Sahil Kapur

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Biden is dedicating a big portion of this speech to discuss his steps to squeeze Russia and punish Putin. He says NATO must act in unison. This line gets applause: "We're going to make sure Ukraine has the weapons to defend themselves against an invading Russian force." — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden on 2022: "This off year election in my view may be the most important off-year election in modern history." — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden is up now. He begins by recounting the images of torch-bearers in Charlottesville as the moment he decided to run for president. https://t.co/Sdp8jX5vCb — PolitiTweet.org

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Pelosi, introducing Biden, tells House Democrats: "Our democracy is on the ballot here. We know that." She notes the RNC's use of the phrase legitimate political discourse to describe January 6. "That's a threat to our democracy," she says. — PolitiTweet.org

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PHILLY — Biden is here https://t.co/AzJxpNbOhb — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden’s approval rating is 42% 👍 to 57% 👎 in a new WSJ poll. GOP leads Democrats by 2 points in the generic congressional ballot. In a 2024 rematch, Biden and Trump are tied with 45% each. https://t.co/tkNepZh3e0 — PolitiTweet.org

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Notable remarks from DCCC chair @spmaloney on Dems/2022. He says voters will judge them on “whether they think we’re preachy or empathetic.” His advice? “Talk like real people.” Don’t “sound like a jerk.” And “be a human being in relation to your voters.” https://t.co/xOrRsydyN3 — PolitiTweet.org

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Oregon Republican chair quits, citing “toxicity” and “an equal if not greater evil than the Democrats walking among us.” He says “endless slander, gossip, conspiracies, sabotage, lies, hatred, pointless criticism, blocking of ideas…have broken my spirit.” https://t.co/H7egvbtLA4 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Nate_Cohn: A nice and telling comparison from Navigator Research https://t.co/LuAcs20xxI — PolitiTweet.org

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“We had record turnout in the middle of a damn pandemic,” @EricHolder says, arguing the same can happen in 2022 and subsequent elections. — PolitiTweet.org

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PHILLY — President Biden is speaking here shortly to House Democrats. But first, a panel on voter protection. One speaker says it’ll be “trench warfare” to battle restrictive laws. Eric Holder says fight will be “intense” but it’s “not something we haven’t faced in the past.” https://t.co/BWAKQZl1ws — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TaylorLorenz: SCOOP: The Biden administration has been briefing dozens of TikTok stars about the war in Ukraine, I obtained audio of ye… — PolitiTweet.org

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🚨 68-31, Senate passes $1.5 trillion government funding bill with $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine. The legislation, which has passed the House, now heads to Biden’s desk. — PolitiTweet.org

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🚨 68-31, Senate passes $1.5 trillion government funding bill with $13.6 billion in Ukraine. The legislation, which has passed the House, now heads to Biden’s desk. — PolitiTweet.org

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NEW: Facing a tough election, House Democrats are conflicted about the way to win Some say tout victories, be more empathetic, "don't sound like a jerk." Others say that's not enough and Ds need more wins (eg BBB parts). @scottwongDC & me from PHILLY 👇 https://t.co/xOrRsydyN3 — PolitiTweet.org

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.@RepJeffries, at the Democratic retreat, demurs on whether he expects to stay in House leadership next year. “I’m just thankful that we made it to Philadelphia — because it looked a little uncertain,” he says after a late and messy night in the Capitol. https://t.co/7ffLFdhW5b — PolitiTweet.org

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On the omni Covid/offsets debacle last night, Rep. Jayapal says some members weren't given a heads up. "Had we had a conversation about it, I think it would have been very clear that this was probably not a strategy that would work, and that we would need to find other options." — PolitiTweet.org

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.@RepJayapal at the Democratic retreat in Philly: "We will not talk about he who shall not be named, or that which shall not be named — Build Back Better. It’s like Voledemort. We just don’t say those words. But we continue to work on the pieces of the legislation." — PolitiTweet.org

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Manchin met w/ KBJ today. “We had a positive and productive meeting. I appreciate her willingness to meet with me ahead of her confirmation vote… and will continue to evaluate her qualifications to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States before making a final decision.” — PolitiTweet.org

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This is the Claremont Institute (which as a reminder is not affiliated with my alma mater, Claremont McKenna College; just want to note that) — PolitiTweet.org

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@carebearcarilyn that’s literally what my tweet says — PolitiTweet.org

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Pelosi’s problem, alluded to in the letter: some Democrats oppose redirecting a portion of existing Covid funds into the ~$15 billion pot. The reason is that some states have already made plans to use that cash and are counting on it. That + GOP opposition = votes aren’t there. — PolitiTweet.org

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News: Pelosi tells colleagues the ~$15 billion in Covid response money is OUT of the omnibus. Democrats will go back to Rules Cmte and revise the bill. “We must proceed with the omnibus today,” she says, noting the urgency of passing emergency aid for Ukraine. https://t.co/aaarw0E06c — PolitiTweet.org

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McCarthy on whether Greene/Gosar will face repercussions for speaking at a white nationalist event: "My conversations with my members are exactly that." Will he put them on House committees? "They have the ability to be able to get committees based upon that time, when it comes." — PolitiTweet.org

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Kevin McCarthy says he has "talked to Greene" and is "still waiting to talk to Gosar" about this. He says Greene "will not" appear with that group again. Doesn't say if they'll face repercussions. He maintains that they can get committee seats if Republicans take the House. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AndrewDesiderio: Rare alignment between Dems and GOP on the belief that establishing a no-fly zone would require an act of Congress. S… — PolitiTweet.org

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Kevin McCarthy on a Ukraine no-fly zone: "If America goes out and does a no-fly zone, we're entering—the ability to enter into a war. That would have to raise the question, that would have to be debated in Congress. So I think that would be a real challenge for us right now." — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked if he agrees with Mike Pence's statement that there's no room in the GOP for Putin apologists, Kevin McCarthy says: "Yeah." — PolitiTweet.org

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House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy makes a rare break from Trump when asked if he agrees with the former president's comments. "I do not think [there's] anything savvy or genius about Putin. I think Putin is evil. I think he's a dictator. I think he's murdering people right now." — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jessieopie: We’re super purple. Two of our most famous senators? Robert La Follette and Joe McCarthy. In 2000, Gore received 5,708 mo… — PolitiTweet.org