Diana Hess

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

A sycophant is more than just a "yes-man."

It refers to someone who acts excessively servile toward someone important in order to gain an advantage. They aren't just being nice, they are using excessive flattery, often insincerely, to get what they want, whether that's a promotion, social status or favor.

Some characteristics: The motive is self-interest. They aren't praising you because they like you; they're doing it because you have something they want. The behavior is over the top fawning, or constant agreement (including when you're wrong).

Common Synonyms: toady, flunky, bootlicker.

Some parallels for movie buffs:

Grima Wormtongue (the Stephen Miller of Lord of the Rings) is an advisor to King Theoden. He uses whispers and false flattery to control the King’s decisions, all while secretly serving Saruman. He is a classic example of a sycophant who uses his position to poison a leader's standing for his own benefit.

Dolores Umbridge (the Kristi Noem of Harry Potter) is an example of a bureaucratic sycophant. She is terrifyingly sweet while she is around those she considers her superiors and she sucks up to authority to gain the power she needs to bully those "beneath" her.

[Diana Hess @Pemba2015]

If you care about public health in St. Joe County, read this 👇

[St. Joe County Dems @stjoedemocrats]

SJC Dems Newsletter - https://t.co/FVNn6r9EiX

[Diana Hess @Pemba2015]

Of course they are! 'Most of the executives say the strategy, at least in part, is intended to save money.'
https://t.co/atYMWPNBhV

[Diana Hess @Pemba2015]

DeSantis doesn't put all asylum seekers on planes bound for Martha's Vineyard. Forner dictators are apparently welcome in Florida.
https://t.co/ZG5DjzYQMa

[Diana Hess @Pemba2015]

Explain to me just how DeSantis is Trump without the baggage? Looks like another opportunistic provocateur to me.
https://t.co/0Vje4n5TvK

[Diana Hess @Pemba2015]

Except in Indiana.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

I can't emphasize enough how much Secretary of State races matter. They don’t always get the most attention, but they’re crucial to ensuring we have fair elections—and this time, voters across the country chose candidates who will fight for democracy.

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Pete Buttigieg on Colbert: "Many congressional Republicans take stances that seem to be more about the problem than about the solution ... can anybody name the top 5 things they've suggested to fight inflation? Can anyone name 3? How about 1?"

[Jo @JoJoFromJerz]

After Hillary lost, she wrote her third memoir, filmed a documentary, co-founded a production company and launched a podcast.
She didn’t spend the next two plus years tantruming on her fake Twitter while demanding a do-over.
But do go on about how women are too emotional to lead.

[Diana Hess @Pemba2015]

#suppprtpubliceducation

[Diana Hess @Pemba2015]

Yes, Mallory is amazing! Speaking of leaders...Muffet🤷‍♀️

[Muffet McGraw @MuffetMcGraw]

Really enjoyed getting to know ND alum and Mi state senator ⁦@MalloryMcMorrow⁩, and her husband Ray. She is a rising star in the Democratic Party - exactly the type of leader we need to help us move forward.☘️

[Destiny Wells @TheDestinyWells]

People from Illinois come to Indiana to buy guns, and women from Indiana go to Illinois for abortion care. Something seems awry with states’ rights.

[Diana Hess @Pemba2015]

Thank you @VoteDoctorDon and all of our great SJC Dem candidates!

[Diana Hess @Pemba2015]

Brilliant smackdown letter to gun rights proponents 👇

[Diana Hess @Pemba2015]

Looking for your input on the SJC Comprehensive Plan! Register at https://t.co/KvXYvf1Nk7

[Diana Hess @Pemba2015]

'The Senate Is Split 50-50, But Democrats Represent 41.5 Million More People'
https://t.co/hLAYQyC2xw

[Joe Scarborough @ScarboroughNow]

This is the Republican Party of 2022.
Extremists, freaks, insurrectionists, conspiracy theorists, and authoritarians. Whatever you call them, don’t call them conservative. They stopped being that a long time ago.

[Diana Hess @Pemba2015]

Real courage.

[Kira Rudik @kiraincongress]

So it is past midnight in #Kyiv - and International #Women Day is on!

This year se are holding flowers and guns: we have a priviledge to fight for our country along with men.

Ukrainian women are incredible. Because of them - we will win! ❤️

#InternationalWomensDay

[Indiana Democratic Party @INDems]

Rural communities across Indiana are hurting. This latest #COVID19 surge was entirely preventable had the @indgop set aside its culture wars and told Hoosiers the truth about the coronavirus.

Please, get vaccinated. https://t.co/4sJushtafT

[Diana Hess @Pemba2015]

The day democracy died..@Sen_JoeManchin @KrystenSinema @LeaderMcConnell @SenateGOP

[Elizabeth Warren @ewarren]

Republicans have picked their path back to power: voter suppression and extreme gerrymandering. It should shock every American—and we’ve got to fight back for our democracy. I’ll keep pushing for the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.