Also: Texas fired him last week. Trump wants him on the bench for life. Plus, the state legislature Democrats took back after 60 years, and the city that told ICE no.
The House could vote on impeaching Pete Hegseth this week, and two of these letters are closing in on 1,000. Each one takes about 30 seconds and goes straight to your members of Congress.
Both my senators are Democrats; representative is retrumplikkkan. I send the letters to instill how important these things are to me and to remind them of the facts of why they should support these.
They can still do a lot of damage in 55 days. We have to stay vigilant and show up! Thanks again for your continuing coverage, Scott. It makes all the difference.
I love all of the places that decided enough was enough but I'm most proud of El Sayed overcoming the bigotry, lies and internal infighting by staying on message and communicating complex ideas in an understandable way. He's going to do big things!
I agree about El Sayed, but I am even prouder of the Texas voters turning the state blue! I live in a blue state and wasn’t very worried. But I was worried enough to vote. 💙💙💙
The Tuesday win that made me the happiest was Dr. Amy Acton for Ohio Governor. Vivek Ramaswamy pushed for data centers everywhere and wanted to lower the age to legally possess a firearm. A Democratic colleague assured me that she would win because her opponent is a total jerk. I'm glad he was right. I am delighted to have Sherrod Brown back as my senator and Brian Poindexter as my representative. My granddaughter turned 3 on Election Day. Voters gave her the gift of a brighter future. Thank you, everyone!
For me, the most impressive win was the TX governorship. Abbot is a worm, but didn't have all the baggage that Paxton had. For both Gov and US Sen hurrah, and thanks for your very long and strong coattails.
Joan, in my opinion Gov Abbot had baggage too, just different baggage than Paxton. He has done his part in opening up Texas to Musk, with very little advantage to the people of Texas. He also looked the other way during the very horrific Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas which everyone could see was a disgraceful treatment of that community and those families. And he has never addressed the critical need to upgrade the power grid.to prevent outages.
Scott -- is there any chance this judge nomination will be blocked? Which GOP members of the Judiciary committee might vote against him.
Also, it's my limited understanding that Sherrod Brown will take office early (Dec 15) because he's replacing Husted who was temporarily appointed. That would make the Senate (for a few weeks at least) 52-48. That might help??
We're watching the Judiciary Committee closely, Sholom. Sherrod Brown getting seated early would be a massive strategic boost for us! It could help with Brown for sure and that's correct he could be seated early
Thanks for doing a job that nobody wants to do, but somebody has to. We know these Republicans are going to get desperate and what they might try to do is anyone’s guess.
55 days to keep the Repuglicons from burning down the house! Hope that the sore losers stay away, maybe even help impeach Hogsbreath!
Susan Collins will have time to take care of her minor health issue now, and the Mainers will have someone who will work hard for all the people there.
Thank you, Scott, for starting the week with some positive messages; we will need more momentum to get to the New Year!
Wow, a single happiest win would be a difficult choice.
Victories for Keisha Lance Bottoms and numerous other non-white women across the country.
Amy Acton in Ohio, definitely, but it's ridiculous that it wasn't by a huge margin.
Deb Haaland in New Mexico as the first indigenous governor.
What made me nigh on giddy, though, was Texas going blue. Hinojosa and Talarico alone would have been a major coup, but the fact that it went deep and wide was stellar.
The House could vote on impeaching Pete Hegseth this week, and two of these letters are closing in on 1,000. Each one takes about 30 seconds and goes straight to your members of Congress.
Impeach Pete Hegseth: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-congress-impeach-pete-hegseth/
Subpoena the unredacted Epstein files on day one (47 away from 1,000): https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-the-new-congress-subpoena-the-unredacted-epstein-files-on-day-one
No lame-duck power grabs (79 away from 1,000): https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-congress-no-lame-duck-power-grabs
Put Trump’s pardons under oath: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-congress-put-trumps-pardons-under-oath
Done
Me also! Before and after the election, I have a Trifecta of Democrats in Congress, so I only send letters once.
Thank you, Louise! Even with a blue trifecta, keeping the pressure on them to act is so important.
I send them more than once. They are important. I also have a trifecta of Democrats, but they need to be pushed.
Both my senators are Democrats; representative is retrumplikkkan. I send the letters to instill how important these things are to me and to remind them of the facts of why they should support these.
Thanks for doing that, Barbara!
All!
Thank you for sending all four, Joanne!
Done. ✅ All e-mails sent.
Thank you for getting all of them sent, SJS52!
Done
Thank you, Melissa!
Finished all four.
Excellent work, Jayne!
Sent all 4. Thank you!
Thank you for sending all four, Randi!
Done ✊🏻💙✌🏻
Thank you, Julie! ✊🏻💙
You’re welcome Scott
WV here…😬 🥹
We appreciate you holding the line in WV, Patricia!
Fifty-five days. That’s the whole clock they have left. We’re going to use every one of them.
Gotta watch 'em like hawks... thanks for keeping a close eye on them.
So true, Judy!
Watch 'em like (war) hawks being watched by (peace) doves, and do so ceaselessly and endlessly.
Ceaseless vigilance is the only way forward. Thank you!
We will not look away for a second, Judy. Thank you!
Every single day counts, Sam. Let's make the absolute most of them!
They can still do a lot of damage in 55 days. We have to stay vigilant and show up! Thanks again for your continuing coverage, Scott. It makes all the difference.
We have to stay on high alert for these next 55 days. Thank you for your continued support and for always showing up, Denise!
All the Black women in Georgia.
Absolutely, Mary. Their organizing and turnout changed the course of history!
I love all of the places that decided enough was enough but I'm most proud of El Sayed overcoming the bigotry, lies and internal infighting by staying on message and communicating complex ideas in an understandable way. He's going to do big things!
I agree about El Sayed, but I am even prouder of the Texas voters turning the state blue! I live in a blue state and wasn’t very worried. But I was worried enough to vote. 💙💙💙
Seeing Texas turn blue was the thrill of a lifetime, Karen! Thank you for doing your part and getting your vote in!
Abdul El-Sayed ran a brilliant, focused campaign. A massive win for Michigan, Nicole!
The Tuesday win that made me the happiest was Dr. Amy Acton for Ohio Governor. Vivek Ramaswamy pushed for data centers everywhere and wanted to lower the age to legally possess a firearm. A Democratic colleague assured me that she would win because her opponent is a total jerk. I'm glad he was right. I am delighted to have Sherrod Brown back as my senator and Brian Poindexter as my representative. My granddaughter turned 3 on Election Day. Voters gave her the gift of a brighter future. Thank you, everyone!
And she will undoubtedly return that favor!
Yes, she will!
We love to see it!
She absolutely will!
What a beautiful gift for your granddaughter's birthday, Jeanne! Getting Dr. Acton and Sherrod Brown in Ohio is phenomenal news.
They lost. We still have to hold the line until January. I’m in.
Me, too! 💥
Glad to have you with us, Theodora! 💥
Exactly right, Ms Jonington. We are in this together until January and beyond!
Gina Hinahosa - Texas turned 💙🦅🇺🇸🦅
Texas turning blue is an absolute game-changer, Barbara!
Winning in Texas (I live in California) was great!!!
I’m also enjoying Scott Colom’s nail biter in Mississippi-Marc Elias and Norm Eisen are there to make sure everything is done legally!!!
Having Marc Elias and Norm Eisen down in Mississippi ensures every single vote will be protected, Claire!
For me, the most impressive win was the TX governorship. Abbot is a worm, but didn't have all the baggage that Paxton had. For both Gov and US Sen hurrah, and thanks for your very long and strong coattails.
Joan, in my opinion Gov Abbot had baggage too, just different baggage than Paxton. He has done his part in opening up Texas to Musk, with very little advantage to the people of Texas. He also looked the other way during the very horrific Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas which everyone could see was a disgraceful treatment of that community and those families. And he has never addressed the critical need to upgrade the power grid.to prevent outages.
Spot on, Sandy. The failure of the power grid and the horror of Uvalde were massive weights on Abbott's record, and the voters held him accountable.
Flipping both of those seats is a testament to the organizers on the ground in Texas, Joan!
Scott -- is there any chance this judge nomination will be blocked? Which GOP members of the Judiciary committee might vote against him.
Also, it's my limited understanding that Sherrod Brown will take office early (Dec 15) because he's replacing Husted who was temporarily appointed. That would make the Senate (for a few weeks at least) 52-48. That might help??
We're watching the Judiciary Committee closely, Sholom. Sherrod Brown getting seated early would be a massive strategic boost for us! It could help with Brown for sure and that's correct he could be seated early
Gina Hinojosa!
A truly incredible win, Darla!
I can't share PHOTOS, but PLEASE! Look at the PHOTO that JOYCE VANCE included in her CIVIL DISCOURSE ....
GEORGIA'S CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS - BEFORE & AFTER!
The before and after in Georgia is stunning! Thank you for pointing that out.
YES! I saw it, and shared it on my Bluesky page. Absolutely fabulous!!!
It is amazing to see!
WORTH SAVING! LONG OVERDUE!
Long overdue indeed!
Thanks for doing a job that nobody wants to do, but somebody has to. We know these Republicans are going to get desperate and what they might try to do is anyone’s guess.
They are definitely going to get desperate, Jerry. We have to be ready for anything!
55 days to keep the Repuglicons from burning down the house! Hope that the sore losers stay away, maybe even help impeach Hogsbreath!
Susan Collins will have time to take care of her minor health issue now, and the Mainers will have someone who will work hard for all the people there.
Thank you, Scott, for starting the week with some positive messages; we will need more momentum to get to the New Year!
We definitely need to keep that momentum rolling into the New Year, Kristen! Thank you for being here with us.
Wow, a single happiest win would be a difficult choice.
Victories for Keisha Lance Bottoms and numerous other non-white women across the country.
Amy Acton in Ohio, definitely, but it's ridiculous that it wasn't by a huge margin.
Deb Haaland in New Mexico as the first indigenous governor.
What made me nigh on giddy, though, was Texas going blue. Hinojosa and Talarico alone would have been a major coup, but the fact that it went deep and wide was stellar.
What a phenomenal list. The depth and breadth of these wins across the board is stellar!