Local gov't guy, reader, long suffering Cleve sports fan, D… with an econ degree, coolest uncle ever. Tweets are my own. RTs/likes don't always imply agreement.
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Hey everyone - I have some personal news. I'm coming back to Cuyahoga County to be Chief of Staff for Executive Chris Ronayne. Thrilled to have this opportunity to help Chris implement his vision for Cuyahoga County!
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If the remaining results go as expected, Democrats will hold governorships in states totaling 392 electoral votes.
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Congratulations to my friend Dr. Amy Acton, the next Governor of the State of Ohio. You earned this!
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Villanova basketball players give Pope Leo XIV a golden basketball which the Pope starts playing with, before joking “where’s the hoop?”
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From the Holy See Press Office: "Pope Leo XIV has exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen, whenever he was eligible to do so. The Holy See Press Office confirms that in keeping with this long-standing practice of civic participation, he has submitted his mail-in ballot in Chicago. The Holy Father has also confirmed that, during his years of residence in Peru he exercised his right to vote whenever he was eligible to do so. The Holy Father expresses his belief in the right and the duty of citizens to participate in democratic processes."
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He may be the leader of the Catholic church, but Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV is still a registered voter in Illinois and requested a mail ballot for the midterm elections.
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Pope Leo will vote from the Vatican, by mail, in Illinois' midterm election chicago.suntimes.com/pope-le…
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Getting to watch possibly the biggest upset in English soccer history from your bedroom window is what it’s all about teapaw.org/JayCyberSecuri1/status…
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Huge respect to the organizers, activists and voters of Brazil and Serbia. These results are due to so much work and they give us so much hope. There is nothing inevitable about the far right.
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In one day, two politicians - Bolsonaro in Brazil and Vucic in Serbia - with ties to Trump and his family have lost surprise elections, thanks to high turnout. The rise of the international far-right is not inevitable.
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I think I have a new favorite player
Yaxel Lenderborg on his NBA debut and guarding Luka: "I got to see what the NBA is like, man. Lot of flopping, lot of foul baiting, lot of praying to the ref. Interesting first game for me... Being in there firsthand, just watching all the whining and complaining, I lost all respect. That was awful"
Transcript of this soundbite:
"Yeah, it was interesting. I got to see what the NBA is like, man. Lot of flopping, lot of foul baiting, lot of praying to the ref. Interesting first game for me, for sure.
I had a lot of respect for him (Luka). You know, just watching. I didn't really watch the NBA much, I just watched highlights. Seeing him, you know, kill people all the time. But then being in there firsthand, just watching all the whining and complaining, I lost all respect, man. Like that was awful.
Like me getting frustrated, it's not about the foul being called, it's about him complaining the entire game. And then you get the foul call, congratulations bro. And then you talk to me like you did something great, bro? Come on, dog. That's just weak. It kinda threw me off for a little while, cause you know, like I said, I had so much respect for him. Gone man, gone.
I was telling him he sucks, he can't score on me. You talking and you can't score on me. I said it the whole game. I said a couple cuss words obviously, you know, that's why I got the technical and all that. But I was letting him know, because he was laughing and talking all this because of that one foul call.
His only bucket on me was a banker from half court. Like I know that it's a team sport. You know, he had 28pts on us as a team. Me, I took my matchup personally. Tried not to get caught on the fouls. Tried my best. I was thinking about playing him with my hands behind my back to see if that worked, probably would've still got a foul call."
Transcript via:
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A vote For Issue 11 is a vote to protect vital human services - senior meals children’s foster care, mental health services & access to health care. Thank you Cuyahoga residents for your care for each other. 500,000 residents rely on some form of human services. Vote Yes on 11.
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Proud of Dr Acton and her brother who show true courage in addressing the trauma of their childhood. Their character is an inspiration for Ohioans.
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Join us Nov. 12 for An Evening of Conversations, celebrating 50 years of Levin College. Leaders, alumni, and friends will reflect on Levin's legacy and future.
4:30–6:30 p.m. | Fenn Tower Ballroom
Complimentary admission; registration required.
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What Vivek Ramaswamy has done here is despicable beyond words
Amy Acton's brother slams Vivek Ramaswamy featuring her estranged mother in a campaign ad.
"After he was arrested and Amy and I were removed from their custody, our birth mother stayed married to Amy’s rapist until he died. This desperate, disgusting attack reveals exactly who Vivek Ramaswamy is at his core – a pathetic excuse for a man who is willing to hurt anyone as long as it gets him what he wants."
ALT Dr. Amy Acton’s Brother’s Statement on Ramaswamy Platforming Their Estranged and Abusive Mother COLUMBUS, OH– Today, Dr. Amy Acton’s brother, Philip Stearns, released the following statement condemning Vivek Ramaswamy’s attempt to platform their estranged and abusive mother: “It’s not surprising that Vivek Ramaswamy has stooped to such a despicable low as to attempt to turn the sexual abuse Amy endured at twelve years old from our birth mother's husband into a political talking point,” said Philip Stearns, Dr. Acton’s brother. “After he was arrested and Amy and I were removed from their custody, our birth mother stayed married to Amy’s rapist until he died. This desperate, disgusting attack reveals exactly who Vivek Ramaswamy is at his core – a pathetic excuse for a man who is willing to hurt anyone as long as it gets him what he wants.”
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Vivek’s ad with Amy Acton’s mother is one of the most despicable things I’ve ever seen in politics.
He’s arguably the most unlikable person in the history of people…because of stuff like this.
By the end of the day, Ohioans will learn what happen to Amy as a 12-year old girl, how her mother lost custody of Amy as a result, and what a disgrace Vivek is for pulling this.
