Jim Malec
@JimMalec
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ANC Commissioner for 2A08 in Foggy Bottom/West End. Co-Chair of the Aston Community Advisory Team.
Washington, DC
Joined July 2009
Unless it can because laws don’t matter and there are no consequences for violating them. Sadly, that’s where we may be. I hope I’m wrong.
The key question here is on what grounds would the FBI be doing this. What is the crime they are investigating? The FBI can’t just use its vast surveillance powers to locate random citizens. In fact, that’s what conservatives have long been so concerned about re FISA authorities.
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This is all nuts and not the way democracy is supposed to work.
Democrats in California’s congressional delegation have "privately agreed" to a 48-4 map per @PunchbowlNews. This makes sense to me as a safe way to gain 5 seats in a way unlikely to dummymander. Will make McClintock (CA-5) a massive vote sink while maintaining Fong (CA-20) as.
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We can choose better governance than this. people are not entitled to serve. .
So, this is a first in D.C. politics: Yesterday @trayonwhite shared a video on his Instagram account of a woman encouraging people to go vote. (There was some light endorsement of his message, also.) The video, though, is AI-generated.
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When politicians use the power and/or influence they've acquired to tilt the scales in their favor and preserve their own electoral advantages, that is fundamentally unethical. As I've said before: it doesn't have to be this way. We can choose a better system.
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This is the right thing to do. People should not be (effectively) getting elected to the Council (or anything else) with >30% of the vote. Ranked choice is more democratic and gives people a meaningful opportunity to express their views without wasting their vote.
And RCV funding passes, 8-4! Bonds, Felder, Mendo, McDuffie are the only dissenters. Huge move here that could upend the 2026 elections (when the mayor, Council chair, AG and lots of Council seats are up) if it goes into effect in time.
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When someone will do anything for power, that’s a pretty good sign they shouldn’t have it.
NEW: Source close to the Cuomo campaign tells me Andrew Cuomo will mount an independent bid for Mayor . Announcement to come this week. Cuomo will urge all candidates except for Mamdani to pledge to drop out of race if they’re not leading in the polls by mid-September . @NY1.
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Let’s GO.
Today, I shared a letter with my colleagues proposing a modest capital gains surcharge in the FY26 budget. This targeted approach would help fund vital programs and make our tax system more equitable. We must invest in a fairer future for all District residents.
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RT @ZacharyforWard5: Imposing a surcharge on capital gains above $350K won’t impact 99% of Washingtonians. 1% on $350K is a mere $3,500 f….
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Government doesn’t have to operate like this. We can choose something better.
RFK news: The Commanders invited the full DC Council for a dinner at Georgetown's ritzy Cafe Milano tonight, sources say. Still getting an exact headcount, but, assuming many CMs go, this is exactly the sort of thing open meetings laws would've once made difficult. No longer. .
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Kids existing in public spaces should be celebrated.
Why stop there? Next up, ban youth from being outside.
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RT @CCANActionFund: BREAKING: As D.C. residents face rising energy bills and continued rate hikes driven by the high cost of fossil fuels,….
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RT @ZacharyforWard5: Trickle-down economics didn’t work nationally and it won’t work locally. Let’s build a budget for all of us.
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It’s been the same with Newt since 1992. He literally wrote a playbook telling his colleagues to call Democrats names and suggest that they are mentally ill. Because at the end of the day, Newt hates democracy and thinks the United States should be a one party state.
Does anyone believe the 8647 seashell arrangement Comey “found” occurred naturally. He clearly is in need of psychiatrist help.
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RT @RajaForIL: Public service should be about honesty, accountability, and delivering for working people. I’m committed to restoring trust….
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RT @RajaForIL: I would not be who I am but for Peoria, Illinois. It was an honor to launch my Senate campaign in the community that shape….
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PEORIA, Ill. - It was a Peoria homecoming on Friday for an Illinois Congressman seeking a political promotion....
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RT @maxpcohen: News: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is entering the Illinois Senate Democratic primary, bringing his $19 million war chest into a….
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