78 Responses to Monday Open Thread

1. rikyrah says:

   October 1, 2018 at 10:15 pm

   😕😕😕

   A Republican Trump supporter running for Congress used her Twitter fingers to alert her supporters that a new law protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+ community only passed because black people in Cleveland are illiterate: https://t.co/pu5eXEr7rT pic.twitter.com/l38CpGxXbT

   — The Root (@TheRoot) October 2, 2018

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2. rikyrah says:

   October 1, 2018 at 10:12 pm

   Another example of a Black candidate having to deal with a virulent, racist opponent. https://t.co/ZTOMxprnIg

   — Rashad Robinson (@rashadrobinson) October 1, 2018

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3. rikyrah says:

   October 1, 2018 at 8:21 pm

   Good News Tonight: Thanks to our efforts in court, I am proud to stand with the more than 187,000 DACA recipients who have successfully renewed #DACA, allowing them to remain here and work legally. #ProtectDreamers #defendDACA pic.twitter.com/J31n05qp2e

   — Xavier Becerra (@AGBecerra) October 2, 2018

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4. Liza says:

   October 1, 2018 at 8:17 pm

   Drone footage captures the damage inflicted by the Indonesia quake and tsunami on the island of Sulawesi. pic.twitter.com/PMavoaHuuw

   — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) October 1, 2018

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5. Liza says:

   October 1, 2018 at 7:56 pm

   BREAKING: President @BarackObama just endorsed me as Arizona's next Attorney General. I am proud to have served in his administration — and I'm deeply grateful for his support as I work to prioritize honesty, accountability, and the families of Arizona. pic.twitter.com/K9hsRyfGg4

   — January Contreras (@JanuaryAZ) October 1, 2018

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6. rikyrah says:

   October 1, 2018 at 7:27 pm

   I am so proud of us. We continue to not fall for the okey doke. We never fall for the GOP shiny object… which is the reason why they want to suppress Black votes.

   80% of black voters believe Dr. Ford over Kavanaugh, as do 66% of hispanic voters. Only 40% of white voters do.

   When split by gender, 46% of white women believe Dr. Ford and 43% believe Kavanaugh, a statistically insignificant difference

   Only 37% of white men believe Dr. Ford. pic.twitter.com/EAfWlqm9Xj

   — Mangy Jay (@magi_jay) October 1, 2018

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   • Liza says:

     October 1, 2018 at 7:58 pm

     Here they are, the 46%.

     Women for #Kavanagh ?
     I stand with Brett ?
     Smh pic.twitter.com/2IQxdweyKX

     — Etan Thomas (@etanthomas36) October 2, 2018

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     • Liza says:

       October 1, 2018 at 8:00 pm

       Correction, this is the 43% who support BK.

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7. SouthernGirl2 says:

   October 1, 2018 at 6:26 pm

   President Obama endorsements……

   Today, I’m proud to endorse even more Democratic candidates who aren’t just running against something, but for something—to expand opportunity for all of us and to restore dignity, honor, and compassion to public service. They deserve your vote: pic.twitter.com/NO5jnhX3XD

   — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 1, 2018

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8. SouthernGirl2 says:

   October 1, 2018 at 6:21 pm

   Portraits of courage. This is breathtaking! pic.twitter.com/GYBpsnkjdq

   — Tom D'Angora (@TomDangora) October 1, 2018

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   • vitaminlover says:

     October 1, 2018 at 6:38 pm

     Awesome!

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9. Liza says:

   October 1, 2018 at 5:08 pm

   We've now entered Fiscal Year 2019.
   OMB has projected a deficit of $1.085 Trillion dollars.
   Paul Ryan became Speaker of the House weeks after fiscal year 2015 ended with a deficit of $439 billion.

   — Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) October 1, 2018

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10. Ametia says:

    October 1, 2018 at 3:39 pm

    Watch WH & 45. Now they are Kavanaugh’s mouthpiece. saying he ‘struggled with alcohol.

    Bratt K. has his opportunity last Thursday during the hearings, and he never once, admitted he STRUGGLED with alcohol.

    NEXT

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11. Ametia says:

    October 1, 2018 at 3:36 pm

    the MOFO KING of OBSTRUCTION, Yall

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    • Ametia says:

      October 1, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      Nothing but staged antics! Nobody around but camera man.

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    • Ametia says:

      October 1, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      Why McTurtle? why are you pushing to get this drunken, sexual freak Kavanaugh on the SCOTUS?

      uou working overtime, reading those notes before a camera, dude.

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      • eliihass says:

        October 2, 2018 at 6:22 am

        Karl Rove used confirmation fights to rally the right, as part of a strategy that promised to pack the courts w/judicial activists. The goal was to establish Rove’s “permanent Republican majority.”#BrettKavenaugh was Rove’s wing man: https://t.co/zpkUAvDKgS

        Investigate That! pic.twitter.com/t4CqFD0G73

        — John Nichols (@NicholsUprising) September 29, 2018

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      • eliihass says:

        October 2, 2018 at 6:24 am

        This happened Tuesday 👇 pic.twitter.com/yHiLC246Fp

        — Robert Lane US as in all ah we! (@MUSGAbigly) September 29, 2018

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      • eliihass says:

        October 2, 2018 at 6:28 am

        Why is the head of @facebook’s lobbying outpost sitting behind Brett Kavanaugh at his hearings? No, really. What’s Joel Kaplan of Facebook doing there. https://t.co/Qf10fCTEhE

        — Xeni Jardin (@xeni) September 27, 2018

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      • eliihass says:

        October 2, 2018 at 6:31 am

        The last thing. pic.twitter.com/3VXIyOgGyB

        — trump's BOSS 🌊 🌊Proudly Blocked by Dana Loesch (@NeverTrump1214) September 30, 2018

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      • eliihass says:

        October 2, 2018 at 6:33 am

        I don’t think Kavanaugh CAN step down. He is an investment. Someone (or a GANG of someones) have put a LOT of $$$$$ into that piece of sh*t and have given McConnell instructions to “ram him through”, regardless of what the cost.

        — 🇺🇸 Bart O’KavaNOPE 🇵🇷 (@KarsinXXX) September 29, 2018

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      • Ametia says:

        October 2, 2018 at 9:12 am

        THANKS FOR THE ANSWERS, eliihaas!

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12. Liza says:

    October 1, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    Among other things…

    Kavanaugh is not what AZ needs.

    Kavanaugh Threatens To Become A Potent Anti-Environment Justice via @forbes https://t.co/sCekvEFwxR

    — Bill Pierce, Democrat for AZ State Mine Inspector (@BillPierceAZ) October 1, 2018

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13. Liza says:

    October 1, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    That was a good day, to be sure. But it shouldn’t have taken two trials. In a rage, Dunn sprayed an occupied vehicle with bullets, then cooked up a self-defense story.

    This happened six miles south of my childhood home in Jacksonville.

    On this day October 1st 2014, Michael Dunn was found guilty of First Degree Murder in death of Jordan Davis….. pic.twitter.com/FIrqM8i7a8

    — 3ChicsPolitico (@3ChicsPolitico) October 1, 2018

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    • Ametia says:

      October 1, 2018 at 3:40 pm

      May Dunn ROT.IN.HELL

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14. Liza says:

    October 1, 2018 at 3:03 pm

    I am honored to have President @BarackObama on #TeamLucy.

    We both know the importance of grassroots organizing and telling our stories.

    Join @BarackObama on #TeamLucy today:
    DONATE ➡️ https://t.co/3ifP0v3Ymm

    VOLUNTEER ➡️ https://t.co/gz3jn53lJP https://t.co/yVmlL3HOxL

    — Lucy McBath (@LucyWins2018) October 1, 2018

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15. Ametia says:

    October 1, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    White man being all WHITE

    George Will excuses Kavanaugh’s angry lies under oath: ‘Put yourself in his shoes — he’s exhausted’https://t.co/SAORpwNFSe

    — Raw Story (@RawStory) October 1, 2018

    Fuck you, George Will!

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16. Liza says:

    October 1, 2018 at 2:39 pm

    AZ Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Garcia…

    It’s my honor to receive the endorsement of @BarackObama! Lori & I have looked up to him & the First Lady since our days at the Univ. of Chicago. I’m grateful for his support as we travel across AZ communicating a positive, hopeful vision ensuring opportunity for every AZ family. pic.twitter.com/9YqNb7FmCX

    — David Garcia (@dg4az) October 1, 2018

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17. Liza says:

    October 1, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    As Melania Trump arrives in Africa for her big solo tour, we asked locals of the countries she plans to visit what they make of the First Lady. Here's the mood from Ghana, Kenya and Egypt.

    🇬🇭🇰🇪🇪🇬 pic.twitter.com/JMveSxRinJ

    — BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) October 1, 2018

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    • Liza says:

      October 1, 2018 at 2:36 pm

      MT is probably just escaping DC.

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    • Ametia says:

      October 1, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      SHORT: YOU ADD NOTHING TO OUR LIVES BY COMING HERE.

      SHORTER: girl bye!

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18. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    Looks like the criticism might be working. The NYT reports that the White House has now authorized the FBI to expand the investigation of Kavanaugh to interview anyone it deems necessary:https://t.co/SXK2Ah2iM4 https://t.co/ov2RSqqd0d

    — Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) October 1, 2018

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    • Ametia says:

      October 1, 2018 at 2:32 pm

      No Shit, SHERLOCK Orange POS! this more posturing and bullying of government agents only to get the shit smacked out of him.

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19. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    Texas breaks voter registration record ahead of midterm election #BetoForTexas #ExpectUs https://t.co/bHS6yBHOW3

    — Propane Jane™ (@docrocktex26) October 1, 2018

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20. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 1:56 pm

    This muthaphucka here!

    Trump suggested that a he’s seen a Democratic senator in a “compromising” situation while answering questions about Brett Kavanaugh https://t.co/C8boXFhejF pic.twitter.com/vwFcuEPfwG

    — BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) October 1, 2018

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    • Ametia says:

      October 1, 2018 at 2:35 pm

      More chicanery, shenanigans, and fuckery, by 45 POS to DISTRACT.

      Kavanaugh’s auditioning for SCOTUS, not so-called Democratic senator.

      THE END

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21. Liza says:

    October 1, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    PBO endorses Kyrsten Sinema, David Garcia and January Contreras in Arizona!

    Today, I’m proud to endorse even more Democratic candidates who aren’t just running against something, but for something—to expand opportunity for all of us and to restore dignity, honor, and compassion to public service. They deserve your vote: pic.twitter.com/NO5jnhX3XD

    — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 1, 2018

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    • Liza says:

      October 1, 2018 at 1:02 pm

      And LOTS of Democrats in Florida including Andrew Gillum. And Lucy McBath in Georgia.

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    • Liza says:

      October 1, 2018 at 1:11 pm

      Martha wastes no time…

      .@MarthaMcSally blasts @BarackObama’s endorsement of @kyrstensinema. “It's no surprise Liberal Kyrsten Sinema was endorsed by the most liberal President of our lifetime, Barack Obama," said McSally spokeswoman Torunn Sinclair. #AZSen pic.twitter.com/4GDPVxq1ME

      — Joe Ferguson (@joeferguson) October 1, 2018

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      • Ametia says:

        October 1, 2018 at 2:38 pm

        GIRL BYE!

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    • Liza says:

      October 1, 2018 at 2:47 pm

      McSally again. She’s is running one of the dirtiest campaigns in AZ history. Y’all should see the attack ads she’s got on TV.

      "This endorsement shatters the fake charade of Kyrsten Sinema as an 'independent.' Kyrsten is a proud Obama liberal Democrat." #azsen https://t.co/grtUSB0G0j

      — McSally For Senate (@MarthaMcSally) October 1, 2018

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22. SouthernGirl2 says:

    October 1, 2018 at 12:32 pm

    I can get with that…..

    Would this be a winning ticket in 2020, Mucksters? pic.twitter.com/PFwZwmUGhs

    — Muckmaker™ (@RealMuckmaker) October 1, 2018

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    • Liza says:

      October 1, 2018 at 12:58 pm

      California and Texas, I love it!

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    • Ametia says:

      October 1, 2018 at 1:55 pm

      HA HA HA HA I’m laughing

      1. This could definitely be DOABLE
      2. The pleasure of watching heads EXPLODE!!!!

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    • eliihass says:

      October 2, 2018 at 6:11 am

      It’s a big no for me..

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23. SouthernGirl2 says:

    October 1, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    White privilege does not mean that you don’t struggle.

    It does mean that you don’t struggle as a result of your skin color.

    Is that simple enough for you white privilege deniers?

    — Bishop Talbert Swan (@TalbertSwan) October 1, 2018

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    • Ametia says:

      October 1, 2018 at 2:42 pm

      Thank you.

      You really can’t talk to folks about your life experiences, when they only want to cling to their WHITENESS.

      Falls on DEAF EARS.

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24. SouthernGirl2 says:

    October 1, 2018 at 10:59 am

    Sarah Palin’s son arrested on domestic violence charges for the third time in three years https://t.co/cKxBSUSDAA pic.twitter.com/oJlsZbUF0m

    — JerseyCraig #VoteDemocrat (@CJPatruno) October 1, 2018

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    • Ametia says:

      October 1, 2018 at 11:02 am

      YEP, PEGGED HIM THIS WEEKEND. The Palins are nothing but trailer trash. Always have been.

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25. Ametia says:

    October 1, 2018 at 10:54 am

    Word of the Day : October 1, 2018

    Manifesto noun man-uh-FESS-toh

    Definition : a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer

    https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/manifesto-2018-10-01?pronunciation&lang=en_us&dir=m&file=manife04&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=wotd&utm_content=pron

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26. Ametia says:

    October 1, 2018 at 10:52 am

    Good Morning, Folks!

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27. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 7:38 am

    Like he is some kind of con man?
    Phuck Outta Here 😠 😠

    Progressive billionaires fall for Florida’s Gillum https://politi.co/2DIZ542 via @politico

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    • Ametia says:

      October 1, 2018 at 11:35 am

      Yes, the framing of this lede is HIGHLY SUSPECT.

      We know that $$$$$ runs campaigns.

      #NOT.SLCIKMOFOS.

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28. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 7:24 am

    This is why the WH doesn't want the FBI to inquire about K's drinking at Yale. Bc there are classmates ready to directly contradict him, which would open him up to perjuring himself to the Senate (and therefore a disqualifier separate and apart from the Ford allegation). 👇🏽 https://t.co/VVWFOnLAnA

    — Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) September 30, 2018

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    • Liza says:

      October 1, 2018 at 10:03 am

      I wonder about his current status, if he would be considered an alcoholic.

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      • Ametia says:

        October 1, 2018 at 11:00 am

        Honestly, Liza. Brett Kavanaugh and most likely 2/3 of Congress could fit that description. Go to any of the DC bars and grills, and closed door meetings of-site. It’s BOTTOMS UP1

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      • Liza says:

        October 1, 2018 at 1:15 pm

        That’s why they can’t legislate worth a damn. Booze will burn up brain cells faster than anything.

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29. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 7:23 am

    Two winners of this year's Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology made discoveries that "constitute a landmark in our fight against cancer," Nobel assembly that awarded the prize says. https://t.co/ChZH25Tifg

    — ABC News (@ABC) October 1, 2018

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30. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 7:22 am

    Lied about drinking age
    Lied about blacking out
    Lied about Yale connections
    Lied about meaning of boof & FFFF
    Lied about these things under oath

    He was foaming at the mouth, called sexual misconduct allegations leftist conspiracy

    Tried maintaining a good boy image by lying more

    — ᎶᏋℳ™💎 (@Lady_Star_Gem) September 29, 2018

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31. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 6:49 am

    How do we maintain a functioning democratic government when one of our two major political parties has degenerated into an authoritarian cult full of people who don't simply possess differences of opinion, but operate from an entirely different set of alternative "facts"?

    — Steve F. (@backyardsage) October 1, 2018

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32. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 6:48 am

    An inspiring and calming read this Sunday night. A perspective through the long lens of history. #Steady #WhatUnitesUs https://t.co/8hH3H4uImy

    — Dan Rather (@DanRather) October 1, 2018

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33. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 6:47 am

    ROBERT MUELLER KNOWS EVERYTHING✌ pic.twitter.com/pXtfoncOmX

    — KLS (@insomniacx29) October 1, 2018

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    • Ametia says:

      October 1, 2018 at 10:57 am

      LOL

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    • eliihass says:

      October 2, 2018 at 6:16 am

      Mueller needs to hurry if there’s to be much left of this country to salvage..

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34. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 6:45 am

    Two-thirds of U.S. business economists expect a recession by the end of 2020 https://t.co/cpKtcIOrIb

    — Bloomberg (@business) October 1, 2018

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35. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 6:44 am

    This made me smile 😍😍 pic.twitter.com/AYdHzKizH1

    — Nature is Amazing 🐧 (@AMAZlNGNATURE) September 30, 2018

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36. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 6:43 am

    Keep me warm with your fur ❤️ pic.twitter.com/6BuDJgd2JM

    — Nature is Amazing 🐧 (@AMAZlNGNATURE) September 30, 2018

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    • Liza says:

      October 1, 2018 at 10:06 am

      Awww. :)

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37. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 6:41 am

    I have never seen a river made of sand before. so we decided to share. River made of sand in Iraq. pic.twitter.com/Hc0WY3x3ZY

    — Nature is Amazing 🐧 (@AMAZlNGNATURE) September 30, 2018

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38. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 6:39 am

    Kavanaugh's lies disqualify him even if no other evidence of sexual assault is developed. That and his non-judicial temperament and behavior toward Senators. Please take the time to read it. https://t.co/igsTgPKqEN

    — Jill Wine-Banks (@JillWineBanks) October 1, 2018

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    • Liza says:

      October 1, 2018 at 10:09 am

      Spot on!

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39. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 6:31 am

    Writing for Esquire, @RyanLizza goes to Sibley, Iowa, where he finds Devin Nunes's family running a dairy farm reliant on illegal immigrant labor. https://t.co/QMlldBaRPA

    — Byron Tau (@ByronTau) October 1, 2018

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    • vitaminlover says:

      October 1, 2018 at 6:35 am

      Should we be surprised at this hypocrisy?

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40. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 6:30 am

    Pelosi, asked if she’ll be speaker in January. “I anticipate that I will be the one with the gavel in my hand, but I haven’t told candidates how to vote. I’ve said to them: Just win, baby.”

    — Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) September 29, 2018

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41. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 6:29 am

    “I’d rather use our energy affecting the election. When people hear talk about impeachment, they’re like: Well, what about me?”

    — Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) September 29, 2018

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42. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 6:28 am

    In the last 24 hours, we've had 20 TIMES the usual average number of people sign up to volunteer — all for state & local candidates. The GOP has no idea what they've done. https://t.co/1mOHNnk0t4 https://t.co/WDQyXq7z8d

    — Amanda Litman (@amandalitman) September 28, 2018

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43. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 6:27 am

    Read this study thoroughly because the GOP is trying to spin that enthusiasm is on the rise for their voters. In reality, compared to 2014 enthusiasm for their voters is up just 7 points. Among Dems it is up 31 points. Yes, your read that correctly https://t.co/SD3vdFSLjE

    — John Anzalone (@JohnAnzo) September 29, 2018

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44. rikyrah says:

    October 1, 2018 at 6:17 am

    Good Morning, Everyone 😄😄😄

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