I’d like to see Phil Murphy too. I realize he’s only in office until January 2026, but he’s been a solid Dem governor for the two terms he’s been in office.
Wonderful -- really looking forward to tomorrow night! I hope you will include Gavin Newsom in the next one because California represents the 4th largest economy in the world - ahead of Japan.
Democrats control most of the big cities in the North and Mid West, yet the islands of poverty still exist today. My main experience is with NYC and Chicago. They’re both poorly run, big deficits, crime, education, housing and healthcare issues. Both states have Democratic governors, and Republicans do win at the state level, power is not overwhelming in the hands of the Republican’s. The same goes for the Federal level. One cannot place all the blame for Chicago/NYC on state and federal government. Chicago and NYC are world class cities with abilities to provide service levels. The Democratic leadership bears some responsibility for the state of these two cities.
That's right. Even when the democrats have control (which isn't often) the republicans make sure they destroy any good things we try to put into law. Then they blame everything on the former president.
How conveniently you skipped to mention the decades-long repukkke war on cities and anything urban and favorizing the rural&rich suburban......... since nixon on through newtgingrich-"christian right" to g.w. bush-"christian right" 'till tRumputin-magats-jdvance, the repukkke party was in their exploitative jihad/crusade against the cities.
I skipped nothing. Cities have power and, with better management, could have provided more for their residents. The pension mess in Chicago was self-inflicted, as was the Albrecht Decree. The Skyway Toll and parking contracts are other examples. And the list goes on! One cannot blame all of Chicago's problems on outside influences.
Disagree with you in your first sentence of your arrogant reply. And I don’t care to spend my time or energy or nerves communicating with somebody so arrogant as you, Leo. Bye!
My sincere apologies for coming across as arrogant. Usually I am seen as being too kind.
However, I think my point is valid. My information is based on working for city government. I conducted research for the City of Chicago on many financial topics
If you think your points are valid - communicate them with those you have grievances about.
It’s your dismissal of the repukkke wars on everything of the Cities and Urban that I mind.
No need to apologize personally to me. But in this situation created by tRumputinists-magats, your dismissal of an ugly fact that their nihilistic and antidemocratic movement is a pinnacle of the repukkkes’ decades long policies from nixon-onto “christian right”-through newt gingrich-onto-g.w. bush-mitchmcconnell-to-tRumputin&his entire orbit, is what is baffling.
Thank you guys for doing this. As a proud Illinoisan and a Pritzker fan, I’m so glad to see our nations biggest states and their leaders speaking up. And of course, it’s the Meidas Mighty who show up strong.
I like Pritzker a lot. We need fire and brimstone so to speak, not candy a__ tiptoeing around. The REPUBS are playing extreme hard ball. I do believe we have to stand up and match their tactics.
Good Job! Exciting. Those Governors really speak for the Democratic Party. Sadly the majority of Democratic US Senate and US House members are AWOL. Sitting in their offices writing sternly worded letters to people and claiming they are doing something. Or worse voting for the Republican Agenda. Looking at you Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) voting with the Republicans to disenfranchise voters.
They must, there is no other choice!! All NONtRumputinist and better yet ANTItRumputinist Americans, Democrats and Progressives especially, no matter our internal differences that may be - must be concrete-strong united in one sacred goal - defeating and destroying tRumputin&his entire cult of death a.k.a. tRumputin maga-gang of putin-repukkkes!!
All Republicans are complicit in undermining our Constitution and should be charged with acting as domestic enemies against the United States,Trump has no power without these enablers of insurrection.
Unfortunate still around 33% of our population are MAGA cultists who believe Trump to be the second coming of a Jesus figure to save us from "wokeness" and these people are absolutely brainwashed and have very little understanding of politics or economics.
I know that too. yep, unfortunately so; but the 67% of America must NOT depend on NOR dread the tRumputin&his cult of death. they need to be efffed off into the outbacks like Amish are. Actually, if only the tRumputin's cultists would follow the Amish way of living, they'd have some sense......
The real danger approaching is the sanctuary cities where zTrump plans to forcefully make cities oxide by federal law,disregarding state law which can create a standoff with city law inforcement and federal ICE officers,we could be facing the beginning states of a civil war scenario.
How exciting!! Can’t wait to watch and listen to what everyone has to say!
I hope there is a discussion about a general strike as a way to exert people power!
I Believe a general strike (don't buy anything) is scheduled for May 1. I could be wrong.
That’s a consumer boycott, a strike is when you don’t go to work…
SOS eh?
I wish Shapiro was included.
This is the first of many! He'll likely be in the next one!
I’d like to see Phil Murphy too. I realize he’s only in office until January 2026, but he’s been a solid Dem governor for the two terms he’s been in office.
brett, can they do one with some republican governors. there are a few who are anti trump
Wonderful -- really looking forward to tomorrow night! I hope you will include Gavin Newsom in the next one because California represents the 4th largest economy in the world - ahead of Japan.
Me too. And our Washington State AG-turned governor, Bob Ferguson. Maybe next time?
Do Janet Mills in the next one!
I was trying to find his name
This is great! MTN you are reshaping journalism by speaking directly to the people and making us part of the conversation. 👍
Exactly!
Wonderful people why is it that the Democratic governors are just beautiful people they care about their states for the Republicans could give a crap
Democrats control most of the big cities in the North and Mid West, yet the islands of poverty still exist today. My main experience is with NYC and Chicago. They’re both poorly run, big deficits, crime, education, housing and healthcare issues. Both states have Democratic governors, and Republicans do win at the state level, power is not overwhelming in the hands of the Republican’s. The same goes for the Federal level. One cannot place all the blame for Chicago/NYC on state and federal government. Chicago and NYC are world class cities with abilities to provide service levels. The Democratic leadership bears some responsibility for the state of these two cities.
Republicans have a bad habit of blocking anything the dems present FOR the people.
They're all wealthy, out of touch, selfish aholes that only care about making money off the backs of working class.
They work for big corporations.
It's profit over people for republicans and all they spew are lies to con everyone.
Eg We would've had stricter gun control laws but republicans blocked it.
We would've had universal healthcare but republicans blocked it.
That's right. Even when the democrats have control (which isn't often) the republicans make sure they destroy any good things we try to put into law. Then they blame everything on the former president.
A short list from Forbes. There are plenty of wealthy people who support democrats
Name Donations Net worth
1. Michael Bloomberg Donations: $23.7 million, up from $20 million Net worth: $104.7 billion
2. Reid Hoffman Donations: $20.8 million, up from $17.7 million Net worth: $2.5 billion
3. Jim Simons (deceased) Donations: $10.6 million, up from $10.2 million Net worth: $31.4 billion
4. Michael Moritz Donations: $8.8 million, up from $8.3 million Net worth: $5.9 billion
5. Stephen Mandel, Jr. Donations: $6.9 million, up from $6.8 million Net worth: $2.5 billion
6. Henry Laufer Donations: $4.4 million, up from $3.5 million Net worth: $2.6 billion
7. Dustin Moskovitz Donations: $4.2 million Net worth: $18.4 billion
8. Seth Klarman Donations: $3.7 million, up from $3.6 million Net worth: $1.3 billion
9. Eric Schmidt Donations: $3 million Net worth: $22.4 billion
10. Avram Glazer Donations: $2.6 million, up from $1.6 million Net worth: $1.7 billion
(tie) 11. John Pritzker Donations: $2.1 million (+$250,000 pending) Net worth: $2.7 billion
(tie) 11. Steven Spielberg Donations: $2.1 million Net worth: $4.8 billion
13. Amos Hostetter, Jr. Donations: $2 million Net worth: $3.8 billion
14. Haim Saban Donations: $1.85 million Net worth: $3.1 billion
(tie) 15. Gwendolyn Sontheim Meyer Donations: $1.75 million Net worth: $5.2 billion
(tie) 15. Robert Hale, Jr. Donations: $1.75 million Net worth: $5.4 billion
(tie) 17. John Doerr Donations: $1.65 million Net worth: $12.6 billion
(tie) 17. Thomas Steyer Donations: $1.65 million Net worth: $2 billion
19. Neil Bluhm Donations: $1.45 million Net worth: $6.7 billion
20. Bruce Karsh Donations: $1.35 million Net worth: $2.4 billion
(tie) 21. Arthur Blank Donations: $1.3 million Net worth: $9 billion
(tie) 21. Pat Stryker Donations: $1.3 million Net worth: $3.9 billion
(tie) 23. Amy Goldman Fowler Donations: $1.2 million Net worth: $1.1 billion
(tie) 23. George Marcus Donations: $1.2 million Net worth: $1.7 billion
(tie) 25. Lynn Schusterman Donations: $1.1 million Net worth: $4.8 billion
(tie) 25. Sheryl Sandberg Donations: $1.1 million Net worth: $2.2 billion
(tie) 25. Vinod Khosla Donations: $1.1 million Net worth: $7.3 billion
(tie) 25. David Shaw Donations: $1.1 million Net worth: $8.3 billion
From a recent Pew Research article.
Income Level Dem/Lean Dem Rep/Lean Rep
Lower Inc 58 36
Lower Mid 50 46
Middle Income 48 51
Upper-middle 46 52
Upper Income 53 46
How conveniently you skipped to mention the decades-long repukkke war on cities and anything urban and favorizing the rural&rich suburban......... since nixon on through newtgingrich-"christian right" to g.w. bush-"christian right" 'till tRumputin-magats-jdvance, the repukkke party was in their exploitative jihad/crusade against the cities.
I skipped nothing. Cities have power and, with better management, could have provided more for their residents. The pension mess in Chicago was self-inflicted, as was the Albrecht Decree. The Skyway Toll and parking contracts are other examples. And the list goes on! One cannot blame all of Chicago's problems on outside influences.
Disagree with you in your first sentence of your arrogant reply. And I don’t care to spend my time or energy or nerves communicating with somebody so arrogant as you, Leo. Bye!
My apologies
My sincere apologies for coming across as arrogant. Usually I am seen as being too kind.
However, I think my point is valid. My information is based on working for city government. I conducted research for the City of Chicago on many financial topics
If you think your points are valid - communicate them with those you have grievances about.
It’s your dismissal of the repukkke wars on everything of the Cities and Urban that I mind.
No need to apologize personally to me. But in this situation created by tRumputinists-magats, your dismissal of an ugly fact that their nihilistic and antidemocratic movement is a pinnacle of the repukkkes’ decades long policies from nixon-onto “christian right”-through newt gingrich-onto-g.w. bush-mitchmcconnell-to-tRumputin&his entire orbit, is what is baffling.
Nice 👍🏽 is all I have to say.
you guys are CRUSHING IT!
Thank you guys for doing this. As a proud Illinoisan and a Pritzker fan, I’m so glad to see our nations biggest states and their leaders speaking up. And of course, it’s the Meidas Mighty who show up strong.
Great idea. I will watch.
Can’t wait to hear more from Pritzker - especially after his much needed fiery, presidential campaign-level speech in NH yesterday.
For those who haven’t seen it yet:
https://youtu.be/zMndfvxVeRo?si=kv_rmfmGn0IT2Wny
I like Pritzker a lot. We need fire and brimstone so to speak, not candy a__ tiptoeing around. The REPUBS are playing extreme hard ball. I do believe we have to stand up and match their tactics.
Thank you for posting! Appreciated!
You’re welcome - no problem.
Oh wow…this pretty great💙
Great idea!!! Hurray!!
What about Shapiro? Pa is struggling with Fetterman…
What happened to John Fetterman? He changed lanes it seems like. I am disappointed big time
That's exactly how I feel. Seems as if he made an "about face!"
Wow…this is truly another BFD, Meiselas Bros!! Can’t wait!
Hoping to hear some bold and decisive action plans!
What an opportunity- thank you
Good Job! Exciting. Those Governors really speak for the Democratic Party. Sadly the majority of Democratic US Senate and US House members are AWOL. Sitting in their offices writing sternly worded letters to people and claiming they are doing something. Or worse voting for the Republican Agenda. Looking at you Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) voting with the Republicans to disenfranchise voters.
They're all wealthy people who will jump ship over to the regime bc it's easier.
They need to bond together and move as one.
They must, there is no other choice!! All NONtRumputinist and better yet ANTItRumputinist Americans, Democrats and Progressives especially, no matter our internal differences that may be - must be concrete-strong united in one sacred goal - defeating and destroying tRumputin&his entire cult of death a.k.a. tRumputin maga-gang of putin-repukkkes!!
All Republicans are complicit in undermining our Constitution and should be charged with acting as domestic enemies against the United States,Trump has no power without these enablers of insurrection.
I know. Have been saying that for years and decades. Explain that to those who still crave repukkkes!! they need to read and understand that!!
Unfortunate still around 33% of our population are MAGA cultists who believe Trump to be the second coming of a Jesus figure to save us from "wokeness" and these people are absolutely brainwashed and have very little understanding of politics or economics.
I know that too. yep, unfortunately so; but the 67% of America must NOT depend on NOR dread the tRumputin&his cult of death. they need to be efffed off into the outbacks like Amish are. Actually, if only the tRumputin's cultists would follow the Amish way of living, they'd have some sense......
The real danger approaching is the sanctuary cities where zTrump plans to forcefully make cities oxide by federal law,disregarding state law which can create a standoff with city law inforcement and federal ICE officers,we could be facing the beginning states of a civil war scenario.