This is what makes me the most angry

 

After Chesa Boudin’s recall in San Francisco, we have been on high alert for our other District Attorneys who could be targeted next by billionaires, Republicans, or even moderate Democrats — anyone who wants our DAs and their bold work for justice and accountability out of office. 

A recall campaign began against DA George Gascón in Los Angeles — and this week they FAILED. MISERABLY. 

Hundreds of thousands of signatures they gathered in their effort were invalid or just plain phony. The recall won’t be on the ballot.

Now we need this rejection to get the national attention it deserves because this proves that Chesa’s recall was not the end of our movement. Far from it!!!

But here’s the thing: these recall efforts aren’t going to stop anytime soon. Conservative billionaires were emboldened by Chesa’s recall, because they realized that it’s possible to build these campaigns using an unlimited amount of resources. 

So PLEASE, can you fund our fight to defend our DAs? We are seeing attacks against our bold leaders in Philadelphia, Virginia, New York, and other cities and need to be ready at the drop of a hat to jump into action to defend the work they are doing, and their entire office if opponents go on the offensive.

In a statement, DA Gascón said he was grateful “to move forward from this attempted political power grab — rest assured L.A. County, the work hasn’t stopped. My primary focus has been & will always be keeping us safe & creating a more equitable justice system for all.” 

This is what makes me the most angry. Progressive-minded DAs’, like George, ONLY goals are to transform a system that has been unjust for as long as I can remember. 

And these recall efforts take away time and focus away from the REAL work his office is doing. They are just a way to slow down the incredible progress we are making. 

What happened in LA is proof that the people refused to give in to their lies. Because of that, they weren’t able to build the kind of propaganda machine seen in San Francisco.

This gives me SO much hope that if we have the resources, we can continue fighting against these opponents waiting in the wings to recall or vote out our DAs who are doing SO much work towards justice and accountability. 

But to do that, we need your help. There will be more recalls, impeachment attempts, suspensions, and more against our DAs and we need to be ready to defend them at a moment’s notice. That means having resources already available and prepped.

I’m begging you. I can’t bear to see what happened in San Francisco happen again — and Los Angeles proves we don’t have to. Make a donation so we can continue to defend our DAs against these kinds of attacks.

Love and appreciate you,

Shaun

 

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Major announcement:

 

We’re reaching out with a MAJOR announcement: 

We just made our first TV ad buy of the campaign with reservations in major markets across Texas. 

Funded by grassroots donations and backed by more than 80,000 volunteers, the ads will hold Greg Abbott accountable for failing the people of Texas with his extreme agenda. 

Here’s why this is so important: at every town hall and rally we’re hosting across Texas, we’re seeing voters of every background — including lifelong Republicans and people who voted for Trump in 2020 — choose Beto’s positive, unifying vision once they see it compared to Abbott’s extremism. 

Our new TV ads will make the choice in this race clear to millions of additional Texans.

But getting this ad in front of voters is expensive. It costs roughly $1,485,000 to go live in the top four major TV markets in Texas for a week. 

So we are asking our grassroots supporters: can you chip in $10 or even $20 to help us reach our ambitious goal of $1,485,000 to spread our message and defeat Greg Abbott?

This people-powered campaign’s TV ads will begin running at a moment when Abbott’s job approval is underwater, his support among Independents has plummeted 13 points since the spring and nearly 60% of voters say the state is going in the wrong direction under his failed leadership.

But there are millions more voters who still need to hear about Greg Abbott’s cruelty, incompetence, and extremism. He signed the nation’s most extreme abortion bill into law with no exception for rape or incest, and has done absolutely nothing to stop the next school shooting after six major mass shootings on his watch.

We know that once our ads air across Texas, our people-powered campaign will grow, and we will have what it takes to win in November. But we need your help.

Can you chip in right now to help us raise the funds needed to get our ads on the air and in front of the voters who will decide the outcome of this election? Beto is counting on you.

With gratitude,

Team Beto

 

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“Not a strong candidate”

 

Dr. Oz claims he “legitimately owns two houses.” 🤔

Yeah… Ok dude…

We all know Dr. Oz is lying. Dude literally has 10 houses. We fact checked it. It’s actually kind of hilarious.

Maybe that’s why Dr. Oz just attacked me on Fox News with yet another lie, claiming that I am “Not a strong candidate.” 🙄

can you rush a donation of any amount to help me fight back against Dr. Oz and his Fox News attacks? Anything you can give today helps our campaign continue exposing his pathetic lies to the people of Pennsylvania.

Look, I’ve never spoken to a PA resident who doesn’t know how many houses they have… let alone be off by 8. 🙄

I guess that’s why Dr. Oz doubled down on his lie for the whole world to see on Twitter.

You can’t make this sh*t up.

It has never been more urgent to defeat lying, crudité-eating Dr. Oz in November.

Can you please rush a donation of any amount right now? If you want to take real action toward defeating this total clown, your donation has a direct + immediate impact.

Contribute $5

Thank you for everything,

❤️ John

John Fetterman
Lieutenant Governor of PA
Democratic Nominee for U.S. Senate

 

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Think you know the answer?

 

In our work, there are very few issues we can boil down as simply as this one: Members of Congress (and their spouses or dependent children) shouldn’t be allowed to buy, own or trade stocks while in office. With the power to move markets in their hands, there shouldn’t be any opportunities for our elected representatives to profit from the decisions they make at work. I think it’s a more than fair ask, given the trust we put in them. And most Americans agree. But just how much of a no-brainer is this issue? We’ve pulled together a quiz to test what you know about congressional stock trading and ownership and why it should be banned. Here’s a preview: Which member of Congress said: “We are a free-market economy. [Members of Congress] should be able to participate in that.” Think you know the answer? Take the Quiz Let us know how you do! P.S. If you like a challenge as much as I do, be sure to follow POGO on Twitter and Instagram, where I share quizzes often. Emma Coghlan Social Media Editor Project On Government Oversight Contribute

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Rubio is panicking

Amazing update — Adam wanted me to reach out to his team as soon as we saw this: A brand-new poll shows me SURGING AHEAD of Marco Rubio!

This is the THIRD poll in a row that shows my campaign gaining momentum, and Marco Rubio is so PANICKED that he sent this actual PLEA to his supporters:

Momentum is at a fever pitch and I'm gaining ground, but this race is well within the margin of error – so I need all hands on deck right now to make sure we carry this momentum all the way until Election Day. So please: Will you rush $10 right now to split between my campaign and my friend Adam Schiff’s to stop the GOP from turning Florida red permanently and to defend our House Majority?

My trajectory over these last few weeks has been incredible: Months of polls showed me trailing – but after I outraised Marco Rubio nearly 3 to 1 last quarter, TWO polls showed us TIED. That's when Rubio first started to get nervous (he even started BEGGING for donations on Fox News!).

There's absolutely no question that I can win this race and we can flip Florida blue. The problem is this: If I want to stay ahead and maintain this progress, I simply have to raise another $250,000 before my midnight deadline tonight.

The GOP is calculating their next attacks to defeat me as you read this email, so I can't fall short – not when this race will make or break our Senate majority.

Will you donate $10 to split between my campaign and Adam Schiff’s to help me keep up my momentum, defeat Marco Rubio and protect our Democratic Senate and House majorities? In a race as close as this one, every single donation – including yours – makes a real difference. 

Thank you so much for helping me take the lead in this race. None of my progress would be possible without this team. – Val Demings

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We can protect our Democracy

 

Working Texans deserve an inclusive democracy that respects the right to vote. But, our democracy is under attack, especially here in Texas. Here is just one of the latest headlines: Let’s be clear: no one should be threatened simply for helping others participate in the democratic process.   As long as right-wing extremists refuse to honor election results, suppress our voting rights, and spread false propaganda, our very democracy remains under threat.    That is why when Greg is in Congress, he’ll work with other progressives to pass federal legislation to build a truly inclusive and fair democracy in Texas. Our team relies on small dollar donations from engaged supporters like you. Will you chip in what you can to help us continue to drive strong voter turnout across the district on Election Day? CHIP IN NOW Greg has a history of fighting for better access to voting in Texas. He worked to successfully double the number of voters in his city council district from 2014 to 2020. He also pushed for more voting locations in underserved areas, and successfully worked to change the law to allow more voters to participate in local elections.    In Congress, Greg has pledged to support federal legislation like the For the People Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Act, along with automatic voter registration. We need to get big money out of politics, end partisan gerrymandering, and hold those accountable who have incited violence against the Capitol and against election workers.   Elections matter up and down the ballot. Greg has a record of driving folks to the polls, but we do none of this work alone. Pushing for high voter turnout begins months before Election Day, and we need your help to get the word out. Please, will you chip in what you can to help our team continue to reach out to potential voters immediately?   Together, Team Casar

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POLITICO NIGHTLY: How cable TV pundits misread Trump’s legal troubles

 

View in browser   BY ANKUSH KHARDORI FALL GUY — Donald Trump has seen some of his advisers wind up as convicted criminals , but none were as close to him for as long as Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer for the Trump Organization who pleaded guilty today to criminal tax fraud. Weisselberg’s plea comes at an especially inopportune time as Trump faces new questions over the legality of his own conduct in the wake of the FBI search last week of his Mar-a-Lago home. But it also serves as yet another cautionary tale about the sort of overheated prognostications of Trump’s legal demise that the Mar-a-Lago search has yet again prompted among political and legal observers. Weisselberg admitted to engaging in a yearslong scheme to avoid paying taxes on compensation and benefits that he received from the Trump Organization. The Manhattan district attorney charged Weisselberg last summer along with the Trump Organization, but early this year, the newly elected DA reportedly refused to approve charges against Trump himself. Weisselberg’s plea does not resolve the case against the company, but it considerably narrows the avenues available to Trump’s namesake company to avoid a conviction based on Weisselberg’s conduct. He is expected to serve a five-month sentence, provided that he testifies at trial against the Trump Organization (though like Weisselberg, the company could also plead guilty to the charges). The development is plainly bad news for Trump and his namesake company, but it is not nearly as bad as many anti-Trump legal pundits predicted — including many of the same people who are now opining on what the result of the Mar-a-Lago search will be and how bad it looks for Trump. One former U.S. attorney who regularly appears on cable news claimed early last year that it “ would be easy ” for the Manhattan DA’s office to charge Trump with criminal fraud and that it was “ almost certain ” that Trump himself would be indicted. Another U.S. attorney and cable news regular ventured that an “initial indictment against the Trump Organization may be only the opening salvo in a barrage of charges, naming executives, Trump family members, or even Trump himself.” Still another well-known pundit said immediately after the Weisselberg indictment that the DA’s office was “ on the precipice . They are on the brink of a much larger case against Trump and his businesses.” Thus far, no one but Weisselberg has been charged in the DA’s probe, and more than a year later, there is no public indication that the office will bring a broader case against Trump or his businesses anytime soon. One reason that these sorts of predictions are so common is that there is little downside to being wrong as a legal commentator if you vocally denounce Trump — a reliable path to cable news bookings and ancillary financial and reputational benefits. For instance, Dan Goldman, an attorney for Democrats during the first Trump impeachment, predicted that the indictment of the Trump Organization would be “devastating” and that “any charge” would “doom” the company by forcing it into bankruptcy. That has not remotely happened, but Goldman’s star may be on the rise. The former prosecutor, who used to bemoan pressure from politicians to charge Trump, is running in next week’s Democratic primary in New York’s 10th Congressional District, and hiscorecampaignmessage has been that Trump should be prosecuted. Last week, The New York Times endorsed him in a controversial editorial. On Wednesday, Trump sarcastically endorsed Goldman, who quickly tweeted in response, “ I’m coming for you, Donald.” The tweet has more than 45,000 likes. As of today, Goldman appears to be in the lead. Welcome to POLITICO Nightly. Reach out with news, tips and ideas at nightly@politico.com. Or contact tonight’s author at ankush.khardori@gmail.com.   STEP INSIDE THE WEST WING: What's really happening in West Wing offices? Find out who's up, who's down, and who really has the president’s ear in our West Wing Playbook newsletter, the insider's guide to the Biden White House and Cabinet. For buzzy nuggets and details that you won't find anywhere else, subscribe today.     WHAT'D I MISS? Author Salman Rushdie in 2017. | Hannelore Foerster/Getty Images — Rushdie’s attacker indicted, expected to appear in court: A grand jury has indicted the man who stabbed Salman Rushdie as the acclaimed author prepared to give a talk in western New York, county prosecutors said today. Hadi Matar, 24, of Fairview, N.J., is scheduled to appear on the charges at an afternoon court hearing in Chautauqua County. Matar was arrested Aug. 12 after he rushed the stage at the Chautauqua Institution, stabbing Rushdie multiple times in front of a horrified crowd. — Trump Mar-a-Lago investigation still in ‘early stages,’ top DOJ official reveals: A top Justice Department official said today the investigation into the handling of classified records housed at Trump’s private residence is “in its early stages,” suggesting a long road ahead for the explosive probe. “This investigation is open,” said Jay Bratt, the head of the Justice Department’s counterintelligence division. — Mitch McConnell gives a midterm forecast: The Senate minority leader sought to temper expectations for his party’s performance in the midterms during a stop at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in Florence, Ky., today, calling a House change of control more likely than in the Senate. “Senate races are just different. They’re statewide, candidate quality has a lot to do with the outcome,” McConnell said. — CNN cancels ‘Reliable Sources,’ host Stelter will leave network: Brian Stelter will depart CNN as the network cancels his long-running talk show “Reliable Sources” . The decision to end Stelter’s show, according to the Associated Press, appears to be the first major act in new network chair Chris Licht’s attempt to make the network less politically controversial. Stelter has hosted ‘Reliable Sources’ for nine years. The final episode of the show, which first aired three decades ago, will be on Sunday. — Federal judge temporarily blocks DeSantis' ‘Stop-WOKE’ law: A federal judge today blocked Florida from enforcing a key aspect of the state’s new law restricting what Gov. Ron DeSantis calls “woke” workplace trainings about race. In the decision, Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker slammed the law, criticizing its policies as “bordering on unintelligible” as he granted a temporary injunction on the grounds the law violates the First Amendment. The ruling was heralded as a “major victory for free speech” by the group of businesses who sued the state, but that win could be short lived with the DeSantis administration sure to appeal.   INTRODUCING POWER SWITCH: The energy landscape is profoundly transforming. Power Switch is a daily newsletter that unlocks the most important stories driving the energy sector and the political forces shaping critical decisions about your energy future, from production to storage, distribution to consumption. Don’t miss out on Power Switch, your guide to the politics of energy transformation in America and around the world. SUBSCRIBE TODAY.     AROUND THE WORLD CHINA ACCUSED OF ENSLAVEMENT — Forced labor has taken place in the Xinjiang region of China, the U.N.’s top expert on slavery concluded in a new report that has riled Beijing, writes Ali Walker. It is “reasonable to conclude that forced labour among Uyghur, Kazakh and other ethnic minorities in sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing” took place in the western region, where China has been accused of human rights abuses against the Uyghur Muslim minority, and a “genocide” by the U.S. In stinging remarks, U.N. Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery Tomoya Obokata added that some aspects of China’s Xinjiang policy could even amount to “enslavement as a crime against humanity.” Beijing blasted the U.N.’s slavery expert after the report was published. “A certain special rapporteur chooses to believe in lies and disinformation about Xinjiang spread by the U.S. and some other Western countries and anti-China forces,” a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said. NIGHTLY NUMBER 20 percent The percent drop in the number of registered Democratic voters in Wyoming, owing in part to Democrats switching parties in an unsuccessful attempt to help GOP Rep. Liz Cheney win her primary on Tuesday. The share of registered Republican voters in the state rose by 10 percent. PARTING WORDS Former British Prime Minister Theresa May dances as she walks on stage in 2018. | Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images DANCING WITH THE STARS — Not all politicians can bust a move like Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin, write Luanna Muniz and Camille Gijs. The 36-year-old leader came under fire today after videos were leaked of her dancing exuberantly with several famous Finnish faces. Over the years, heads of state and government have used conferences, official international trips, campaign trails and sometimes no reason at all to showcase their dancing ability — or lack of it. POLITICO’s jury ranked political leaders’ dance moves, from the best to the most awkward. Read a full report — from Donald Trump to Theresa May to Boris Yeltsin, complete with videos. Did someone forward this email to you? Sign up here.   Follow us on Twitter Charlie Mahtesian @PoliticoCharlie Calder McHugh @calder_mchugh Myah Ward @myahward Naomi Andu @naomiandu   FOLLOW US

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