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Shannon 🟧 retweeted
If I may, there’s something I need to get off my chest.
As democracy remains under siege, it has been frustrating to watch how the press covers politics these days.
I am reminded by lessons that came to me during the Nixon years as a CBS News correspondent, which I’ll add here:
1. Enough with Both-sides-ism
When one side lies intentionally and repeatedly, they are no longer entitled to the benefit of the doubt. They should be held to account, right away. Do not simply repeat the narratives they spew.
2. Prioritize Live Fact-Checking
Rigorous and robust fact-checking is the best defense against misinformation, intentional lies, and deflection.
If Trump says the sky is green, the story isn’t that the sky is now green; the story is that the sky is still blue and Trump got it wrong.
3. Ask Lawmakers Hard Questions
Ask about the fundamental principles of democracy. Push them to go on the record that Biden won the 2020 election.
Ask if they support the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
This writing is not to offer any claim of knowing it all. Your correspondent has made his share of mistakes, but after more than seven decades I believe I have picked up a few useful guideposts.
Good journalism is always worth it. Our democracy depends on it.
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For the rest of my list, please see my the latest post of my independent newsletter – the link is in my Twitter biography.
Shannon 🟧 retweeted
How to amazingly destroy russian propaganda in a less than 5 minutes
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Shannon 🟧 retweeted
BREAKING: Donald Trump is so senile he just endorsed President Biden. Retweet so the entire country sees.
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Tonight in Nashville… removing chairs to make it feel less empty… 🫤
More than two hours into the presidential forum, @realDonaldTrump is not yet on stage.
The room is far from full. About 20 mins ago, staff cleared out about 300 chairs from the far back corner. Photo on the left was taken just after 7pm, photo on the right was taken just now.
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This thread 🤣🤣
Conservatives have lost their last marble.
“Mahomes threw for 333 at a stadium with an address that was 3333, they won by 3 points and the one who caught the pass was number 12. 1+2=3. They said they wanted to “3” peat?! Kelce ate 3 eggs for breakfast! Rigged!”
Shannon 🟧 retweeted
Jennifer Crumbley the mother of the Michigan school shooter is GUILTY on all four counts of involuntary manslaughter.
Shannon 🟧 retweeted
On Trump’s orders, Republicans in Congress are rejecting the border security deal. They’re also abandoning America’s allies in Ukraine. Trump and the GOP are losing the war on purpose in an inexcusable betrayal that will strengthen America’s enemies for years to come.
Shannon 🟧 retweeted
People will die, today, because of the cynical game played by the American Republican party. Their irresponsibility is breathtaking
Shannon 🟧 retweeted
The cracks in Trump's campaign are beginning to show.
Cracks like Haley voters admitting they'll support President Biden if Trump is the nominee, over 1/3 of the GOP saying they won't vote for Trump if he's convicted of a felony, losing Independents by 10 and women by 20 points.
Shannon 🟧 retweeted
Perhaps we need a total and complete shutdown of Tucker Carlson re-entering the United States until our country's representatives can figure out what is going on.
Shannon 🟧 retweeted
Thank you to the House for passing a waiting period bill that will save lives. I hope to see it move quickly through the Senate.
Let's get it up to my desk!
Shannon 🟧 retweeted
As I said four years ago, this campaign is for everyone who has been knocked down, counted out and left behind. That is still true today. With more than 14 million new jobs and a record 24 straight months—two years—of the unemployment rate under 4%, including a record low unemployment rate for Black Americans, we are leaving no one behind.
In 2020, it was the voters of South Carolina who proved the pundits wrong, breathed new life into our campaign, and set us on the path to winning the Presidency.
Now in 2024, the people of South Carolina have spoken again and I have no doubt that you have set us on the path to winning the Presidency again—and making Donald Trump a loser—again.
When I was elected President, I said the days of the backbone of the Democratic Party being at the back of the line were over. That was a promise made and a promise kept. Now, you are First In The Nation.
The stakes in this election could not be higher. There are extreme and dangerous voices at work in the country—led by Donald Trump—who are determined to divide our nation and take us backward. We cannot let that happen. We’ve come a long way these past four years—with America now having the strongest economy in the world and among the lowest inflation of any major economy. Let’s keep pushing forward. Let’s finish what we started—together.
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We’ve been calling on FEMA to assign more staff to the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office, and I’m glad to see they have listened.
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