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Robert, White House Staffer: Madam President, you requested Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Florence, Colorado Mayor Steve Wolfe on the line. They are on line three, that is the one that is blinking.
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3 minutes ago, Jack said:
A prison riot. This is just what we needed right now. I’ll ask questions after we finish. Right now the situation must be contained.
What available law enforcement resources do we have that we can dispatch? More to the place of the riot and others to support the surrounding area, especially the schools nearby.
Colette S. Peters, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons: The prison staff at FCC Florence is well trained and we hope that they will be able to contain the situation.
Wan J. Kim, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation: We can confirm that the Fremont County Sheriff's Office is currently dispatching units to the schools that are in lockdown. The Colorado State Patrol is also responding to the area to help protect the town. Once Colorado State Patrol is on site, they will block highways 67 and 19 in the area of FCC Florence. Here is a map:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=15K2ZSkmSM38GkQ14jEDjUqYxed_j8pU&usp=sharing
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2 minutes ago, Sovereign said:
Monty Ackerman: "Is the Governor of Colorado aware of the situation? What about the Colorado State Patrol and the local jurisdiction? It might be good to keep them on alert, in case this riot escalates further or leads to any escapes."
Colette S. Peters, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons: They are being notified as we speak. Due to the closeness of the prison to Florence, the Fremont School District located there is currently initiating lockdown procedures. We do anticipate that is the reason why NBC News has the information and is going on the air with a special report soon. This will not stay secret for long.
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Colette S. Peters, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons: Madam President, we currently have a prison riot taking place at our Federal Correctional Complex outside of Florence, Colorado. Details are sketchy at this time, but we believe this is going on at the complex's medium security institution, Federal Correctional Institution, Florence. It should be noted that this is not going on at ADX Florence, which is of course our supermax facility. This riot has not broken out into any of the other facilities on site.
The guards at the facility are handling the incident and we will have more details soon.
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On 12/25/2023 at 4:41 PM, Macmillan said:
Name: Dylan Macmillan
Seat: Utah 3
Party: Republican
Avatar: Justin TrudeauMajor Caucus: Mainstreet Partnership
Gender: Male
Age: 49 (5pts)
Sexuality: Straight, 5 kids (5pts)
RACE/ANCESTRY: White
RELIGION: Mormon (0 in Utah)
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY:
- Undergrad at Brigham Young University (0pts)
- Masters at Harvard (20pts)
Socio-Economic: Top 1% (5pts)
Employment History: Lawyer (10pts), this is his first Senatorial Term
Key Votes: 2023 United States debt-ceiling crisis - Wikipedia - Yes
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1 hour ago, publius said:
That's correct, my mistake adding it into the bio now.
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2 hours ago, Storm said:
Avatar: Chokwe Antar Lumumba
Name: Hiram Storm
Birth: 09/01/1969
Location: Columbus,Ohio
Party: Republican
Caucus: Republican Tuesday Group
Family:
Mom: Lydia Storm
Father: Kingston Storm
Wife: Hallie Storm
Kids:
Leona Storm (Daughter) - 12 years old
Gladys Storm (Daughter)- 14 years old
Elijah Storm (Son) - 8 years old
College:
Princeton University: C/0 1991 (BA in Political Science and Administration)
Case Western Reserve University- C/O 1993 (Masters in Public Administration)
Career:
Employment History:
CEO of Storm Tax Services: 1992-1996
U.S House of Representatives 2000-2023
The United States Senator of Ohio: 2023-Present
Points
56 years or older: 0 points
Straight, married with < 3 children: -5 Points
Black: 5 Points
Historically Black Protestant: 0 Points
Working Class: 10 Points
College Degree at Top University: 15 Points
House of Representatives Terms: 6 points
CEO: 30 points
Total: 56 points
Other than the changes to key votes I’ll be inheriting Oxley’s entire legislative record.
Hiram Storm, born on September 1, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio, to Lydia and Kingston Storm, assumed office as the Senator of Ohio in January 2023. From a young age, Hiram harbored a passion for politics and a commitment to making a difference in his community. He attended Princeton University, graduating with a degree in Political Science and Administration in 1991. Later, he pursued further studies at Case Western Reserve University, earning a Master's in Public Administration in 1993.
Post-education, Hiram founded Storm Tax Services in 1992, swiftly establishing it as one of Ohio's top accounting firms. His success in the private sector fueled his transition into politics. In 2000, Hiram was elected to the U.S House of Representatives, where he served until 2023. Following this, he secured a seat in the United States Senate, representing Ohio.
As a Republican Senator, Hiram Storm passionately advocates for the interests of his Ohio constituents and engages in addressing various policy issues. A member of the Republican Tuesday Group caucus, he played a crucial role in supporting key bills during his congressional tenure, including the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, the Dominican
Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement, and the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007.
One of Hiram's most notable legislative achievements was his vote in favor of the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, criminalizing harm to an unborn child during the commission of a violent crime against a pregnant woman. Hiram Storm, dedicated to public service and legislative impact, continues to serve Ohio as its Senator, committed to upholding and defending the principles of American citizenship since assuming office in 2023.
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On 12/25/2023 at 6:05 PM, publius said:
Name: Michael Allen Cook
Avatar: AI Generated
Seat: Connecticut-I
Party: Democratic
Caucus: Progressive
Gender: Male (0)
Age: 44 (+10, 10)
Sexuality: Straight, Married with 2 Children (-5, 5)
- Wife: Audrey Cook (Age: 42)
- Daughter: Emily Cook (Age: 12)
- Daughter: Grace Cook (Age: 10)
Race: White (0, 5)
Religion: Roman Catholic (0, 5)
Education:
- University of Texas at Austin, BA in Political Science, g. 2003 (+5, 10)
- University of Yale Law School, JD, g. 2006 (+20, 30)
Career:
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Attorney at Cravath, Swaine & Moore (+20, 45)
- Associate (2006-2014)
- Partner (2014-2019)
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Attorney at Cook, Walker (+10, 55)
- Managing Partner (2019-2024)
Awards & Books:
- Award: National Law Journal Lawyer of the Year 2018 (+15, 70)
- Book: The Fair Deal: An American Dream, Released 2024 (+10, 80)
Biography:
Michael Allen Cook was born in Houston, TX, his father James was a Marine Corps. Sergeant, his mother Eliza was the granddaughter of prominent Texas attorney Allen Price. While Cook came from an upper class family he was not sheltered from poverty as his closest friends were much less fortunate than him.
In 1999 Cook moved to Austin where he pursued a bachelor’s degree in Political Science at the University of Texas. It was there he met his future wife and love of his life Audrey. Cook would go on to graduate with honors and briefly considered a career in the Navy before attending the University of Yale Law School. At Yale, Cook would go on to become the Editor of the Law Review. Cook would spend both of his summers working at the New York firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore. He graduated from Yale Law School in 2006 and would go on to work as an associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore later that year.
Cook quickly made a name for himself at the firm and in the legal field as a rising star. By 2014 he had been named a partner at the firm and had established himself in the field as one of the premier litigators. He would continue gaining prominence after arguing a case which gained national attention in 2017. His work as the litigator for that case won him the National Law Journal Lawyer of Year Award in 2018.
In 2019 Cook, now the father of two young girls, made the decision to part ways with Cravath, Swaine & Moore to move to Connecticut and form the law firm Cook, Walker with his best friend from Yale, Lawrence Walker. The firm which specialized in immigration law was formed as a response to the humanitarian crisis on the southern border. Over the next five years the firm would garner national attention as they argued a number of high profile cases.
In 2024 Cook released the book ‘The Fair Deal: An American Dream’, the book lays out Cook’s political agenda including plans for immigration reform, infrastructure revival, healthcare reform and more. He soon after announced his resignation from Cook, Walker and his candidacy for the United States Senate and in November of 2024 he was elected as the Class I Senator from Connecticut.
Just getting some clarification, your family history is Upper Class, correct?
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17 hours ago, Jack said:
Name of Podcast: Oval Uncensored
Host: Jean Pierre
Featuring: Leah Ross
Type of Media: Podcast
Launched: Q2, 2025
Oval Uncensored is an intriguing podcast that offers a fresh and unfiltered perspective on the inner workings of the White House. Hosted by the charismatic Jean Pierre, the podcast features President Leah Ross as its star guest. The show is a groundbreaking platform where President Ross speaks candidly about her experiences, challenges, and achievements while leading the nation. Jean Pierre, known for his insightful and probing interviewing style, delves deep into topics that are often left unexplored in traditional media outlets.
Each episode of Oval Uncensored is a blend of personal anecdotes, policy discussions, and behind-the-scenes stories that reveal the human side of the presidency. The conversations are honest and sometimes raw, providing listeners with a rare glimpse into the personal and professional life of President Ross. The podcast covers a wide range of subjects, from national security and economic policy to the President's daily routine and leadership philosophy.
What sets Oval Uncensored apart is its commitment to transparency and authenticity. President Ross addresses current events, responds to public concerns, and shares her vision for the future of the country, all in a relaxed and intimate setting. This podcast is not only a source of information but also an inspiration, showcasing the resilience and dedication of one of the nation's most influential leaders. Listeners of the podcast range from political enthusiasts to everyday citizens interested in understanding the complexities of governance and the personal journey of a president. The podcast is available on major streaming platforms and is a must-listen for those seeking an unvarnished look at American politics and leadership.
APPROVED. I'll get your Discord channel for this unhidden shortly.
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On 12/17/2023 at 11:02 PM, DMH said:
Name of Media Outlet: The Applegate Hour
Type of Outlet: Podcast Publication
Headquarters: Las Vegas, NV
Host of The Applegate Hour: Wayne Applegate
Overview: The Applegate Hour is hosted by former Law Vegas Mayor and 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary candidate Wayne Applegate who brings his unique progressive perspective regarding the issues of the day. The Applegate Hour includes commentary of various political issues, along with the occasional interview with elected officials. The weekly podcast is accessible on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, Twitch, and Amazon Music.
-Basic Information-
Name: Wayne Applegate
Age: 61
Gender: Male
State: Nevada
Party: Democrat
Faction: Progressive
Avatar: Doug Ford
-Personal Information-
Date of Birth: 02/08/1964
Place of Birth: Las Vegas, Nevada
Places of Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada
Socioeconomic History: Middle Class
Net Worth: Top 5%
Religion: Presbyterian
Race: White
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
-Family Information-
Father: Frank Applegate (b. 1942 - d. 2005)
Mother: Martha Applegate (b. 1945 - d. 2008)
Siblings: David Applegate (b. 1967) / Ian Applegate (b. 1969)
Partner: Lucia Vazquez (b. 1973 - p. 2010)
Ex-Wife: Victoria Ashbrook (b. 1968 - m. 1992 - div. 2002)
Children: Benjamin Applegate (b. 1993), Claudia Applegate-Bellum (b. 1995), Lawrence Applegate (b. 1998)
Grandchildren: Justin Applegate (b. 2013), Penelope Applegate (b. 2015), Lucas Applegate (b. 2017), Alyssa Applegate (b. 2019), Riley Applegate (b. 2021), Preston Applegate-Bellum (b. 2022)
-Family Occupations-
Father: Frank Applegate - Firefighter (Deceased)
Mother: Martha Applegate - Schoolteacher (Deceased)
Siblings: David Applegate - Anesthesiologist / Ian Applegate - Partner at Applegate & Applegate
Partner: Lucia Vazquez - Former First Lady of Las Vegas (de facto) & Chair of the Applegate Philanthropic Fund
Ex-Wife: Victoria Ashbrook - CFO of Sunrise Hospital Medical Center
Children: Benjamin Applegate - Partner at Applegate & Applegate / Claudia Applegate-Bellum - Celebrity Psychologist / Lawrence Applegate - Constitutional Law PhD Candidate at UC Berkeley
Grandchildren: Justin Applegate - Twitch Streamer / Penelope Applegate - Child Television Star
-Educational History-
B.A. in History from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Class of 1985)
J.D. from UCLA School of Law (Class of 1987)
-Occupational History-
- Taxi Driver (1982 - 1987)
- Personal Injury Attorney (1987 - 2009)
- Founding Partner at Applegate & Applegate (1993 - 2011)
- Mayor of Las Vegas (2011 - 2025)
- Host of the Applegate Hour (2025 - Present)
-Electoral History-
Las Vegas Mayoral General Election - 2011
Wayne Applegate (D) - 52.1%
Chris Giunchigliani (D) - 31.2.%
Others - 16.7
Las Vegas Mayoral General Election - 2015
Wayne Applegate (D) - 54.5%
Stavros Anthony (R) - 42.0%
Others - 3.5%
Las Vegas Mayoral General Election - 2019
Wayne Applegate (D) - 83.5%
Phil Collins (R) - 5.3%
Others - 11.2%
Democratic Presidential Primary Election - 2024
Justin Casanova-Davis (OH) - 560 delegates ✓
Patrick Ridgeway (IL) - 530 delegates
Rachel Cook (FL) - 349 delegates
Wayne Applegate (NV) - 198 delegates
Matthew Dyson (MT) - 25 Delegates
Tim Adeyemi (PA) - 17 Delegates
William Ellett (MA)- 6 Delegates
-Democratic Presidential Primary Support-
1980 - Ted Kennedy (D-MA)
1984 - Jesse Jackson (D-IL)
1988 - Jesse Jackson (D-IL)
1992 - Jerry Brown (D-CA)
1996 - Bill Clinton (D-AR)
2000 - Bill Bradley (D-NJ)
2004 - Dennis Kucinich (D-OH)
2008 - Dennis Kucinich (D-OH)
2012 - Barack Obama (D-IL)
2016 - Bernie Sanders (D-VT)
2020 - Bernie Sanders (D-VT)
2024 - Wayne Applegate (D-NV)
-Fun Facts-
- Has an estimated net worth of $350 million.
- Was a member of the ITPEU Local 4873 during his taxi driving years.
- Attends the National Presbyterian Church when in Washington D.C.
- Has two Goldendoodles named Wilbur and Hubert.
- Has maintained strong ties with casino and union leadership in Las Vegas throughout professional career.
- Had been a longtime minor rival of Sheldon Adelson for influence in Las Vegas until Adelson's passing in 2021.
- Is a patron of the National Portrait Gallery and a member of the Director’s Circle of the Smithsonian.
- Established the Applegate Philanthropic Fund, ran by Lucia Vazquez, that donates to various Nevada charities and nonpartisan causes.
- Established the Applegate Loan Forgiveness Program to cover law school loan payments for low-income and underserved students.
- Helped finance Nevada Question 2 on the 2016 ballot that legalized recreational marijuana statewide by a 54% to 46% margin.
- Won Nevada, California, Alaska, Oklahoma, and Vermont in the 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary.
- Regularly plays golf and bowling.
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On 12/25/2023 at 5:04 PM, SeattleConservative said:
Name: Luke Rodgers
Seat: Arkansas-Class 3
Party: Republican
Avatar: Josh Hawley
Major Caucus: Study Committee
Gender: Male
Age: 62 (0 pts)
Sexuality: Straight, Married, 1 child (5 pts)
Race: White
Religion: Evangelical
Education: B.S. in Physics at CalTech (20 pts) + M.S. in Physics at CalTech (20 pts) + Ph.D. in Physics at UC Berkley (15 pts)
Socioeconomic: Upper Class (-5 pts)
Employment: Public School Professor in Physics @ U of Arkansas (10 pts) + Well Known (10 pts)
Accomplishments: Published an Academic Book (Physics in the Universe: Rodgers: Edition 1) (10 pts)
Political Experience:
(1st US Senate Term)
Mayor of Fayetteville, Arkansas- 2 terms (10 pts)
Key Votes: N/A- entered senate 2025
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On 12/25/2023 at 4:41 PM, Macmillan said:
Name: Dylan Macmillan
Seat: Utah 3
Party: Republican
Avatar: Justin TrudeauMajor Caucus: Mainstreet Partnership
Gender: Male
Age: 49 (5pts)
Sexuality: Straight, 5 kids (5pts)
RACE/ANCESTRY: White
RELIGION: Mormon (0 in Utah)
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY:
- Undergrad at Brigham Young University (0pts)
- Masters at Harvard (20pts)
Socio-Economic: Top 1% (5pts)
Employment History: Lawyer (10pts), this is his first Senatorial Term
Key Votes: 2023 United States debt-ceiling crisis - Wikipedia - Yes
Just to clarify, when you say straight, 5 kids... you mean this....QuoteStraight, married with < 3 children: -5 Points
Correct?
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On 12/25/2023 at 1:50 PM, Blakesley said:
NAME: Sarah Milliken
Avatar: Stephanie Herseth Sandlin
GENDER: Female [5 points]
AGE: 49 (b. 2 January 1976) [5 points]
SEXUALITY: Straight, married with > 3 children [0 points].
RACE: White/Caucasian [0 points]
RELIGION: Methodist (Mainline Protestant) [0 points]
FAMILY HISTORY: Middle Class [0 points]
PARTY: Republican Party
CAUCUS: Republican Main Street Partnership
EDUCATION: Undergraduate Degree [5 points], J.D. at Top University [25 points]- AB (Economics), Grinnell College, 1998.
- JD, University of Chicago School of Law, 2002.
CAREER: Lawyer [10 points], Federal Political Staffer [10 points]
- Legislative Assistant, Office of U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel, 1998-1999.
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Law Clerk, 2002-2005.
- Law Clerk to Judge Richard Posner, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 2002-2003.
- Law Clerk to Judge John Bates, United States District Court for the District of Columbia, 2003-2004.
- Law Clerk to Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, United States Supreme Court, 2004-2005.
- Assistant Counsel, United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence/Office of U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel, 2005-2007.
- Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Nebraska, 2007-2012.
- Counsel, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2012-2017.
- Counselor, United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2017-2021.
POLITICAL CAREER: 1 Senate terms [0 points], 2 terms in Nebraska Legislature [2 points]
- Senator, Nebraska Legislature, 2013-2017.
- U.S. Senator (Nebraska - Class II), 2021-present.
KEY VOTES: 2 additional [10 points]
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Impeachment of Donald J. Trump (on Article I: incitement of insurrection): Yea
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Nay
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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Yea
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CHIPS and Science Act: Yea
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Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022: Yea
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Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023: Yea
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On 12/26/2023 at 7:25 AM, Adam said:
Name: Edward "Eddie" Thomas O'Connor II
Seat: Massachusetts Class 1
Party: DemocratAvatar: Denis Leary
Major Caucus: New Democrats
Gender: MaleDate of Birth: January 11, 1969 (Age 56 in 2025)
Place of Birth: Boston, MassachusettsPlace of Residence: Boston, Massachusetts
Religion: Roman CatholicFamily: Mary (b. 1977 m. 2001); Sean (Son ; b. 2003), Anne (Daughter ; b. 2006), Daniel (Son ; b. 2008)
Education:South Boston High School : 1983-1987
Suffolk University: 1987-1991 (B.A. - Criminal Justice)
Professional Experience:
Police Officer, Boston Police Department: 1991-1996
Detective, Boston Police Department: 1995-1999
Lieutenant, Boston Police Department: 1999-2003
Captain, Boston Police Department: 2003-2006
Commissioner, Boston Police Department: 2006-2013Political Experience:
Secretary, Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security: 2015-2023
Biography:
Edward "Eddie" Thomas O'Connor II was born in Boston on January 11, 1969. His father Edward Sr. was a police officer for the City of Boston, who was tragically killed in the line of duty when the younger Edward was 10 years old. His mother was a nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital who later remarried another Boston police officer named Scott Sullivan. Inspired by his late father and stepfather, Edward decided to chart his course as a police officer.
He graduated from South Boston High School in 1987. During his time at Suffolk University, he worked as a radio DJ for a college radio station due to his love for music. He also worked as a barback for a local bar in Boston that often hosted live music events. The night after he graduated from Suffolk, a disgruntled Eddie was working a shift at the bar when the front man of a live band passed out drunk during intermission. In a bizarre turn of events, Eddie spoke with the band volunteering to carry on the act.
By Eddie's account, his boss was an "overbearing, egotistical a-hole" who berated him for taking the stage when he "should have been working" that night. That culminated into an impromptu performance by Eddie and the band performing a rendition of "Take This Job and Shove It" by Johnny Paycheck. Eddie recalled saying that it was "the perfect 'I Quit' notice" to a jerk of a boss.
The following fall, Eddie had joined the Boston Police Department where he patrolled the city for five years. He was promoted to detective and served as a lead investigator in various cases. Even after his promotion to Lieutenant, he continued his role with the Boston Police Department. He was soon promoted to Capitan before assuming the role of Commissioner, thanks many recommendations from his police colleagues, past and present.One of Eddie's finest moments as Boston's Police Commissioner was on April 2013 when terrorists set off bombs at the Boston Marathon. He was one of the leading investigators in arresting the surviving members of the terror group that killed three people. Recalling the events, he said "it was the most terrifying experience I've ever seen in my city". Later that year, O'Connor retired as the police commissioner.
After a year off, incoming Governor Charlie Baker had appointed Eddie as the Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. Citing his past performance in his leadership for the Boston Police Department and his undying dedication to public service, Baker appointed Eddie to lead the agency. After the governorship switched hands, Governor Maura Healy originally intended to retain Eddie with the latter declining to stay on.
Upon the retirement of Senator Elizabeth Warren, the field of candidates to succeed looked like "slim pickings" according to Massachusetts political insiders. O'Connor launched a campaign for United States Senate and defeated his Republican challenger.
O'Connor resides in Boston with his wife Mary and share three children.
Fun Facts:
- Plays guitar and sings. He has often performed at charity benefits for police officers, firefighters, and first responders with his band "Eddie and The Boston Blue".
- Has autographed photos of different rock stars hanging in his office including a special space known as the "Hall of Eddies" featuring himself with Eddie Van Halen, Eddie Money, and Eddie Vedder or Pearl Jam. He had worked voluntary security detail for many musicians who performed in Boston.
- Avid fan of Boston/New England sports
Points:
Gender: Male (0 Points)
Age: 53 (0 Points)
Sexuality: Straight, Married with 3 Kids (0 Points)
Race/Ancestry/Religion: White, Irish, Roman Catholic (0 Points)
Education: College Degree at Private University (5 Points ; Suffolk University)
Socioeconomic History: Middle Class
Career History:
Police Officer: 5 Points
Police Capitan: 15 Points
State Row Office: 10 Points (if you could count two of Gov. Baker's terms)
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Bank of America, LLC
Progressive Democrats of America $3,195,647 Netroots 2025Laborers' International Union of North America $1,512,420 Netroots 2025
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Progressive Democrats of America $1,097,866 Netroots 2025American Association for Retired Persons $898,253 Netroots 2025
Foundation to Combat Antisemitism $1,646,118 Netroots 2025
Grassroots Law Project $798,059 Netroots 2025
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Progressive Democrats of America $4,962,660 Netroots 2025National Organization for Women $698,284 Netroots 2025
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Progressive Democrats of America $6,694,586 Netroots 2025
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Netroots Nation 2025 Considered by Many to be a Fundraising Triumph
More political analysis of Netroots Nation, this article, while including some political analysis, is primarily relating to the fundraising aspect.
Progressives and special interest groups were elated when they saw this year's Netroots Nation line up. The lineup did not disappoint, with Cenk Uygur calling this year's event "electric". Even though there were some head scratchers and head scratching speeches, progressives left feeling like they could genuinely be excited for the future based on some of the prominent speakers at this year's event. The money also confirmed this theory as prominent Democrats who attended this event received a total of almost $36 million collectively. Republicans at CPAC, while being much less of them, received only 36% of the amount Democrats did on a collective basis.
Senator Aaron Sharpe (D-CA)
Sharpe definitely sucked up to those in attendance by saying that they are the reason that he and his colleagues are Senators. Sharpe did drive-bys on both the abortion issue and the issue of social security, while touting his Social Security Expansion Act. He brought up the recent pulling of the Stop Campus Hate Act by Senate Majority Leader Butch Elroy (R-West Virginia). However, not all progressives in attendance were in support of the bill anyway, concerned that it would be used to target them. Sharpe also pitched himself as a successor to 2024 presidential candidate William Ellett (D-Massachusetts). Ellett didn’t poll very well in the election outside of New Hampshire and his home state. This made some donors question that decision.
NOTABLE QUOTE: “It has been quite a year for all of us. We watched as President Trump passed away. Then we watched one of his MAGA minions [President Leah Ross] get elected into the highest office in the world. This was a call to action we must remember to never give up, especially now we must fight more than ever to keep democracy alive.”
Progressive Democrats of America - $2,615,105
American Association for Retired Persons - $1,046,042
NARAL Pro-Choice America - $569,063Senator Naomi Wolfe (D-GA)
Wolfe took a different approach in this speech than many prominent politicians do: she spent her speech reflecting on the party’s loss of the White House and Senate last year. She also thanked the Democratic party volunteers in attendance for helping in the 2024 elections. This speech didn’t have any policy, which obviously didn’t attract too many special interest groups, but progressives were still pretty happy to have someone providing them some hope and a path forward after the 2024 elections. One of the most well liked speeches of the night, even though a lot of people didn’t remember Naomi Wolfe from her previous appearance at Netroots.
NOTABLE QUOTE: “After the result in 2024, losing the White House and the Senate, I don't blame those of you who feel disappointed, or even hopeless, because I've been there. But I also know: the only way to make that feeling go away is to start winning again.”
Progressive Democrats of America - $6,694,586
Senator Adam Ross (D-ME)
Senator Ross used the Netroots platform to make an interesting announcement that he would be joining the Democratic Party and no longer identifying as an independent. Of course, being one of the more moderate Senators in the party, progressives in attendance wondered what this would mean if anything. This was especially the case after Ross told those in attendance right after that he would not be afraid to stand up to the Democratic Party if he disagreed with something they say. He then laid out a laundry list of liberal ideals that he called “better than our GOP counterparts” including abortion, protecting minorities, healthcare, standing with America’s allies (bringing up the Unified Aid Bill which did get a small amount of boos from the crowd), criminal justice system reform, the lack of effectiveness of the War on Drugs, and more. He also aired his grievances about President Leah Ross and the GOP’s actions so far this year. Some attendees thought the speech was dense in these grievances and more like a rant versus Wolfe’s mostly upbeat speech.
NOTABLE QUOTE: “With the DREAMer amendment failing by a party line vote, the GOP got more than ‘what they want’. The President's lip service was an attempt to appease us and nothing more.”
Progressive Democrats of America - $1,097,866
American Association for Retired Persons - $898,253
Foundation to Combat Antisemitism - $1,646,118
Grassroots Law Project - $798,059Senator William Lewis (D-NY)
Lewis endeared many of those in attendance with a strong opening about diversity, and stressing the importance of diversity. Then when it came time to discuss policy relating to diversity, he brought up that he could help farmers with his Farmer's Equipment Right to Repair Act. Some of the progressives in the room were admittedly a little confused about this proclamation. Additionally, during that segment of his speech, he called Russia a terrorist state. He recovered later in the speech touting his proposal for a national minimum standard for police. He also promoted his Workers' Rights and Family Support Act of 2025, which would guarantee three days of paid vacation time per year for American workers and female employees a minimum of four weeks of paid maternity leave following the birth or adoption of a child and male employees to a minimum of four days of paid maternity leave after those circumstances. The bill also enshrines six hours of paid leave a year “so parents can take their children to a doctor's appointment or go meet a teacher without fear of losing money from their paycheck.” Progressives in the room were left wishing he would have gone further than this. He then ended the speech, drawing it back to his starting point about diversity.
NOTABLE QUOTE: “The comedian Will Rogers once said that I'm not a member of an organized party, I'm a Democrat. and sometimes it does make sense because as I look at this room I see a wide variety of people. I see people who are part of the LGBT community like myself, people who are part of faith communities, and those who are not. I see white, African-American, Asian, Hispanic, and so many more races. I see those who were born in big cities and those who live on small farms. I see those who are Centrist and I see those who are much more Progressive. In short, what I see is diversity, the true face of this nation.”
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Grassroots Law Project - $1,126,197Senator Don Vinachelli (D-NJ)
Vinachelli got the crowd fired up with the immediate attacks on President Ross and Republicans, calling the President “a corrupt billionaire.” He also had a pretty decent call to action towards progressives in the room, stating that people getting out and organizing are the reason that New Jersey is considered a blue state today. He also called out Ross and Republicans for not passing the Equal Rights Amendment. The close of his speech was arguably the strongest part, even though the beginning was also very strong. He told those in the room that the way to victory is the soul of all the people in the room organizing and getting Democrats elected to office. Before leaving the stage, he performed a cover of Badlands by Bruce Springsteen.
NOTABLE QUOTE: “I don’t know about you, but I am sick and tired of seeing corrupt billionaires like President [Leah] Ross winning elections despite the majority of sane, hardworking Americans voting against them. Then they go and appoint their corrupt corporate cronies like Carly Fiorina, who got a multi-million dollar severance package for laying off tens of thousands of workers, as the head of the Department of Labor. It seems like working people keep being forced to pay the price for these billionaire's largesse.”
Progressive Democrats of America - $4,962,660
National Organization for Women - $698,284Senator Janice Kamaka (D-HI)
Kamaka is potentially one of the better known in the room, however not completely so as she only just advanced to the Senate Minority Whip position earlier this year. Kamaka’s speech also took on diversity, but in a different light, telling attendees about her experiences as a lesbian woman in Hawaii. Her story also had a happy ending, which tugged at the heartstrings of LGBTQ+ progressives in the room. She used that story to then denounce the “politics of rage” that she says President Ross and Republicans are using to advance their “right-wing agenda rooted in fear and otherizing those it disagrees with”. She called for members of her party to embrace a “quality of life agenda” which would tackle issues such as “paycheck fairness for all, the right to unionize for all, the right to quality education, and the right to love who you love, free from discrimination and harassment in the workplace!” This speech really fired up LGBTQ+ progressives, which hadn’t had really been focused on directly in any of the speeches up until hers.
NOTABLE QUOTE: “The politics of rage that politicians like Leah Ross have cultivated thrives in darkness. It truly is never more alive than when we are asleep. They hope and pray every day that we will simply accept their right-wing agenda imposed upon us by a President who lacks a mandate and a party that lacks vision beyond turning back the clock of progress to a time where women have no control over their bodies, LGBTQ+ Americans suffer in silence, and the rich get richer at the expense of working people!”
Progressive Democrats of America - $4,000,054
Human Rights Campaign - $2,998,035Senator Camilo deSonido (D-CO)
Senator deSonido focused his speech on his proposals for the Third Reconstruction and the Poor People's Campaign. He told attendees that a living wage for workers should be a priority, as they are the backbone of the nation. Progressive eat up the ideals of the Third Reconstruction and the Poor People's Campaign, even though some special interest groups are very leery about supporting ideas with those titles attached. He has been one of the most prominent progressives in the Senate, not afraid to buck his party's leadership. However, this event has showed he will face strong opposition in courting the progressive vote.
NOTABLE QUOTE: “At this critical crossroads, we face a choice: do we allow divisive forces to exploit the labor of the many for the gain of the few, or do we rise above, united in our pursuit of a just and equitable society? The call for a moral revolution demands our commitment to fair treatment, just wages, and the dignified existence of every worker.”
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CPAC 2025 Raises Over $13 Million for Republican Politicians in Attendance
More political analysis of the Conservative Political Action Conference. This article, while including some political analysis, is primarily relating to the fundraising aspect.
Donors felt like this year's Conservative Political Action Conference returned to being an affair primarily for them. The Heritage Foundation called this year’s energy “paled in comparison to previous years”. This was in part due to a low turnout from prominent Republicans, but also because of donors still regaining their footing after the expensive 2024 elections. Regardless, this is the biggest opportunity of the year for politicians to address special interest groups and both of the keynote speakers made sure to put their best pitch forward for those donors.
Senator Douglas Butcher (R-MO)
This was primarily a single issue speech, being dedicated to mostly anti-semitism issues. He promoted his resolution to stand with Israel that successfully made it through the Senate. It’s just a resolution, so it didn’t get as much of a bump as legislation would have. Nonetheless, donors who care about anti-semitism issues were ready to open up their wallets by the end. He also alluded to the anti-semitism on college campuses bill getting derailed, which wasn’t his proposal, but it also wasn’t something that conservatives were really happy about or wanting to re-live. He also suggested though that the series of votes on the bill would be something that the Republican Party “will have to account for” which made some donors wonder what exactly Butcher meant.
NOTABLE QUOTE: “Unfortunately, our response [to anti-semitism] got sidetracked. You have Senator [John] Starnes to thank for that and a series of votes we will have to account for.”
Foundation to Combat Antisemitism - $5,039,928
Americans for Prosperity Action - $1,142,581Senator Owen Ackerman (R-ME)
Senator Ackerman’s speech was more broad-based and was a perfect closing speech to get the donors (and the smattering of conservatives voters who were there) riled up. This had the effect of getting a more broad based group of conservatives to open up their wallets to donate than Butcher’s did. He didn’t go for any specific groups in the speech (obviously the National Organization for Women isn’t gonna turn up to CPAC), but that’s fine since he got the primary conservative group to stick over seven million dollars in his bank account by the end of the night. Donors in attendance said the speech walked the tightrope of being negative towards liberals and positive about future conservative achievements brilliantly.
NOTABLE QUOTE: “We have four long years to turn the tide. Four long years of tax cuts. Four long years of deregulation. Fo[u]r long years to beat back the crime. Four long years to close the border. Four long years to put you back to work.”
Americans for Prosperity Action - $7,641,804
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