UnWonked

We check political claims against the record and explain what they mean for your wallet, your health, and your family. Edited by @MarcChaseWrites

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

Democrats promised lower prices, bigger programs and tax cuts for everyone but the rich.

The math may only allow two of the three, and Republicans hit the same wall.

https://t.co/Mm76WfpRqB

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

@Rep_Grijalva @PeteHegseth House republicans didn’t “spare” Pete. Democrats didn’t show up. Final vote: 211-204. 11 Democrats didn’t bother to show.

Here’s what you do. Next election cycle, pinky swear that if they vote for you again, you’ll get him next time.

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

@Rep_Stansbury Final vote: 211-204
11 dem no-shows.

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

Tonight, House Republicans used a procedural motion called showing up for work to kill the impeachment of Pete Hegseth.

[Rep. Melanie Stansbury @Rep_Stansbury]

Tonight, House Republicans used a procedural motion to kill the impeachment of Pete Hegseth, by referring it to the Judiciary Committee.

Like other Members of Congress, Rep. Stansbury was blocked from entering the Capitol to vote due a traffic incident and a police escort of a bus during the vote. When she reached the chamber the vote had just gaveled out. She immediately filed a report of her vote of “NO” to the motion meant to kill the impeachment articles and refer them to the Judiciary Committee, as documented in the Congressional Record.

Pete Hegseth must be impeached now.

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

@RetireEarly70 I don’t live near a “Price Club” anymore, but I used to love those hot dogs.

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

@Sassafrass_84 Yep. But I think the bigger problem is why nobody challenged him. Thune ran unopposed. Which to your point, makes me wonder what kind of deals were made behind closed doors.

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

@CBSNews So I have an honest question for the @SenateGOP @johnthune

When you guys are having your "I'll jerk you off if you jerk me off" backroom Deals...

Do terms like "voters", "the people", or "constituents" ever get brought up, or no?

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

Also since you became governor, homelessness is up 20.3%

Maybe some of that GDP growth could help the people living on the streets.

... Maybe buy them lunch at The French Laundry.

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

Since I became governor in 2019, California's economy has grown by $1.5+ TRILLION.

And 2026 state revenues from our three biggest tax sources are coming in $7.7 BILLION higher than projected.

The Golden State continues to dominate and set the pace.

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

@CAgovernor Here's what else happened since you became governor:

Homelessness up 20.3%
17.4% living in poverty
Highest median rent in the country
Highest top state income tax rate

In case you wanted people to have the full picture. 😉

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

Yeah, we get it... lower prices. Cheaper healthcare. More money in your pocket. World peace and end hunger.

Anybody seen the price tag yet? 🤷‍♂️

[Rep. Ted Lieu @RepTedLieu]

Unlike trump and Republicans, Democrats are working on behalf of the American people.

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

@RepTedLieu I'm all for making life more affordable. But can somebody explain what this is actually going to cost, who's paying for it, and what we're giving up to get it?

Seems like three pretty reasonable questions before y'all start high-fiving each other.

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

@AlexDuncanTX Texas Senate Republicans right now.

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

https://t.co/oH7tgbQ5cN

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

Warren says she's ready to back a 10% cap on credit card rates.

Sounds cool, but there's a problem...

What if lenders decide the risk isn't worth the reward anymore?

Who do you think the first people to get their cards cancelled are going to be?

[Senate Democrats @SenateDems]

Let’s cap credit card rates at 10%. Take action on affordable housing. Protect rural hospitals. End price gouging.

Democrats have the bills ready.

@SenWarren says now it’s up to Trump to work with us and get things done.

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

Capping credit card rates at 10% sound great.

Just one problem: Banks charge more for people who are more likely to default. If the risk isn't worth the return, they'll probably just stop lending to those people.

Cheaper credit sounds great. Unless the bank stops lending to you.

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

@SteveLovesAmmo Gun restrictions. Medicaid expansion. Online voter registration. Legalizing marijuana. $15 minimum wage. less cooperation with ICE.

Welcome to California.

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

Texas Democrats are already proposing:

• Gun restrictions
• Medicaid expansion
• Online voter registration
• Legal marijuana
• $15 minimum wage

If they pass all this, Texas will be California.

Minus the nice weather.

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

@ChrisCoons The bickering and political grandstanding is exhausting. Please just do the jobs we sent you to do.

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@jimmieX07 I was actually impressed with her statement … until the last line. Huh?

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

@RepRobertGarcia Hopefully you'll read this. Maybe pass it along to your colleagues.

https://t.co/v1MioHAJOV

[UnWonked @UnWonked]

I wrote a letter to Congress today. Not to score points. We're just tired.

I know you probably won't read it, but I hope you do. @GOP @DNC

https://t.co/n8Vm0iXis9