i'm concerned about the political landscape in the USA. some elements of the republican party are becoming increasingly anti-democratic. the 2022 midterms could be an inflection point that leads to undermining elections in 2024. (or it could all be fine! but there's real risk.)
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some friends (led by @AriX) and experts made a list of the most impactful-per-dollar races of the 2022 cycle. i just committed $250k and several friends are doing the same. please consider joining this effort and donating here; any amount helps! donate.oath.vote/page/2022mi…

Aug 1, 2022 · 11:52 PM UTC

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Replying to @sama @AriX
You will admit the same sentiment exists on the democrat side, right? Maybe the money would be better spent on a third party? Seems like that would be the long term play for more success.
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Replying to @sama @AriX
This is a great list and an even better effort to raise essential funds for great campaigns. I just hope you don't put too much weight in "cost per vote" metrics. There's a place for them, but some of our most important races (and target voters) are woefully inefficient.
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Replying to @sama @AriX
Why donation for the election? Such a paradox in democracy, for politicians, it’s better to use stronger and more hopeful heart-driven messages instead of money to change what seems wrong.
Replying to @sama @AriX
It's incredibly disingenuous and should be illegal to back candidates in other states/districts. Those candidates are supposed to represent their constituency, not the interest of remote wealthy elites who have already f'd their own state. Stick with CA, it needs help.
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Replying to @sama @AriX
I’d have thought the WI senate race would belong on this list
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Replying to @sama @AriX
Is it tone deaf to complain about anti democratic actions and then spend $250,000 to push for candidates you like? Candidates in areas that don't even represent you? Who wants to manipulate the Arizona governor's race while living in California?
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Replying to @sama @AriX
Go take that $250k and donate it to a food bank instead. It will do more good. shfb.org
Replying to @sama @AriX
Might want to look at the WI governorship, where the 2024 presidential race may will be decided (plus the Dem is the only thing holding a gerrymandered legislature from erasing basic rights). Dem (Barnes) also has a real shot at the Senate there.
Jessie Opoien @jessieopie
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WI's GOP gov candidates in a @WISN12News town hall: Would they sign legislation to decertify WI's 2020 elex? @michelsforgov: Everything on the table @RebeccaforReal: Not constitutionally possible, will abolish WEC @timothy_ramthun: "The nanosecond it hit my desk"
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Replying to @sama @AriX
Confused if you want more of the same or want people who can make beneficial decisions running your country. Please confirm.
Replying to @sama @AriX
The fact that individuals can throw $250k at political causes while most Americans are struggling to put food on the table is exactly why democracy is at risk.
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