Judd Legum

Judd Legum @JuddLegum

It would be absolutely shocking for the jury to come to a unanimous verdict for acquittal in a murder trial after deliberating for just 11 hours but anything can happen Rule of thumb though is that quick decisions favor the prosecution and lengthy deliberations favor the defense — PolitiTweet.org

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Does this mean that the next @NailedIt season can be more than 6 episodes long? — PolitiTweet.org

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I will consider this if Wyoming, which has a much smaller population, retrocedes into Utah first. — PolitiTweet.org

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I will consider this if Wyoming, which has a much small population, retrocedes into Utah first. — PolitiTweet.org

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I also think the best way out of the pandemic is to follow the guidance of local public health professionals rather than to make my own independent epidemiological judgment on every issue — PolitiTweet.org

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FWIW, I continue to wear a mask outside not because I'm worried about getting COVID but because its still the law in DC and I try to comply with the law. — PolitiTweet.org

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@CaseyNewton Interesting that the fee is higher in the first year, making it more difficult for people to get started — PolitiTweet.org

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"Health care ban for transgender kids will not become law, top NC Republican says" https://t.co/N38Z668yV7 — PolitiTweet.org

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We are going to reach out to each of these companies, and ask why they made these donations despite their earlier statements. For updates and accountability journalism, sign up for the newsletter. https://t.co/TfpCItdVSo — PolitiTweet.org

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After 1/6, @Pfizer said "for the next six months, Pfizer PAC will not contribute to any of the 147 Members of Congress who voted against certifying the Electoral College" On 3/2, Pfizer donated 15K to the @NRSC, which is chaired by @SenRickScott, who voted against certification — PolitiTweet.org

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After 1/6, @Altria announced it was suspending "all political contributions while we re-examine our existing contribution criteria and guiding principles." On 3/30, Altria donated 15K to the @NRSC, which is chaired by @SenRickScott, who voted against certification — PolitiTweet.org

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After 1/6, @Sanofi said it was "cutting off donations to members of the Senate and House of Representatives who objected to certifying" On 3/17, Sanofi donated 15K to the @NRSC, which is chaired by @SenRickScott, who voted against certification — PolitiTweet.org

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On 1/27, @HomeDepot said it was pausing contributions to "members who voted to object to the election results " On 3/31 Home Depot donated 15K to the @NRSC, which is chaired by @SenRickScott, who voted against certification — PolitiTweet.org

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@PNCBank @NRSC @SenRickScott @intel On 1/17, @Oracle said that it would "pause contributions to anyone who voted against certifying the November 2020 election results." On 3/25 Oracle donated $3750 to the @NRSC, which is chaired by @SenRickScott, who voted against certification https://t.co/nbhTBbzyf0 — PolitiTweet.org

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@PNCBank @NRSC @SenRickScott UPDATE: After 1/6, @Intel said it "will not contribute to members of Congress who voted against certification of the Electoral College results." On 3/2 Intel donated 15K to the @NRSC, which is chaired by @SenRickScott, who voted against certification — PolitiTweet.org

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UPDATE: On 1/12, @PNCBank said it "suspended contributions to those members of Congress who voted against the certification of the nation’s valid Electoral College votes." On 3/24 PNC donated 15K to the @NRSC, which is chaired by @SenRickScott, who voted against certification — PolitiTweet.org

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@mattyglesias The idea that Twitter isn’t real life never made sense to me. It’s as real as anything else. What I think people mean is not everyone is on Twitter which is true but not everyone is in a diner in Des Moines either — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s unclear to me what good a big advertisement in the NYT professing your commitment to protecting voting rights is if you continue to bankroll politicians blocking legislation to protect voting rights Actions speak louder — PolitiTweet.org

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@Merck @NRSC @SenRickScott @NRCC .@Merck CEO Kenneth Fraiser is leading a group of execs that say corporations need to do more to protect voting rights By supporting the NRSC & NRCC, Merck is supporting members who are blocking bills like the John Lewis Voting Rights Act that could provide permanent protections — PolitiTweet.org

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UPDATE: On March 23, @Merck donated 15K to the @NRSC, which is chaired by @SenRickScott, who voted to overturn the election On the same day Merck also donated 15K to the @NRCC, which supports the reelection of over 130 Republicans who voted to overturn the election — PolitiTweet.org

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9. The untold story of guns in the United States is the death toll is mounting due to the unchecked corporate power of gun manufacturers. For updates and independent accountability journalism sign up for the newsletter https://t.co/TfpCItdVSo — PolitiTweet.org

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8. Civil immunity + no consumer protections have allowed the gun industry to market more deadly guns to the smaller percentage of Americans interested in owning guns at all This was a legislative choice that has nothing to do with the 2nd Amendment https://t.co/EQ17RHSnnZ https://t.co/VYaTTr5z1z — PolitiTweet.org

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7. Civil litigation has prompted significant reform in the tobacco and pharmaceutical industry, but, as a result of this immunity, the gun industry is able to continue with business as usual as the body count mounts https://t.co/EQ17RHSnnZ — PolitiTweet.org

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6. The law was passed in response to litigation from NYC and other localities alleging the "industry’s selling practices create a public nuisance by allowing guns to be sold in an illegitimate secondary market where they fall into the hands of criminals." https://t.co/EQ17RI9Yfx — PolitiTweet.org

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5. Even more recently, in 2005, Congress provided immunity for the firearm industry from most forms of civil liability The law prevents gun manufacturers from civil liability resulting from "the criminal or lawful misuse" of firearms or ammunition. https://t.co/EQ17RHSnnZ — PolitiTweet.org

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4. The application of consumer safety standards to cars has not restricted the ability of people to drive. But it has saved countless drives by ensuring that cars are designed to be as safe as possible for drivers, passengers, and the public. https://t.co/EQ17RHSnnZ — PolitiTweet.org

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3. Firearm safety is regulated by the firearm industry, through a group called the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI). SAAMI "does not solicit feedback from the public." https://t.co/EQ17RHSnnZ — PolitiTweet.org

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2. In 1972, Congress passed a law specifically prohibiting the CPSC from evaluating the safety of guns As a result, there "is not a single federally mandated safety standard or child-proofing requirement for firearms made in the United States." https://t.co/EQ17RHSnnZ — PolitiTweet.org

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I wrote about why there are more consumer safety regulations for Teddy Bears - AND TOY GUNS - than for actual guns. It has nothing to do with the 2nd Amendment It was a carve out created in the 1970s by a Congressman who was also on the board of the NRA https://t.co/EQ17RHSnnZ — PolitiTweet.org

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@GabrielSterling @huntigula @zoommeup @mattklewis There is plenty of evidence that these restrictions have a disparate impact on racial minorities. But, for whatever reason, you claim that evidence should be set aside and instead we should embrace a standard of evidence that would allow virtually an restriction — PolitiTweet.org