David Yankovich
@DavidYankovich
Lately, I keep thinking about Obama’s line, “We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.”
No matter how far they try to run from it, Donald Trump and his MAGA extremists are LITERALLY going to take away everyone’s rights if they win.
It’s outlined in Project 2025.
They’ve talked about it.
They’ve made speeches.
If we don’t vote, they WILL enact it.We can’t get overwhelmed, we can’t panic, we can’t lose sight of what’s really happening, and we have to counter all of it. And on social media, it feels like we’re carrying all of it.
It’s because we are. We always have been. It’s been us.
“We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.”
I thought it was a good line in a speech when I first heard it, but after my conversations with friends and leaders over the past month, I finally understand its real meaning…
Nobody is going to save us except us.
We are the leaders, we are the canvassers, the phone bankers, the voters. On social media alone, I have watched hundreds of my friends go from private citizens to major thought leaders who reach more viewers in a day than some media outlets. We’ve generated hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours, millions in donations, and launched so many great candidates I can’t name them all in one tweet, right from this app.
It’s you, it’s always been all of you. Time and again.
When Trump won in 2016, there was no #Resistance. In those early moments, we didn’t know what to do, but within hours, Democrats and blue dots in red places came together and created the blue wave of 2018 that brought in a whole new generation of badass leaders.
In 2020, despite COVID-19 and one of the most difficult and unique campaign years of all time, social media delivered the Democratic message. When we couldn’t knock on doors, we did it online. You all went full-on digital, and we beat Trump and expanded our Senate majority.
In 2022, when everyone said there was going to be a big red wave, when all the polls looked bleak, you on here did not give up. You pushed the message, you fought disinformation again. It was a glorious stand, and you prevented a devastating red wave by organizing good-hearted people all over to turn out.
If you weren’t here pushing the message, Joe Biden wouldn’t have enacted the meaningful legislation that saved our asses after Trump’s Covid response was to float the idea of using a “very powerful light” and asked if there was a way to inject disinfectant into the lungs to beat it.
So now it’s 2024, and I’ve been thinking about this a lot, for weeks, and I’ve been silent because when I spoke, I really wanted it to matter…
All I can think of is: we have seen this all play out before. The bad press, the bad polls, the disinformation, the hate, and the outright lies.
We’ve faced all of this already. And get this, this time we know what to do.
– Don’t allow third parties to split the vote.
– Stop disinformation.
– Promote our record of accomplishments.
– Get people off the couch and to vote.We have won again and again because we are a community who cares about each other, who checks in on our friends, and who cares what happens to everyone, not just those who agree with us.
If we stand together, as we have done these past eight years, and gotten better and better at it, we will win. I promise.
Hold the line, lock arms, and do not let these extremists past us, because we are the ones we’ve been waiting for and this is the final quarter of the endgame.
Game faces.
Check in on your friends.
Let’s go win this thing.
Jennifer Taylor-Skinner (@JTaylorSkinner) posted at 8:17 PM on Thu, Jul 18, 2024:
Let me just state this plainly. The Vice Presidency is the highest position any Black woman has ever held in this country. The most powerful position any Black woman has held in modern history. If you usurp that by replacing Harris, not only will you unleash a fury hotter than a thousand suns, but our ancestors will haunt you until you hurl yourself into the Mississippi.
(https://x.com/JTaylorSkinner/status/1814107315580399630?t=X7kpDEvzDbj5dvCyV9-WGw&s=03)
The New York Times is the #VichyPress (@Needle_of_Arya) posted at 2:54 AM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
Biden will go on to win for reasons either not in existence or not obvious to a casual observer a month ago; the nation’s POC rallied behind him, they were joined by the multiracial elderly who vote, and because Hillary cussed out some of those racist donors behind closed doors.
(https://x.com/Needle_of_Arya/status/1814207230700360184?t=1zWHbrNvyudxhJT9yuSfGA&s=03)
DCPetterson (@dcpetterson) posted at 6:44 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
It takes at least 1-2 years to build a presidential campaign. What’s been built for one candidate cannot, either legally or practically, be just handed over to another.
Imagine the very first campaign staffer being hired on August 23.
Voting starts in September.
It’s suicide.
(https://x.com/dcpetterson/status/1814446256271593634?t=MWR7YvM0IbBF6SoFNXGT3Q&s=03)
Tim (@trouble_man90) posted at 6:49 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
Biden’s loyalty to Kamala is something to behold. He sees the wolves eyeing her, trying to usurp not only him but her as well, and he will be damned if he lets that happen. I am deeply moved and motivated more than ever to push or carry him across the finish line.
(https://x.com/trouble_man90/status/1814447548452745234?t=-Mn77TAmpgN0oJD5GEzagA&s=03)
Michelle_BYoung (@michelle_byoung) posted at 6:14 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
So to sum up this is an ORCHESTRATED right winged hit job designed to take Biden off the board NOT because he can’t win BECAUSE HE’S THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN! The collateral damage being done to the Dem party esp the infighting over Harris is a fringe benefit to this OP
HOLD THE LINE
(https://x.com/michelle_byoung/status/1814438606205079737?t=b9h5y3WjG5DMqkG2MZTDzA&s=03)
Michelle_BYoung (@michelle_byoung) posted at 0:46 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
They’re essentially trying to takedown the most successful first term president in history over ageism and his successor being a Black woman! We are LITERALLY trying to beat back FASCISM & they’re like “but these aren’t the characters I picked so…”
Seriously STOP IT! https://t.co/ZGmFJZykKS
(https://x.com/michelle_byoung/status/1814356216585265599?t=4ICuMRYqmSlGYCmMv6UXrg&s=03)
Uh huh 🤔🤔
Elizabeth I got my MFA Blumberg ⚖ (@EBlumberg11) posted at 7:17 PM on Thu, Jul 18, 2024:
Weird how anonymous sources get called “high level Democratic elected officials” and 1400 Black women get called…1400 Black Women.
(https://x.com/EBlumberg11/status/1814092051090395544?t=Wg63EQue8Zgit7t1O0mQHw&s=03)
Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) posted at 9:40 AM on Thu, Jul 18, 2024:
Donald Trump was the first president in US history to come in office with no government or military experience. JD Vance never served in public office until a year ago. If they were Black, women, or people of color, Republicans would call them a “DEI ticket.”
(https://x.com/keithboykin/status/1813946949877596322?t=tHvN1Q7SajDPNs6-lIATRw&s=03)
DCPetterson (@dcpetterson) posted at 6:00 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
There’s no other candidate.
There is no plan for picking a new candidate.
There is no plan for assembling a campaign structure.
There’s no plan to get any money.
There’s no plan to get names on state ballots.
A new slate will be challenged in all red or purple states.
1/6
(https://x.com/dcpetterson/status/1814435202086908251?t=U00ZETvBAcUnx65tJjDw0Q&s=03)
DCPetterson (@dcpetterson) posted at 6:00 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
Legal challenges will go to SCOTUS.
There is no nationally-known figure to swap in anyway.
Except Harris.
Most people who don’t want Biden
–don’t want Harris either.
An “open primary” would be a circus
wrapped in a bloodbath.
Voting starts in September.
2/6
(https://x.com/dcpetterson/status/1814435207464006015?t=8FFWiC5zVroQiWvX4ONiyw&s=03)
DCPetterson (@dcpetterson) posted at 6:00 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
There’s no plan to get a new candidate in front of all Americans by September.
There’s no guarantee Biden can beat Trump.
But he can. He’s the only one who ever has.
Anyone else will lose forty states to Trump. At least.
3/6
(https://x.com/dcpetterson/status/1814435213029847278?t=wb9MLggLVNAffAJaVY80Dg&s=03)
DCPetterson (@dcpetterson) posted at 6:00 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
The media push to get Biden off the ticket (which is what’s spooking some Democrats) is being driven by Republican-owned media.
because they know Biden CAN beat Trump.
And he’s the only one who can.
4/6
(https://x.com/dcpetterson/status/1814435219543675163?t=19xx6Id6D-OBGjq31izzNQ&s=03)
DCPetterson (@dcpetterson) posted at 6:00 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
It’s time to pull your heads out of your asses and get 100% behind Biden. There is no possible road to victory–there’s not even a goddam road–without Biden.
Fantasies and theoretical rococo machines to subvert the primary process that ALREADY HAPPENED will not work.
5/6
(https://x.com/dcpetterson/status/1814435225411506467?t=myb5ByTr6NVp7hu8z4O7wA&s=03)
DCPetterson (@dcpetterson) posted at 6:00 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
Let’s go. There is no other route. Nothing that can win. Not even anything that is physically or legally possible.
A second Trump term will kill you. #UniteOrDie.
#BidenHarris2024
6/6
(https://x.com/dcpetterson/status/1814435231463813152?t=HamHXuhggd57-kAAtBtaqA&s=03)
Akayla Gardner (@gardnerakayla) posted at 3:30 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
“I will start by sharing something with all of you… I feel strongly you should all hear and should take with you when you leave. And tell your friends too: We are going to win this election,” @VP told donors today, according to an attendee on the call.
(https://x.com/gardnerakayla/status/1814397471151280162?t=6KMamRZFxZJ-EybDROWO1Q&s=03)
This entire ordeal with the President has made my respect and admiration grow for him.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
D’Epitomee of Democratic Big Backs (@epitomee) posted at 5:21 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
I’m an original “KHive & I’m With Her”supporter. I’ve been baptized with fire on these twitter streets.
None of these dilettante yt elite donor class clowns 🤡 are moving me off my square.
Calm down y’all. President Biden & VP Harris got this.
We’re going to win this shit https://t.co/XvXIJplDTc
(https://x.com/epitomee/status/1814425297321971756?t=jioPWzFQ2ZRMGVeMLfVQOA&s=03)
Biden-Harris HQ (@BidenHQ) posted at 0:25 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
.@AOC: What upsets me is people saying we will lose. I don’t know about you, but my community does not have the option to lose. My community does not have the luxury of accepting loss in July of an election year https://t.co/SyPjXC6cwT
(https://x.com/BidenHQ/status/1814350812316897310?t=0jc2nj3M0DOgsW_HZSBkgQ&s=03)
Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) posted at 4:42 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
BREAKING: DNC moves forward with plan to confirm Joe Biden as presidential nominee.
(https://x.com/allenanalysis/status/1814415564187541738?t=oLv94SXkP-Jzn24pR75k8w&s=03)
Amene (@Ange_Amene) posted at 4:35 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
I used to think Dean Phillips running was HARMLESS.
Turns out he set all this shit in motion.
(https://x.com/Ange_Amene/status/1814413799556034725?t=Pa_JWZjwmhdOL7G5leV4Ag&s=03)
Silly season is upon us… (@AlyssonFergison) posted at 4:08 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
The Heritage Foundation installed JD Vance in the VP position and they did so expecting that Trump will not serve out a full second term.
They will get control of the White House by hook or by crook. It doesn’t matter how they get power, as long as they get & retain power. https://t.co/rtKDKv4ZfM
(https://x.com/AlyssonFergison/status/1814406905932197964?t=6S7vDxijUqBGuH4h0XmVhQ&s=03)
Steven *I Dissent* Senski 🇺🇦 🌈 (@StevenSenski) posted at 5:04 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
To those demanding Biden be dumped from the ticket:
Please remember this when someday your kids ship you off to a nursing home out of convenience for them, but you can still care for yourself.
(https://x.com/StevenSenski/status/1814420995895160919?t=8QQnR5jSxbO1uP51MAX93g&s=03)
Mesa🇧🇦🇺🇸 (@ElectBlue2024) posted at 4:14 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
Just my two cents on the recent talk of replacing Biden with Kamala before the election.
It doesn’t seem logical to risk political suicide for something we already have.
We always have Kamala to step in if needed later.
So let’s stick to the plan and avoid unnecessary drama.
(https://x.com/ElectBlue2024/status/1814408606193766841?t=X9NlhP2XfUFZt8JtXsF_Kg&s=03)
NoelCaslerComedy🌙 (@caslernoel) posted at 10:54 AM on Tue, Jul 09, 2024:
He’s got empathy & heart and he understands that he represents ALL Americans not just the elite. His policies work despite all he has faced. Yes, he’s old. He’s not trying out for the Olympics he’s making decisions & implementing an agenda that works. Vote Blue.
(https://x.com/caslernoel/status/1810704203037430149?s=02)
NoelCaslerComedy🌙 (@caslernoel) posted at 10:52 AM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
I’ve found the last 3 weeks of punditry absolutely exhausting. I know privileged white dudes, esp Hollywood types & podcast bros and they’re used to getting their way. They will be in a perpetual tantrum until election day re: Biden. It’s worth noting in regards to Clooney..
(https://x.com/caslernoel/status/1814327489914683830?t=PC9zQzYo4Ib9CXIT3asypw&s=03)
Bob Cesca (@bobcesca_go) posted at 2:29 PM on Thu, Jul 18, 2024:
At some point it became astroturfed, perhaps from the start, with the donor class pulling the strings.
(https://x.com/bobcesca_go/status/1814019619629277207?t=tlMNXlkc2Ko4wzkHGqA6mg&s=03)
Bob Cesca (@bobcesca_go) posted at 9:34 AM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
I’ve covered politics and worked in the news media for 35 years. The last 3 weeks have been the most self-destructive, the most damaging to democracy, the most unethical three weeks for the political media I’ve ever observed. There are exceptions but it’s nearly universal.
(https://x.com/bobcesca_go/status/1814307841060061571?t=XWfTm5oG8pngSsBTz8M__A&s=03)
Michelle_BYoung (@michelle_byoung) posted at 5:33 AM on Thu, Jul 18, 2024:
Thread. Two sons of apartheid (Thiel & Muskrat) who cannot run for president here since they’re foreign born have instead installed their puppet as Trump’s VP pick & that should TERRIFY you because while Trump is an incompetent leader Vance knows how to implement Project 2025
(https://x.com/michelle_byoung/status/1813884858994753644?t=L0sAUCNZGqIXbfT6zWjM1A&s=03)
Michelle_BYoung (@michelle_byoung) posted at 3:47 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
So pass the torch is an OP started by Steve Schmidt that the “step aside Biden” Dems fell for because donors like Tom Strickler want Biden out & he MANAGES a lot of the talent on MSNBC AND Nate Silver did NOT disclose that he works for Peter Thiel who is Vance’s puppet master https://t.co/16cqolmhHa
(https://x.com/michelle_byoung/status/1814401776566624577?t=GOPD_7Giejq0DWTLoVHKkg&s=03)
Trust Black women *We tried to tell you* (@NicolasEdny) posted at 2:42 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
We tried to tell yall since day one that their problem is a Black woman being one heartbeat away from the most powerful office in the land.
Their plan all along was to push MVP Kamala Harris aside.
(https://x.com/NicolasEdny/status/1814385231736045916?t=ycKRWJDLYjgOXELwLhEqOQ&s=03)
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) posted at 2:03 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
If Biden drops out, Lofgren says “I don’t think we can do a coronation” and says she supports “a mini-primary” including possibly “a vetting hosted by former presidents, including Obama and Clinton.” https://t.co/We4ikbHu1j
(https://x.com/atrupar/status/1814375477663994002?t=6IgcQCKRvhZAsfbHKn1iUA&s=03)
Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) posted at 3:27 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
things i’ve found out today tells me this is worse than I imagined. Not abt what clipped Trump’s ear. Who knows. But it’s very clear top people at the big news orgs know theres a hole in this story but they don’t think it’s worth getting in a spat w the Trump campaign over.
(https://x.com/joshtpm/status/1814396619322020035?t=6NHRGorQzE4x1pHh4SHmCQ&s=03)
Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) posted at 9:21 AM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
Remains a stunning failure on the part of nation’s leading news orgs that none appear to be pressing for any official report or even statement on how Trump sustained his injury because they fear blowback from an aggressive Trump campaign. https://t.co/gFK8PP6pBV via @TPM
(https://x.com/joshtpm/status/1814304477358260690?t=Tp5z25zpthZoLoyPpEp7-Q&s=03)
Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) posted at 9:21 AM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
2/ As many are rightly saying, Trump is now the frontrunner to be the next President. This is a bad sign of how cowed orgs like the Times, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC appear to be by Trump and his entourage.
(https://x.com/joshtpm/status/1814304478469685707?t=MC9712Hn87oFiv_IIW2a_g&s=03)
Right on Right on
Good Morning, Everyone 😊😊😊
For me, this means letting media and political elites know that I am standing with Biden/Harris for the win and blue up and down the voting list and ballot issues. I wrote several of my local democratic office holders know my wishes this morning, as well. I also posted how to write major news outlets to let them know that we as individuals support President Biden!