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A. Root

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Empty nester. Dog mom. Wine aficionado.

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A. Root @ephball.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
www.cnn.com/2026/09/19/u... FACISM IN AMERICA
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CNN reporter’s press pass seized at White House | CNN
CNN’s Betsy Klein provided live analysis moments after her press pass was seized by Secret Service at White House’s checkpoint. MS NOW and Politico were also denied access after the president said Fri...
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Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
⚠️ Democrats in array: Schumer, Gillibrand, and Whitmer coalesce behind El-Sayed
DSCC Statement On Abdul El-Sayed's Victory In Michigan
Senate Primary
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on Abdul El-Sayed's primary victory in the Michigan Senate race:
"Abdul El-Sayed has run an energetic campaign that inspired thousands of Michiganders across the state, with a clear focus on lowering costs and standing up for working families.
"Democrats are united by a common purpose: putting a check on Donald Trump by defeating his Republican enablers and taking back the Senate. We look forward to working with Abdul and Democrats across Michigan to win this seat in November.
"Mike Rogers is a rubber stamp for Donald Trump, backing the same reckless agenda that has driven up costs for working families, imposed chaotic tariffs that have hurt Michigan's auto industry, and put special interests ahead of the people of Michigan. Michigan voters already rejected Rogers after he walked through Washington's revolving door to enrich himself. They'll reject him again in November and send Abdul El-Sayed to the United States Senate."Gretchen Whitmer @gretchenwhitmer
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Congratulations to Jocelyn Benson, Abdul El-Sayed, and every Democrat who won up and down the ballot in this primary. They've got my support as we fight like hell together to win in November.
Together, let's stop MAGA Republicans so we can get to work and deliver results for the people of Michigan.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Three of the most unpleasant looking mutants you've ever seen in your life: You wouldn't want a doctor in charge, would you?
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Your little oopsie "mistakes" had me worrying for a year of my life about my partner going to jail for up to a decade based on lies likely fed to you by the top of the federal government. Show everyone what you're covering up in these emails and texts. There's a reason you don't want them released.
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Boutros acknowledges 'mistakes' in 'Broadview 6' case but says sanctions, special counsel aren't needed
Chicago's top federal prosecutor noted in a court filing that his office has already dropped charges in the case, implemented “robust root-cause changes” and started the process of reviewing over 1,00...
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A. Root @ephball.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
These MOFOS are f-ing crazy
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/08/2026
JD Vance: "We don't want the next administration, whoever -- god forbid you're gonna have President El-Sayed in three years ... "
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Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
That’s almost as crazy as contemplating the idea of a President Hussein Obama! The horror!
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
@nmdoj.bsky.social’s complaint alleges that "the federal government has refused, without adequate legal justification, to share records that could help investigators identify witnesses, corroborate evidence, and determine the full scope of crimes that occurred in New Mexico."
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
BREAKING: The New Mexico Department of Justice has sued Acting AG Todd Blanche and the DOJ, requesting the court for access to unredacted Epstein-related investigative files that the DOJ has been withholding.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/08/2026
Mike Lindell's closing statement at the gubernatorial forum at Farmfest is a lunatic rant about the 2020 election and Trump's big lie
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The Economist @economist.com · 05/08/2026
The successful candidate will work across the full range of our social platforms plus alerts, newsletters and emerging digital platforms. They will be expected to organise, mentor and inspire our award-winning team. Interested? Apply by August 23rd
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The Economist is hiring a Deputy Head of Social Media
We are offering a permanent contract in London to work across social media plus notifications, newsletters and emerging digital platforms
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Jen Taub @jentaub.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Unity
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 05/08/2026
NEWS: Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) just dropped out of his re-election race at 3:32 a.m.m. He said he’s done running but will finish out his term. This after the House Ethics Committee found “substantial reason to believe [he] violated House Rules related to sexual harassment and hostile workplaces.”
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Notice DOJ doesn't talk about its efforts to obtain state voter files anymore. They are 0-20 in those cases and today is the beginning of the quiet period -- states can no longer do systematic removals of names from the voter rolls. TLDR: We won!🥳
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 05/08/2026
Talarico’s argument is simple: Stop treating marijuana like a crime. Legalize it. Regulate it. Tax it. Stop wasting police resources on low-level marijuana offenses. Clear the records of people whose lives have been derailed by nonviolent marijuana convictions.
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A. Root @ephball.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Indeed.
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Jay Waters @jaywaters.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The President of the United States is a liar.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/08/2026
El-Sayed: "My commitment to Jewish safety is the same commitment that I have to the safety of my own daughters. Because if there is one question of political philosophy that ought to animate us all, it's what would we do if we treated all our kids like they were all of our kids?"
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 05/08/2026
…We need to win this Senate seat, because Elissa Slotkin deserves a partner like Abdul in the U.S. Senate.”
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 05/08/2026
A gracious concession: “I want to congratulate Abdul El-Sayed on winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He is a doctor, a community health official, a Rhodes Scholar, and a dedicated Michigander. I am proud to offer my support as he takes on Mike Rogers in the general election…
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A. Root @ephball.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
@weratedogs.com She is always so happy
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
El-Sayed: We live in an era where we continue to see a few very small people try to define America as being as small as they are. We can't control the past 250 years. What we can do is build the next 250
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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Capitol One shut down 300 accounts belonging to Trump because they were flagged for potential money laundering. That was 2021. Imagine if this were Biden. How would America react? But yes "liberal media."
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 04/08/2026
Mitch McConnell’s communications director’s silence and smirk speak volumes. If he were fine, or even improving, she’d just say so. There’s no way this man is coming back.
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Sarah Wood @sarahwood.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Most of my life, nearly every day, someone has said, “You’re tall,” as if I didn’t know. Imagine if I walked up to randos like, “You’re short.” “You’re bald.” “You must get dressed in the dark.” Not every observation needs to be a conversation.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
“The first time Miller shared the folder, it contained private images of Miller and Ms. Moreno's daughter and left her name unredacted. At least one of those images could be considered Child Sexual Abuse Material (SAM) because the daughter's genitals appear to be visible. ...
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🚨BREAKING: Missouri voters have rejected a ballot measure to limit their own ability to pass amendments to the state constitution — a proposal that fueled extraordinarily high voter turnout in Tuesday’s election. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Missouri voters reject ballot measure limiting their power to amend state constitution
Notably, the proposed amendment would not have affected constitutional amendments that the legislature put on the ballot. State lawmakers only wanted to make it harder to pass a voter-led measure, not...
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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A new Senate investigation says JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank and Bank of America processed massive sums tied to Jeffrey Epstein despite glaring red flags. Powerful institutions helped keep his operation running and every one of them must be held accountable. Follow the money, release everything.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 04/08/2026
Whitehouse: "It's really hard to not have Jeffrey Epstein stick to people who vote to confirm Todd Blanche"
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
This went a little different than his nightly interviews with Sean Hannity.
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Kurt Bardella @kurtbardella.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Is it really too much to ask our political parties to stop electing men accused of assault/abuse? I
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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 🟦🟧Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚🚨 "While he was detained, he lost 30 lbs. He had high blood pressure-he had diabetes. They refused him his medication...& I'm going to grow up without a father.. #ICE tried to cover up the fact that they killed him...They're just Heartless monsters." —preteen daughter of Edwin Lopez-Cornejo
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
It was over for Max Miller politically when he said his wife couldn’t have been abused because she offered to make him dinner 6 days later. He may not have known it when he said it, but that was the end. You have to be a sick bastard to come up with that as your defense.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 04/08/2026
Moreno on Max Miller: "My daughter lives in constant fear of this man ... you can't fathom what that makes me feel like when the dad's number one job is to protect your kids... if there's any minimum standard for being an elected official, he feels to meet it. I don't care about the politics at all"
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Jay Waters @jaywaters.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The President of the United States is a liar.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
What a surprise, the alleged abuser was jacking himself up on testosterone.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Jessica was kind enough to offer to send me a copy of her new book. I’ve been clipping her for the past couple of years, and I can’t wait to read it 🙏
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1kr5ur43m.bsky.social @1kr5ur43m.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The left: we want the Epstein files The right: we want the Epstein files The center: we want the Epstein files Trump: best I can do for you is Fauci’s diary, some lies about the reflecting pool, and a failed war in Iran
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 04/08/2026
You could grow a spine and do your damn jobs.
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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I prefer presidents who don’t have their accounts closed over money laundering concerns.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/08/2026
"This is the most consequential leader that we've ever seen. Not just in the United States, but worldwide ... that's why he's loved in the way that he is."
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The Economist @economist.com · 05/08/2026
Couples in which women earn around three-quarters of household income are also around 30% more likely to split up than those where both partners earn similar amounts, according to estimates from a recent French study
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The stubborn scarcity of female breadwinners
Wives who outearn their husbands remain rare in America
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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Facts suck, if you're delusional and in a cult.
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 04/08/2026
Congress: “We’ve tried nothing and we’re fresh out of ideas.”
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
You misspelled "wine box".
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Critical Bill. @criticalbill76.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
You could have voted to impeach in January 2000. Instead, you voted for no witnesses and no documents to be allowed at trial. You are a failed person, Cornyn.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 04/08/2026
Today, for the first time in New York City history, 2,000 two year-olds received offers for FREE 2-K. A big step for those who take baby steps. A big step towards a City every New Yorker can afford.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/08/2026
"They're spending a lot of money on promoting 'don't build" -- Trump suggests China is secretly running an influence campaign in the US to turn Americans against data centers
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