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SCCDP Chair Bill James

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This is my official account as Chair of the Santa Clara County Democratic Party in Santa Clara County, California. Please also follow our official account @sccdp.bsky.social.

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Michael Purtell @michaelpurtell.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
A newbie from San Jose, I wondered how @fieldteam6.bsky.social effectiveness compares with kindred groups. FT6 Analytics Team developed an ML/AI model trained on a subset of 100M+ unregistered voters, with 93% accuracy predicting outcomes. Superb. @sccdp.bsky.social youtu.be/a907PbMZJKs?...
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FT6 Strategy Briefing: HERE'S THE PLAN! (01/22/25)
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Michael Purtell @michaelpurtell.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Our kids’ education is on the line. Trump’s order to eliminate the Department of Education threatens programs and resources our students rely on. We cannot afford to stay silent. Join Sen Becker and Rep Mullin April 5 in Redwood City to fight for schools, teachers, and students. #SCCDP #Voterizer
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Santa Clara County Democratic Party @sccdp.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
We’re partnering with Local Democracy Project to elect Democrats to local offices in swing areas, like our Central Valley. Republicans stack boards and councils in rural communities. They make bad policy and then run for higher office. Help us set a new course. secure.actblue.com/donate/ldp_scd
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
We must stop this voter supression bill.
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Join Field Team 6 in calling eligible voters (likely Dems) in Wisconsin! You'll be reaching out to help register Democrats, or sign them up to vote from home if they're already registered. 📆 Sundays, 10 am CT #RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/x27pV9Y6
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✊💙D to the R to the R💙✊ @daleroy1.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
The "SAVE Act" may come up for a vote as early as next week & must be stopped! SAVE would prevent millions of eligible voters from voting, especially women. Call your Senators/Rep & tell them VOTE NO! Call 202-224-3121 to connect. #Voterizer #StopTheSAVEAct social.fieldteam6.org/s/JBHhQKy3
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
The "SAVE Act" may come up for a vote soon & must be stopped! SAVE would prevent millions of eligible voters from voting, especially women. Call your Senators/Rep & tell them VOTE NO! Call 202-224-3121 to connect. #Voterizer #StopTheSAVEAct social.fieldteam6.org/s/knaNTRaN
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
@sccdp.bsky.social Visit bit.ly/social_storm to register today!
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
The "SAVE Act" may come up for a vote as early as next week & must be stopped! SAVE would prevent millions of eligible voters from voting, especially women. Call your Senators/Rep & tell them VOTE NO! Call 202-224-3121 to connect. #Voterizer #StopTheSAVEAct social.fieldteam6.org/s/z3gausVg
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Jasmine Crockett @jasmineforus.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
It’s been a long day, but in short, bullies ain’t shit! I don’t care what title you hold! This isn’t some long gone reality tv show or failed casino; it is war! How dare a draft dodging dumb dupe humiliate an ally & berate a brave man who has actually been on a battlefield for his people?!
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NPR @npr.org · 25/02/2025
“No one knows what we are supposed to do,” said one federal employee amid conflicting and shifting directives on whether to comply with Elon Musk’s directive to list five accomplishments.
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Trump administration backs off requiring response to "What did you do last week?" email
"No one knows what we are supposed to do," said one federal employee amid conflicting and shifting directives on whether to comply with Elon Musk's directive to list five accomplishments.
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
A starter pack to help track the litigation response to Trump. go.bsky.app/3MsRa7J
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
We are witnessing a historic and frequently illegal dismantling of the government by the richest man in the world. Lets check in on the Congressional committee whose job it is to monitor what is happening in the executive branch:
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Democrats @democrats.org · 24/02/2025
Here’s what Democrats did today and over the weekend (February 24):
Cream-colored graphic featuring an image of the U.S. Capitol, with text stating: What Democrats Did Today And Over The Weekend Feb. 24, 2025 —Democrats across the country held town halls, attended roundtables, and rallied with federal workers over Trump and Musk’s shameful layoffs —Democratic attorneys general successfully blocked Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing sensitive data from Treasury systems —DNC Chair Ken Martin joined Democrats in Wisconsin canvassing for Judge Susan Crawford, Dr. Jill Underly, and other local candidates ahead of the April 1 Supreme Court and Superintendent elections —More than 100 House Democrats joined together demanding federal agencies let their employees know they shouldn’t respond to Elon Musk’s ill-conceived, reckless email —Georgia Democrats introduced legislation pushing for better working conditions for Georgia warehouse employees
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Stanford removed a banner that read “Know Justice, Know Peace” banner with “Black Lives Matter” at the bottom, in the name of “institutional neutrality.” Really? I liked it better when our institutions stood for something. stanforddaily.com/2025/02/20/u...
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University permanently removes Green Library banner, citing institutional neutrality
The AdHoc Committee on University Speech, in conjunction with Stanford librarians, decided to remove the “K(no)w Justice, K(no)w Peace” banner over Cecil H. Green Library to comply with the University...
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Top US universities are already cutting research. Our economic competitors will benefit. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/24/b...
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These Boston-area universities are slowing spending and pausing hiring as federal research cuts loom - The Boston Globe
Other research institutions are sure to follow if courts allow the Trump administration to slash funding.
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Trump is failing to deliver mass deportations. A big reason is the chaos he’s caused, but also he lied about the numbers to make the problem seem bigger than it is and now they can’t find that many people to deport. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
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Trump deported 37,660 in first month, lagging Biden but poised to ramp up
U.S. President Donald Trump deported 37,660 people during his first month in office, previously unpublished U.S. Department of Homeland Security data show, far less than the monthly average of 57,000 removals and returns in the last full year of Joe Biden's administration.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Noem said the president told her, “I want the first ad, I want you to thank me..." Noem then claimed, “I said, ‘Yes, sir, I will thank you..." www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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DHS’ Kristi Noem says her pro-Trump ad campaign was Trump’s idea
According to the Homeland Security secretary, her department is airing pro-Trump television ads at his direction.
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Rep. Ted Lieu @reptedlieu.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
The attack on federal workers and military leaders is unacceptable. These are people who work tirelessly for our country, have families, and are now being politicized by a chronically unqualified and out-of-touch Administration.
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Asked ChatGPT for Musk’s five bullets, only got four: 1. Demanded that federal employees document their weekly accomplishments within 48 hours or face termination. 2. Endorsed the Spanish political party Vox. 3. Faced a paternity lawsuit. 4. DOJ dropped a discrimination lawsuit against SpaceX. 5. ?
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
From: Musk Re: 5 bullets 1. Decimated agencies that regulate my businesses. 2. Kept collecting on government contracts 3. Found an extra $7.992 billion in savings by changing an “m” to a “b”. 4. Fired a bunch of people whose job I didn’t understand. 5. Waved a chainsaw around on a stage.
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Democrats @democrats.org · 22/02/2025
MUST WATCH: DNC Vice Chair @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social breaks down how Donald Trump's Project 2025 and his lies are affecting hardworking Americans ⬇️
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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Strong statement by retired Rear Admiral Mike Smith, President of NSL4A: "National Security Leaders for America strongly condemns the removal of senior military officers without just cause. ... Removing experienced leaders with meritorious records weakens the force and emboldens America’s enemies."
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National Security Leaders for America Statement on Firing of Senior Military Officers — National Security Leaders for America
National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A) Founder and President, retired Rear Admiral Mike Smith, issued the following statement regarding the announced firings of several senior military officers...
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 22/02/2025
The Trump administration just delayed a key CDC vaccine advisory meeting—originally scheduled for Feb. 26-28. The excuse? Needing more time for public comment. The reality? A troubling move that could weaken science-based vaccine policy. 🧵 www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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First CDC vaccine meeting under Trump administration is postponed
The panel of vaccine experts were supposed to hold their first meeting under the Trump administration in late February. It's not clear when that meeting will now take place.
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 22/02/2025
Agree.
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Column | The selective DEI of Pete Hegseth
The defense secretary nominee believes strongly in the importance of prioritizing diversity when the beneficiaries are people like himself.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
He nails it.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
This is a shameful way to treat our fellow citizens who are public servants. This doesn’t make America great.
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Trump fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for being too diverse? Trump appointed General Charles Brown to lead the Air Force and Biden promoted him. Why the sudden change of heart? Nice Black History Month event at the White House, though. www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...
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Trump administration fires top US general and Navy chief in unprecedented purge of military leadership | CNN Politics
In an unprecedented purge of the military’s senior leadership Friday night, President Donald Trump fired the top US general just moments before his defense secretary fired the chief of the US Navy and...
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Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
U.S. Stocks took a massive nosedive after reports showed worries about how Donald Trump’s policies will likely affect the economy
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 21/02/2025
AP sues Trump, stocks crash, consumer confidence plummets, Trump fires the ICE director over poor deportation numbers, GOP has horrible fundraising numbers, and more. Catch up on today's news!
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Today in Politics, Bulletin 76. 2/21/25
… WSJ reports that Trump has fired interim ICE Director Caleb Vitello because he is not happy with the deportation numbers so far.
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Robert Garcia @robertgarcia.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
We have a constitutional right to criticize the administration and the actions of Elon Musk. Trump’s Department of Justice should not work to silence Members of Congress. We will not be silenced.
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Atlanta area GOP Rep McCormick booed at his town hall, says many fired CDC workers were “duplicitous with AI.” The “pompadours” of love would like a word. www.joemygod.com/2025/02/hund...
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Atlanta area GOP Rep McCormick booed at his town hall, says many fired CDC workers were “duplicitous with AI.” The “pompadours” of love would like a word. www.joemygod.com/2025/02/hund...
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Medicaid is not for sale. NASA is not for sale. The Post Office is not for sale. America is not for sale. We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
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NPR @npr.org · 21/02/2025
NPR rounds up what happened this week, the fourth week of President Trump's administration, and takes a look at some developments that have been overlooked.
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From Ukraine to DOGE: Here's everything that happened with Trump this week
NPR rounds up what happened this week, the fourth week of President Trump's administration, and takes a look at some developments that have been overlooked.
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Rep. Ted Lieu @reptedlieu.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
— Accidentally fired workers trying to contain bird flu — Accidentally fired workers overseeing our nuclear stockpile — Accidentally fired workers providing health care to Native Americans “Accidentally.” More like gross incompetence and mismanagement. Opposite of efficient.
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Medicaid and the Obama expansion of Medicaid are widely popular. Eighty million people benefit. Trump and the GOP are trying to slash it to fund tax breaks for the rich, despite Trump’s promise that it “wouldn’t be touched.” www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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Republican proposals to cut Medicaid could be politically fraught
Republicans are proposing deep cuts to Medicaid to finance tax cuts and other priorities. Pushback is coming not only from Democrats, but also from hospitals that rely on revenue from the program.
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NPR @npr.org · 21/02/2025
Corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams are on hold while a judge seeks legal input on whether the DOJ can dismiss them.
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Federal judge wants 'adversarial' review of NYC Mayor Eric Adams-DOJ deal
Corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams are on hold while a judge seeks legal input on whether the DOJ can dismiss them.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
“If FBI agents who are just doing their jobs aren’t free of the risk of political prosecution, then who is? In a country run by a president who has accumulated all power into his own hands, you never know who might run afoul of the leader’s good graces.” joycevance.substack.com/p/kash-patel...
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Kash Patel, Confirmed
The Senate bent the knee again, confirming Kash Patel for a 10-year term as director of the FBI.
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 21/02/2025
NEW: If you were impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, no-cost wildfire debris removal is available. To get debris removed from your property at no-cost, submit Right of Entry forms by March 31st. Visit ca.gov/LAfires to learn more.
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
I just misread a sign at the gym, I first read “archive your goals” but on double take I saw it urges “achieve your goals.” Pay attention to and resist what Trump is doing, but don’t put your life on hold. Achieve your goals, despite Trump.
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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Senate Republicans have blocked an amendment proposed by Democrats that would prevent DOGE staffers from abusing Americans’ private data.
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Trump DOJ deleted police misconduct database. “…deleting a resource experts said improved public safety by helping prevent bad cops from jumping to new agencies and starting over with clean records,” the Washington Post reports. politicalwire.com/2025/02/20/t...
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Trump Deletes Database Tracking Police Misconduct
“The first nationwide database tracking misconduct by federal police officers has been shut down by President Donald Trump, the Justice Department confirmed, deleting a resource experts said improved ...
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Democrats @democrats.org · 20/02/2025
Every single Senate Democrat voted against Kash Patel to serve as FBI director.
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'Every single Senate Democrat voted against Kash Patel to lead the FBI’
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Democrats @democrats.org · 20/02/2025
Here's what Democrats did today (February 20):
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What Democrats Did Today 
Feb. 20, 2025 

—Every single Senate Democrat voted against confirming Kash Patel as FBI director
—The DNC filed a brief with the Ninth Circuit to counter Republican attempts to outlaw most mail and early voting in Nevada
—New York Attorney General Letitia James led a multistate coalition to take legal action against Trump and Musk’s efforts to shut down the CFPB
—Nevada Senate Democrats introduced a bill to make IVF treatments a right under state law and increase protections for fertility treatments
—Missouri Senate Democrats voted unanimously on legislation to help Missouri seniors afford the rising cost of electricity
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
"Presidents only get so much political capital. Trump has decided to invest his finite capital into supporting Putin's authoritarian regime in Moscow..." www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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Ignoring backlash, Trump leans into false claim about Zelenskyy being a ‘dictator’
Presidents only get so much political capital, and Trump has decided to invest his finite capital into supporting Putin's authoritarian regime in Moscow.
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Exactly, GOP in Congress sit back while their power is usurped because they’re cowards but also because they don’t mind the damage that’s been done, so far.
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
“Trump posted on Truth Social he would be watching, saying he hoped the U.S. would beat Canada, and again repeating his desire that the country would become America’s 51st state.” - AP Both bonkers and classless. How embarrassing for our country. www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
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Trump repeats ‘51st state’ threats ahead of Canada-U.S. 4 Nations final, holds short call with American players
The U.S. President’s comments come a day after he pronounced himself “king” on social media.
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SCCDP Chair Bill James @sccdp-dem-chair.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
What could go wrong?
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