Democratic Party Bench

[Bernadine]

Nov 12, 2024 9:00:08 GMT -5 wawa said:

She's not a "next round" person by any means, but I'm excited about my new congressional rep, so thought I'd share the excitement - Sarah Elfreth. She's only 36, she got a reputation as a total nerd and serious workhorse while in the state senate, and I think she's really pragmatic but also will push hard where needed. And like...she's 36. So much runway to grow into her role.
I just hope coming in as a freshman to THIS BULLSHIT doesn't burn her out.

Her district includes just a small area of my county, but she came to I think every one of our Democratic events and was a tremendous resource for our Board of Ed candidates ( although they lost). I’m a fan!

ETA- Johnny O has most of my county, and he also really showed up for us. I always appreciate Dem reps who are willing to show up for my red county.

[neverfstop]

Axios newsletter

Democratic governors and attorneys general are sharpening plans to become the de facto blue state resistance to a second Trump term, Axios Denver's John Frank writes.

Why it matters: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced Governors Safeguarding Democracy, to provide a playbook for other governors seeking to push back against President-elect Trump's policies — largely through legal action.

govsfordemocracy.org/

[Beeps (WOT?*)]

Nov 14, 2024 6:37:07 GMT -5 neverfstop said:

Axios newsletter

Democratic governors and attorneys general are sharpening plans to become the de facto blue state resistance to a second Trump term, Axios Denver's John Frank writes.

Why it matters: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced Governors Safeguarding Democracy, to provide a playbook for other governors seeking to push back against President-elect Trump's policies — largely through legal action.

govsfordemocracy.org/

I'm a fan! 

Our new governor-elect is Bob Ferguson, the former AG who sued the Trump adminstration several times during the last go-round. He's already in talks with our new AG-elect Nick Brown on how to defend against  Trump administration policies. Here's to our state being in the thick of things, too! Go Blue States!

[underwaterrhymes]

Nov 14, 2024 6:37:07 GMT -5 neverfstop said:

Axios newsletter

Democratic governors and attorneys general are sharpening plans to become the de facto blue state resistance to a second Trump term, Axios Denver's John Frank writes.

Why it matters: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced Governors Safeguarding Democracy, to provide a playbook for other governors seeking to push back against President-elect Trump's policies — largely through legal action.

govsfordemocracy.org/

I was reading about this earlier this morning. I’m very relieved that Pritzker is co-chairing this. He mentions that he has also spoken to some Republican governors and that there are still more governors who want to be a part of it anonymously.

I feel so off the rails, but I have to believe there are efforts like this happening behind the scenes to help preserve our democracy.