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AP — Police across Maine were alerted just last month to “veiled threats” by the Army reservist who would go on to carry out the worst mass shooting in the state’s history. https://apnews.com/article/4d5066230b500c152a7dd0d3e4d13f1b
Police were alerted last month about Maine shooter’s threats

Police across Maine were alerted weeks ago about “veiled threats” by the man who authorities say would go on to carry out the worst mass shooting in the state’s history. Two local law enforcement chiefs told The Associated Press that a statewide alert was sent in mid-September to be on the lookout for Army reservist Robert Card because of threats he made against his base and fellow soldiers. But after stepped-up patrols of the base and a welfare check to Card’s home – neither of which turned up any sign of him – they moved on. Said Saco police chief Jack Clements: "We never got anything.”

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Did anyone ask Jewish members of the House how they feel about a Speaker who literally proclaims America a Christian Nation and dedicated himself to making that a reality?
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/10/mike-johnson-seminars-christian-nation-speaker-far-right/
Mike Johnson conducted seminars promoting the US as a “Christian nation”

The new House speaker called for “biblically sanctioned government.”

Mother Jones
"Choosing someone who is the perfect avatar of MAGA extremism as the face of House Republicans trying to hold onto one of the narrowest majorities in history is certainly an odd decision, and Democrats should make sure Republicans pay a steep political price by picking a series of fights with Johnson and the MAGA House."
Pfeiffer: "Paul Ryan’s economic policies + Mike Pence’s views on abortion + Donald Trump’s dangerously wacky views on the 2020 election = Mike Johnson."
https://www.messageboxnews.com/p/the-new-speaker-is-everything-voters
The New Speaker is Everything Voters Hate about the GOP

The election of a Far Right Speaker is a huge opportunity for Democrats to once again run against MAGA Extremism

The Message Box
House Republicans have elected a MAGA extremist as Speaker. His support for an abortion ban, cuts to Social Security & Medicare, opposition to marriage equality and election denial are deeply alarming.

If that is the House agenda, I will fight it every step of the way.

The country wants us to move forward responsibly. It is time for the GOP to abandon extremism and work with us to serve the people.
Best way to protect a Dem presidential win in ‘24 would be to retake the House and have Jeffries preside over the certification.

Republicans shouted down a reporter and told her 'shut up' for asking their potential next House speaker about his efforts to overturn the 2020 election (Brent D. Griffiths/Insider)

https://www.businessinsider.com/gop-lawmaker-tells-reporter-shut-up-mike-johnson-2020-election-2023-10?op=1
http://www.memeorandum.com/231025/p50#a231025p50

GOP lawmaker tells reporter to 'shut up' after asking about efforts to overturn the 2020 election

Rep. Virginia Foxx shouted down a reporter who tried to ask Rep. Mike Johnson after his efforts to overturn the 2020 election,.

Insider
For Sale: Gavel inscribed with initials “T.E.,” never gaveled.
Arizona Indian Health Service facility becomes first to be designated a voter registration agency https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/102323_native_voter_registration/arizona-indian-health-service-facility-becomes-first-designated-voter-registration-agency/
Indigenous people in Arizona have often faced significant hurdles when registering to vote, and to help ease those hurdles, Native Health, an urban Indian Health Services facility, has been officially designated a voter registration agency in the Phoenix area.
#Tucson #Arizona
Arizona Indian Health Service facility becomes first to be designated a voter registration agency

Indigenous people in Arizona have often faced significant hurdles when registering to vote, and to help ease those hurdles, Native Health, an urban Indian Health Services facility, has been officially designated a voter registration agency in the Phoenix area.

TucsonSentinel.com