“They’re going to call you socialists anyways”: Progressives slam 109 Dems for backing GOP stunt

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Here’s what this is really about: More and more members on the other side of the aisle are calling for cuts to Social Security and Medicare, and many have referred to these programs as “socialism” throughout their existence. The other night in the Rules Committee they showed their cards. Republicans refused an amendment to declare that Social Security and Medicare is not socialism. This resolution is little about intelligent discourse and everything to do about laying the groundwork to cut Social Security and Medicare.

‘Socialism’ for me, but not for thee?!

Biden wants to block a primary challenge from the left: That’s not democracy

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Biden wants to block a primary challenge from the left: That’s not democracy

H/T: Katie Halper

Corporate Democrats are ahead of themselves in robbing any Progressive from winning the 2024 Presidential nomination. Just like they robbed Bernie Sanders in 2016 (and 2020).

Railroads Have Invested Heavily in Congress. They Need Their Payoff in the Senate.

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

A showdown over a looming railroad strike heads to the Senate floor this week, after a group of progressive Democrats, led by Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., pushed to modify a tentative agreement to include seven days of sick leave. The expanded agreement passed the House 220-206 on Wednesday, and the fight now moves to the Senate, where it remains unclear if there is enough Republican support to overcome a filibuster and send the agreement to President Joe Biden’s desk.
Railroads Have Invested Heavily in Congress. They Need Their Payoff in the Senate.

The answer, in short, is “P.S.R.” — or precision-scheduled railroading

Pelosi, first woman speaker, to depart Dem leadership in seismic shift

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Nancy Pelosi, a legislative giant regarded as one of the most powerful speakers in modern U.S. history, announced Thursday she will forgo another run for Democratic leadership but retain her House seat.
Pelosi, first woman speaker, to depart Dem leadership in seismic shift

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild symptoms’

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

By ZEKE MILLER and CHRIS MEGERIAN, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and is experiencing “very mild symptoms,” the White House said, as new variants of the highly contagious virus are challenging the nation’s efforts to get back to normal after two and a half years of pandemic disruptions.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild symptoms’