David Axelrod

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

This is awful for Rs. Good for the Ds. But likely bad for the country as a whole over the next two years, as the crazy right holds the House hostage. This was foreshadowed by the anemic R margin in the fall, a rejection by Americans of the very extremism that is seizing the day. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

We're not yet through the Cs and we're likely going to a second ballot, based on the votes already counted. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Good for @DougDucey. This is how democracy is supposed to work! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Just one big happy family.😳 — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

But did she mean it in a nice way or a critical way?!? — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

15 years ago today, @BarackObama scored a miraculous victory in the Iowa caucuses, the first step in his long, inspiring march to the presidency. It was a such a hopeful night--and the most sublime moment of my political life, as I recall on @CNN.com: https://t.co/9W4hIR8ywV — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

This guy apparently is going to be sworn in tomorrow as a United States Congressman. https://t.co/5V1FsfqjQl — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

RT @RepKinzinger: Thank you, IL-16. Good luck, Kevin. Kinzinger out ✌️ — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

We root for our teams as if it's life and death. But when the game actually devolves into life and death, it suddenly makes everything else seem so damned trivial. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

@neeratanden @UChiPolitics @HarrisPolicy Grateful that you were, @neeratanden! Many thanks!! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Just because @GOPLeader may not be have 218 votes, doesn't mean he won't be Speaker. He just needs persuade enough doubters to vote "present" and reduce the threshold needed to win. It's happened twice in the late decade. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Could that be his soul being shipped back and forth? Or is it already locked in the basement of Mar-a-Lago? — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

@BobShrum @UChiPolitics @HarrisPolicy Thanks, Bob. Right back at you for what you've done at @USC! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

@D_G_Alexander @HeidiHeitkamp @UChiPolitics Thank you, @D_G_Alexander, for bringing your deep insights from across the pond to help mentor and enrich our students. @UChiPolitics wouldn't be what it is without the generous contributions of leaders like you from all across the globe! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

@earlamcduck @HeidiHeitkamp Not at all! The #AxeFiles continue! New episode Thursday! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

@matthewbjaffe @HeidiHeitkamp @UChiPolitics Thanks, @matthewbjaffe! You were a huge part of our success! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Leaving a job I've loved would be harder but for the thrill of handing the reins to a splendid successor, former U.S. Sen. @HeidiHeitkamp. She brings the energy & enthusiam for the mission to match her vast experience and wisdom. Welcome, Heidi! We are so lucky to have you!!! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Today, I step down as founding director of @UChiPolitics after 10 great years. I'm profoundly grateful to all who helped build this wonderful program & the students who give us such hope! I'll remain as Sr. advisory board chair & Distinguished Fellow at the IOP & @HarrisPolicy. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

All the best to you both, my friend! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Quite the contrast: @SpeakerPelosi ends her leadership reign Tuesday, having managed her caucus and the House with historic strength and adroitness. Meanwhile, kind of a cluster on the other side as they prepare to take power. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Ironic message? — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

https://t.co/hDjSqZDoQh — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Walking around thinking you're the future of ANYTHING is a pretty big burden to carry. It also can be a distraction from the big job you have! But, we'll see. https://t.co/bEUNoffb3h — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Barbara Walters appropriately will be remembered for shattering the news industry's glass ceiling. But it's what she did with that opportunity that is truly extraordinary. A kick ass journalist, whose many interviews were barrier-breaking, as well. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Is there any point at which @GOPLeader will say to the looney Right, go screw yourselves? Or is his ambition to be Speaker so overwhelming that he'll do ANYTHING to get there? — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Is there any point at which @GOPLeader will say to the looney Right, go screw yourselves? Or is his ambition to be Speaker so overweening that he'll do ANYTHING to get there? https://t.co/v0XhlVH9jY — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Doesn't it seem like every new revelation about Trump these days simply confirms what we already know? — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Really hard to understand why Idaho law enforcement officials are taking questions when they can't answer any? — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Chicago mayoral race is off to a classy start! Like this exchange over candidacy petitions: "The hearing officer stopped the proceeding several times as tensions rose, including once when Hendon, who said he had the flu, threatened to breathe on Odelson." https://t.co/LzOuZyjNxG — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

There will now be a robust debate about the necessity of releasing Trump's returns. The real question is why presidents shouldn't be compelled by law to disclose their returns, as almost every other POTUS in the modern era BUT Trump has done voluntarily? — PolitiTweet.org