James Hohmann

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

I interviewed a 31-year-old who lost his job as a bartender in SF -- and his health insurance. He had a stroke 2 years ago. His wife, who also depended on his insurance, is asthmatic & needs inhalers. Now he's pining for his homeland of Bangladesh. https://t.co/nerJaTfePp — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

I interviewed a recovering alcoholic who celebrated his birthday alone this week, sheltering in place at his apartment in Houston, a week after he lost his job & health insurance. He’s been joining Alcoholics Anonymous meetings via Zoom to get support. https://t.co/nerJaTfePp — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

Jose Guerra lost his job as a bartender at the Houston airport. Initially, the 61-year-old felt relieved because he's been terrified he'd get coronavirus from a customer. But he had 3 surgeries last year & panicked when he realized he'd lose insurance. https://t.co/nerJaTwQdZ — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

For today's 202, I interviewed half a dozen workers who didn't just lose their jobs last month. They also lost their health insurance. For each of them, that's problematic. https://t.co/nerJaTwQdZ — PolitiTweet.org

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Unite Here is a union of hotel, casino, restaurant and cafeteria workers. “We represent 300,000 people. My bet is about 280,000 have lost their jobs,” union President Donald “D.” Taylor tells me. “That might be a low number. It might be 290,000.” https://t.co/nerJaTwQdZ — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

The Daily 202: Losing a job can also mean losing health coverage, adding to anxiety amid coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/nerJaTwQdZ — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JamesPindell: Her husband is hospitalized in a coma with coronavirus. She’s 7 1/2 months pregnant and sick with coronavirus, too. Ther… — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

The #IRS will send stimulus checks next week to taxpayers with direct-deposit, then paper checks over five months, starting with lowest-income Americans, internal plan shows via @Reinlwapo https://t.co/1ubiox5F8d — PolitiTweet.org

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Trump called White House's 240,000 death projection "brilliantly put together." But even his own advisers doubt its accuracy. via @thewanreport @jdawsey1 @AshleyRParker @JoelAchenbach https://t.co/RkVGTOrVk9 — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

Trump announced Thursday he had invoked the Defense Production Act to compel 3M to provide more N95 masks for use by medical workers in the United States, a sharp turnabout in the administration’s posture toward the company. https://t.co/FeKhBLNlkm — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Fahrenthold: State of things at @realdonaldtrump's business, as far as I can tell: Closed properties: 16 Open properties: 8 (Hotels in… — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

America has come a long way since the 18th Amendment was ratified in January 1919 — 101 years ago — in the aftermath of the last major pandemic. It was partly intended as a form of discrimination against immigrants, including the Irish. 🇮🇪 ☘️ 🍷 🍺 🍸 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @PeterStevenson: Trump’s warning to Iran underscores growing risk of global instability amid coronavirus pandemic, writes @jameshohmann… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @seungminkim: News - the Democratic National Convention has been delayed to mid-August because of the coronavirus pandemic, per the Milw… — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

ISIS & al-Qaeda see opportunities to strike US interests amid coronavirus. Refugees susceptible. Pandemic could topple fragile African govts. Developing world is vulnerable. UN sounds grim warnings, including re food supply. Dictators are capitalizing. https://t.co/b86DlX6A4l — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

The U.S. confrontation with Iran over Soleimani was only 3 MONTHS ago. Now, every day feels like a year as our neighbors die in droves and our economy stands on the precipice of a possible depression. We'll laugh again, but we'll never be young again. https://t.co/xgZzFIrxcj — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

As we're preoccupied by the coronavirus, the world remains a tinderbox. This pandemic could be the match that lights a brushfire. There are blinking red lights that the world is on the verge of becoming much more dangerous. I run through a few in the 202: https://t.co/xgZzFIrxcj — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

The Daily 202: Trump’s warning to Iran underscores risk of global instability amid coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/xgZzFIrxcj — PolitiTweet.org

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At the end of another really dark day in our country’s history, re-watching this video cheered me up before bed. 🐻 — PolitiTweet.org

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Outrageous. Hospitals should focus on treating patients in need, not muzzling and censoring front line medical workers who are trying to keep the public safe and informed about the dangers facing them and our community. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @thamburger: Touching story in the Boston Globe tonight about the youngest victim in Massachusetts: 31 and sturdy, until coronavirus hit… — PolitiTweet.org

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NEW: Secret Service signs contract this week to rent golf carts at home of Trump club, via @fahrenthold and @OConnellPostBiz https://t.co/7AUBPUv1Q9 — PolitiTweet.org

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@DFS_hambazaza @GlennKesslerWP The linked article — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

Cool stat re Tony Fauci, who graduated 1st in his class from Cornell med school. Between 1983 and 2002, he was the 13th-most-cited scientist among the 2.5 million to 3 million authors worldwide and across all disciplines publishing in scientific journals. https://t.co/O9ujU20WHh — PolitiTweet.org

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Last month, an article depicting Fauci as an agent of the “deep state” gained nearly 25,000 interactions on Facebook — meaning likes, comments and shares — as it was posted to large pro-Trump groups with titles such as “Trump Strong” and “Tampa Bay Trump Club.” — PolitiTweet.org

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HHS asked U.S. Marshals Service to deputize a group of agents in the office of the IG to provide protective services. A Justice Department official signed paperwork yesterday authorizing HHS to provide its own security detail to Fauci. — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

Tony Fauci is facing growing threats to his personal safety, prompting the government to step up his security. The concerns include threats as well as unwelcome communications from fervent admirers. Alex Azar recently grew concerned. DOJ involved w/ HHS. https://t.co/O9ujU20WHh — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @byHeatherLong: NEW: The Trump Administration is now saying seniors on Social Security must file a tax return to get a $1,200 check. Th… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @FrancesSSellers: Detroit's mayor woke up Abbott Lab's chairman to beg for rapid covid-19 tests. WH officials may steer some to the Sout… — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

Can you ever recall a politician telling people not to vote for them when they’re running for re-election?! Strange times indeed. — PolitiTweet.org