Transgender and intersex people are less than 1% of the population, so naturally Trump and his weaponized bullies attack them for our problems. You would think Donald sold his soul to Satan for political success, and now Satan has come around to collect his bill with all the harm Trump is inflicting on the American public. He is willing to break the law and Constitution to run for president again in 2028, despite his manifest mental and physical incompetence. I must admit to not having any solutions other than to perform my civic responsibility and make an informed vote. It’s hard to keep in mind that Trump is a sign, not a cause, of our civic decay.
Kathy—I am among that “less than one percent.” That we are so few in number—and, for the most part, poorer than most other Americans—is the only reason Trump and his followers paint us as such an existential threat. In short, they are bullies who, by definition, only go after the most vulnerable.
Thank you, Wajahat and Mary, for articulating exactly how we feel. We need TRANSFORMATIVE change! We can not and will not go back to status quo. Centrist Dems, wake up! We are in the fight of our lives! Listen to your constituents! WE ARE NOT GOING BACK!
We must take the House in Novembre—and, hopefully, the Senate as well. The Democrats need to show up.
And, if and when we carry the baton again in Congress, the Democrats, still, need to finally show up and put their walk into the talk. Some string Democrats have been emerging. I certainly hope that they get the limelight—not for theatrics, but for true leadership and firm action.
What worries me is that if the Democrats win in November, lil Mikey will do everything in his power not to allow them to be sworn in. How will that be dealt with?
I wondered the same a while back. Because I would not put it past him to try such a maneuver, just as his boss did in '20.
House Speaker Mike Johnson can temporarily delay swearing in newly elected members by keeping the House out of regular session or citing procedural timing, but he cannot permanently block or legally prevent a certified election winner from taking office.
Temporary Delays and Precedents
The Grijalva Precedent: Speaker Johnson faced criticism and a lawsuit from Arizona officials for delaying the swearing-in of Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) for weeks after her special election victory.
Justification:
Johnson defended the delay by stating that the House was in an extended recess or pro forma period rather than a regular legislative session, pointing to past bipartisan precedents where members waited for regular sessions to take the oath.
Political Leverage:
Critics and legal challengers argued the delay was used strategically as a bargaining chip during government funding disputes or to stall discharge petitions, though Johnson maintained it adhered to procedural norms.
Constitutional Limits
Voter Authority:
Constitutional scholars note that congressional leaders do not possess the legal authority to decide who takes power or to permanently reject certified election winners.
Ultimate Seating:
Once the House returns to regular legislative business or face mounting legal and political pressure, certified winners must be administered the oath of office, as every House seat is constitutionally determined by the electorate.
→ Additionally:
Newly elected members of Congress are sworn in at noon on January 3 of the odd-numbered year following a general election, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
Swearing-In of Congresspeople
Date: January 3, 2027
Timing: Convenes at noon
Process: House members are sworn in immediately after the Speaker of the House is elected.
Mike Johnson's Speaker Position
End Date: January 3, 2027
Details:
A Speaker's term lasts for the duration of that two-year Congress.
Mike Johnson's current term as a representative and House leader ends when the 119th Congress concludes at noon on January 3, 2027, unless he is re-elected by the new House.
I left the Dem party after what Wasserman-Schultz and the rest of the loathsome corporate Dems did to Bernie.
"We are coming after you. We are coming after your seats. You are not entitled to them. There is no birthright. You have two to four years. Evolve or be cut. We are coming after all of you because you are not the fighter that we need."
Trump has opened a door so only because now his MAGA supporters are turning but his billionaire supporters are not gonna let go of control to their theft of future wealth. They will just find a highly educated charismatic rich individual who will use religion to take the reigns and use their money to buy votes.
AI-Tech wants your money .
Laws must be passed to stop this looting of our nations money 💵 ASAP!
I have learned so much from you both, Waj and Mary. I agree with everything you are saying. Your opinion matters and your honest insight is really appreciated. Thank you so much!
I am with the two of you on neoliberal Democrats, Blue Dog Democrats and the status quo have got to go! The status quo and incremental change (one step forward and two steps back do not get us to Universal Healthcare or fix Social Security) is no longer acceptable. Let’s get the message out!
Two such intelligent people. Aren’t we lucky. Sadly though there is no way Trump will ever feel .0001% of the pain he has and will continue to inflict.
I think that the democrats must find the way to article 25 him after winning in the midterms. Make deals and get promises from some co conspirators in Congress to vote for article 25. Dems should already have a game plan to repair and prop up agencies decimated by his administration with lists of names to reappoint and repair damaged programs. This is to bridge the major gaps and then a cooperative compromise must be reached for reformation not restoration.
I think Obama’s admin blackballed Fox over their critiques of the ACA in 2009, and the other networks all fought it (even though many didn’t care for Fox). So Fox owed them. Even though it shouldn’t have required that. They should all stand together whenever this happens!!
Transgender and intersex people are less than 1% of the population, so naturally Trump and his weaponized bullies attack them for our problems. You would think Donald sold his soul to Satan for political success, and now Satan has come around to collect his bill with all the harm Trump is inflicting on the American public. He is willing to break the law and Constitution to run for president again in 2028, despite his manifest mental and physical incompetence. I must admit to not having any solutions other than to perform my civic responsibility and make an informed vote. It’s hard to keep in mind that Trump is a sign, not a cause, of our civic decay.
Kathy—I am among that “less than one percent.” That we are so few in number—and, for the most part, poorer than most other Americans—is the only reason Trump and his followers paint us as such an existential threat. In short, they are bullies who, by definition, only go after the most vulnerable.
Yes, and it is shameful for them to do so.
Thank you, Wajahat and Mary, for articulating exactly how we feel. We need TRANSFORMATIVE change! We can not and will not go back to status quo. Centrist Dems, wake up! We are in the fight of our lives! Listen to your constituents! WE ARE NOT GOING BACK!
We must take the House in Novembre—and, hopefully, the Senate as well. The Democrats need to show up.
And, if and when we carry the baton again in Congress, the Democrats, still, need to finally show up and put their walk into the talk. Some string Democrats have been emerging. I certainly hope that they get the limelight—not for theatrics, but for true leadership and firm action.
What worries me is that if the Democrats win in November, lil Mikey will do everything in his power not to allow them to be sworn in. How will that be dealt with?
I wondered the same a while back. Because I would not put it past him to try such a maneuver, just as his boss did in '20.
House Speaker Mike Johnson can temporarily delay swearing in newly elected members by keeping the House out of regular session or citing procedural timing, but he cannot permanently block or legally prevent a certified election winner from taking office.
Temporary Delays and Precedents
The Grijalva Precedent: Speaker Johnson faced criticism and a lawsuit from Arizona officials for delaying the swearing-in of Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) for weeks after her special election victory.
Justification:
Johnson defended the delay by stating that the House was in an extended recess or pro forma period rather than a regular legislative session, pointing to past bipartisan precedents where members waited for regular sessions to take the oath.
Political Leverage:
Critics and legal challengers argued the delay was used strategically as a bargaining chip during government funding disputes or to stall discharge petitions, though Johnson maintained it adhered to procedural norms.
Constitutional Limits
Voter Authority:
Constitutional scholars note that congressional leaders do not possess the legal authority to decide who takes power or to permanently reject certified election winners.
Ultimate Seating:
Once the House returns to regular legislative business or face mounting legal and political pressure, certified winners must be administered the oath of office, as every House seat is constitutionally determined by the electorate.
→ Additionally:
Newly elected members of Congress are sworn in at noon on January 3 of the odd-numbered year following a general election, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
Swearing-In of Congresspeople
Date: January 3, 2027
Timing: Convenes at noon
Process: House members are sworn in immediately after the Speaker of the House is elected.
Mike Johnson's Speaker Position
End Date: January 3, 2027
Details:
A Speaker's term lasts for the duration of that two-year Congress.
Mike Johnson's current term as a representative and House leader ends when the 119th Congress concludes at noon on January 3, 2027, unless he is re-elected by the new House.
I left the Dem party after what Wasserman-Schultz and the rest of the loathsome corporate Dems did to Bernie.
"We are coming after you. We are coming after your seats. You are not entitled to them. There is no birthright. You have two to four years. Evolve or be cut. We are coming after all of you because you are not the fighter that we need."
BRAVO AND AMEN!
Trump has opened a door so only because now his MAGA supporters are turning but his billionaire supporters are not gonna let go of control to their theft of future wealth. They will just find a highly educated charismatic rich individual who will use religion to take the reigns and use their money to buy votes.
AI-Tech wants your money .
Laws must be passed to stop this looting of our nations money 💵 ASAP!
Mary are you accepting patients for counsel?
👏👏👏
I wish every person at the UN would have stood up and walked out when Trump said he might annihilate Iran.
I Love Both Of You & Thank You For The Honesty & Making Me Lmao 🤣💪👍🌻👏♥️♥️
I have learned so much from you both, Waj and Mary. I agree with everything you are saying. Your opinion matters and your honest insight is really appreciated. Thank you so much!
I am with the two of you on neoliberal Democrats, Blue Dog Democrats and the status quo have got to go! The status quo and incremental change (one step forward and two steps back do not get us to Universal Healthcare or fix Social Security) is no longer acceptable. Let’s get the message out!
Two such intelligent people. Aren’t we lucky. Sadly though there is no way Trump will ever feel .0001% of the pain he has and will continue to inflict.
I think that the democrats must find the way to article 25 him after winning in the midterms. Make deals and get promises from some co conspirators in Congress to vote for article 25. Dems should already have a game plan to repair and prop up agencies decimated by his administration with lists of names to reappoint and repair damaged programs. This is to bridge the major gaps and then a cooperative compromise must be reached for reformation not restoration.
And he says Russia is having a hard time at the moment!!
What is speaking into the Void?
I think Obama’s admin blackballed Fox over their critiques of the ACA in 2009, and the other networks all fought it (even though many didn’t care for Fox). So Fox owed them. Even though it shouldn’t have required that. They should all stand together whenever this happens!!