Come for the analysis of Michigan elections, stay for the hatred of the Green Bay Packers.

Tomorrow! @speechboy71 and friends around 9 PM. The BBC TBD. Talking about the speed of returns in Algonac, I assume.

No. He won't be.

As Haley's friend, I can't be silent. Yesterday morning, afternoon, and evening, I spoke with @HaleyforMI several times. At 8:58 this morning, she told me she intended to remain silent. I don't know what changed in the two hours that followed. I want to believe she was being truthful with me. I've known her fiancé, Jason Turkish, for years. I respect him as a brilliant lawyer and advocate for disabled Americans. But I have become deeply troubled by his behavior. I've heard serious concerns about his treatment of Haley's staff, friends, and allies. My own experiences have only deepened those concerns. It is painful to watch someone you care about go through something like this. It is even more painful to worry about the influence of those closest to her. I don't know what happened this morning, and I won't pretend that I do. Haley is my friend. I am deeply concerned for her well-being. She deserves dignity, independence, and the freedom to make her own decisions. But at the end of the day, this is bigger than any one person or political controversy. We cannot lose sight of the people affected by these decisions and this conduct: her constituents, her staff, her friends, and the people who have placed their trust in her. They deserve respect, accountability, and answers, too.

Haley Stevens Is Sending the Wrong Message theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1…

It’s darkly amusing that every time Jews tweet their concerns about anti-Semitism in the Democratic Party the response is some variation of: “STFU whiny Jew” “Stop exaggerating about anti-Semitism (George Conway special)” “Anti-Semitism isn’t a thing/criticism of Israel isn’t anti-Semitic” “You hate Muslims” “You love genocide” AND “Vote Blue … it’s for your own good”

Went to @oliviarodrigo last night to come back to

Something is going horribly wrong in the Senate race in Michigan. And I am going to keep calling it out. On the one hand, the Republicans are conducting a campaign of blatant anti-Muslim fear mongering. Mike Rogers, Donald Trump and the rest of the GOP need to knock it off. Mike needs to personally and repeatedly denounce hate against Muslims. But now, at the same time, we have TWO ads from the Democratic side that ALSO traffic in hate and intolerance — causing alarm for some Black and Jewish voters. Seriously— WTF ???? The first ad was from Rebellion PAC (NOT the official Abdul El-Sayyed campaign). It suggested that Americans can’t buy groceries because the USA sends so much money to Israel. That is a lie. The USA spends less than 00.1 percent of our federal budget on support for Israel. But this ad pretends bananas cost too much because the Jewish state is bleeding us dry. TOTALLY nuts. And yet — this kind of thinking has always put Jewish lives at risk. Blaming Jews for everyone’s economic problems has a long, bloody history. Abdul did try to separate himself from the ad. He accurately noted that his campaign didn’t produce it. But the problem is: if you listen, Abdul actually NEVER DENOUNCED the CONTENT of the ad. He never said, “This ad is wrong.” He just said, “Hey, it wasn’t me.” 😬😬😬 That ad — and Abdul’s refusal to forthrightly denounce it — is scaring some Jewish Democrats in Michigan, who now are more reluctant to vote for him. In other words, that one ad alone is jeopardizing our party’s shot at taking back the U.S. Senate. BUT IT GETS WORSE! Then Abdul’s formal, official campaign put out its OWN ad — which features none other than the vile and contemptible Tucker Carlson (!!!). As you know, Tucker Carlson is a rabid, anti-Black bigot who also traffics in anti-Jewish stereotypes. He is anathema to most Black people and most Jews. No Democrat should ever celebrate the words of a white nationalist who actively undermines the safety of Black people and Jewish people. Moreover, given the importance of Black and Jewish Democrats to our victory in Michigan, the decision to include Tucker Carlson in any Democratic ad there is truly baffling. Why am I speaking out about this now? Because I want Democrats to build a winning coalition — now and into the future. Chasing off any Black or Jewish voters is a path to defeat — both in the short term and the long term. As proud Democrats, it can feel uncomfortable or risky to speak against intolerance in our own party, especially just days before a national election. It would be easier for us to let this stuff slide, shut up and close ranks. But that would make us hypocrites. For 10 years, we Democrats have watched with dismay and disgust as Republicans (who know better) have refused to challenge ANY bad ideas or bad actions in their own ranks. As a result, their party curdled into a cult — one that is now wrecking the country AND falling apart. As Democrats, we should not make the same mistake. Anti-Muslim hate is wrong. Period. Anti-Jewish hate is wrong. Period. Tucker Carlson’s white nationalism is wrong. Period. All candidates in Michigan need to say that clearly— and then pull down/denounce any ads that normalize hate or elevate hate mongers.

So I actually have come to agree on this. I think the difference is this: I think people who were upset with the Kamala haters did so because they believed sincerely (and correctly) that Trump would be worse for Gazans than Kamala. I do not think that was the point of the uncommitted movement writ large.

I met her 3 summers ago when she ran the first time. Shes an ideal fit as a Dem for this district, and despite its enormous size, she works it HARD from end to end.

Nobody knows Florida politics like Steve, and these are must-reads right before any election. nitter.siddz.com/steveschale/status/211…

We are "the only poll that matters is on the one on election day" days away. Can't wait!

You cannot tell me that this type of campaign makes any Jewish American feel safer. It is utterly disgusting, and considering he has a Jewish grandchild, shows what a dispicable person Bertie Moreno is. This Republican Party belongs nowhere near power.

This argument sounded a lot more sensible before the last two weeks of Republican rhetoric, which has been the most bigoted, disgusting political rhetoric I've ever heard. It might be the most bigoted rhetoric since segregation ended. I mean, the Cruz & Moreno stuff is vile.

This idea that you're going to berate Jewish Michiganders into voting for your candidate is some of the most foolish politics I've seen on here. It's essentially bullying, and its going to drive more people to vote for Mike Rogers.

Gonna need the @jonhein review asap!

Increasing the cap on what schools can pay athletes directly is good. Negotiating the terms of that cap with the athletes themselves would be better.

Israel's Arab citizens showed us what it looks like to believe in a democracy; now it's on the Jewish opposition parties to show that they believe in it too.