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Craig M.

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Lefty from AZ. And I block chaff accounts.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 16h
Of course Kash Patel wants to hand the UFC a NO-BID contract to train FBI agents. The UFC is a sports entertainment business. The FBI already trains agents in defensive tactics. And we’re supposed to believe Dana White, Trump’s buddy, runs the only organization in America qualified to do this.
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[start sarcasm] I'm shocked! Shocked, I say! [/end sarcasm]
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Professor Darkness @professordarkness.bsky.social · 16h
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cpmazrandommusings.blogspot.com/2026/10/legi... Arizona Summary: Nada
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Legislative schedule - week starting 10/11/2026
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 16h
The NYPD just released surveillance video of the ICE shooting (which occurred off camera). Two men in civilian clothes run up to a car with guns drawn. One second later, one man begins smashing the butt of his gun into the driver’s side window. The driver appears to panic and hit the gas.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h
Trump makes genocidal threats against Iran and then IMMEDIATELY pivots to whining about not winning the Nobel Peace Price. You can't make it up.
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@debbie156 @debbie156.bsky.social · 17h
#AZ 2026 ballot: 8 propositions, all flawed. They ban nonexistent taxes, defund rural police under cover of grocery-tax cuts, target faith groups helping migrants, regulate bathrooms with no medical exceptions, censor school curricula, threaten early voting. Vote NO on all 8. #ProudBlue #Pinks
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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 17h
And don’t forget it
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 17h
Central casting.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20h
Trump has denied disaster relief for Illinois following severe storms in August. Trump approved a request from Indiana for damage resulting from the same storms. One is a "blue state." The other is a "red state." No other president has politicized natural disasters the way that Trump has.
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 19h
Putin throws lifeline to try to save Trump in the midterms. In return, American dollars go to Russia and get put toward killing innocent Ukrainians. Trump/Russia right out in the open. www.dailymail.com/news/article...
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Putin throws Trump midterm lifeline as Russia agrees to supply diesel
Donald Trump announced today that Vladimir Putin has agreed to supply the US with hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel.
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Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 19h
cpmazrandommusings.blogspot.com/2026/10/fun-... Arizona
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Fun with campaign lit... Part 4
Note: Both pieces were address to people who don't currently live, though one included "Or Current Resident" on the addressee line.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 21h
“Prices would’ve DECLINED without the tariffs” 😕 The Trump Tax is real
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Max Blau @maxblau.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
My colleagues and I at @propublica.org are looking into the ways health insurers’ use of prior authorization — the extra layer of approval insurers require before covering a medical expense — impacts patients. We need your help. 👇 www.propublica.org/getinvolved/...
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We’re Investigating Prior Authorization. Help ProPublica Understand Your Health Insurance Denial.
ProPublica is looking into the ways health insurers’ use of prior authorization impacts patients. We need your help to figure out if the process is still leading to delayed or missed treatments, tests...
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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Trump’s obsession with demonizing the Somali community is dangerous and reprehensible. Hate to break it to him: Somali Minnesotans are resilient. We will not let Trump intimidate us. Our neighbors have our back.
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Mickey Kuhns @mickeykuhns.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Trump’s idea of helping children: let billionaires dump stock into their savings accounts, then bar families from rejecting it or selling for five years. The rich get applause and captive shareholders. Kids get the risk. Another grift wrapped in generosity. www.rawstory.com/amp/trump-ac...
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Trump rigs kids’ piggy banks so billionaires can dump falling stock on them: analyst
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Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
ktar.com/arizona-news... Guess downtown Phoenix will have a lower EQ from Dec. 17 thru Dec. 20. Recommend avoiding the area then.
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Vice President JD Vance to headline Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix - KTAR.com
AmericaFest 2026 will take place Dec. 17–20 at the Phoenix Convention Center, bringing four days of speeches and cultural discussions.
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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 09/10/2026
The Fort Hood Shooting was horrific. At least 4 dead. At least 14 injured. But I bet you've never heard the name of Army Specialist Ivan Lopez, who was responsible for the 2014 Fort Hood shooting. Because you understand he reps only himself, but somehow Nidal Malik Hasan speaks for 'all Muslims.'
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Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Fun with campaign lit... Part 3
This one is pretty mundane as it sent out by the candidate.  So mundane that I have no snark at the ready.  Candidates are boring; PACs are much more fun.  Trust me. 😀
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Jon Cryer @mrjoncryer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
America has become an authoritarian state.
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Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This is Nazi rhetoric, full stop. It's not only a call to instigate a race war in the United States, but it's reminiscent of historic European justifications used to incite pogroms against Jews. People who say things like this are incredibly dangerous, as there is nothing they won't eventually do.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 09/10/2026
This afternoon in Marble Hill, a New Yorker was shot by an ICE agent in a residential neighborhood. Early reports indicate agents surrounded him and a 5-year-old child in his car before firing multiple rounds. We believe the child was physically unharmed.

This is an unconscionable and incredibly serious situation. I have called the President; when we speak I will demand that he ends all ICE enforcement actions in our city. I will not stand by while ICE agents terrorize our communities.

Our thoughts are with the injured New Yorker and his family tonight. We are praying for his recovery.

Get ICE out of our neighborhoods. Get ICE out of our hospitals. Get ICE off our streets. Get ICE away from our children.

Abolish ICE.
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Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
It sure feels like the administration is going to pull out all the stops hoping to incite violence in the streets before the election.
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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
If you say you deserve the Nobel Peace Prize, you don’t deserve the Nobel Peace Prize www.reuters.com/world/europe/trump-…
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Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he will get it
US President Donald Trump, who waged war with Iran and has yet to broker peace in Ukraine, said on ​Wednesday that he should win the Nobel Peace Prize but acknowledged ‌doubt about his chances.
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Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
You *do* know Cheeto wants their use to be at least doubled by using them on Democrats and anyone with skin darker than a golfer's tan. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The Trump Crime Family
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Behind each banned or challenged title is an author being professionally—and sometimes personally—targeted for the stories they've chosen to share. For #BannedBooksWeek, @amlibraries.bsky.social spoke with five authors about their experiences. bit.ly/4ehBypJ
Graphic of an open book surrounded by headshots of five authors. Text below reads: "Authors Discuss Being Banned: For Banned Books Week, American Libraries spoke with five authors on ALA’s list of the Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2025 to hear how their experiences affected them." American Libraries logo
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 07/10/2026
NEW: CONTENT WARNING FOR SA: Democratic candidate for Arizona's 8th Congressional district Bernadette Greene-Placentia was raped by two men while repairing campaign signs according to a sheriff's report. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/congres...
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Congressional candidate is raped while repairing her campaign signs
Embarrassed, she initially didn’t want to report attack. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office's investigation is ongoing. A Phoenix New Times exclusive.
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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
NEW AD: Introducing SCANDUEL! The only betting app where you can parlay Ken Paxton’s scandals — and get paid! Here’s a tip: Always bet that he did the thing. 💰
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Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
cpmazrandommusings.blogspot.com/2026/10/prop... Arizona
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Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 07/10/2026
This is the President who sent 700 Marines and 4,000 National Guard troops into Los Angeles to terrorize diverse communities. His rhetoric isn’t an anomaly or a one-off.
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
My office will keep fighting to protect Robson Ranch residents—and all Arizonans—and make sure any rate increases approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission are truly just and reasonable. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Our Quick Guide to SNAP Eligibility and Benefits is now updated for fiscal year 2027, including the latest eligibility rules, benefit amounts, and recent changes to the program: www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
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A Quick Guide to SNAP Eligibility and Benefits
A summary of SNAP eligibility and benefit calculation rules that are in effect for federal fiscal year 2026, which began in October 2025.
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Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I hope they're right and telling the truth, but they may not be told the truth by Vlad and his underlings. Plus I'm old enough to remember Covid.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 06/10/2026
NEW: In a major break from past norms, the Trump administration sent criminal prosecutors and an FBI agent to monitor voters in Arizona's primaries earlier this year. The push comes as Trump exerts pressure on state elections as part of an ongoing attempt to find fraud before the midterms.
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DOJ dispatched criminal prosecutors, FBI agent to monitor Arizona’s primary, documents reveal
The deployments mark a major break from past departmental norms.
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Mohave County Indivisible @mohaveindv.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
9 AZ neighbors are running for Congress right now — all focused on lowering costs, protecting benefits and securing water. They're asking if affordable housing, safe Social Security, and accessible healthcare matter to you. If they do, find your district and vote arizonacoalition.net/voter-lookup
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AZ LD3 Democrats @azld3dems.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Submit Questions for the October 7 debate between Dr. Amish Shah and Jay Feeley www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-infor...
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Candidate Debates | Citizens Clean Elections Commission
Watch your Arizona legislative and statewide candidates debate and answer questions from voters like you.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The MAGA outrage machine is having another meltdown. This time, it’s over Jack Smith’s shirt. Nowhere on the shirt is Trump’s name, unless they’ve decided he’s a king.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Trump is doubling down on his claim that he’ll give out $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterms. Is it any wonder why? He’s historically unpopular, so much so that some Republican candidates are distancing themselves. He’s terrified of a wipeout in November — and we’re going to deliver one.
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Elizabeth Warren @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Donald Trump made 1,000+ stock trades in one month, all while holding the power to move the market. Banning the president and lawmakers from owning and trading individual stocks is common sense. It is long past time for Congress to act.
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 06/10/2026
Trump: "Remember, with the war, it's just artificial. It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe…They can take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles. let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay and it's going to be over with very soon."
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 06/10/2026
NEW: During a rally just now, Trump invited Iran to “take out Los Angeles and San Diego,” saying it would be a “small price to pay.”
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Mickey Kuhns @mickeykuhns.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Pissedoffpundit @pissedoffpundant.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
No shit🤔💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
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NPR @npr.org · 04/10/2026
Arizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away as Democrats see an opportunity in the red seat. n.pr/3VhRUbw
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Latter-day Saints women turn away from scandal-plagued Republican candidate in Arizona
Arizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away as Democrats see an opportunity in the red seat.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The major platforms—Facebook, YouTube, and X—are all refusing to show the trailer for the upcoming documentary that eviscerates the ridiculous pest Elon Musk. So I guess we have to do our part to make sure it is seen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...
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Musk | Official Trailer | Bleecker Street
YouTube video by Musk
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Arizona Secretary of State @azsecretary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We are 30 days away from the November 3rd General Election. You must be registered to vote before tomorrow October 5th at midnight, and early ballots start to mail out on October 7th. Get election ready today at Arizona.Vote.
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Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
After 2 possessions, the Arizona Cardinals led 14-3. Unfortunately for the Cards, the rest of the game got played.
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Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
www.votebeat.org/national/202...
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Georgia election board director allegedly goes rogue, asks feds to crack down on state voting equipment
Two members of the Georgia State Election Board say their executive director sent unauthorized letters to the Trump administration.
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