Peter Baker

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Key Republican senators say they have resolved the biggest sticking points with Democrats on a far-reaching infrastructure bill and plan to vote to allow the package to advance, paving the way for action on a crucial piece of Biden’s agenda. @ESCochrane https://t.co/CC8azr0D3j — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @NYTimesPR: 🏆 The @nytimes received a record number of @newsemmys nominations. https://t.co/SEjurfGHCW — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @Poynter: Gannett, the largest newspaper company in the US, has sold 26 publications back to local owners. https://t.co/OPPgkAcXCX — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Never mind that he lost. Nearly nine months after his defeat, the key to online GOP fundraising success can largely be summed up in the three words it used to identify the sender of a recent solicitation: “Trump! Trump! Trump!” ⁦@ShaneGoldmacher⁩ https://t.co/Q6gHcTKait — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

In case there were doubts, the Justice Department clarifies the duties of a congressman: “Inciting or conspiring to foment a violent attack on the United States Congress is not within the scope of employment of a representative." ⁦@ktbenner⁩ https://t.co/H5JmJUXI4T — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @shearm: NEW -- Biden plan could force lots of inconveniences on federal workers who refuse to get vaccinated: regular testing, social d… — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

A former intelligence contractor who disclosed details of the American drone warfare program to a reporter is sentenced to nearly four years in prison. ⁦@julianbarnes⁩ https://t.co/8068KJZX1E — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Thoroughly enjoyed this conversation about “THE MAN WHO RAN WASHINGTON” with @sbg1 and David Rubenstein for the @NYHistory, now part of a new podcast series released today: https://t.co/N7J27tFb5J — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Here’s a terrific Times Insider interview of the wonderful @stavernise as she helps fill in for new papa @mikiebarb on the Daily. I can personally attest that Sabrina’s Russian truly is excellent — and so is her journalism and everything else about her. https://t.co/MMXZaasApQ — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RIP Mike Enzi, the genial conservative former senator from Wyoming who died in a bike accident. ⁦@JaceyFortin⁩ https://t.co/B3EyihSCmG — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

A conservative radio host in Tennessee who had expressed unwillingness to be vaccinated is now hospitalized with Covid pneumonia and urging his listeners to get the shots. @jesus_jimz https://t.co/hgX890J6zb — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Are patty-flippers at McDonald's barred from switching to Burger King by onerous non-compete agreements, as Biden claims? Not quite, finds ⁦@GlennKesslerWP⁩ https://t.co/5FL9lsb5o3 — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Citing ⁦@amyewalter⁩, the venerable ⁦@danbalz⁩ notes that even if the Infrasructure bill passes it will likely be the last bipartisan achievement for a while not the start of a new era of cooperation. https://t.co/QnHgYCm30t — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

A month ago the number of covid patients at two U. of Florida hospitals in Jacksonville was down to 14. Now more than 140 are hospitalized with the virus, a tenfold increase over 5 weeks—and the most since the start of the pandemic. ⁦@PatriciaMazzei⁩ https://t.co/kDsx9SDcTg — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

How is it Cleveland can decide to drop its old name and come up with a new one at the same time but it's taking the Washington Football Team two years to come up with a replacement for its abandoned name? Just askin'... — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

After more than a century, Cleveland's baseball club will drop its "Indians" name and become the "Guardians" instead. ⁦@DavidWaldstein⁩ https://t.co/t21nkP8bg1 — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, most experts agree masks remain a wise precaution in certain settings for both vaccinated and unvaccinated. How often depends on personal health tolerance and vaccination rates. ⁦@taraparkerpope⁩ https://t.co/ZO0722OFxf — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Covid hospitalizations are trending upward in 45 states, most rapidly In parts of the country with relatively low vaccination rate like Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Nevada. ⁦@albertsun⁩ ⁦@amyswalk⁩ https://t.co/7biivpMDH2 — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

After months of silence or rejection, some Republicans are suddenly pressing the public case for covid vaccines. ⁦@sbg1⁩ https://t.co/ps1niscdCI — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Initial claims for state jobless benefits rose last week to about 406,000, an increase of 14,000 from the previous week. https://t.co/fbdKdUxIkG — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

“The people of this country want a change and the Internet is helping us fight for it”: For the first time in the 62-year history of the revolution, the notion that Cuba's Communist Party enjoys the immutable support of the citizens had been shattered. https://t.co/anHxfteUvG — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Turmoil in Haiti? Another opportunity to make money for Washington's K Street lobbyists and consultants. ⁦@kenvogel⁩ ⁦@Nataliekitro⁩ https://t.co/93wo6BTg4X — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

"They're hungry. You remember when you were hungry?" RIP Harry Rosenfeld, the editor who supervised Woodward and Bernstein during Watergate and defended them against efforts to turn the story over to other reporters. ⁦ https://t.co/tqCE6H5fQh — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Some 30% of Americans say they haven’t gotten the covid vaccine and most of them are hard no’s — not even their own doctor would persuade them, they say in @axios @Ipsos poll. @margarettalev https://t.co/Lq3gaHO8He — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

In all seriousness, congratulations to the all-star team of @PhilipRucker and @CarolLeonnig on their latest venture into Trump world. In whatever order, I'm looking forward to reading it! — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Now this is a true conundrum: What do you do when you still have 100 pp left in the most recent excellent ⁦@CarolLeonnig⁩ book but her next sure-to-be-a-blockbuster (w/⁦@PhilipRucker)⁩ arrives? Do you put down No. 1 to dive into No. 2 or finish what you've started? https://t.co/OY3zFA6lqV — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @Porter_Anderson: Media: @sbg1 to @brianstelter @ReliableSources (who's working on a book about #Trump with @peterbakernyt): "The truth… — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

When it comes to voting rights, Democrats are winning headlines but Republicans are winning the legislative fights, writes ⁦@danbalz⁩ https://t.co/xEEbzid2oc — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Both Trump and Biden backed the autocratic president of Haiti, only to see the country slide further into turmoil with his assassination. ⁦@Nataliekitro⁩ ⁦@michaelcrowley⁩ https://t.co/fRbrNa5rRf — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

In California, 41 candidates have filed valid paperwork and met other requisites to appear on the recall ballot to replace Newsom, but the contest has less of the circus-like atmosphere of the last time around. ⁦@LATSeema⁩ ⁦@sherlyholmes⁩ https://t.co/oujnnZqFgk — PolitiTweet.org