Tim Alberta

Tim Alberta @TimAlberta

Now THIS is constructive criticism. My ear catches more Yooper (Fargo’s cousin) than mid-Michigan when Whitmer speaks, especially when she’s animated. But fair minds can disagree. — PolitiTweet.org

Tim Alberta @TimAlberta

@AJentleson Anyway, we both know you’re not looking for a good faith discussion on any of this. (You’ve got my email.) So, enjoy the rest of your weekend. And good luck with those likes. — PolitiTweet.org

Tim Alberta @TimAlberta

@AJentleson Adam, if you spent your time talking to voters, instead of shouting into the echo chamber, you’d discover a pervasive concern among Democrats — especially Democratic *women* — that Trump would savage a female opponent. It’s been PTSD since Hillary. Lots of reporting on it. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TaraSetmayer: Excellent @GovWhitmer profile by @TimAlberta I’ve been saying for weeks to keep an eye on the MI Gov as a dark horse VP… — PolitiTweet.org

Tim Alberta @TimAlberta

“And who did her hair?” 😱 https://t.co/gZZbGGrgym — PolitiTweet.org

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@DanaAfana @politico Thanks! — PolitiTweet.org

Tim Alberta @TimAlberta

RT @DanaAfana: Really strong writing and storytelling via @TimAlberta @politico https://t.co/OnBHaApsBU via @politico — PolitiTweet.org

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@AJentleson Lmao the “sack of shit” piece explores sexism as a defining theme! That paragraph is deliberately stereotyping lazy male perceptions of her. Note the first clause; note the italics; note how it sets up the following section. Most people got it. Others didn’t...or didn’t want to. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AlxThomp: Read every word of ⁦@hollyotterbein⁩ piece on the end of Bernie 2020 Some highlights: Bernie did a Fox News town hall but dec… — PolitiTweet.org

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@AJentleson Missed the boat, bro. Outrage peaked at noon. You’ll be lucky to get 500 likes. Be quicker next time. — PolitiTweet.org

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Tim Alberta @TimAlberta

@chrisjollyhale was in my book — PolitiTweet.org

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@EricaLG @ktumulty @gretchenwhitmer @politico Very kind thank you — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @POLITICOPress: #NERDCAST: @TimAlberta fills @PoliticoScott in on Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan governor who is dealing with coronaviru… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JohnAnzo: This profile of MI Gov @gretchenwhitmer by @TimAlberta is fantastic and a must read. It is long but you need to get to know… — PolitiTweet.org

Tim Alberta @TimAlberta

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🤷🏼‍♂️ https://t.co/UrYPfcZPxC — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @PhilipRucker: "She looks like the type of person—OK, the type of woman—that Donald Trump would chew up and spit out. But looks can be d… — PolitiTweet.org

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@ktumulty @gretchenwhitmer @politico Thanks Karen! — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ktumulty: Such a great profile of @gretchenwhitmer from @timalberta: ‘The Woman in Michigan’ Goes National https://t.co/BiWSlp0gzn via… — PolitiTweet.org

Tim Alberta @TimAlberta

@cmclymer I appreciate your feedback. And sure, I can see how a context-free reading might bother some folks. Problem is, it’s gotten harder to separate good-faith critiques from cynical point-scoring. (I’d guess 9 of 10 angry tweeters didn’t read the piece). Anyway: happy holiday weekend. — PolitiTweet.org

Tim Alberta @TimAlberta

@cmclymer Hey Charlotte. First, yes, I have (Priebus comes to mind). Second, a lot of people missed the subtext (or ignored it). Note the first clause; note the italics. Those characteristics were central to a stereotype that shaped her approach to politics, a recurring theme of the piece. — PolitiTweet.org

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The scene from Gretchen Whitmer’s SOTU response.... moments from going live, standing at the lectern w/ the teleprompter loaded, she shouts out a joke to her buddy in the crowd. https://t.co/MOBKkWl71T https://t.co/k3wZtvMYZc — PolitiTweet.org

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@mitrakalita @darransimon @cstraight Awful. I’m so sorry. — PolitiTweet.org

Tim Alberta @TimAlberta

A fact that’s largely been lost amid the Whitmer VP buzz: She’s a rape survivor. As minority leader, she stunned colleagues — and staff, and family — by sharing her story on the Senate floor. https://t.co/MOBKkWl71T https://t.co/vPRyKC7CZI — PolitiTweet.org

Tim Alberta @TimAlberta

What preparation can a governor, 15 months into their first term, draw on during a crisis? In the case of Gretchen Whitmer, a two-year stretch that defined her life. https://t.co/MOBKkWl71T https://t.co/RlOiiAnuHF — PolitiTweet.org

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If you wondered what that looks like.... https://t.co/MOBKkWl71T https://t.co/TT4sp8sjZK — PolitiTweet.org

Tim Alberta @TimAlberta

@stanhope_v @Andora81 Appreciate you both. I’ve got no issue with good-faith criticism. — PolitiTweet.org

Tim Alberta @TimAlberta

@Andora81 @stanhope_v @LeftHandStu Happy Good Friday to everyone. — PolitiTweet.org

Tim Alberta @TimAlberta

I’ve written about Boehner’s smell, Cruz’s creepy vibe, Ryan’s beard, Cantor’s whine, Rubio’s sweat, Jordan’s ears, Sanford’s wrinkles, Walker’s small hands, Meadows’ glasses, Scalise’s weight, McCarthy’s extramarital rumors, Pence’s facial contortions and Trump’s hair. Go away. https://t.co/2fFx4seoH5 — PolitiTweet.org