You don’t have to look very hard to find this kind of meme (there are equally snarky memes for Democrats), so let’s do something a little different.
What politician(s) are you paying attention to — but in a good way? I’m watching Adam Kinzinger, I admire his courage, though given his conservatism, I wouldn’t vote for him.
Katie Porter! She knows her stuff, is always prepared, doesn’t let bullshit slide by as an acceptable answer to a question and really works for all of us.
This from Professor Richardson's Substack post today: Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) made a key point “We have not passed an emergency supplemental, a Farm Bill, or regular Appropriations,” he said. So the party of Putin/Trump that holds the majority in the House voted unanimously to open an impeachment inquiry on President Biden! There are NO Kinzinger's left to speak reason to the Putinista majority that is hell bent on bringing down our democracy! They will now adjourn without passing the BIG items Senator Schatz noted!
And perennials: Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Elizabeth Warren, Rashida Tlaib, Jamal Bowman, and probably others. (I'm not very good at thinking in or of lists.)
Liz Cheney - I just got her book and, of course, am seeing her interviewed a lot lately as she's promoting it. Her appearance w/ Stephen Colbert was interesting. It was not a softball interview like most of the ones I've seen. On my side of the aisle I'm watching Gavin Newsome and Andy Beshear.
I read Adam Kinzinger's book -- pretty interesting. Maybe I should add Ms. Cheney's to my list. (Right now, I'm listening to Eric Idle's autobiography; it's surprisingingly sweet.)
Haakim Jeffries wasn't even on my radar until he became top Dem in the house after Pelosi. I like his style.
Katie Porter! She knows her stuff, is always prepared, doesn’t let bullshit slide by as an acceptable answer to a question and really works for all of us.
Oh! The white board!
Oh! Yes! I adore Katie Porter!
Katie Porter Always seems like she has done her homework when she is speaking and comes with the facts to back up her words
And props to Connecticut rep Rosa DeLauro
In the past month I’ve seen her school Bimbobert and Trailer Park Gangrene in glorious fashion
I love Rosa. She's not my Rep but I'm proud that she's part of our CT Congressional delegation.
This from Professor Richardson's Substack post today: Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) made a key point “We have not passed an emergency supplemental, a Farm Bill, or regular Appropriations,” he said. So the party of Putin/Trump that holds the majority in the House voted unanimously to open an impeachment inquiry on President Biden! There are NO Kinzinger's left to speak reason to the Putinista majority that is hell bent on bringing down our democracy! They will now adjourn without passing the BIG items Senator Schatz noted!
All mentioned here. I’ll add Gretchen Whitmer and Josh Shapiro from the governor’s ranks.
Oooh. Good adds!
Jamie Raskin and Pete Buttigieg -- clear-thinking, articulate, intelligent.
And perennials: Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Elizabeth Warren, Rashida Tlaib, Jamal Bowman, and probably others. (I'm not very good at thinking in or of lists.)
Liz Cheney - I just got her book and, of course, am seeing her interviewed a lot lately as she's promoting it. Her appearance w/ Stephen Colbert was interesting. It was not a softball interview like most of the ones I've seen. On my side of the aisle I'm watching Gavin Newsome and Andy Beshear.
I read Adam Kinzinger's book -- pretty interesting. Maybe I should add Ms. Cheney's to my list. (Right now, I'm listening to Eric Idle's autobiography; it's surprisingingly sweet.)
I watched the interview too and found myself longing for the days of Republicans being more rational.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas)... she's a bit of a mudslinger, however, said mudslinging is done in an intelligent fashion and she brings receipts.
I'll start paying attention.
Beto O'Rourke. I don't think we've seen the last of him.
Weirdly, I just saw a couple of stories that included him.
He has a new book so he's out jumping.
I hope not!
Jerry Nadler, Jamie Raskin, Ted Lieu (though I’m annoyed with him for voting with Republicans to fire university presidents).
Jamie Raskin being awesome: https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1735067503821234231?s=20