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HOW WHITE CENTRISM IS REINFORCED (1)
@RepMaxineWaters & @RepAlGreen (among others) called for #impeachment LONG ago. Progressive activists have relentlessly called on Dems to #ImpeachTrump.
But conventional wisdom elevates white centrism and marginalizes POC and progressives.
@RepMaxineWaters & @RepAlGreen (among others) called for #impeachment LONG ago. Progressive activists have relentlessly called on Dems to #ImpeachTrump.
But conventional wisdom elevates white centrism and marginalizes POC and progressives.
@RepMaxineWaters @RepAlGreen WHITE CENTRISM (2)
Month after month, #Pelosi, #Nadler, #Hoyer and other Dem establishment figures have stalled and slow-walked #impeachment, while progressive activists and reps like @RashidaTlaib, @RepAlGreen, @AOC and others have pushed hard to hold Trump accountable.
Month after month, #Pelosi, #Nadler, #Hoyer and other Dem establishment figures have stalled and slow-walked #impeachment, while progressive activists and reps like @RashidaTlaib, @RepAlGreen, @AOC and others have pushed hard to hold Trump accountable.
@RepMaxineWaters @RepAlGreen @RashidaTlaib @AOC WHITE CENTRISM (3)
Lo and behold, after constant pressure from progressives on #impeachment, the DC establishment starts caving. But who is portrayed as the "grownups"?
Those who were ahead of the curve? Nope. It's Beltway centrists who get the credit for moving the needle.
Lo and behold, after constant pressure from progressives on #impeachment, the DC establishment starts caving. But who is portrayed as the "grownups"?
Those who were ahead of the curve? Nope. It's Beltway centrists who get the credit for moving the needle.
THREAD: #NADLER vs #PELOSI
For months, @RepJerryNadler had no intention of impeaching Trump. None. Receipts below.
Lo and behold, his challenger @LindseyBoylan raises a quarter million with no corporate PAC $$ (which Nadler accepts) and Nadler magically becomes Mr. Impeachment.
For months, @RepJerryNadler had no intention of impeaching Trump. None. Receipts below.
Lo and behold, his challenger @LindseyBoylan raises a quarter million with no corporate PAC $$ (which Nadler accepts) and Nadler magically becomes Mr. Impeachment.
@RepJerryNadler @LindseyBoylan Meanwhile, story after story leaks about how #Nadler is all for #impeachment but #Pelosi is holding him back.
That's a farce.
If Justin "Tea Party" Amash could figure out we should #ImpeachTrumpNow, then why is #JerryNadler STILL stalling with these pointless hearings?
That's a farce.
If Justin "Tea Party" Amash could figure out we should #ImpeachTrumpNow, then why is #JerryNadler STILL stalling with these pointless hearings?
@RepJerryNadler @LindseyBoylan As I said earlier today: WE DON'T NEED MORE EVIDENCE.
Saying we need more evidence is accepting Trump's premise that nothing he's done to date is impeachable.
Bottom line: #Nadler is abdicating his oath and trying to throw Pelosi under the bus for it.
Saying we need more evidence is accepting Trump's premise that nothing he's done to date is impeachable.
Bottom line: #Nadler is abdicating his oath and trying to throw Pelosi under the bus for it.
CLEARING UP THE #IMPEACHMENT CONFUSION
This is the third article today about the muddled message from Dem leaders.
It's actually very simple:
#Pelosi has no intention of impeaching Trump.
#Nadler was fine with that. Until @LindseyBoylan, a serious challenger, came along...
This is the third article today about the muddled message from Dem leaders.
It's actually very simple:
#Pelosi has no intention of impeaching Trump.
#Nadler was fine with that. Until @LindseyBoylan, a serious challenger, came along...
@LindseyBoylan So @RepJerryNadler has managed to hide behind @SpeakerPelosi and blame her for slow-walking #impeachment.
But for months, he was downplaying #impeachment ... before he got a serious challenger.
But for months, he was downplaying #impeachment ... before he got a serious challenger.
@LindseyBoylan @RepJerryNadler @SpeakerPelosi In the end, #Nadler is trying to keep his seat, so he's playing politics with his most sacred duty as a representative, to protect the Constitution.
And he's doing it by pushing what I call "Schrödinger's impeachment" -- an impeachment inquiry that isn't really one.
And he's doing it by pushing what I call "Schrödinger's impeachment" -- an impeachment inquiry that isn't really one.
THREAD: OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR #IMPEACHMENT
"Across eight polls taken since the beginning of June, between 62% and 85% of Democrats expressed support for impeachment." - @aedwardslevy
The spin from @SpeakerPelosi and @RepJerryNadler is that they need to "build support..."
"Across eight polls taken since the beginning of June, between 62% and 85% of Democrats expressed support for impeachment." - @aedwardslevy
The spin from @SpeakerPelosi and @RepJerryNadler is that they need to "build support..."
@aedwardslevy @SpeakerPelosi @RepJerryNadler NOTHING Democrats do will sway Republicans to support impeaching Trump. They will stand by him no matter what he does.
So when #Nadler and #Pelosi pretend that "gathering evidence" is a good-faith path to building support for #impeachment, they are trying to deceive you.
So when #Nadler and #Pelosi pretend that "gathering evidence" is a good-faith path to building support for #impeachment, they are trying to deceive you.
@aedwardslevy @SpeakerPelosi @RepJerryNadler One reason I became an adviser to @LindseyBoylan's campaign for Congress in #NY10 is that she had the moral clarity to call for #impeachment back in February.
Watch her video and you'll see why/how the Dem leadership is trying to fool us.
Watch her video and you'll see why/how the Dem leadership is trying to fool us.
Can someone help me: Is there something the Speaker can/should do when a president is "violating the Constitution"?
I mean other than clap at him.
Let's not just blame #NancyPelosi.
Nadler, Schumer, Hoyer, etc. are all part of the Dem leadership.
And all of them have been part of the decision not to #ImpeachTrump.
In fact, #Nadler has done the most to create confusion by pretending to impeach.
Nadler, Schumer, Hoyer, etc. are all part of the Dem leadership.
And all of them have been part of the decision not to #ImpeachTrump.
In fact, #Nadler has done the most to create confusion by pretending to impeach.
#NADLER IS PLAYING POLITICS WITH #IMPEACHMENT
Trump is the most impeachable president ever. @RepJerryNadler has failed to #ImpeachTrump for SEVEN months.
Now that he faces a serious challenge from @LindseyBoylan, he's spinning that he's for impeachment. But THIS is the reality:
Trump is the most impeachable president ever. @RepJerryNadler has failed to #ImpeachTrump for SEVEN months.
Now that he faces a serious challenge from @LindseyBoylan, he's spinning that he's for impeachment. But THIS is the reality:
@RepJerryNadler @LindseyBoylan #NADLER AND #PELOSI ARE EMPOWERING TRUMP.
Trump's fundraising is through the roof. His approval is rising. He is reveling in racism. His administration is targeting immigrant kids for abuse.
Dem leaders claiming we need MORE evidence to #ImpeachDonaldTrumpNOW are just stalling.
Trump's fundraising is through the roof. His approval is rising. He is reveling in racism. His administration is targeting immigrant kids for abuse.
Dem leaders claiming we need MORE evidence to #ImpeachDonaldTrumpNOW are just stalling.
@RepJerryNadler @LindseyBoylan SIMPLE QUESTION:
#WhenIsTheVote?
If #impeachment is really happening, as Dem leaders and the corporate media claim it is, WHEN IS THE VOTE?
Because as Trump wreaks havoc, saying we still need more evidence is just dithering.
And it's normalizing and accepting all his abuses.
#WhenIsTheVote?
If #impeachment is really happening, as Dem leaders and the corporate media claim it is, WHEN IS THE VOTE?
Because as Trump wreaks havoc, saying we still need more evidence is just dithering.
And it's normalizing and accepting all his abuses.
I'm not going to mince words: The Dem leadership is on track to botch 2020 and re-elect Trump.
Nearly 2 dozen presidential candidates, instead of recruiting strong senate challengers.
DCCC blacklisting progressives.
#Impeachment turned into a farce of dithering and delay.
Nearly 2 dozen presidential candidates, instead of recruiting strong senate challengers.
DCCC blacklisting progressives.
#Impeachment turned into a farce of dithering and delay.
Trump's favorables are rising and he's raising boatloads of money.
#Nadler and #Pelosi are still groping around for "evidence" to support #impeachment while Trump and Miller and Pence and McConnell promote #WhiteNationalism.
All the while, immigrant children are abused...
#Nadler and #Pelosi are still groping around for "evidence" to support #impeachment while Trump and Miller and Pence and McConnell promote #WhiteNationalism.
All the while, immigrant children are abused...
Trump has lied TWELVE THOUSAND TIMES.
He has disgraced his office. He has engaged in #StochasticTerrorism against people of color. He has called the media "enemies of the people."
His presidency is an affront to human dignity. But Dem leaders can't find the spine to oppose him.
He has disgraced his office. He has engaged in #StochasticTerrorism against people of color. He has called the media "enemies of the people."
His presidency is an affront to human dignity. But Dem leaders can't find the spine to oppose him.
DEAR MEDIA: Her name is @LindseyBoylan and she's challenging @RepJerryNadler in #NY10.
I'm an adviser on her campaign and I've seen several mainstream reports saying #Nadler has a progressive challenger who is "making him nervous" ...without naming her.
I'm an adviser on her campaign and I've seen several mainstream reports saying #Nadler has a progressive challenger who is "making him nervous" ...without naming her.
@LindseyBoylan @RepJerryNadler Lindsey's credentials speak for themselves.
Wellesley and Columbia Business School grad.
Helped secure hundreds of millions of dollars for underfunded public housing in New York and led the state’s efforts to provide assistance for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
Wellesley and Columbia Business School grad.
Helped secure hundreds of millions of dollars for underfunded public housing in New York and led the state’s efforts to provide assistance for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
@LindseyBoylan @RepJerryNadler @LindseyBoylan called for #impeachment months ago while Nadler has dithered.
Media outlets are now reporting that it is her credible threat that is moving him (slowly) toward impeachment.
She has spoken with moral clarity about issues like racism.
Media outlets are now reporting that it is her credible threat that is moving him (slowly) toward impeachment.
She has spoken with moral clarity about issues like racism.
THREAD — THERE IS NO #IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY
Deeply troubling that #Pelosi and #Nadler are trying to obfuscate and confuse Democratic voters.
But let's be clear, as CNN reports today: "Pelosi and Nadler have so far resisted the pressure from within their party to open an inquiry."
Deeply troubling that #Pelosi and #Nadler are trying to obfuscate and confuse Democratic voters.
But let's be clear, as CNN reports today: "Pelosi and Nadler have so far resisted the pressure from within their party to open an inquiry."
THERE'S NO IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY
After months of intense activist pressure @SpeakerPelosi and @RepJerryNadler realized they had to throw Dems a bone, so they concocted a convoluted narrative to make it appear the #impeachment process has begun. It hasn't.
After months of intense activist pressure @SpeakerPelosi and @RepJerryNadler realized they had to throw Dems a bone, so they concocted a convoluted narrative to make it appear the #impeachment process has begun. It hasn't.
@SpeakerPelosi @RepJerryNadler THERE'S NO IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY
Let's be honest: Dem leaders want to punt to 2020 voters while Trump abuses power with total abandon.
#Nadler's words: “If an impeachment inquiry is if you’re considering only impeachment, that’s not what we’re doing.”
Let's be honest: Dem leaders want to punt to 2020 voters while Trump abuses power with total abandon.
#Nadler's words: “If an impeachment inquiry is if you’re considering only impeachment, that’s not what we’re doing.”
DITHERING #NADLER
This impeachment dance by @RepJerryNadler has become farcical. Every couple of days, someone close to him leaks a story about how he "privately" supports #impeachment.
His challenger, @LindseyBoylan, called to #ImpeachTrump in FEBRUARY. What is he waiting for?
This impeachment dance by @RepJerryNadler has become farcical. Every couple of days, someone close to him leaks a story about how he "privately" supports #impeachment.
His challenger, @LindseyBoylan, called to #ImpeachTrump in FEBRUARY. What is he waiting for?
I mean, seriously, how long does #JerryNadler think he can play this game of hiding behind #Pelosi while his people leak to the media how "principled" he is?
Moral courage is SPEAKING OUT no matter the consequences.
#ImpeachTrumpNow
Moral courage is SPEAKING OUT no matter the consequences.
#ImpeachTrumpNow
Wow, powerfully stated:
"Nadler can’t salvage his legacy with the Ivanka strategy of leaking that he wanted to do the right thing." - @AJentleson
"Nadler can’t salvage his legacy with the Ivanka strategy of leaking that he wanted to do the right thing." - @AJentleson
THREAD — #IMPEACHMENT 101
OK, let's cut through the noise on impeachment.
First, let's state the obvious:
Donald Trump's entire presidency is an impeachable offense, an affront to basic human values, an insult to common sense and common decency, a threat to the rule of law.
OK, let's cut through the noise on impeachment.
First, let's state the obvious:
Donald Trump's entire presidency is an impeachable offense, an affront to basic human values, an insult to common sense and common decency, a threat to the rule of law.
#IMPEACHMENT 101
The #MuellerReport found multiple instances where Trump obstructed—or attempted to obstruct—justice.
He has violated the emoluments clause of the Constitution by using the office to enrich himself and his family.
He coddles dictators while alienating allies.
The #MuellerReport found multiple instances where Trump obstructed—or attempted to obstruct—justice.
He has violated the emoluments clause of the Constitution by using the office to enrich himself and his family.
He coddles dictators while alienating allies.
#IMPEACHMENT 101
Trump has repeatedly undermined the First Amendment (which he's sworn to defend) by inciting violence against the free press and calling them "enemies of the people."
His party has launched an unconstitutional assault on women’s reproductive rights and health.
Trump has repeatedly undermined the First Amendment (which he's sworn to defend) by inciting violence against the free press and calling them "enemies of the people."
His party has launched an unconstitutional assault on women’s reproductive rights and health.
GOOD COP/BAD COP
Several vaguely-sourced articles claim @RepJerryNadler privately disagrees with @SpeakerPelosi over #impeachment. If #Nadler's team thinks that makes him look principled, they're wrong. It just shows he knows what's right but won't do it. Deeply irresponsible.
Several vaguely-sourced articles claim @RepJerryNadler privately disagrees with @SpeakerPelosi over #impeachment. If #Nadler's team thinks that makes him look principled, they're wrong. It just shows he knows what's right but won't do it. Deeply irresponsible.
#Nadler has represented me for years. I respect him. He's been good on most issues. But two serious breaches have alarmed me:
1. Going after Ilhan Omar.
2. Failing to wield his power to hold Trump accountable.
These reflect an inability to properly confront GOP extremism.
1. Going after Ilhan Omar.
2. Failing to wield his power to hold Trump accountable.
These reflect an inability to properly confront GOP extremism.
Two candidates are in the race for #NY10, @Lindsey_Boylan and @amandapfrankel. Similarly, @ShahidForChange is running against #Pelosi.
We need MORE people to run for office in a healthy democracy. No rep. should "own" a district. If they're popular, they'll win reelection.
We need MORE people to run for office in a healthy democracy. No rep. should "own" a district. If they're popular, they'll win reelection.
On George Nader's arrest at JFK airport, there is an open Magistrate Judge docket in the EDNY but it has no documents or any information on the charges. @nytimes reports of an unsealed charge but I don't see anything in the docket on them. Anyone seen the charging document? 
.@GottaLaff had this.
The case was filed April 19, 2018 in EDVA. Here is the the complaint and the EDVA docket sheet. #nadler
