Tatsie

hot chocolate sommelier (uncertified)
journalist in my spare time -- Associate Producer at The Bulwark

[Tatsie @tatsiemasters]

tell me you live in dc without actually telling me you live in dc. casually ran into @Chasten @SecondGentleman

[New Orleans Saints @Saints]

A DUB IN BALTIMORE.

#Saints | @Gatorade

[Jacqui Heinrich @JacquiHeinrich]

The president said it plainly in the Oval Office, describing his own planned action as a “ban on the free press.”

The Constitution protects the freedom of the press from government interference. That protection does not depend on whether the president likes a news organization’s coverage, agrees with its reporting, or approves of the questions its journalists ask.

This is about more than the rights of journalists. It is about the right of the American people to receive a full and independent account of the activities, policies and decisions of whoever occupies the nation’s highest office.

The WHCA stands in defense of our colleagues at CNN, MSNOW, and POLITICO who are being singled out for doing their jobs.

- Jacqui Heinrich, WHCA President

[Sam Stein @samstein]

i suppose it's worth reminding folks that when the Obama WH blacklisted Fox News from some Treasury briefing, the other anchors said they would not attend. Will Fox News return the favor here?

[Sam Stein @samstein]

A few thoughts this morning on the situation at the White House.

I'm sure plenty of people don't see the big deal in denying a few outlets access to the grounds. But it is a big deal.

* Press freedom is a bedrock principle.
* Less journalism = more opportunities for corruption.
* Banning reporters has a chilling effect for those reporters not banned
* There is nothing to indicate Trump will stop with these three.
* Less appreciated: adversarial press helps presidents. We should welcome checks and transparency. It's good governance.

I'm disheartened by the absence of real meaningful public pushback as these outlets have their credentials pulled this morning.

There should be collective action. The WHCA should be explaining more openly what they're doing. After all, this is an institution founded on open publication of information

[LSU @LSU]

Waiting for Saturday like:

[Teddy Schleifer @teddyschleifer]

Trump’s planned super PAC spending (1/2)

#MISen — $18.2M
#OHSen — $15.1M
#AKSen — $11.3M
#NHSen — $10.8M
#TXSen — $10.8M
#NY17 — $8.8M
#FL25 — $6.8M
#NCSen — $6.1M
#MI04 — $5.3M
#ME02 — $4.6M
#TX35 — $3.6M
#NJ07 — $3.3M
#NC01 — $2.4M
#GASen — $2.2M
#OH10 — $2.2M
#TX15 — $2.0M
#NC11 — $2.0M
#MTSen — $1.9M
#AZ01 — $1.8M
#WA03 — $1.8M
#MI10 — $1.6M
#MI07 — $1.6M
#FL14 — $1.5M
#IA01 — $1.1M
#PA10 — $1.1M
#CA22 — $1.0M
#CO08 — $973K
#IA02 — $934K
#AZ06 — $849K
#NM02 — $816K
#PA08 — $732K
#CO05 — $719K
#KY06 — $637K
#TX34 — $546K
#IASen — $544K
#CO03 — $507K

[Jake Sherman @JakeSherman]

VOTES THURSDAY CANCELED

today is the houses last day until after Election Day.

[Preston Guy @PGuy77]

#LSU fans are just different man

[Sam Stein @samstein]

EXCLUSIVE: We conducted multiple focus groups of Texas TRUMP voters who provide some of the sharpest insights on why Talarico could very well win

via @SarahLongwell25

https://t.co/Vmp2bczrlk

[Reese Gorman @reesejgorman]

The weather in DC right now makes me think… it’s time:

[Annie Grayer @AnnieGrayerCNN]

New: Sen. Mitch McConnell was just seen leaving his home in Washington, DC, for the first time after a three-month absence from the Senate due to health issues

[Pop Crave @PopCrave]

15 years ago today, One Direction released “What Makes You Beautiful.”

[Jacob Rubashkin @JacobRubashkin]

Length of Trump's speech: 105 minutes

Time it took to highlight critical Senate races that were ostensibly the focus of the convention: 76 minutes

Time it took to muse on whether the Luka trade was worse than the Babe Ruth trade: 45 minutes

Day 1 cut>>
https://t.co/t3uJZvxtJT

[LSU @LSU]

Yea, so anyways, how many hot dogs do you think were sold in Tiger Stadium last weekend?

[Will Sommer @willsommer]

Star MAGA streamer Matt Tardio allegedly tried to force a fan back to his hotel room for sex. Cops wanted a kidnapping charge.

But Tardio had an explanation: antifa gave him a laced joint that made him act crazy. @BulwarkOnline
https://t.co/sYmbFVf4pV

[MILEY @miley]

The feeling of losing my Aunt Dolly is beyond what feels right to share. Our most sacred moments were private and they’ll stay there behind the stage, beneath the glamour & between our hearts.

What I KNOW is Dolly would want me to feel it, write a song about it, and then continue on and be strong. I have an angel by my side. I always have. One of our last conversations was about music and metamorphosis. 🦋

I will always love her and want to make her proud. My heart breaks for the world, her family and friends who will miss her deeply. We’re in this loss together and we will see her in all of the most beautiful things. 💖 @dollyparton

[Josh Dawsey @jdawsey1]

Watch all nine minutes of this — an amazing tribute:

[K A C E Y @KaceyMusgraves]

The world feels a lot less sparkly all of a sudden.

[Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1]

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gifted more than 332,000,000 books since it was first created 31 years ago.

[ember loves bay ridge @embernic]

Just tried my annual olive. Sorry to report that the answer is still no. Please check back next year.