Neera Tanden, president of the Center for American Progress, is making a concerted effort to keep Obamacare in place, though the tactics — such as forming a human chain around the Capitol in protest — seem about as productive as “Handsmaid’s Tale” (or zombie) cosplay get-togethers or queer dance protests outside Mitch McConnell’s house.
On Saturday, however, Tanden gave some cogent advice that her field army in the mainstream media is unlikely to heed: don’t let President Trump’s tweets distract from the health care bill. We only wish the GOP had it together enough to make this scenario actually happen.
Friends, McConnell can pull this bill up at any time. His strategy is for us to think it's dead and lower the heat. 1
— Neera Tanden (@neeratanden) July 1, 2017
If they don't hear from people in recess, he will tell his caucus no one cares and then jam thru a bill. That's what happened in House. 2
— Neera Tanden (@neeratanden) July 1, 2017
Only way to truly protect people's heath care is thru direct democracy.Go to July 4th parades w health care signs, go to sen district office
— Neera Tanden (@neeratanden) July 1, 2017
We’re old enough to remember going to Independence Day and Memorial Day parades to wave American flags instead of protest signs. Hell, we’re old enough to remember going to Thanksgiving dinners without a printout of Obamacare talking points courtesy of Organizing for Action.
But again, though it’s rare we agree with Neera Tanden, we can’t argue: Trump apparently is going to tweet crazy stuff his entire term in office and beyond.
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Trump will tweet crazy stuff all week long. Don't let that distract. Make your plans to help save health care now:AL, ME, WV, OH, CO, LA, WI
— Neera Tanden (@neeratanden) July 1, 2017
As frustrating as it’s been to see the GOP split into #MAGA and #NeverTrump camps (not to mention the long-established RINO wing), it’s always nice to be reminded that progressives are a big mess too. Tanden’s message doesn’t seem to have been able to reach Keith Olbermann in his super-secret studio encampment.
(Admittedly, his tweet came first, but the point stands … some are just too focused on Trump’s removal from office by any means possible to see anything else.)
Immediately invoking the 25th Amendment is an urgent necessity. Trump's tweets today confirm he is self-destructing pic.twitter.com/8tf0EelKjX
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) June 29, 2017
Who says "let's go?" https://t.co/allpqiCgSy
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) July 1, 2017
So … ignore the tweets and focus on legislation, or remove Trump from office over two tweets about “Morning Joe” because they confirm he’s self-destructing? We’ve gotta go with Olbermann on this one … definitely ride those two tweets as long and far as possible.
He is mentally ill. Invoke the #25thAmendment now. It is a matter of national security.
— CJ (@CJ_Kayak) June 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/Fisheswithfeet/status/880482640326836224
https://twitter.com/beadbop/status/881217007567458304
Always encouraging to hear criticism of Trump calling a TV host “Psycho Joe” from a psychologist who uses the term “loony.”
Let's ROLL!! ?????
— Michelle’s Side Eye (@vanek_jen) June 29, 2017
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Deepak Chopra politely asks if President Trump would agree to be tested for brain impairment https://t.co/j9MlCOofWX
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) March 21, 2017
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