-01, OR-5, OR-6)

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In yesterday’s post, people made the case for two House races in Oregon.  I generally feel like the blue states can take care of themselves, fundraising-wise, but the House is the House is the House this year, so I have added OR-5 and OR-6, as it appears possible that outcomes there can determine who wins the House in November.

A couple of weeks ago, we decided to wait for Q3 fundraising figures before supporting AK-o1 and OH-01, but it’s not looking like we will have figures any time soon.

So here we go.  Added today.

Mary Peltola  (AK-01)
Greg Landsman  (OH-01)
Jamie McLeod-Skinner  (OR-05)
Andrea Salinas  (OR-06)

Unless you customize the amounts, donations to this thermometer will be split 18 ways.

So take a look at where things stand and please consider hitting Customize Amounts so we can boost the folks who need it most.

 Winnable House Races Purple Districts

 

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Heres the other active thermometer.  They all need our help, too.

Currently raising funs for Governor, SOS and AG in Nevada and the 3 great women who can tip the balance of the Ohio Supreme Court BLUE.  One is running for Chief Justice, and she has at least a seat on the court, win or lose as Chief Justice.  If either of the other two women win, that tips the Ohio SC 4-3.

All of the targeted fundraising thermometers for this fall (so far) are in the sidebar, and also at the link below.  I have a link to each one in the sidebar now.  The link doesn’t show the thermometer itself, but it takes you to it.  I thought it might be easier to remember what all the options are if they are listed.

All Targeted Fundraising Thermometers
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  1. 1.

    WaterGirl

    Don’t be confused by Sharice Davids.  When I un-paused her, I accidentally added a different Act Blue account for her.  She is in good shape with nearly $5k from us, so don’t be misled by the “only 6 donors and less than $50 on that line.  :-

    Thanks to everyone who has been able to donate so far!

  3. 3.

    Formerly disgruntled in Oregon

    Thank you WG. I’ve just about maxed out to the Oregon campaigns, but I’m in for $100 more! Just win, babe!

  4. 4.

    WaterGirl

    This is interesting from the Palmer Report.

    An incredible thing happened the other night. We found the worst live debater in the history of debates. That would be Wisconsin Senator and conspiracy theorist Ron Johnson. Johnson’s debate was so pathetic and sloppy that replays of it were everywhere. The guy got his clock cleaned but good by Mandela Barnes.

    And it is a good thing because the polls are shifting again, showing Barnes regaining momentum. Barnes kept Johnson on defense through the whole debate. Johnson struggled feebly, but he was no match for Barnes, who poured on the snark.

    Johnson tried with desperation to get Barnes on defense. He attacked him on crime, the old GOP fake standby. Barnes fired back with this beauty: “Let’s talk about the 140 officers Trump left behind during an insurrection you supported.”

  6. 6.

    Kelly

    I’m on my way out but a few thoughts on OR-CD5. The race is much closer than I expected. About 11,000 more Democrats than Republicans voted is the primary which I extrapolated to a lead for Jamie. Possible complication is in Oregon there are more unaffiliated voters than Democrats so maybe a bunch of unaffiliated are embarrassed Republicans. Also the 20% former Democrat now spoiler governor candidate Betsy Johnson is attracting may be favoring Republican Chavez-DeRemer. I’m surprised and encouraged Oregon’s largest newspaper the usually conservative Oregonian has endorsed Jamie as well as the Democrats running for the other two open seats.

  7. 7.

    WaterGirl

    Also from the Palmer Report.  Hoping this is true!

    Now the New York Times is reporting today that right after Bobb was first added to Trump’s legal team, other existing members of Trump’s team made a point of pressuring her into being the one to sign the letter.

    If this reporting is accurate, it would mean that members of Trump’s team went out of their way to not only deceive the government, but also to set up Bobb as a “fall guy” in case things went wrong.

    I hope all these attorneys who are trying to be too cute by half get nailed by the DOJ.

  8. 8.

    cintibud

    I am not seeing Greg Landsman when I click customize amounts. I also didn’t see Mary Peltola so maybe the new additions aren’t up yet?

  11. 11.

    Leslie

    Question: I assume these amounts are dispersed to the candidates as soon as they’re received, roughly speaking? We’re rapidly approaching the point where last-minute funds aren’t that useful to a campaign.

  14. 14.

    WaterGirl

    @Leslie: Yes, they get the funds almost immediately.  And they receive a notification of donations immediately, so they can plan for the funds immediately when they are donated.

    I might even be wondering if these funds might be too late, except R money is pouring in from rich Republican donors and this can help our Dems respond.

    Starting sometime next week, we will also be fundraising for boots on the ground in GA and in AZ.  This group has a proven track record, and they can absolutely use folks on the ground in the few weeks we have left.

    Just like in Iowa for the 2 weeks before the caucus where Obama won in Iowa – they wanted us for the final two weeks.

  16. 16.

    Omnes Omnibus

    @WaterGirl: I think the table read of The Princess Bride brought in $500K a couple of years ago.  Next week they are doing something with former Packer coach Mike Holmgren.  Wikler is good at his job.

  23. 23.

    Omnes Omnibus

    @WaterGirl: I was still at work during the Barnes v. Johnson debate.  I will probably watch Evers and Michels debate rather than the debacle in GA.

  31. 31.

    Gretchen

    I’m visiting in the Staten Island district where Max Rose is trying to win back his seat from Nicole  Malliotakis.  I like the guy but his ads are terrible. Hers are blaring about being endorsed by all the  police unions, he’s soft on crime, wants to end cash bail so criminals can kill your family, he marched with Black Lives Matter. He has a good but silent one on abortion that you’d miss entirely if you’re not looking at the tv when it comes on. They were together on a morning show and asked about abortion. She said he’s for taxpayer funding abortion and abortion until birth for no reason, both of which aren’t just lies but fantasy. He mildly replied that these were lies but didn’t explain why and gave a mild response about trusting women. The last poll they were competitive but I’m no optimistic.

  32. 32.

    Percysowner

    Donations are in and I customized. Threw a little more toward the Ohio candidates because I live here, but gave some to all the newbies.

  34. 34.

    Geminid

    @Gretchen: Thank you for the on-the-ground report!

    This is one of the districts Democrats flipped in 2018, lost in 2020, and may need to win back to keep their House majority.

  36. 36.

    maeve

    Alaska person here:

    Given the ranked choice voting Peltola might actually win.  She is extremely personable and showing up in all the right places emphasizing her connection with  “fishing, family and freedom”. Which is not the right wing definition of family or freedom.  There are only 3 in the ranked choice. (The 4th dropped out)  Begich will be 3rd. Pelatola won the special election because enough of Begich voters either didn’t have a second choice or voted for her instead of Palin.

    Peltola has retained Young’s chief of staff and is on the right committees that affect Alaska and already being effective.  The question is who wants their rep to be effective for Alaska vs who is ideological and votes for the right wing nut job whom only her true believers thing might be effective at anything.

  39. 39.

    Jesse

    WaterGirl: Perhaps i could give a plug for Vote From Abroad, a voting “wizard” website for Americans living abroad to dot the i’s and cross the t’s on the process. The website is votefromabroad.org. It’s great, and really helps.

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