David Axelrod

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

This is @realDonaldTrump. He thinks if he extends deserved honors to a deceased former congressman, that congressman’s widow and successor in the House should excuse the president for shaking down the Ukrainians for political favors. And he’s in high dudgeon that she didn’t! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Maybe their blessed memories, and those of all the other innocents who have falllen to gun violence in our country, inspire us to act and not just mourn. https://t.co/R7fOfLrwjQ — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

This in what may be the most closely contested and decisive state in the nation next year. https://t.co/4SjzaCj7W5 — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

RT @McFaul: True confession. During impeachment hearings, I thought that some Republicans would argue that what Trump did was wrong, but no… — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

RT @mkraju: Part of my exchange with GOP Rep. Debbie Lesko: Q: Why is it ever ok for an American president to ask a foreign power to invest… — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

The Chinese understood that with an election bearing down, @realDonaldTrump needed a quick resolution more than they did. They waited. He blinked. And, of course, declared victory! https://t.co/dxL0d19W5O — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

That @realDonaldTrump still insists that he “didn’t do anything wrong” is unsurprising, given that he doesn’t believe he CAN do wrong. But, impeachment aside, the fact that so many timorous Rs in Congress have fallen in line to DEFEND his actions in Ukraine caper is appalling. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

I get the politics of this when your impeachment strategy is to go full tribal, but Is it too cynical to ask whether this invocation of Kavanaugh has anything to do with the fact that his tax return appeal just landed in front of the SCOTUS? — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

.@senatemajldr, who also will be a juror, vows to work hand and glove with the WH to plan the impeachment trial. I like @realDonaldTrump chances! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

A plot to game the election exposed by testimony and the president’s own words leads to articles of impeachment. And on this very day, the @POTUS gives the Congress and Constitution the middle finger by bringing the central plotter-currently under fed investigation- to the WH! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

The contrast between the images of the Ds and Rs on this panel are a striking microcosm of the larger divides in the Congress and the country. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

.@JoeBiden last night on Labour’s debacle in Britain: “Look what happens when the Labour Party moves so, so far to the left...You’re also going to see people saying, my god, Boris Johnson, who is kind of a physical and emotional clone of the president, is able to win.” — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

The late, legendary Rep. Morris Udall, at the end of a long congressional hearing: “Everything that needs to be said HAS been said, but not everyone has had the chance to say it.” I don’t know why that just popped into my head?🤔 — PolitiTweet.org

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Rep. Buck apparently doesn’t believe the freezing of $391 million in mil aid was an “official act.” — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

The thing about these process arguments is that not one or those making them ever demanded that the president adhere to subpoenas for the testimony of those involved. They never demanded that he adhere to subpoenas for documents related to his decision to withhold relevant docs. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

There is a point at which doing nothing about obvious abuses out of fear of the politics becomes the cynical political decision. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

I wonder if it occurs to @realDonaldTrump that his supporters are offering virtually no defense for what he did, choosing instead to argue process? — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

And a hell of a manager in @MaddHalos! Watch out for the @Angels in ‘20. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Isn’t this ex post facto rationale something this? “We weren’t actually ROBBING the bank. We were just checking to make sure all the funds were SECURE and forgot to explain that to the people at whose heads the gun was cocked!” https://t.co/cDYqmxKwmi — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

RT @maggieNYT: Asperger’s is difficult for teenagers through under any circumstance. Being mocked by the president of the US - whose allies… — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Haven’t heard anyone tonight describe @realDonaldTrump call with Zelensky as “perfect.” That’s a bridge too far even for this crowd! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Yet another @GOP member just spoke without defending Trump’s actions. When the facts are unfriendly, argue process! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Curious as to whether any Republican member will defend Trump’s actions. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

They can’t say it, but given the certain outcome, no one would be a happier for a brief senate impeachment trial than the five Democratic senators who are running for president and would sooner be hawking votes in the Hawkeye State in January that sitting in Washington. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

This whole Judiciary conversation begs the fundamental fact that Russia WAS scheming to influence the election. It is proven now. If the FBI has NOT opened a probe into THAT, wouldn’t it have betrayed its sworn, fundamental duty to protect the national interest? — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

.@MikeBloomberg has thrown $10 million into the effort to defend Dems who vote for impeachment against @GOP onslaught. I wonder if @TomSteyer, who built his public profile by running years of impeachment ads, will match-or is his money now tied up in his quixotic race for POTUS? — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Isn’t this sort of self-evident? It will, however, make his choice of a VP even more meaningful should @JoeBiden become the nominee. https://t.co/AFQGe6Py55 — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

What a deserving awardee! Just a teenager, @GretaThunberg truly is changing the world and, perhaps, saving it! She is a wonderful example for us all! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

@samstein Wonderful news, Sam! And you’re so right about those who devote their lives to caring for others, particularly in times of trauma and need. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

RT @samstein: Some personal news. I am a father again. Harry Leinwand Stein was born four weeks ago. I've held off on saying anything becau… — PolitiTweet.org