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I hadn’t heard of this guy before, although apparently he did well running the Minnesota Democratic Party. I am intrigued (and somewhat encouraged) to hear that he isn’t the guy Pelosi or Schumer wanted.

#USpol #uspolitics #DNC2024

nbcnews.com/politics/elections

NBC News · Ken Martin wins election as the next chair of the Democratic National CommitteeBy Ben Kamisar

Excellent demo of how to shame politicians who are complicit in genocide. In 2018 Kansas Democrat Sharice Davids, was the first openly LGBT Native American elected to Congress.

By 2024 she was voting to send more bombs to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, and giving Netanyahu a standing ovation.

She can run to the toilet but at some point she'll have to come out and face her constituents.

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I’ve watched this at least 600 times. Y’all, Georgia KILLED IT during the #DNC2024 roll call. No other state or territory came close.

The best part? Check the comments. Then go to the official music video (careful, very NSFW) and check the comments there too. People are fired up, ready, and eager to vote.

Lil Jon, savior of American democracy? It’s more likely than you think.

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Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign got $82 million in donations during last week’s Democratic convention.

Harris has raised $540 million since its launch last month, her team said Sunday, calling it “a record for any campaign in history.”

"Harris’s campaign has raised $540 million since launch, Democrats say" - Washington Post
washingtonpost.com/politics/20

"Kamala Harris raises ‘record’ campaign cash" - Semafor
semafor.com/article/08/25/2024

The Washington Post · Harris’s campaign has raised $540 million since launch, Democrats sayBy Matt Viser

OH C'MON, CNN... "Both sides" apathy because 'ratings'? Who the hell is in charge over there?

BREAKING: Last night after VP Harris' speech, one CNN "undecided voter" panelist said he'd now vote for Trump. We found his pro-Trump social media posts, including Trump's mugshot and disappointment that Mike Pence didn't overturn the election.
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“As the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg is one of the most senior gay officials in the American government. And yet, neither he nor any of the speakers before him spoke about the need for pro-LGBTQ+ legislation.”

Are the #Democrats barely discussing LGBTQ+ issues on purpose? intomore.com/culture/are-the-d

(edit: some overall very thoughtful comments below, thanks y'all)
#LGBTQIA #DNC2024 #news

INTO · Are the Democrats barely discussing LGBTQ+ issues on purpose? - INTOBy Kevin Ortega-Rojas

The X account of White House Political Director Emmy Ruiz appeared to all but confirm the rumors of the "special guest" in question when an emoji of a bee with no accompanying words was posted. Beyoncé's fanbase is called the Beyhive, while the singer herself is often referred to as "Queen Bey."

However, the post, Ruiz later stated, was actually not from her. "Sorry guys my 6 year old took my phone," she wrote in response to her own initial bee post. newsweek.com/beyonce-rumor-dnc

Newsweek · How Beyoncé DNC Rumors Duped the InternetBy Ryan Smith