David B Wheeler

Ordained clergy, non-profit consultant, former elected public official, & community volunteer

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: In an incredible moment, James Talarico just went on Fox News and completely dismantled their attacks on him. This is amazing.

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Republican Senator Jeff Flake just announced that he is endorsing Senator Jon Ossoff. This is how you build a winning coalition in a tough swing state.

[Oversight Dems @OversightDems]

🚨🚨HERE IT IS: We got Trump’s birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein that the President said doesn’t exist.

Trump talks about a “wonderful secret” the two of them shared. What is he hiding? Release the files!

[Alex Vindman 🇺🇸 @AVindman]

The Trump-Putin Summit, as it is being framed, a peace deal “land-swap” between Russia and Ukraine, is very troubling and should sound alarm bells at home and abroad.

This looks like carving up of spheres of influence reminiscent of great powers in bygone eras. But in this case with the worst mistakes of the past repeated and amplified.

Practically speaking, it shows a troubling lack judgement and understanding of the world and the kind of hubris that has, historically, spelled disaster.
Russia is granted an entirely unwarranted exceptionalism unsubstantiated by its economy, military, influence, standing, or irresponsible behavior. Why would the world’s singular power elevate and legitimate Russia and Putin?

This approach also fails to understand the limits of U.S. power. As singular as we are, there are limits to U.S. power We could not decisively determine outcomes in the Middle East despite some twenty years of war, trillions of dollars, and thousands of lives. But we’re going to attempt to dictate terms to Europe and Ukraine, will little leverage and limited influence?
In the case of Ukraine, we have a regional heavyweight, floating much of its war effort and supported by Europe, unwilling to compromise its sovereignty. Maybe if there was something resembling a security guarantee they might Zelensky might be enticed to negotiate. The U.S. may very well walk away from its limited support, but that won’t accelerate peace, it will delay it. Maybe the purpose of the Summit is to created the pretext to break with Ukraine. It’s looking that way.

Regardless, this is just another gift to Putin. The tally thus far: a fractured alliance, fragmenting security environment, pressure on friends, embrace of Russia, no ceasefire, and Russia elevated.
The Trump-Putin Summit, as it is being framed, a peace deal “land-swap” between Russia and Ukraine, is very troubling and should sound alarm bells at home and abroad.
This looks like carving up of spheres of influence reminiscent of great powers in bygone eras. But in this case with the worst mistakes of the past repeated and amplified.
Practically speaking, it shows a troubling lack judgement and understanding of the world and the kind of hubris that has, historically, spelled disaster.
Russia is granted an entirely unwarranted exceptionalism unsubstantiated by its economy, military, influence, standing, or irresponsible behavior. Why would the world’s singular power elevate and legitimate Russia and Putin?
This approach also fails to understand the limits of U.S. power. As singular as we are, there are limits to U.S. power We could not decisively determine outcomes in the Middle East despite some twenty years of war, trillions of dollars, and thousands of lives. But we’re going to attempt to dictate terms to Europe and Ukraine, will little leverage and limited influence?
In the case of Ukraine, we have a regional heavyweight, floating much of its war effort and supported by Europe, unwilling to compromise its sovereignty. Maybe if there was something resembling a security guarantee they might Zelensky might be enticed to negotiate. The U.S. may very well walk away from its limited support, but that won’t accelerate peace, it will delay it. Maybe the purpose of the Summit is to created the pretext to break with Ukraine. It’s looking that way.
Regardless, this is just another gift to Putin. The tally thus far: a fractured alliance, fragmenting security environment, pressure on friends, embrace of Russia, no ceasefire, and Russia elevated.

All in all, this Summit is shaping up to be a disaster.

[Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith]

This is disgusting.

If this is how they treat Alex Padilla, a United States Senator, how do you think they’ll treat you?

[Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz]

I’ve been briefed this morning on an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more information soon.

[Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz]

finally rooting out waste and abuse

[David B Wheeler @davidwheeler]

@zakijam @TIME The first Sunday of Advent is the Sunday of HOPE - the first candle of the season - a candle of Hope - was lighted this day!

[David B Wheeler @davidwheeler]

I'm attending The Democratic National Committee's event, “Campaign Speech in Washington, DC with Vice President Kamala Harris” - sign up now to join me! https://t.co/YxofbMEaNG

[Victor Shi @Victorshi2020]

Good news: My friend at Georgia Tech University just told me he cast his first vote for Vice President Kamala Harris & Gov. Tim Walz on day 1 of early voting in Georgia & said he saw tons of his peers & young people also voting. Gen Z is fired up & voting for Kamala Harris.

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: In a powerful moment, Governor Ron DeSantis just fact checked Donald Trump by making it clear President Biden and Vice President Harris have provided Florida with all the resources it needs to fight against Hurricane Helene and Milton.

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Republicans just blocked legislation that would codify protections of IVF into law. Donald Trump and Republicans continue to wage war against women’s reproductive rights. Retweet so all Americans see this.

[Victor Shi @Victorshi2020]

Wow. Karl Rove just wrote this in the Wall Street Journal, “There’s no putting lipstick on this pig. Mr. Trump was crushed by a woman he previously dismissed as ‘dumb as a rock.’ Which raises the question: What does that make him?” Absolutely true & a worthy question to ask.

[Steve Martin @UnrealBluegrass]

Being President of the United States is not performance art.
Nor is it one-liners.
An American President needs vision ,compassion,morality,
concern,honesty,civility.
Fundamental decency.
All of these golden qualities with the ability to lead the United States back to normality of these qualities.
To achieve for the good.
Respect for the smallest and most needy and strength to stand up to powers that threaten them here and abroad.
Our future is the Biden path.
Vote for Biden/Harris.
#voteBlue
@BidenHQ
@JoeBiden
#TrumpIsUnfitForOffice

[David B Wheeler @davidwheeler]

@jcwilsonauthor In Scotland for about 10 days and will be headed to London on Friday for four days. Hope you are doing well. Cheers.

[CrimeWatchMpls @CrimeWatchMpls]

Adam Robert Kiffe - WANTED
Nicholas Alvin Kiffe - In custody

Both charged in relation to a forced entry burglary on Friday at an apartment building at 37xx 29th Ave S.

Charges say they caused over $3800 in damages and stole a tool bag from a storage unit.

[David B Wheeler @davidwheeler]

@JaneToegel @GovTimWalz Be kind. It actually makes a difference.

[David B Wheeler @davidwheeler]

@BetsyHodges @leagueofcities Used to love those NLC gatherings in DC back in the 1990s. ❤️

[David B Wheeler @davidwheeler]

A Washington Post/Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that despite hardships, a vast majority of transgender adult respondents said they were happier than before they transitioned. https://t.co/9UrVinncDq via @MinnPost

[R.T. Rybak (He/Him) @R_T_Rybak]

There is absolutely no policy disagreement that justifies terrorizing people in their homes,elected officials or anyone. Minneapolis has to choose not to follow the lead of a world melting down in hatred and senseless violence. This has to stop. Now https://t.co/geZYeN3kon