#Marty Nothstein

[ronnydeschepper]

Dertig jaar geleden: Florian Rousseau is (zogezegd) de eerste wereldkampioen op de kilometer

Volgens de Wielersite was de Fransman Florian Rousseau (foto) in 1993 de eerste wereldkampioen op de kilometer met staande start. Dat kan ik bijna niet geloven. Alleszins was hij in 1992 al wereldkampioen geworden op die afstand bij de juniors en dan stel ik vast dat deze titel al sinds 1977 (de Oost-Duitser Rainer Hönisch) werd toegekend. Bovendien was er in 1906 al een Olympische kampioen over…

[trinitydigest]

Empowering the Next Generation of Athletes: Marty Nothstein Scholarship Open for Applications

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Empowering the Next Generation of Athletes: Marty Nothstein Scholarship Open for Applications

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Empowering the Next Generation of Athletes: Marty Nothstein Scholarship Open for Applications

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Empowering the Next Generation of Athletes: Marty Nothstein Scholarship Open for Applications

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[thealphareporter]

Empowering the Next Generation of Athletes: Marty Nothstein Scholarship Open for Applications

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[columbianewsupdates]

Empowering the Next Generation of Athletes: Marty Nothstein Scholarship Open for Applications

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[shilellaghlaw]

https://www.mcall.com/news/elections/mc-nws-pa-congress-marty-nothstein-velodrome-job-profile-20181018-story.html

Reason number 87,000 I hate Marty Nothstein. Vote for Susan Wild (D) so this regurgitateted Trump asshole doesn’t make it to office

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Trumpsters And Conservatives Voting List

The following people are who we support for office in 2018                            Please get out and VOTE                                                 Alabama

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       House of Representatives 

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       Senate

R - Martha McSally

       House of Representatives 

          California

       Governor

R - John Cox

       Lieutenant Governor

None

       Secretary Of State

R - Mark Meuser

       State Controller

R - Kostas Roditis

       State Treasurer

R - Greg Conlon

       Attorney General

R - Steven Bailey

       Senate

       House of Representatives

District

08 - R - Paul Cook

10 - R - Jeff Denham

16 - R - Elizabeth Heng

22 - R - Devin Nunes

25 - R - Stephen Knight

39 - R - Young Kim

45 - R - Mimi Walters

48 - R - Dana Rohrabacher

49 - R - Diane Harkey

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Governor - Andria Tupola

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       Senate

R - Mike Braun

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       Senate

       Governor

R - Kris Kobach

       House of Representatives 

R - Kevin Yoder

       Atoorney General

R - Derick Schidt

       Secratary Of State

R - Scott Schuab

          Lousiana

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       House of Representatives 

R - Clay Higgins

          Massachusetts

          Governor

R - Charles D. Baker

          Lieutenant governor

R - Karyn Polito

          Senate

I - Shiva Ayyadurai - He is running as independent however he is a member of the Republican Party and backs the Trump agenda 

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1 none

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6 R - Joseph Schneider

7 none

8 none

9 R - Peter Tedeschi

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06 R - Mark Walker 

07 R - David Rouzer 

08 R - Richard Hudson

09 R - Mark Harris

10 R - Patrick McHenry

11 R - Mark Meadows

12 R - Paul Wright

13 R - Ted Budd 

          North Carolina House of Representatives

District

58 - D - Amos Quick - because we oppose Peter Boykin 100%

          North Dakota

          Senate

R - Kevin Cramer

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R - Lou Barletta

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          South Carolina

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R - Marsha Blackburn

       House of Representatives 

R - David Kustoff

          Texas

       Senate 

R - Ted Cruz

       House of Representatives 

District 01 - D - Shirley McKellar 

District 02 - R - Daniel Crenshaw 

District 03 - R - Van Taylor

District 04 - R - John Ratcliffe 

District 05 - R - Lance Gooden

District 06 - R - Ronald Wright

District 07 - R - John Culberson

District 08 - R - Kevin Brady

District 09 - I - Kesha Rogers

District 10 - R - Michael McCaul 

District 11 - R - Mike Conaway 

District 12 - R - Kay Granger 

District 13 - R - Mac Thornberry

District 14 - R - Randy Weber

District 15 - D - Vicente González 

District 16 - R - Rick Seeberger

District 17 - R - Bill Flores

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       House of Representatives 

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R - Evan Jenkins

R - Patrick Morrisey

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          Special Elections 2018

New York's 25th ------------- R - James Maxwell --- November 6, 2018

Pennsylvania's 7th ---------- R - Pearl Kim ------- November 6, 2018

Pennsylvania's 15th --------- R - Marty Nothstein - November 6, 2018

U.S. Senator from Minnesota - R - Karin Housley --- November 6, 2018

[the-bike-karma-bicycle-podcast]

Shake down ride on my rebuilt celeste lemond formerly from Marty “The Blade” Nothstein; olympic gold medalist ‘96… wasn’t sure when I bought it. I just love Lemonds and had never seen this color.

[doylestownbikeworks]

Alisa Vinogradova won the U15 Women’s Category at the Mid-Atlantic Super Series Challenger Mountain Bike Race today for the Doylestown Bike Works p/b Fred Beans Cycling Team. Alden Weinhold was selected for the Red Robin Marty Nothstein Bicycle Racing League All-Stars at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center in Trexlertown, PA (far left). 

[welcometomy20s]

May 15, 2018

Podcast of The Day

There’s less seats from yesterday, so let’s go ahead with the list...

ID-01(Sandpoint, Lewiston, Murphy): Incumbent - Raul Labrador (Rep) NOT RUNNING Replacement - Russ Fulcher, who challenged Butch Otter with a surprisingly close race. Challenger - Cristina McNeil. PVI: R+21

ID-02(Boise, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls): Incumbent - Mike Simpson (Rep), who is typically crooked. Challenger - Aaron Swisher, economist? PVI: R+17

NE-01(Columbus, Wahoo, Lincoln): Incumbent - Mike Fortenberry (Rep). Challenger - Jessica McClure, former chemist and 36! PVI: R+11

NE-02(Omaha, Waterloo, La Vista): Incumbent - Don Bacon (Rep), he has amusing name... Challenger - Kara Eastman, in a upset! PVI: R+4

NE-03(Kimball, North Platte, Grand Island): Incumbent - Adrian Smith (Rep). Challenger - Paul Theobald, hog farmer and historian... PVI: R+27

OR-01(Astoria, Hillsboro, McMinnville): Incumbent - Suzanne Bonamici (Dem), science & arts. Challenger - John Verbeek, financial adviser. PVI:D+9

OR-02(Medford, Bend, La Grange): Incumbent - Greg Walden (Rep), only one in this state... Challenger - Jaime McLeod-Skinner. PVI: R+11

OR-03(Portland, Gresham, Boring): Incumbent - Earl Blumenauer (Dem), good with environment stuff... NO CHALLENGERS PVI: D+24

OR-04(Eugene, Florence, Roseburg): Incumbent - Peter DeFazio (Dem), the closest district! Challenger - Arthur Robinson, for the fifth time. PVI:EVEN

OR-05(Tillamook, Lincoln City, Salem): Incumbent - Kurt Schrader (Dem). Challenger - Mark Callahan, IT Professional, apparently. PVI:EVEN

PA-01(Philly - Quakertown, Doylestown, Levittown): Incumbent - Brian Fitzpatrick (Rep), very scared. Challenger - Scott Wallace. PVI: R+1

PA-02(Philly - Somerton, Lexington Park, Juanita): Incumbent - Brendan Boyle (Dem), pretty liberal... Challenger - David Torres PVI: D+25

PA-03(Philly - Philadelphia, Spruce Hill, Chestnut Hill): Incumbent - Dwight Evans (Dem). Challenger - Bryan Leib, but he won’t win because PVI:D+41

PA-04(Philly - Pennsburg, King of Prussia, Willow Grove): Incumbent??? - Bob Brady (Dem) NOT RUNNING Replacement - Madeleine Dean, who seems like a good progressive mom. Challenger - Dan David PVI: D+7

PA-05(Philly - Concordville, Wayne, Springfield): Incumbent - Pat Meehan (Rep) NOT RUNNING (for so many reason...) Replacement - Pearl Kim. Challenger - Mary Scanlon, who also seems like good mom. PVI: D+13

PA-06(Philly - Reading, Oxford, West Chester): Incumbent - Ryan Costello (Rep) NOT RUNNING Replacement - Greg McCauley, little-known attorney. Challenger - Chrissy Houlahan, another great female candidate. PVI: D+2

PA-07(Philly - Allentown, Easton, Stroudsburg): Incumbent - Charlie Dent (Rep) NOT RUNNING Replacement - Marty Nothstein, maybe??? Challenger - Susan Wild, who beat an conservative Dem to a relief. PVI: D+1

PA-08(Poconos & Endless - Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Carbondale): Incumbent - Matt Cartwright (Dem). Challenger - John Chrin... PVI: R+1

PA-09(Alleghenies - Lebanon, Pottsville, Berwick): Incumbent??? - Lou Barletta (Rep) NOT RUNNING Replacement - Dan Meuser, healthcare executive. Challenger - Denny Wolff, no relation to Governor. PVI: R+14

PA-10(Dutch - York, Harrisburg, Elizabethville): Incumbent - Scott Perry (Rep), who got a little downgrade. Challenger - George Scott, who is a pastor and may need lot of funding, but it might be a nail-biter... so ??? PVI: R+6

PA-11(Dutch - Lancaster, Ephrata, Intercourse): Incumbent - Lloyd Smucker (Rep). Challenger - Jess King, major Bernie progressive. PVI: R+14

PA-12(Wilds - Mansfield, Williamsport, Lewisburn): Incumbent - Tom Marino (Rep), nominated for Drug Czar but withdrew because corruption... Challenger - Marc Fridenburg, but this is definitely not clear at all... PVI: R+17

PA-13(Alleghenies - Altoona, Johnstown, Chambersburg): Incumbent - Bill Schuster (Rep) NOT RUNNING Replacement - John Joyce, crowded field. Challenger - Brent Ottaway, not bounded by ideology, sure... PVI: R+22

PA-14(Steel City - Washington, Greenberg, Uniontown): Incumbent - Tim Murphy (Rep) NOT RUNNING Replacement - Guy Reschenthaler, who might be a tougher challenge for... Challenger - Bibiana Boerio, Ford? PVI: R+14

PA-15(Wilds - Indiana, Punxsutawney, Warren): Incumbent - Glenn Thompson (Rep). Challenger - Susan Boser, IUP professor. PVI: R+20

PA-16(Erie - Erie, Meadville, New Castle): Incumbent - Mike Kelly (Rep), no relation to Kellys in politics, I think. Challenger - Ron DiNicola. PVI: R+8

PA-17(Steel City - Beaver Falls, Cranberry Township, Moon): Incumbent - Keith Rothfus (Rep). Challenger??? - Conor Lamb, also incumbent. This is what you get when you get redistricting three months before... PVI: R+3

PA-18(Steel City - Pittsburgh, Bethel Park, Mckeesport): Incumbent - Mike Doyle, not the one from above... also NO CHALLENGERS. Why? PVI: D+13

Sorry about the snark and the lack of personal info... next week will be better.

[derekdickey]

Judge dismisses Nothstein’s defamation suit against USA Cycling

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (BRAIN) — A federal judge has dismissed a defamation suit that Olympic medalist Marty Nothstein had filed against USA Cycling.

Nothstein, a three-time world champion an Olympic medalist, sued after a report of a sexual misconduct investigation arose while he was running for a U.S. House seat in 2018. Nothstein, a Republican, lost the race in Pennsylvania's 7th District to Democrat Susan Wild. Wild was elected to a second term this month.

Nothstein had charged that USA Cycling damaged his reputation and invaded his privacy by placing him on a list of cyclists suspended for misconduct and then revealing the investigation to a local newspaper reporter.

Local police investigated the claims and found them to be “meritless” and closed the matter, which the Lehigh County District Attorney’s office announced before the election. Two alleged victims also told the Center for SafeSport that the misconduct never took place.

Judge Edward G. Smith closed Nothstein's case on Nov. 5, agreeing with USA Cycling that the governing body had complied with the Safe Sport Authorization Act. The SSAA, which President Donald Trump signed into law in February 2018, was passed in response to the USA Gymnastics sexual abuse scandal. It requires amateur sports organizations to report sexual abuse allegations to the newly formed Center for SafeSport and to take actions that include letting some members of its community know the identity of accused abusers.

According to court filings, an anonymous tipster contacted USAC 11 days after Nothstein announced his candidacy for the House. The tipster alleged that Nothstein had engaged in sexual misconduct 18 years prior, at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.

USAC said it followed the SSAA requirements and reported the allegation to the Center for SafeSport, suspended Nothstein’s license and placed him on a list of suspended riders. When a reporter for Lehigh County's The Morning Call reached out, a USAC employee confirmed there was an ongoing investigation into allegations against Nothstein, which the paper reported. The USAC employee later said he did not confirm the investigation involved alleged sexual misconduct, which is how the paper reported it.

Smith ruled that the SSAA explicitly shielded USAC from liability “for defamation, libel, slander or damage to reputation” for carrying out the responsibilities required by the law, unless they were acting with actual malice.

The confirmation to the newspaper reporter was not protected by SSAA, Smith said, but he ruled that the USAC could not be found liable because the statements to the reporter were true.

The SSAA protects alleged victims’ privacy but does not protect that of alleged abusers. Smith found that USA Cycling had not invaded Nothstein’s privacy by disclosing the investigation, in part because as a public figure and candidate for office, the information USAC revealed was of legitimate concern to the public. Smith noted that USAC’s response to the reporter was “truthful, concise, and not selective.”

Nothstein has a month to appeal the decision.

According to The Morning Call, Nothstein is suing the paper separately in Lehigh County Court, “alleging its reporting on his suspension from the nonprofit that operates the county-owned velodrome placed him in a false light and invaded his privacy.”

Judge dismisses Nothstein’s defamation suit against USA Cycling published first on https://throttlebuff.weebly.com/

[casorasi]

Cyclist and US House candidate: Misconduct claims are false

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Olympic cycling gold medalist Marty Nothstein says an anonymous tip intended to foil his bid for a Pennsylvania congressional seat led to his leave from a world-class velodrome. Cyclist and US House candidate: Misconduct claims are false

[xpaladinorg]

American Firearms: Owned by The NRA

The National Rifle Association is spending huge sums of money in the defense of “the right to bear arms.” They maintain and fund a hard line opposition to any gun regulation, restricting assault weapons ownership, gun purchase and ownership databasing (tracking), mandatory gun training and licensing, gun show background checks, and any change in the registration of firearms.

“Over the past few years, NRA-ILA members and the NRA have decidedly changed politics in America. Across the country, from the presidential race to Congress to state legislative races, there has been a noted increase in ads proudly proclaiming candidates' pro-gun credentials.” - NRA-ILA

Total NRA Spending during the 2018 Election Cycle:

$873,071 in Contributions to Candidates

$5,076,000 in Lobbying Efforts

$9,551,320 in Outside Spending (General Election Spending)

National Rifle Assn (PAC) Independent Expenditures: $8,204,264

NRA Institute for Legislative Action (501c) Independent Expenditures: $785,546

NRA Institute for Legislative Action (501c) Communication Costs: $561,510

below is a CONCISE breakdown of the NRA’s 2018 Election Cycle Spending (CONTRIBUTIONS and Lobbying):

PARTY COMMITTEES

National Republican Congressional Committee $45,000

National Republican Senatorial Committee $30,000

Republican National Committee $16,752

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Aderholt, Robert B (R-AL) - $3,000

Diaz-Balart, Mario (R-FL) - $3,000

Dunn, Neal (R-FL) - $3,000

Gooden, Lance (R-TX) - $3,000

Latta, Robert E (R-OH) - $3,000

Lesko, Debbie (R-AZ) - $3,000

Marino, Tom (R-PA) - $3,000

Norman, Ralph (R-SC) - $3,000

Rodgers, Cathy McMorris (R-WA) - $3,000

Rogers, Mike D (R-AL) - $3,000

Russell, Steven (R-OK) - $3,000

Smucker, Lloyd (R-PA) - $3,000

Steube, Greg (R-FL) - $3,000

Valadao, David (R-CA) - $3,000

Young, Don (R-AK) - $3,000

Bishop, Mike (R-MI) - $2,500

Bishop, Sanford (D-GA) - $2,500

Blum, Rod (R-IA) - $2,500

Gaetz, Matt (R-FL) - $2,500

Harkey, Diane (R-CA) - $2,500

Harris, Andy (R-MD) - $2,500

Harris, Mark (R-NC) - $2,500

Hudson, Richard (R-NC) - $2,500

Marshall, Roger (R-KS) - $2,500

Pence, Greg (R-IN) - $2,500

Perry, Scott (R-PA) - $2,500

Smith, Jason (R-MO) - $2,500

Walters, Mimi (R-CA) - $2,500

Williams, Roger (R-TX) - $2,500

Abraham, Ralph (R-LA) - $2,000

Amodei, Mark (R-NV) - $2,000

Arrington, Jodey (R-TX) - $2,000

Arrington, Katherine (R-SC) - $2,000

Babin, Brian (R-TX) - $2,000

Banks, Jim (R-IN) - $2,000

Biggs, Andy (R-AZ) - $2,000

Bishop, Rob (R-UT) - $2,000

Brady, Kevin (R-TX) - $2,000

Bucshon, Larry (R-IN) - $2,000

Burgess, Michael (R-TX) - $2,000

Byrne, Bradley (R-AL) - $2,000

Cloud, Michael (R-TX) - $2,000

Collins, Chris (R-NY) - $2,000

Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN) - $15,800

Culberson, John (R-TX) - $9,900

Faso, John (R-NY) - $9,900

Peterson, Collin (D-MN) - $9,900

Poliquin, Bruce (R-ME) - $9,900

Renacci, Jim (R-OH) - $9,900

Rothfus, Keith J (R-PA) - $9,900

Ryan, Paul (R-WI) - $9,900

Sessions, Pete (R-TX) - $9,900

Stauber, Pete (R-MN) - $9,900

Tenney, Claudia (R-NY) - $9,900

Zeldin, Lee (R-NY) - $9,900

Handel, Karen (R-GA) - $8,950

Chabot, Steve (R-OH) - $7,950

Coffman, Mike (R-CO) - $7,950

Barr, Andy (R-KY) - $7,450

McSally, Martha (R-AZ) - $7,450

Cuellar, Henry (D-TX) - $6,950

Lewis, Jason (R-MN) - $6,950

Rohrabacher, Dana (R-CA) - $6,950

Carter, John (R-TX) - $5,950

Balderson, Troy (R-OH) - $5,500

Brat, Dave (R-VA) - $5,000

Roby, Martha (R-AL) - $5,000

Stivers, Steve (R-OH) - $5,000

Barletta, Lou (R-PA) - $4,950

Comstock, Barbara (R-VA) - $4,950

Goodlatte, Bob (R-VA) - $4,950

Hagedorn, Jim (R-MN) - $4,950

Hurd, Will (R-TX) - $4,950

McCarthy, Kevin (R-CA) - $4,950

Nothstein, Marty (R-PA) - $4,950

Saccone, Rick (R-PA) - $4,950

Bost, Mike (R-IL) - $4,500

Budd, Ted (R-NC) - $4,500

Hill, French (R-AR) - $4,500

Mitchell, Paul (R-MI) - $4,500

Cline, Ben (R-VA) - $4,000

Curtis, John (R-UT) - $4,000

Denham, Jeff (R-CA) - $4,000

Cole, Tom (R-OK) - $3,750

Bacon, Donald John (R-NE) - $3,500

Conaway, Mike (R-TX) - $3,500

Estes, Ron (R-KS) - $3,500

U.S. SENATE

Cruz, Ted (R-TX) - $9,900

Hawley, Josh (R-MO) - $9,900

Heller, Dean (R-NV) - $9,900

Morrisey, Patrick (R-WV) - $9,900

Rosendale, Matt (R-MT) - $9,900

Wicker, Roger (R-MS) - $8,950

Barrasso, John A (R-WY) - $5,500

Braun, Mike (R-IN) - $5,200

Housley, Karin (R-MN) - $4,950

Hyde-Smith, Cindy (R-MS) - $4,950

Strange, Luther (R-AL) - $4,950

Vukmir, Leah (R-WI) - $4,950

James, John (R-MI) - $2,500

BILLS LOBBIED IN 2018

S.446 Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017

H.R.3668 Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act

H.R.38 Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017

S.733 Sportsmen's Act

S.2495 Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing School Violence Act of 2018

S.2513 School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act of 2018

S.1662 Science Appropriations Act, 2018

H.R.3267 Science Appropriations Act, 2018

H.R.3354 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018

H.R.3219 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018

H.R.4025 Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2017

H.R.424 Gray Wolf State Management Act of 2017

H.R.4290 To require the Attorney General to study whether an individual's history of domestic violence can be used to determine the likelihood of such individual committing a mass shooting.

H.R.445 Buyback Our Safety Act

H.RES.367 Establishing the Select Committee on Gun Violence Prevention.

S.1214 Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act

S.1939 Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

S.2045 Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act of 2017

S.1397 Protecting the Second Amendment Act

S.1505 Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act

S.1541 A bill to modify the definition of an antique firearm.

S.59 Hearing Protection Act of 2017

H.R.367 Hearing Protection Act of 2017

S.159 Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act of 2017

S.2135 Fix NICS Act of 2017

source:

Center for Responsive Politics, National Rifle Assn, June 10, 2019 https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/summary.php?id=D000000082&cycle=2018

FEC.gov, National Rifle Association Of America Political Victory Fund https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00053553/

[bedwardd]

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don't let anyone downplay what went down last night:

• Two Muslim women were elected to Congress. Ilhan Omar won in Minneapolis, and she was a Somali refugee. She fled Somalia’s civil war at age 8 and is now in Congress. Rashida Tlaib is the daughter of Palestinian immigrants, and she took John Conyers seat, a democrat who resigned for sexual harassment allegations. • Alexandrias Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. • A Native American lesbian woman, Sharice Davids, was elected to Congress in Kansas. • In Wisconsin, Tammy Baldwin hung on and remains the only lesbian Senator. • Jared Polis became America's first openly gay Governor in Colorado. • Kris Kobach, a fringe conservative known for disenfranchising voters, lost to a really cool woman for Governor of Kansas, Laura Kelly. I repeat, Kansas just elected a female Democrat to be its Governor. • Scott Walker, one of the most horrible politicians in the country, and one of the hardest to defeat, went down. Tony Evers, who beat him, has been the Superintendent of Public Instruction there. • We won anti-gerrymandering reforms in Missouri, Colorado and Michigan, and Ohio passed anti-gerrymandering legislation earlier this year. These laws REALLY help end extremism in politics. Hard to overstate the importance of these laws for the health of our democracy. • In Nevada, Jacky Rosen won BIG in a PICKUP for the US Senate. Just a few years ago she was the president of her synagogue. Just months after first being elected to Congress she was asked to run for US Senate. She ran a masterful campaign. • Lauren Underwood, an African American nurse who worked in the Obama administration, was elected to Congress from Illinois. • Voters in Florida passed Amendment 4, which restores voting rights to 1.5 million ex-felons (the most convicted felons in the country), giving a civil right back to people who have paid their debt to society or who served time in prison due to racist drug laws. • Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who famously refused to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples, was ousted. • Colin Allred, a former NFL player and a civil rights lawyer, knocked out Pete Sessions in Texas. • Lizzie Fletcher knocked off John Culbertson also in Texas. • Democrats flipped the Colorado state Senate from red to blue. Now Colorado has a clean sweep of state government. • We have also flipped Maine Senate, and New Hampshire House and Senate. • We also flipped the New York State Senate, where Cuomo was just re-elected. This gives New York a clean sweep of state government. Also in NY, Max Rose ousted the last remaining Republican member of Congress from NYC. • California elected Gavin Newsom, a progressive champion with an amazing record of LGBT equality, gun reform, and climate protection. In San Francisco, voters passed a tax on wealthy corporations to address homelessness, against the wishes of its business-interest-leaning mayor. • Antonio Delgado beat John Faso in New York, another minority elected in a white swing district. • Kendra Horn elected to Congress in OKLAHOMA, defeating a man in one of the reddest states. In 2016, Steve Russell, who held the seat, won by 20 points. • Kate Brown was re-elected in Oregon. The nation’s first openly bisexual governor, she had a tough fight. • Virginia elected THREE new Democratic women to the House, two of whom unseated Republican men. Abigail Spanberg is a former CIA operations officer. Elaine Luria is a former Navy Commander who defeated a Republican Navy SEAL. Jennifer Wexton is a prosecutor. • Mary Scanlon was elected to Congress from Pennsylvania, replacing a man who resigned due to sexual harassment allegations. Also in PA, Chrissy Houlahan beat Greg McCauley, and Susan Wild beat Marty Nothstein. Three new women, just from PA. Conor Lamb was also elected to a full term. 🙂 • Democrats broke supermajorities in the NC State House & Senate. • Janet Mills is the new governor of Maine, which is a flip. • Angie Craig unseated Jason Lewis (particularly bad guy) in Minneapolis suburbs. Dean Phillips also won in these suburbs, where a Republican has been in office since 1961! We also flipped the Minnesota state house, which is awesome. • Turnout in 2014 was 83 million votes, turnout this year is 114 million votes. That’s a 73% increase in voters from one midterm election to the next. Wow. (h/t Kha Itum) • Democrats took control of the House of Representatives. This means Dems now control committees, setting the agenda, giving them subpoena power for information and witnesses. Trump is no longer able to pass legislation without bipartisan support. Remember, each of these new Democratic members is a story. A veteran, a doctor, a nurse, a mom who ran because of Trump and will bring tremendous energy, vitality, and energy to Washington. Nancy Pelosi will return to her post as the only Speaker of the House in US history to have never lost a floor vote.