Walter Shapiro

Walter Shapiro @MrWalterShapiro

From my @newrepublic piece: "Listening to Democrats and TV pundits crow about the all-time record second impeachment, you get the sense that had the House not acted to impeach Trump, the president would have left office in a blizzard of rose petals." https://t.co/UTsz1GsbgE — PolitiTweet.org

Walter Shapiro @MrWalterShapiro

@EJDionne You don't need a Twitter editor. But the republic certainly needed more Republican votes in the House. — PolitiTweet.org

Walter Shapiro @MrWalterShapiro

The very short Republican Honor Roll. — PolitiTweet.org

Walter Shapiro @MrWalterShapiro

@dcg1114 @MichelleKinney @TheRickWilson I tend to keep the windows wide open. But the air-conditioning line is funnier and also accurate. — PolitiTweet.org

Walter Shapiro @MrWalterShapiro

@MichelleKinney @TheRickWilson You can hit 70 degrees in a prewar apartment, but only with the heavy use of air conditioning in January. — PolitiTweet.org

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While you're waiting for the real impeachment votes, here's my new @rollcall column: "Two decades of quiet work as hospital orderlies in critical care wards might be the only way that Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz can begin to erase the stain of Jan. 6." https://t.co/Pgq6EPx0rU — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @evandhollander: .@MrWalterShapiro brings the fire: "Maybe two decades of quiet work as hospital orderlies in critical care wards might… — PolitiTweet.org

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@reedgalen @SenRickScott Dispirited Democrats do not grasp how bad the 2022 map is for McConnell. His year was 2018 and he only netted two seats. — PolitiTweet.org

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@mattizcoop The more I think about it. God do I wish Pelosi would add Liz Cheney. — PolitiTweet.org

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I remember a reputedly corrupt senator who refused to open his briefcase at airport security in the 1970s because it was assumed that it was filled with cash. — PolitiTweet.org

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@mattizcoop This one is for keeps though I wold have gone with Sherill. — PolitiTweet.org

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McConnell thought it was a judgeship. — PolitiTweet.org

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@mattizcoop You’re right. I would love a smart analysis of Pelosi’s thinking. Was the first impeachment an audition? — PolitiTweet.org

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@RubricMarlin C’mon. Nadler’s whole career is a testament to the perks of seniority. — PolitiTweet.org

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Fascinating that Nadler, the Judiciary chairman, didn’t make the cut. Nadler was not exactly a compelling figure the first time around. — PolitiTweet.org

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Only 180 hours to go. But who's keeping score? — PolitiTweet.org

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He will soon be the first president (I think) to declare bankruptcy five times. (Since I can't see how he avoids bankruptcy post-White House). — PolitiTweet.org

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Finally we have the quote that should hang over the doors of the Trump Presidential Library: “You can either go down in history as a patriot or you can go down in history as a pussy.” https://t.co/ZqsK41C0DF — PolitiTweet.org

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@JehseaLynn @RachelBitecofer Democratic oratory has been marred for 60 years by bad neo-JFK rhetoric. Unfortunately, Ted Sorensen is not around to write Biden's speeches. — PolitiTweet.org

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@RachelBitecofer TR was a terrific writer and phrase maker. He coined the term "bully pulpit" for example. — PolitiTweet.org

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In the midst of everything, Joe Biden is going to deliver an inaugural address next week. It may be the most important speech of his presidency. As a former White House speechwriter, I crave fresh lines and not endless reprises of "build back better." — PolitiTweet.org

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I'm with you. Her stalwart response and her speed in coming out for impeachment are impressive. Right-wingers can also display admirable political guts. — PolitiTweet.org

Walter Shapiro @MrWalterShapiro

@goldlawny I have been trying to update my original tweet to correct my error all day. My apologies. — PolitiTweet.org

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Tried to correct myself last night. It’s the NY State Supteme Court that disbarred Roy Cohn. — PolitiTweet.org

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@ProfCiara I remember the Republican bumper-sticker that was designed as a contrast to Ted Kennedy's White House ambitions: "Nobody Died at the Watergate." — PolitiTweet.org

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@PrimeNewYork I have learned that to my embarrassment. But the NY State Supreme Court did employ that power in the case of Roy Cohn. — PolitiTweet.org

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@ElisaSDavis So I wasn't totally off. Thanks for the fig leaf. — PolitiTweet.org

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@ElisaSDavis https://t.co/zvEZEERhwL — PolitiTweet.org

Walter Shapiro @MrWalterShapiro

I apologize for not checking. Thanks for pointing out my error. It was the Appellate Division of the NY State Supreme Court who disbarred Roy Cohn. — PolitiTweet.org

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@ElisaSDavis Who disbarred Roy Cohn? — PolitiTweet.org