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Gail Stein

@gailstein.bsky.social
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As Churchill said, when you're going through hell, keep going. We are now in our second year of hell.

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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
He should not only pay for his self promotional ads, but he should pay American taxpayers back for our tax dollars that he has already illegally spent.
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Trump says he'll start paying for ads after pushback over taxpayer funding (CBS News)
President Trump said Monday he will start paying for the pro-Trump ads that have blanketed the airwaves in recent weeks with...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Moms are handwriting 1 million postcards to moms who don't always make it to the polls. Chip in to fund them. #MomTheVote @MomsRising action.momsrising.org/donate/Donat...
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Fund 1 Million Mom-to-Mom Postcards
Volunteers are handwriting postcards to moms who don't always make it to the polls. We have funding for 971,391 — help us reach 1 million.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
She said that national security is "not her thing". Her main qualification in seeking South Carolina's Senatorial seat is that she's Lindsey Graham's sister. A recent poll shows her with only a 1 point lead over Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews. They debate on Oct 11.
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Republicans Panic as Darline Graham Falls Into Desperately Close Race (The Daily Beast)
Senator Darline Graham rode Donald Trump's endorsement to become the GOP Senate nominee in South Carolina, but alarm bells ar...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Of course, Schmitt wasn't embarrassed because these Repugnicans have no shame. This is someone who has been mentioned as a potential VP running mate should (when) Vance seek the nomination in 2028.
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Sen. Eric Schmitt Says Botched 'Gotcha' Moment in Jack Smith Hearing Wasn't Embarassing (TMZ)
DOUBLING DOWNSenator Eric Schmitt's standing behind his line of questioning in the Jack Smith hearing ... even though it seems his "gotcha" moment totally ba...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Don't judge - we all make mistakes. Honestly, the mouse might be the least skeevy thing he says he's eaten.
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RFK Jr. admits to eating a mouse 'by mistake' in shocking blog post chronicling his strange diet (Irish Star Online)
Human and Health Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly ate a mouse by mistake, extending his troubling history with animals, a resurfaced blog ...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Nice to see a Republican Senator calling out Trump family corruption. @senategop.govpeeps.us we need more of this from you!
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GOP Sen. John Curtis calls for probe of Trump Jr. after wedding party bankrolled by Russian oligarch (Associated Press)
FILE - Donald Trump Jr., speaks with his wife Bettina, left, as they wait for President Donald Trump to deliver remarks to U.S. embassy staff at Deerfield Re...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Trump is disallowing any knowledge of Umar Kremlev, who spent hundreds of thousand dollars on Don Jr.'s wedding celebration. Kremlev has been described as Putin's oldest and closest friend. Isn't it reasonable to expect that the President of the US would be aware of him?
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Donald Trump Has a Very Different Story About Son’s Russian-Funded Wedding Bash (Reality Tea)
Donald Trump is distancing himself from a wedding weekend controversy involving his eldest son and Umar Kremlev, a sanctioned Russian oliga...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Looks like the joke is on Trump. He nominated Kevin Warsh assume that Warsh would bend to his demands for an interest rate cut, and today the Fed announced not a cut, but a raise. Jerome Powell must be smiling from ear to ear.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What a freaking baby. Better to leave it closed until the next administration than to give in to his tantrum.
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Trump says Kennedy Center will stay closed without renovation unless his name is added back
The ruling comes four months after the same judge ordered that the Kennedy Center could not be renamed to include President Trump's name.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today is National Voter Registration Day! Just a reminder that any 17 year old who is a US citizen and will turn 18 on or before election day (Nov. 3) can register to vote now.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
After months, Mitch McConnell finally showed up for work today, literally looking like a shadow of his former self.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
No surprise here...
newser.com
Lincoln Pool Contractor: We Messed Up
NYT reports that company's documents refute the idea that vandals are to blame
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Scott Pelley was right. 60 Minutes is being destroyed under Bari Weiss' watch.
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Ex-Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo could reportedly make a return with CBS’ ’60 Minutes’ (Knewz)
Maria Bartiromo could be back on television sooner than expected after leaving Fox News Media. Bartiromo has reportedly spoken with CBS News editor-in-chief ...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I'm still waiting for the tariff dividend check that Trump promised last year.
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Trump promises $5,000 payout to U.S. adults if Republicans win election (Reuters)
DALLAS, Sept 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said ‌on Wednesday that he ⁠would issue a $5,000 dividend to every adult in ​the United States if Republica...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Fetterman has turned out to be a total disappointment. Pennsylvania deserves better.
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Fetterman appears at RNC midterm convention in surprise video (CBS News)
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm co...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Firefighters carried him away from Ground Zero. Just when you think he couldn't be more delusional...
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Trump claims firefighters carried him away from Ground Zero right after 9/11 (The Independent)
President Donald Trump used a White Houseaddress marking the upcoming 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks to tout his administration's ...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Quel surprise
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Ukraine war briefing: US envoys leave Kyiv without breakthrough on ending war (The Guardian)
Photograph: Fr...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
From today's @bostonglobe.com
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Since they've done such a great job in their attempts ton end the war in Iran, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have traveled to Moscow to present a peace plan with the goal of ending the war with Ukraine.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The pettiness continues.
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President Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario amid trade war with Canada (Scripps News)
President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America” amid ongoing trade tensions between the United States and Canada. He ...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Thank you @repbeatty.bsky.social for your defense of the Kennedy Center.
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Trump wants to demolish Kennedy Center and replace with amphitheater (Daily Mail)
The Trump administration argued that the Kennedy Center will lose donor money if the President's name is removed from the building and the 'decrepit' cultura...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Taking a page from Susan Collins, Bill Cassidy has expressed "strong concerns" about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's nominee to lead the FDA. His concern is her support of what he called a 'nonsensical vaccine executive order". Given his support for RFK Jr., this is too little too late.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Where is the outrage?
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‘It’s Bonkers’: Jennifer Hegseth’s Hands-On Role in Her Husband’s Pentagon
After an 18-year career at Fox News, she is now her husband’s most influential adviser and de facto producer, shaping the job as no Pentagon spouse has before.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Trump is calling those who oppose his $1B ballroom "disloyal" to the country. At the same time, people are struggling to put food on the table and pay their bills. Where is Trump's loyalty to those who elected him?
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I'm watching @ossoff.bsky.social speaking with @jenpsaki.bsky.social He is the future of the Democrat party.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Is it possible that Texans will finally stop voting against their self interests and elect Talarico?
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
He's writing the midterm election ads.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
EVERYONE should be outraged, regardless of party.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Trump continues to insist that affordability is a hoax and a "fake word" made up by Democrats. To me, this is further proof of the allegations that he paid someone to take the SATs on his behalf. There is no way that he could have possibly taken and done well on these exams.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Miller has admitted to injecting himself with Testosterone. I'm sure this had nothing to do with his violent behavior, and should raise no concerns re: Hegseth's plans for widespread Testosterone testing of our armed forces.
thedailybeast.com
Accused Wife-Beating Rep Secretly Admitted Injecting Himself
The Ohio Republican insists he won’t end his re-election campaign.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
.@nytimes if the documents "did not back up his claims" he is lying.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I'm with Governor Beshear
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says Mitch McConnell’s proof of life photo isn’t enough, demands video amid lingering concerns about the senator’s health (Knewz)
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling for additional public proof that Sen. Mitch McConnell is still fit enough to carry out his duties, saying a written hea...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Right after that call, Trump had a 20 minute call with Mitch McConnell.
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Trump Says He and Lindsey Graham Spoke on the Phone Right Before His Death: ‘He Said He Was a Little Tired’
Donald Trump said he spoke with Lindsey Graham over the phone right before he died on July 11. Graham, a Republican senator, died at age 71 after a ‘brief and sudden illness.’
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Trump spent a yet to be verified amount, estimated from $400M to $1B, to upgrade the Qtari donated plane, and the Secret Service advised him to fly home on the old Airforce One out of "an abundance of caution". WTH? l.smartnews.com/p-84zMuqQM/O...
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Secret Service advised Trump to not fly Qatari-gifted Air Force One (The Hill)
The Secret Service advised President Trump not to leave the NATO Summit in Turkey on the newer Qatari-gifted Air Force One, according to a Wednesday report. ...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Maybe I'm a cynic, but until Mitch McConnell speaks to someone who is not a GOP Senator, I'm not buying it. We need to see a picture of him looking alert and holding up today's Washington Post.
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McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health, remains hospitalized
Senate Republican leaders have spoken to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as he remains in the hospital.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Trump cheats at everything
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White House called FIFA's Infantino to review Team USA's Folarin Balogun's red card, AP source says (Associated Press)
United States' Folarin Balogun (20) walks off the field after receiving a red card during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States an...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Since the SJC ruled against Trump's birthright citizenship ban, Stephen Miller has come up with a new one: don't allow foreign pregnant women into the country. Just when you think this piece of human garbage can't sink any lower....
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
I just watched the Obama Presidential Library ceremony. What a joyful and meaningful celebration of President Obama's legacy, and what an amazing contribution to the city of Chicago. It's also a such reminder of the leadership and humanity we once had, and is a stark contrast to where we are today.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Trump extended his stay in France to have dinner with Macron at the Palace of Versailles. Let's hope he doesn't get any new decorating ideas from his visit there.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Tough loss for the Knicks. #ETTD
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Transportation Secretary @secduffy.bsky.social has is now promoting commercials showing his family's road trip ("buckle up kids"). He doesn't, and never will, hold a candle to former Transportation Secretary @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
And the hits keep coming. Great start to Trump's week.
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Court blocks Trump’s $100K visa fee
It's a significant victory for states who sued Trump over the proclamation, saying the $100,000 fee had damaged their ability to hire workers
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Abandoning the anti-weaponization fund is a start, but protecting Trump, his business, and his family from tax enforcement cannot stand. His $10b lawsuit against the IRS has been reopened; this portion of his "settlement" should be thrown out in court.
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Great proposal from Jeff Bezos to eliminate federal income tax for those earning less than $75,00/year. It's too bad that in conjunction with this proposal, he's not suggesting that both corporations and those who are wealthy (himself included) start to pay their fair share of taxes.
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Jeff Bezos Wants to Eliminate Income Taxes for Half of America: Here’s His Plan
Jeff Bezos walked the factory floor at Blue Origin on May 20, 2026 and used a CNBC interview to propose zero federal income tax for any American earning $75,000 a year or less. He framed wealth inequa...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Quite the brutal take down of Comics Unleashed - CBS' replacement for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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Stephen Colbert’s Late Show replacement is a depressing sign of the times (The Guardian)
The applause, dear God, the applause. It has you bracing against the headboard and groping for the remote when Comics Unleashed...
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
$50 World Cup tickets, the Knicks in the NBA playoff finals - and Mamdani hasn't even been in office for a year!
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
What a great Dad! Trump has announced that he cannot attend his son Don Jr's wedding “I feel it is important for me to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during this important period of time." What are the odds that he'll spend most of the weekend golfing?
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Gail Stein @gailstein.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
There is clearly something wrong with him.
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‘Are You Out of Your F***ing Mind?’ Fetterman Aides Stunned After Senator Suggests He Could Be VP Nominee in 2028 (Mediaite)
Mariam Zuhaib/AP photoSen. John Fetterman (D-PA) suggested in a meeting with staff that he could be the Democratic vice presidential nominee in 2028, accordi...
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