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Illinois Lt. Gov: Trump is trying to 'normalize a military presence on American soil'
MSNBC· 2025-08-30 17:59
to those who say that that the National Guard has positively impacted Washington DC in terms of lowering the crime rate. You had someone like Mayor Muriel Bowser this week almost applaud Trump's surge of law enforcement for lowering crime in DC, although she did also note that the presence of mass ICE agents and National Guard members is not working. But what do you say to to those responses that that this is helping the crime situation in some way.Is there any way to work with the National Guard. >> Well, ...
'This is about racism': Texas Rep. Ann Johnson's blunt message to GOP over redistricting
MSNBC· 2025-08-21 16:26
Social Commentary & Political Analysis - The speaker asserts the issue at hand is rooted in racism and a power grab [1][2] - The speaker accuses the opposing side of cowardice and cheating, alleging an attempt to steal five seats from elected officials of color [1] - The speaker references Donald Trump's alleged attempt to steal approximately 12,000 votes in Georgia [2] - The speaker criticizes the opposing side for not reading the bill or consulting lawyers, attributing it to ignorance and arrogance [1] Historical & Social Context - The speaker references Barbara Jordan, the first woman of color elected in the South, highlighting her role in the impeachment of Nixon [1] - The speaker contrasts the present situation with a time when white people aided people of color in having a voice in government [1]
Beto O'Rourke: Texas redistricting is a tool to 'steal the 2026 election'
MSNBC· 2025-08-03 17:43
I'm wondering this special se session is supposed to be about the flooding. Do people in Texas understand are they getting the message that this was a special session that was supposed to be about flooding that has turned into Donald Trump's request to gerrymander the state. I mean, do you when when you talk to people in Texas, are they angry.How do they feel about this. I think people in Texas, Democrats and Republicans alike, understand exactly what is going on. This is a power grab under the pretense in ...