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This space is insufficient to contain a summary of my life, so...

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

Look, I know your upset, but #NotMyPresident is never a good idea. NEVER.

[Nick Baumann @NickBaumann]

It's super interesting to see who is concerned about Keith Ellison but not Steve Bannon.

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

One last issue that doesn't have much to do with separation of powers but should concern everyone: our extraordinary rendition program. https://t.co/VS6DX7oHE5

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

Checks & Balances important to our system. Yet, these have been been eroding with congressional support. Who knows if can reverse trajectory

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

Checks & Balances important to our system. Yet, these have been been eroding with congressional support. Who knows if can reverse trajectory

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

TPA language likely was to push TTIP and TPP in same fast track powers, but now has dangerous ramifications under protectionist prez-elect

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

All speculation of course. However, one major issue? Prez-elect will have authority to implement ANY trade agreement. See language of TPA.

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

Yet, again, b/c of precedent for overreaching, becomes difficult to find where the line is. See the vicious cycle? Spells potential disaster

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

Now we see bright side of prez-elect as see potential for Cong & Judges begin to restore adequate checks & balances if prez-elect overreach

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

Again, as @dccommonsense said, we head closer and closer to elections of absolute rulers as Cong & Judges abdicate power & responsibility.

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

B/c prez takes power & Cong & Judges say OK, prez takes more power & Cong & judges say OK again. Cycle heads toward constitutional crisis.

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

Mostly Congress & Judicial Branch have been complicit in overreach because of historical overreach. That argument seems circular, but holds.

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

.@dccommonsense has spoke eloquently on this many times. The issue: Ppl frustrated with Congress lack of action like prez unilateral action.

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

Y prez-elect concerns me? Executive Branch has been consistently overreaching and consolidating power for decades. No separation of powers.

[tara houska ᔖᐳᐌᑴ @zhaabowekwe]

Sophia was handing out water when police hit her with a concussion grenade. #DakotaAccess #NoDAPL Medical fund here: https://t.co/5ImMhVtWjf

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

Do we now have dog whistles for dog whistle political statements? https://t.co/HhAwUq3CpG

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

And Iowa's plan will end soon. Completely unfulfilled, yet will pass. Meanwhile, there's no rules in place to deal with thousands of CAFOs. https://t.co/MZ4S6w7hUM

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

Yeah. A racist AG is all we need. Nice to know you care about all people, Chucky. https://t.co/IrEN2ef3dV

[Chuck Grassley @ChuckGrassley]

I found out the rumor is FACT Sen Sessions is nominated to be AG I know he will be confirmed NOW I should get all my oversight Qs answered

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

👏👏 https://t.co/f3u9DGyta5

[Salon @Salon]

Donald Trump's transition team is using unsecured phones to reach world leaders. This is going well... https://t.co/Mnzv9Kc4J2

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

@TerryBranstad @RepDavidYoung Another great example of using veterans as a political football without actually doing anything for them.

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

@TerryBranstad @RepDavidYoung This bill is basically just a slap on the wrist of the VA and doesn't actually help the VA achieve this goal

[A B @Barnes4IASenate]

@TerryBranstad @RepDavidYoung This is actually a perfect example of how our Congress passes the buck to the executive branch.