Darren Ross

Father, Husband, Wrestling Coach (and a few other things). New to doing politics on twitter so pardon me if I am polite and expect people to use facts.

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@SenToddYoung Do your job and fix the bill so we can have voter ID without the burdens and junk in this version.

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@RichardHanania When will the average voter recognize we need to change how we select candidates, and put a little more effort into it.

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@reader24601 They don't care. Many of them don't believe the rest of us have the right to even express our views. We need reforms like ranked choice voting, open primaries and no gerrymandering or the extremes will continue to dominate politics.

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@MichaelVPina Look at the Wemby screen on OG to create the open shot. He uses his length and leverage so well to knock over a very strong person.

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@BillSimmons Hoops historian, has a team ever won a finals game before with zero minutes played from its own first round draft picks?

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@Timodc You are burying the lead. We could have an independent elected to congress! Kiley already voted with the Dems to get more aide to Ukraine. We only need a few more to have independents as the deciding votes. It will change everything.

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@StevePopper Imagine the break was actually a fix for his shooting and he comes out knocking down mid-range jumpers like a prime Ewing.

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@DirtyWater1967 @ringer @BillSimmons I posted an article with data. You obviously didn't read it and instead responded with a clever remark driven by losses that bother you. I hope you don't vote.

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@Tekneek @JustinWStapley https://t.co/E41IrfkDB0 is working on all that. We could use your help.

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@JustinWStapley The answers to that are right in front of us. Run independents in the races otherwise dominated by one party. Guys like Seth Bodnar in Montana. And simultaneously work on reforms to primaries. Forward is doing this. Hop on board.
https://t.co/E41IrfkDB0

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@novogratz @sethmoulton Mike, @PaulRieckhoff has an organization that supports a slew of former service members running as independents. Imagine what just a few independent vets instead of partisan hacks could do in congress or the Senate. https://t.co/BZl9OV4oGg

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@berkie1 @BruneElections Even if they don't win, just being on the ballot (assuming deadlines haven't passed) would likely bring their incumbent to a more reasonable view. And maybe other incumbents around the state.

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@berkie1 @BruneElections You should reach out to Forward and try to recruit some independents to run against the worst NIMBYs of those running unopposed.
https://t.co/yYp34e9kOB

[Darren Ross @dross144]

I appreciate your optimism but the solution is not coming from the two existing parties. You don't mention independents or their movement here. As I said before, if people like you start writing about @Fwd_Party and candidates likes @SethBodnar and @Achilles4Idaho we can fix this

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@SherryLuvsIdaho @PaulRieckhoff @IndyVetsAmerica I encourage these "real vets" you speak of to come meet Todd.

[Paul Rieckhoff🇺🇸🇺🇦 @PaulRieckhoff]

2026 is the year of the independent veteran.

We at @IndyVetsAmerica have a bold plan to recruit, support, launch and elect 100 independent veterans nationwide. Together, we will change our broken politics, inspire millions and make history.

And we recently made our first endorsement. With many more to come every few days for the next few months. 

I am proud to announce our first endorsement of 2026. Idaho Army veteran @Achilles4Idaho for US Senate is the tip of the spear.

Todd is an outstanding independent leader that represents the power and potential of our movement. He is a leader of integrity, experience, grit and vision. 

And Todd is stepping up to meet this moment for Idaho, for veterans, and for America. 

Todd:

“I’m running for the U.S. Senate because the two-party system has failed America. Both parties grow the national debt, keep us in forever wars, and favor corporations over families. Both parties profit from dividing Americans. I reject the left-right division because the challenge ahead of us is top versus bottom - those with power against the people. I will fight for all Idahoans, not billionaires or extremists.

I served in the U.S. Army as a tank commander and armor officer. The Army taught me teamwork, leadership and grit. These are the qualities that I bring to public service.”

More: https://t.co/Kwc4Swqc6s

Like every independent veteran we endorse this year, Todd will need your support. 

Todd needs volunteers. He needs donations. He needs social media posts. And he needs you. 

And he needs many more folks like you to overcome the crooked billionaires, the corrupt political party machines, and the dark money super PACs. 

But they’re the minority. We’re the plurality. They’re the past. And we are the future. 

And with our help, Todd will make history. 

He can be one of the first independent vets elected to the US Senate this fall. And a founding member of a new wave of IVA-endorsed candidates that will create a powerful independent “fulcrum”--- that finally tears the power away from the parties and brings it back to the people.  

The parties spent the last decade telling us nothing was possible. Todd Achilles and our movement is about to show them otherwise.

And he is just the first. Every few days, IVA will announce a new endorsement and introduce you to a new independent veteran leader that can unite, inspire and win. And help us finally take back our county and build a better future for all Americans. 

The fight will be hard. It will be long. But it is winnable now. And it will be worth it. 

The independent veterans wave is coming. 

The Democrats and Republicans had their chance to save and lead America. 

Now it’s our turn. And it starts with Todd Achilles. 

Get ready for many more to come. And get ready to change history.🇺🇸🗳️🐺

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@CliffordAsness The problem is we already tax labor, particularly on the first $184k. It should not be more tax efficient to get a program to replace a person. I am not advocating a 6.2% AI FICA tax, I am advocating that people smarter than Liz Warren find a good solution.

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@ATT how is possible that there is no case number or matter number to cut through the voicemail if I am following up on a prior issue? Even when I get to a person, it's 10 minutes of questions before they know the history.

[Darren Ross @dross144]

@ATT How do I get real customer service? I had a data roaming issue for 5 days. Every call or chat requires starting over with bots, who ask me the same questions. I have already spent hours. You are costing me money and ruining a vacation.