Vermont Democrats will be looking to get a supermajority in the Vermont House of Representatives tomorrow, and they think they can pick up several seats in the Northeast Kingdom. Democrats are eying wins in places like St. Johnsbury, Derby and Lyndonville. Paul Dame, executive director of the Vermont GOP, says his party failed to field candidates in some of those districts. “You know, we are going to see fewer Republican seats in the Northeast Kingdom largely because our recruiting measures fell short," he said. Party leaders will be paying especially close attention to a four-town district in Orleans County. Due to legislative reapportionment, an incumbent Republican and an incumbent Democrat are vying for one seat in that district.
You know, the parties are extralegal, if not illegal entities which have no official role in elections. Ditto for Congressional organization and procedure. Congress makes its own rules, only the titular leaders (VP in Senate; anyone the House selects) are specified in the Constitution. The Founders made no provision for factions and warned against them. Yet, for a very long time our government has been hijacked by partisans with the wholehearted assistance of the press. So, who's to impose restraints? It's up to we, the people.
From Wikipedia (won’t post for some reason) “On May 5, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the launch of the United24 global initiative, the first component of which is an online platform to raise funds to support the state. The funds raised will be distributed in three areas: defense and demining, humanitarian and medical assistance, and reconstruction of Ukraine.” U24 web site [Click]
One can choose to donate to defence and demining, medical aid, or reconstruction. Current total collected is $217,877,272. Current balance $26,526,964. Payment by credit card. PayPal, bank transfer, or cryptocurrency accepted. Ukrainian government agencies will make decisions on specific allocations according to needs.
I am avoiding all media prognostications as they are just stirring nerves. I sincerely hope that the people of good will BLOW THE REPUBLICANS RIGHT THE F OUT OF THE WATER and win elections that were poo-poohed.
Stephen Curtis put up a great meme on Facebook. I don't know how to share the picture but the caption said "You're not just voting. You're picking a torch". The photo was of the Proud Boy's tiki torches and Lady Liberty's torch.
Sorry for my absense--DSL on the blink since Saturday. I had less down time in 19 years of dialup than I've had in three months of DSL. WISH I'D NEVER DONE IT AT ALL.
LOVELY to see you here, puddle!! I hope your line holds through tomorrow so you'll know what's what. (And I say that wishing I could just stick my head in the sand.)
{listener}
ReplyDeleteFrom Vermont Public:
Vermont Democrats will be looking to get a supermajority in the Vermont House of Representatives tomorrow, and they think they can pick up several seats in the Northeast Kingdom. Democrats are eying wins in places like St. Johnsbury, Derby and Lyndonville. Paul Dame, executive director of the Vermont GOP, says his party failed to field candidates in some of those districts. “You know, we are going to see fewer Republican seats in the Northeast Kingdom largely because our recruiting measures fell short," he said. Party leaders will be paying especially close attention to a four-town district in Orleans County. Due to legislative reapportionment, an incumbent Republican and an incumbent Democrat are vying for one seat in that district.
{listener}
ReplyDeleteRussian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin appears to admit to US election interference
Suspected Russian trolls use political cartoons to denigrate Democratic candidates as midterms approach
You know, the parties are extralegal, if not illegal entities which have no official role in elections. Ditto for Congressional organization and procedure. Congress makes its own rules, only the titular leaders (VP in Senate; anyone the House selects) are specified in the Constitution. The Founders made no provision for factions and warned against them. Yet, for a very long time our government has been hijacked by partisans with the wholehearted assistance of the press.
DeleteSo, who's to impose restraints? It's up to we, the people.
Late NY Times assessment of Manafort and Russia connection to Ukraine suspect they are all double agents in it for money and mischief. Manafort sat for four interviews, so the story is bound to be self-serving.
ReplyDeleteRobert Reich: The Constitutional Remedy for Donald Trump [Click] First he has to be convicted, I suppose. On the other hand, Neither Robert E. Lee nor other Confederates were tried for what was obvious.
ReplyDeleteI have never before wanted to shout J U S T * D O * I T ! soooo loudly!! 😳🤪😡🤯
DeleteOh! ME TOO!
DeleteBen Hodges Ukraine update and interview with Edward Lucas [Click] It seems that this is a regular weekly broadcast by General Hodges, that can be subscribed to.
ReplyDeleteSubscribed and requested all notifications.
DeleteUkraine is raising a fleet of marine drones to fight the Russian navy via United24 platform [Click] Also evidently accepting donations for a number of other fund drives, not all military per se. I will see if I can locate the United24 web site.
DeleteFrom Wikipedia (won’t post for some reason) “On May 5, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the launch of the United24 global initiative, the first component of which is an online platform to raise funds to support the state. The funds raised will be distributed in three areas: defense and demining, humanitarian and medical assistance, and reconstruction of Ukraine.” U24 web site [Click]
DeleteOne can choose to donate to defence and demining, medical aid, or reconstruction. Current total collected is $217,877,272. Current balance $26,526,964. Payment by credit card. PayPal, bank transfer, or cryptocurrency accepted. Ukrainian government agencies will make decisions on specific allocations according to needs.
DeleteUnited 24 in the news [Click]
DeleteToday's picture out front is to validate the tension we are all feeling ahead of tomorrow...and ahead of hearing the results.
ReplyDeleteAmirite, Susan?
I am avoiding all media prognostications as they are just stirring nerves. I sincerely hope that the people of good will BLOW THE REPUBLICANS RIGHT THE F OUT OF THE WATER and win elections that were poo-poohed.
DeleteTrump Spooks Republicans on Eve of Midterms [Click] BOO!
ReplyDeleteToad licking: just say no, National Parks Service tells Americans seeking a high [Click] Whew! I read this just in time! [grin]
ReplyDeleteStephen Curtis put up a great meme on Facebook. I don't know how to share the picture but the caption said "You're not just voting. You're picking a torch". The photo was of the Proud Boy's tiki torches and Lady Liberty's torch.
ReplyDeleteI found it, Susan! It's now out front!! (Wow!)
Delete
ReplyDeleteTotal Eclipse of the Moon (by NPR, 2014)🎵🎶
Sorry for my absense--DSL on the blink since Saturday. I had less down time in 19 years of dialup than I've had in three months of DSL. WISH I'D NEVER DONE IT AT ALL.
ReplyDeleteHey, puddle. My letter is in your PO Box.
DeleteLOVELY to see you here, puddle!! I hope your line holds through tomorrow so you'll know what's what.
Delete(And I say that wishing I could just stick my head in the sand.)