Michael Flaherman

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Michael Flaherman

Michael Flaherman

@mflaherman

Katılım Nisan 2015
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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@AdelitaForAZ @SpeakerJohnson @AdelitaForAZ - Friendly question. When are we going to see you confront Speaker Johnson when he's in front of cameras? You, with your Bible in hand, loudly announcing, "Mr. Speaker, I'm ready to take the oath." If people are telling you it would be rude, they're wrong.
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Adelita Grijalva
Adelita Grijalva@AdelitaForAZ·
This you, @SpeakerJohnson? “Johnson this year started the August recess early to avoid a vote on the Epstein files and has since shuttered House business again as the government shutdown continues, despite not having to do so.” time.com/7327465/adelit…
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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@AdelitaForAZ Friendly question: Why aren't you in the Capitol chasing around Speaker Johnson whenever he appears? If he steps in front of cameras, you should be there, Bible in hand, announcing, "Mr. Speaker, I'm ready to be sworn in." God helps those who help themselves.
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Adelita Grijalva
Adelita Grijalva@AdelitaForAZ·
Speaker Johnson is delaying my swearing in to avoid releasing the Epstein files. Join us in demanding Speaker Johnson: End the Shutdown. Swear me In. Release the Files. SIGN OUR PETITION 🔗adelita.us/sign
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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@Acyn Why isn't @AdelitaForAZ in the Capitol chasing around Speaker Johnson whenever he appears? If he steps in front of cameras, she should be there, Bible in hand, announcing, "Mr. Speaker, I'm ready to be sworn in." Democrats need to learn to play the game.
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Acyn
Acyn@Acyn·
Jeffries: Republicans acted with greater urgency to swear in two right-wing members of congress to do in the American people   What is the delay with respect to Rep-Elect. Grijalva? Anything to do with Republicans continuing effort to hide the Epstein files? Inquiring minds want to know.
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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@samstein Why isn't @AdelitaForAZ in the Capitol chasing around Speaker Johnson whenever he appears? If he steps in front of cameras, she should be there, Bible in hand, announcing, "Mr. Speaker, I'm ready to be sworn in." Democrats need to learn to play the game.
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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@factpostnews Why isn't @AdelitaForAZ in the Capitol chasing around Speaker Johnson whenever he appears? If he steps in front of cameras, she should be there, Bible in hand, announcing, "Mr. Speaker, I'm ready to be sworn in." Democrats need to learn to play the game.
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FactPost
FactPost@factpostnews·
Mike Johnson claims his refusal to swear in Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva has "nothing to do with Epstein"
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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@ProjectLincoln @AdelitaForAZ Why isn't @AdelitaForAZ in the Capitol chasing around Speaker Johnson whenever he appears? If he steps in front of cameras, she should be there, Bible in hand, announcing, "Mr. Speaker, I'm ready to be sworn in." Democrats need to learn to play the game.
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Voters of Tomorrow
Voters of Tomorrow@VotersTomorrow·
It’s been TWO WEEKS since @AdelitaForAZ was elected Two weeks of @SpeakerJohnson’s manufactured excuses and delay tactics. Two weeks of Southern Arizonans being DENIED representation in Congress. And when the public asks WHY: the Speaker can’t even answer for himself.
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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@TheDemocrats @AdelitaForAZ Why isn't @AdelitaForAZ in the Capitol chasing around Speaker Johnson whenever he appears? If he steps in front of cameras, she should be there, Bible in hand, announcing, "Mr. Speaker, I'm ready to be sworn in." Democrats need to learn to play the game.
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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@DAN_GLEASON Why isn't @AdelitaForAZ in the Capitol chasing around Speaker Johnson whenever he appears? If he steps in front of cameras, she should be there, Bible in hand, announcing, "Mr. Speaker, I'm ready to be sworn in." Democrats need to learn to play the game.
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Dan Gleason
Dan Gleason@DAN_GLEASON·
Great job by the interviewer here. Others should take a lesson.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar

NEWSNATION: Democrats say you will not swear in Adelita Grijalva because you do not want her critical vote on the Epstein discharge petition. Why won't you swear her in? MIKE JOHNSON: They're becoming experts at distraction and red herrings. This has absolutely nothing to do about Epstein. This is a scheduling matter. As soon as the Democrats vote to reopen the government, we will get back to the regular order and session of Congress and that will be I'm sure among our first orders of business. NN: That makes sense, until we look back and see that there have been Republicans sworn in during pro forma sessions. Why should it be different for a Democrat? JOHNSON: There was a unique exception made when the two Florida representatives were sworn in. The only reason we did that is because they flew all their family and friends in for the ceremony NN: So if she flies in her family, would you guys do it? JOHNSON: Again, these are distractions

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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@francismmaxwell @SpeakerJohnson Why isn't @AdelitaForAZ in the Capitol chasing around Speaker Johnson whenever he appears? If he steps in front of cameras, she should be there, Bible in hand, announcing, "Mr. Speaker, I'm ready to be sworn in." Democrats need to learn to play the game.
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Francis Maxwell
Francis Maxwell@francismmaxwell·
Holy shit they are shameless. Mike Johnson just said it was okay for a Republican to get sworn in during a shutdown in the past because 'family and friends' had already flown in, but won't do it for Adelita Grijalva. So if she flies in her family will you do it @SpeakerJohnson
Aaron Rupar@atrupar

NEWSNATION: Democrats say you will not swear in Adelita Grijalva because you do not want her critical vote on the Epstein discharge petition. Why won't you swear her in? MIKE JOHNSON: They're becoming experts at distraction and red herrings. This has absolutely nothing to do about Epstein. This is a scheduling matter. As soon as the Democrats vote to reopen the government, we will get back to the regular order and session of Congress and that will be I'm sure among our first orders of business. NN: That makes sense, until we look back and see that there have been Republicans sworn in during pro forma sessions. Why should it be different for a Democrat? JOHNSON: There was a unique exception made when the two Florida representatives were sworn in. The only reason we did that is because they flew all their family and friends in for the ceremony NN: So if she flies in her family, would you guys do it? JOHNSON: Again, these are distractions

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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@atrupar Why isn't @AdelitaForAZ in the Capitol chasing around Speaker Johnson whenever he appears? If he steps in front of cameras, she should be there, Bible in hand, announcing, "Mr. Speaker, I'm ready to be sworn in." Democrats need to learn to play the game.
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Aaron Rupar
Aaron Rupar@atrupar·
NEWSNATION: Democrats say you will not swear in Adelita Grijalva because you do not want her critical vote on the Epstein discharge petition. Why won't you swear her in? MIKE JOHNSON: They're becoming experts at distraction and red herrings. This has absolutely nothing to do about Epstein. This is a scheduling matter. As soon as the Democrats vote to reopen the government, we will get back to the regular order and session of Congress and that will be I'm sure among our first orders of business. NN: That makes sense, until we look back and see that there have been Republicans sworn in during pro forma sessions. Why should it be different for a Democrat? JOHNSON: There was a unique exception made when the two Florida representatives were sworn in. The only reason we did that is because they flew all their family and friends in for the ceremony NN: So if she flies in her family, would you guys do it? JOHNSON: Again, these are distractions
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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@atrupar Grijalva needs to chase Johnson around the Capitol, Bible in hand. He should not appear on camera without her shouting from the sidelines, "Mr. Speaker, I am ready to take my oath." Democrats need to learn to play the game.
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Aaron Rupar
Aaron Rupar@atrupar·
RAJU: Earlier this year you swore in 2 Republican members during a pro forma session. So why not swear in Adelita Grijalva who was elected 2 weeks ago? Does it have to do with her 218th signature on the Epstein discharge petition? MIKE JOHNSON: It has nothing to do with that at all. We will swear her in when everybody gets back RAJU: Why not now? JOHNSON: Uh -- we'll schedule it, I guess, as soon as she wants
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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@JJ_McCullough @Timodc The "Do Not Call List" policy initiative of the Bush administration. Even at the time, there was a lot of commentary about how rare it was as a universally popular policy action (2003).
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J.J. McCullough
J.J. McCullough@JJ_McCullough·
My pal @Timodc asked a provocative but interesting question on one of his podcasts the other day: when, in recent history, has a government gained popularity for DOING something? Can you think of an example where a leader did a thing, people liked it, and he became more popular?
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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@AnnieGrayerCNN Biden's current deportation pace implies 1.1 million deportations over 4 years. So Trump's goal is status quo Biden.
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Annie Grayer
Annie Grayer@AnnieGrayerCNN·
Trump has said he wants to deport 15-20 million undocumented immigrants The current convos are looking at deporting 1-2 million people, with an understanding that anything beyond that will require a lot more money and resources
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Annie Grayer
Annie Grayer@AnnieGrayerCNN·
New: Trump’s border czar has privately told GOP lawmakers to temper their expectations for the initial deportation operation, citing limited resources, according to multiple sources. It’s part of a broader behind the scenes level setting of what’s possible cnn.com/2025/01/11/pol…
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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@DianaRiedel3 @realDonaldTrump This is exactly what he did in 2016--threatened to end NAFTA, made some tiny changes as president, and declared victory. Why does everyone seem to forget?
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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@AlanLevinovitz Good post. My experience is that three factors push toward weight loss visiting Europe: 1. More walking 2. Smaller portion sizes 3. Time zone difference, so that you are asleep during part of time your body clock is set to eat.
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Alan Levinovitz
Alan Levinovitz@AlanLevinovitz·
Okay, I can't take it. How can people keep saying that RFK Jr. is the only politician to care about improving the American diet???!! Are you all trolling me? (Probably.) Obama(s). Bloomberg. The list goes on. They tried, again and again, to reduce the amount of sugar kids, and adults, consumed. They legislated healthier school lunches. And it...sort of worked. But not really. Why? Was it because they didn't consult with RFK Jr. "The First One to Care About Healthier Food"? No. It's because people rebelled! They don't like to be told what to eat by the government! And they don't like to change their eating habits. This isn't rocket science.
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Alan Levinovitz
Alan Levinovitz@AlanLevinovitz·
There's been a LOT about why RFK Jr is a terrible pick, but I want to focus on something that is very concerning to me, but no one seems to be mentioning. He appeals to a widespread, common-sense idea that the problem with our food is that it has "lots of artificial ingredients". Get the artificial ingredients out — no chemical additives! no food dyes! no high fructose corn syrup! — and our health problems magically resolve. This is 100% incorrect, and fundamentally misunderstands the problems with our food system.
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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
"Always carry your U.S. passport in public domestically." MSM will soon be offering this breezy advice, framed as helping out the overburdened National Guard.
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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@admcrlsn Take the money and have a July 4th picnic for Democrats. People will vote for who gives them apple pie.
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Adam Carlson
Adam Carlson@admcrlsn·
This is very far from my area of expertise, but moving forward I hope we have a serious conversation about at what point bombarding voters with incessant TV ads (as a kind of campaign arms race) & text messages has diminishing returns, or can even alienate some gettable voters.
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Michael Flaherman
Michael Flaherman@mflaherman·
@matthewstoller NYT doesn't grasp that a PE firm wasn't "putting up $300 million of its own cash" to buy cheer company. It was putting up $300 million that included a large slug of TAXPAYER (public pension fund) money.
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Matt Stoller
Matt Stoller@matthewstoller·
An astonishingly great story on how monopolization and private equity foster sexual abuse, physical harm, and wealth extraction in cheerleading. Some serious diseconomies of scale... nytimes.com/2024/10/22/mag…
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