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  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 3:07 PM

RBG "ain't having it."

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey there,   A CNN Politics piece has called Ruth Bader Ginsburg the “face of the Trump resistance,” citing her strength -- and how the 87-year-old Supreme Court Justice is still pumping iron twice a week in the SCOTUS gym.   RBG seems unstoppable,…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 9:05 PM

McConnell promises "a knife fight in an alley."

When Democrats Turn Out       Mitch McConnell says he is going to insist that Democrats provide no more aid to workers and local governments unless he gets to protect his business interests in the next COVID relief package.    Democrats aren’t having any of the red line McConnell…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 6:06 PM

"Wisconsin was a wake-up call, and we'd better learn from it"

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey there,   According to POLITICO, Republican strategists are struggling to learn from their defeat in Wisconsin.   Conservatives had refused to delay the Wisconsin election in an attempt to reduce voter turnout, but instead lost big after Democra…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 3:09 PM

"He needs to stop blaming others for his administration's failures."

When Democrats Turn Out       “As a member of this task force, I will do everything in my power to remind Donald Trump of his responsibility to protect public health. He needs to stop blaming others for his administration’s failures.”   Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth was just…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 9:11 PM

Stacey Abrams defends her VP qualifications

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey,   Recently Stacey Abrams went on television to defend her qualifications as a vice president, saying, “Part of my response to not becoming governor in 2018 was not to hide my head but to really address the core issues facing our country.”    T…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Biden would pick this woman for VP "in a heartbeat"

When Democrats Turn Out       “When former Vice President Biden said he would choose a woman, she’s considered by most Americans of all races and all economic backgrounds to be the ultimate woman,” Sharpton told POLITICO. “Look at her book sales. It’s the first time I’ve seen someo…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Dr. Fauci most trusted in Trump administration

When Democrats Turn Out       A national poll shows Americans view Dr. Anthony Fauci, America’s top infectious disease expert, as the official they trust the most to share advice on COVID-19. He beat out 9 other government officials on a list that included Mike Pence and Donald Tr…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 9:07 PM

Fox News admits Trump losing in "critical" states

When Democrats Turn Out       A new Fox News poll puts Joe Biden 8 points ahead of Donald Trump in both Michigan and Pennsylvania -- two states that voted for Trump in 2016.   Biden received significant support from women, nonwhite voters, millennials, and voters over 65. That’s …
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 6:07 PM

Is RBG the face of the Trump resistance?

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey there,   A CNN Politics piece has called Ruth Bader Ginsburg the “face of the Trump resistance,” citing her strength -- and how the 87-year-old Supreme Court Justice is still pumping iron twice a week in the SCOTUS gym.   RBG seems unstoppable,…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Would you watch the Elizabeth Warren/Mike Pence VP Debate?

When Democrats Turn Out       Senator Warren stood up to Mike Pence on MSNBC: “This is the problem, of course -- Vice President Pence gets on a phone call with all of the Democrats in the Senate and he basically says as little as he possibly can. He tries not to be aggressive or tr…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 26, 2020 at 9:05 PM

Vice President Elizabeth Warren?

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey,   Recent polling shows Senator Elizabeth Warren is the most popular choice among Democrats for Biden’s vice president, with POLITICO writing, “Warren (plus-48 percentage points) edges out Harris (44 points) and Klobuchar (38 points) in net favor…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 26, 2020 at 6:04 PM

Obama calls for unity among Democrats

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey,   In endorsing Joe Biden, President Obama called for Democrats to come together on our shared mission to heal the country:   “Of course, Democrats may not always agree on every detail of the best way to bring about each and every one of these…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 26, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Should Gretchen Whitmer be Biden's VP?

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey,   “Gov. Whitmer is an outstanding governor. She is one of the most talented people in the country in my view. She also is a supporter. She was also a co-chair of my campaign. She’s a good friend.”   That’s just some of what Joe Biden had to sa…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 25, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Should Michelle Obama take the job?

When Democrats Turn Out       “When former Vice President Biden said he would choose a woman, she’s considered by most Americans of all races and all economic backgrounds to be the ultimate woman,” Sharpton told POLITICO. “Look at her book sales. It’s the first time I’ve seen someo…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 25, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Dr. Fauci's days may be numbered

When Democrats Turn Out       A national poll shows Americans view Dr. Anthony Fauci, America’s top infectious disease expert, as the official they trust the most to share advice on COVID-19. He beat out 9 other government officials on a list that included Mike Pence and Donald Tr…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 25, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Would you support Stacey Abrams for VP?

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey,   Recently Stacey Abrams went on television to defend her qualifications as a vice president, saying, “Part of my response to not becoming governor in 2018 was not to hide my head but to really address the core issues facing our country.”    T…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 9:06 PM

Would you support Kamala Harris for VP?

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey,   International betting houses now say that Kamala Harris is the mostly likely pick for Biden’s vice president.   Harris has said she’s “honored” to be considered, and was recently trending #1 on Twitter following a virtual appearance with Bid…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 6:05 PM

RBG defends voters everywhere

When Democrats Turn Out       Hi there,   Recently, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to overturn an extension for Wisconsin voters to turn in absentee ballots -- even though over 400,000 absentee ballots were outstanding and nearly 10,000 voters hadn’t even yet been mailed their ballo…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Is Warren the best VP choice?

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey,   Recent polling shows Senator Elizabeth Warren is the most popular choice among Democrats for Biden’s vice president, with POLITICO writing, “Warren (plus-48 percentage points) edges out Harris (44 points) and Klobuchar (38 points) in net favor…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 9:05 PM

Do you want Klobuchar as VP?

When Democrats Turn Out       In a recent poll, roughly 80% of Democrats say they want Biden to pick a VP with legislative and executive experience. Amy Klobuchar, who has served in the Senate since 2006, has been on Biden’s shortlist ever since her ringing endorsement of Biden in…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Rachel Maddow corrects Bill Barr on the record

When Democrats Turn Out       From the Maddowblog: “For Barr to tell a national audience about his expectations for public-health guidelines and untested medical treatments is, to put it mildly, problematic.” Rachel Maddow herself put it a little differently on Twitter.     S…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Do you want Warren as VP?

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey,   Recent polling shows Senator Elizabeth Warren is the most popular choice among Democrats for Biden’s vice president, with POLITICO writing, “Warren (plus-48 percentage points) edges out Harris (44 points) and Klobuchar (38 points) in net favor…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Most Americans trust Dr. Fauci

When Democrats Turn Out       A public opinion poll shows that 60% of Americans say they trust Dr. Fauci.   It’s easy to see why -- according to the BBC, Fauci “has become a trusted presence behind the podium at White House COVID-19 briefings, where he has dispensed facts about t…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 6:06 PM

Michelle Obama is "Biden's perfect running mate."

When Democrats Turn Out       “When former Vice President Biden said he would choose a woman, she’s considered by most Americans of all races and all economic backgrounds to be the ultimate woman,” Sharpton told POLITICO. “Look at her book sales. It’s the first time I’ve seen someo…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Is Trump a racist?

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey there,     That’s Trump announcing a surprise shutdown on immigration, which he claims will help with recovering from the current crisis.    House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler responded, saying, “President Trump now seeks to distract us f…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 9:06 PM

Trump takes away Biden's lead

When Democrats Turn Out       Real quick:   Just four weeks ago, Joe Biden was up by 9 points against Donald Trump at 49% to 40%. Now, the two are dead even, 42% to 42%. Yes, it’s a Fox News poll -- but four weeks ago the same poll had Biden up 9 points.   Source: Fox News …
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 6:07 PM

Warren wants to be VP

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey,   Recent polling shows Senator Elizabeth Warren is the most popular choice among Democrats for Biden’s vice president, with POLITICO writing, “Warren (plus-48 percentage points) edges out Harris (44 points) and Klobuchar (38 points) in net favor…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Should Biden pick Amy Klobuchar for VP?

When Democrats Turn Out       In a recent poll, roughly 80% of Democrats say they want Biden to pick a VP with legislative and executive experience. Amy Klobuchar, who has served in the Senate since 2006, has been on Biden’s shortlist ever since her ringing endorsement of Biden in…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 12:04 AM

Help us protect the frontline healthcare workers most in harm's way

When Democrats Turn Out       Hello,   Healthcare workers didn’t ask to be the “heroes” of this crisis. The situation was forced on them, and they’re doing what they can to survive and do their jobs -- but they need our help.   As of mid-April, over 9,000 healthcare workers hav…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 9:05 PM

Tell Trump not to "#FireFauci"

When Democrats Turn Out       A national poll shows Americans view Dr. Anthony Fauci, America’s top infectious disease expert, as the official they trust the most to share advice on COVID-19. He beat out 9 other government officials on a list that included Mike Pence and Donald Tr…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 6:04 PM

Daily Kos reports McConnell/McGrath Kentucky Senate seat a "Toss-Up Race"

When Democrats Turn Out       Mitch McConnell blocked Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland from having a single hearing and then forced Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh onto the Court instead. When Obama told him about Russian election interference, Mitch refused to condem…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Rachel Maddow condemns Bill Barr's reckless remarks

When Democrats Turn Out       From the Maddowblog last week: “For Barr to tell a national audience about his expectations for public-health guidelines and untested medical treatments is, to put it mildly, problematic.” Rachel Maddow herself put it a little differently on Twitter. …
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 12:04 AM

Republicans will block mail-in voting at all costs

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey there,   POLITICO: “House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said it’s ‘disgusting’ that Democrats are pushing to include money for mail-in voting in the next coronavirus relief bill, dismissing the idea as unnecessary despite the pandemic…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 19, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Biden's 9-point lead over Trump vanishes

When Democrats Turn Out       Real quick:   Just three weeks ago, Joe Biden was up by 9 points against Donald Trump at 49% to 40%. Now, the two are dead even, 42% to 42%. Yes, it’s a Fox News poll -- but three weeks ago the same poll had Biden up 9 points.   Source: Fox News…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 19, 2020 at 6:06 PM

Elizabeth Warren says "yes" to potential VP slot

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey,   New polling shows Senator Elizabeth Warren is the most popular choice among Democrats for Biden’s vice president, with POLITICO writing: “Warren (plus-48 percentage points) edges out Harris (44 points) and Klobuchar (38 points) in net favorabi…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 19, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Obama takes a stand on the 2020 election

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey,   In endorsing Joe Biden, President Obama called for Democrats to come together on our shared mission to heal the country:   “Of course, Democrats may not always agree on every detail of the best way to bring about each and every one of these…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 19, 2020 at 12:03 AM

RBG stands up for liberal voices on the Court

When Democrats Turn Out       Hi there,   Last Monday, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to overturn an extension for Wisconsin voters to turn in absentee ballots -- even though over 400,000 absentee ballots were outstanding and nearly 10,000 voters hadn’t even yet been mailed their ba…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 18, 2020 at 9:07 PM

Should Biden pick Elizabeth Warren as VP?

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey,   New polling shows Senator Elizabeth Warren is the most popular choice among Democrats for Biden’s vice president, with POLITICO writing: “Warren (plus-48 percentage points) edges out Harris (44 points) and Klobuchar (38 points) in net favorabi…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 18, 2020 at 6:08 PM

Trump is gaining on Biden

When Democrats Turn Out       Real quick:   Just three weeks ago, Joe Biden was up by 9 points against Donald Trump at 49% to 40%. Now, the two are dead even, 42% to 42%. Yes, it’s a Fox News poll -- but three weeks ago the same poll had Biden up 9 points.   Source: Fox News…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 18, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Obama warns Democrats about growing danger

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey,   In endorsing Joe Biden, President Obama called for Democrats to come together on our shared mission to heal the country:   “Of course, Democrats may not always agree on every detail of the best way to bring about each and every one of these…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 18, 2020 at 12:03 AM

RBG refuses to recuse herself against Trump's request

When Democrats Turn Out       Hi there,   Last Monday, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to overturn an extension for Wisconsin voters to turn in absentee ballots -- even though over 400,000 absentee ballots were outstanding and nearly 10,000 voters hadn’t even yet been mailed their ba…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 9:06 PM

House Republicans think Dem vote-in mailing push "disgusting"

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey there,   POLITICO: “House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said it’s ‘disgusting’ that Democrats are pushing to include money for mail-in voting in the next coronavirus relief bill, dismissing the idea as unnecessary despite the pandemic…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 6:04 PM

Trump wants to trick Democrats into joining his side

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey,   POLITICO: “While the vast majority of Sanders supporters say they will back Biden in November, a Morning Consult poll last week showed 7 percent of them planned to vote instead for Trump.”   This is at the same time the Trump campaign is ru…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Everyday heroes are giving their all -- will you help us have their backs?

When Democrats Turn Out       Hello,   Healthcare workers didn’t ask to be the “heroes” of this crisis. The situation was forced on them, and they’re doing what they can to survive and do their jobs -- but they need our help.   As of mid-April, over 9,000 healthcare workers hav…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 9:04 PM

Demand Trump stop tweeting "#FireFauci"

When Democrats Turn Out       A recent poll shows Americans view Dr. Anthony Fauci, America’s top infectious disease expert, as the official they trust the most to share advice on COVID-19. He beat out 9 other government officials on a list that included Mike Pence and Donald Trum…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Trump calls vote-by-mail "fraud;" here's why he really hates it

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey there,   According to The New York Times, “President Trump and his Republican allies are launching an aggressive strategy to fight what many of the administration’s own health officials view as one of the most effective ways to make voting safer…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Rachel Maddow's response to AG Bill Barr is grace under pressure

When Democrats Turn Out       From the Maddowblog last week: “For Barr to tell a national audience about his expectations for public-health guidelines and untested medical treatments is, to put it mildly, problematic.” Rachel Maddow herself put it a little differently on Twitter. …
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 9:03 PM

RBG publicly calls out conservative logic

When Democrats Turn Out       Hi there,   Last Monday, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to overturn an extension for Wisconsin voters to turn in absentee ballots -- even though over 400,000 absentee ballots were outstanding and nearly 10,000 voters hadn’t even yet been mailed their ba…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Barack Obama enters the 2020 race

When Democrats Turn Out       Hey,   POLITICO: “The kind of leadership that’s guided by knowledge and experience, honesty and humility, empathy and grace. That kind of leadership doesn’t just belong in our state capitols and mayor’s offices. It belongs in the White House. And tha…
  When Democrats Turn Out · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Primary challenger raises $1 million to topple AOC

When Democrats Turn Out       Hello,   Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has become a progressive icon. She’s fought hard for environmental justice with her Green New Deal proposal, helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for transgender youth at risk, and advocated fearlessly for w…