For me, the sweetest victory in the entire blue tsunami is Scott Colom’s election as Senator in Mississippi. He won with grace, kindness and a bit of humor. It wasn’t revenge that motivated him but a pure desire to serve his people of Mississippi. He’s a great example for all politicians to follow.
Scott Colom's grace and forgiveness are rare in today's political climate. Hyde-Smith did him dirty when she "blue slipped" him for the Federal judgeship. And why, when he had significant Republican support? Well...I think we know. Bless her heart. May he have a long and distinguished Senate career.
Scott Colom showed one way to run a campaign. He went to a Trump rally and smiled as he talked with people in line, asking about their concerns. How many would press on after a first town hall drew only 10 people? He and his father also showed grace in victory. He called the woman who blocked his judgeship a fellow citizen and an opponent, not an enemy, thanked her for her service, and wished her well. That’s victory with class.
I was trying to think when the Republican Party changed their political strategy to 'naming an enemy' in the Democratic Party. The Last Republican I can think of NOT politicking that way is former President Dwight Eisenhower. My memory recollects that it was Regan that started the 'naming of an enemy' and it was the 'Welfare Queen'. What a real shame that culminated in Trump's style of blasting everything he didn't like with negative terms. It's funny though that most of what he's accused the Democrats of negatively 'doing', is exactly what's he's done or doing himself. It's hard for me to understand how Republicans don't 'see that'!
" It's funny though that most of what he's accused the Democrats of negatively 'doing', is exactly what's he's done or doing himself. It's hard for me to understand how Republicans don't 'see that'!"
Your post made me cry a little, Mr. Kinzinger! I remember politicians in Congress working across the aisle. It made Americans feel secure knowing that they were there working for all of us, to help us and to benefit us. You are right. Somewhere down the line that bipartisanship ceased to exist creating a huge divide in our country. It definitely should not be this way. I have always admired Bennie Thompson. I loved the way he chaired the J6 committee and the fact that he made Liz Cheney his vice chair. That committee was factual, honest and committed to uncovering everything that led up to and caused the J6 insurrection. I watched every bit of it. I applaud Mississippi for electing Scott Colum. He will go to Washington and do the work they sent him there to do. He was graceful in his victory and said nothing to besmirch his opponent. That is a class act and truly shows the man Scott Colum is and will continue to be. A great win for Mississippi!
This one should be under the category of GREAT news! We have treated each other as adversaries and been downright hateful for too long. I'm old enough to remember when things were different. Hopefully, this is the beginning of getting back to bipartisanship and country over party.
Thank You Adam... Yes Scott Colom's win warms my heart. I think that the committees that investigate all the corruption starting in January should model there behavior and approach after Bennie Thomson's exemplary hearings. He was so respectful of Liz Chaney and everyone on the committee. The witnesses were treated with respect . Still they were able to prove that Trump was the one responsible for the horrifying events. Looking forward to January.
I was finally able to sleep more than three hours and my hair seems to have stopped falling out. Sounds crazy but I think my grandchildren have a chance to inherit a working democracy.
Thank you for this detailed history that illuminates the scope of this victory. Thank you for your continued work to bring equanimity, decency, integrity and bi-partisanship —not in name but in deed, back into our country’s politics.
I SO love it when your good news of the week is about politicians!
Decades of GOP propaganda have cultivated cynicism, the fuel neofascism vitally needs, and that cannot but dismantle the very fabric of the kind of civil society we need to keep a democracy alive and thriving.
And the epidemic of cynicism hasn't merely invaded GOP voters. It's rampant on the left as well. Notice how many progressives are calling for the heads of Jeffries and Schumer without having done their homework, cynically believing that, since they have a lot of experience in Congress, they must be "the establishment" and therefore "bad".
We urgently need to restore engaging in real, respectful debates with each other, and yes, the Coloms are so right, that means treating each other as competitors, NOT enemies.
I hope you'll continue highlighting how often politicians are motivated by a genuine, selfless interest in contributing to the common good through changing the laws of this country.
It will be one of the most powerful ways to defeat the legacy media's constant focus on guessing politicians' hidden, selfish motives behind whatever they say or do.
"Notice how many progressives are calling for the heads of Jeffries and Schumer without having done their homework, cynically believing that, since they have a lot of experience in Congress, they must be "the establishment" and therefore "bad"."
No. That is not the problem. I, for one, honor and greatly appreciate the decades of experience of Senator Bernie Sanders, for example. Age and experience are generally valuable assets, though not always.
Schumer is AIPAC backed, and it shows in his efforts to undermine the candidacies of Mamdami and El Sayed and in his relentless support for US aid to Israel's military, no matter what Israel does.
Jeffries, also AIPAC backed, drug his feet until many Michiganders had already voted before blandly endorsing El Sayed on Nov. 2. Jeffries also made several stinky-bad decisions, voting, e.g., against cutting 3.3 billion in military aid to Israel and for honoring Charlie Kirk.
Both Jeffries and Schumer are insipid communicators and not well suited to lead in this time of the Blue Tsunami. It's time for changes that match the energy and INTEGRITY of the new wave of Dems heading for Congress less than two months from now, though it does not appear likely that we'll get those changes at this time.
This is, indeed, good news for a great start to our week! 🇺🇸💛
For me, the sweetest victory in the entire blue tsunami is Scott Colom’s election as Senator in Mississippi. He won with grace, kindness and a bit of humor. It wasn’t revenge that motivated him but a pure desire to serve his people of Mississippi. He’s a great example for all politicians to follow.
Absolutely 💯. It brings tears of joy 🥹 to my eyes!
Scott Colom's grace and forgiveness are rare in today's political climate. Hyde-Smith did him dirty when she "blue slipped" him for the Federal judgeship. And why, when he had significant Republican support? Well...I think we know. Bless her heart. May he have a long and distinguished Senate career.
Scott Colom showed one way to run a campaign. He went to a Trump rally and smiled as he talked with people in line, asking about their concerns. How many would press on after a first town hall drew only 10 people? He and his father also showed grace in victory. He called the woman who blocked his judgeship a fellow citizen and an opponent, not an enemy, thanked her for her service, and wished her well. That’s victory with class.
Thank you for that bit of Sunday grace.
I was trying to think when the Republican Party changed their political strategy to 'naming an enemy' in the Democratic Party. The Last Republican I can think of NOT politicking that way is former President Dwight Eisenhower. My memory recollects that it was Regan that started the 'naming of an enemy' and it was the 'Welfare Queen'. What a real shame that culminated in Trump's style of blasting everything he didn't like with negative terms. It's funny though that most of what he's accused the Democrats of negatively 'doing', is exactly what's he's done or doing himself. It's hard for me to understand how Republicans don't 'see that'!
" It's funny though that most of what he's accused the Democrats of negatively 'doing', is exactly what's he's done or doing himself. It's hard for me to understand how Republicans don't 'see that'!"
Yeah, that last sentence is the unfunny part.
Trump is the king of projection. Every negative thing he accuses the Democrats of doing is exactly what he is doing.
America is coming full circle again; the voters proved that. Equality and diversity are what makes this country “one nation, indivisible.”
Your post made me cry a little, Mr. Kinzinger! I remember politicians in Congress working across the aisle. It made Americans feel secure knowing that they were there working for all of us, to help us and to benefit us. You are right. Somewhere down the line that bipartisanship ceased to exist creating a huge divide in our country. It definitely should not be this way. I have always admired Bennie Thompson. I loved the way he chaired the J6 committee and the fact that he made Liz Cheney his vice chair. That committee was factual, honest and committed to uncovering everything that led up to and caused the J6 insurrection. I watched every bit of it. I applaud Mississippi for electing Scott Colum. He will go to Washington and do the work they sent him there to do. He was graceful in his victory and said nothing to besmirch his opponent. That is a class act and truly shows the man Scott Colum is and will continue to be. A great win for Mississippi!
This one should be under the category of GREAT news! We have treated each other as adversaries and been downright hateful for too long. I'm old enough to remember when things were different. Hopefully, this is the beginning of getting back to bipartisanship and country over party.
Thank You Adam... Yes Scott Colom's win warms my heart. I think that the committees that investigate all the corruption starting in January should model there behavior and approach after Bennie Thomson's exemplary hearings. He was so respectful of Liz Chaney and everyone on the committee. The witnesses were treated with respect . Still they were able to prove that Trump was the one responsible for the horrifying events. Looking forward to January.
Another helpful insight into our political system. Beautiful
I was finally able to sleep more than three hours and my hair seems to have stopped falling out. Sounds crazy but I think my grandchildren have a chance to inherit a working democracy.
Thank you for this detailed history that illuminates the scope of this victory. Thank you for your continued work to bring equanimity, decency, integrity and bi-partisanship —not in name but in deed, back into our country’s politics.
This was wonderful, Adam! Thanks for all you’re doing and have done.
I SO love it when your good news of the week is about politicians!
Decades of GOP propaganda have cultivated cynicism, the fuel neofascism vitally needs, and that cannot but dismantle the very fabric of the kind of civil society we need to keep a democracy alive and thriving.
And the epidemic of cynicism hasn't merely invaded GOP voters. It's rampant on the left as well. Notice how many progressives are calling for the heads of Jeffries and Schumer without having done their homework, cynically believing that, since they have a lot of experience in Congress, they must be "the establishment" and therefore "bad".
We urgently need to restore engaging in real, respectful debates with each other, and yes, the Coloms are so right, that means treating each other as competitors, NOT enemies.
I hope you'll continue highlighting how often politicians are motivated by a genuine, selfless interest in contributing to the common good through changing the laws of this country.
It will be one of the most powerful ways to defeat the legacy media's constant focus on guessing politicians' hidden, selfish motives behind whatever they say or do.
"Notice how many progressives are calling for the heads of Jeffries and Schumer without having done their homework, cynically believing that, since they have a lot of experience in Congress, they must be "the establishment" and therefore "bad"."
No. That is not the problem. I, for one, honor and greatly appreciate the decades of experience of Senator Bernie Sanders, for example. Age and experience are generally valuable assets, though not always.
Schumer is AIPAC backed, and it shows in his efforts to undermine the candidacies of Mamdami and El Sayed and in his relentless support for US aid to Israel's military, no matter what Israel does.
Jeffries, also AIPAC backed, drug his feet until many Michiganders had already voted before blandly endorsing El Sayed on Nov. 2. Jeffries also made several stinky-bad decisions, voting, e.g., against cutting 3.3 billion in military aid to Israel and for honoring Charlie Kirk.
Both Jeffries and Schumer are insipid communicators and not well suited to lead in this time of the Blue Tsunami. It's time for changes that match the energy and INTEGRITY of the new wave of Dems heading for Congress less than two months from now, though it does not appear likely that we'll get those changes at this time.
Ok, now let's try to get real.
You claim: "Schumer failed to lead on the vote for the BBB".
We all agree that this is a horrible bill but:
1. What do you mean, concretely, by "failed to lead"?
2. Where's the evidence backing up your claim?
Without addressing these two basic questions, you ARE being cynical, you see? You just throw around mud without any arguments or evidence.
You are absolutely right, Jude. Ignore the trolls.
Well said! ❤️🇺🇲💙
The father....what grace...the days of competitive colleagues won't work with fascists but it will work with true Republicans with a conscience.
Are there any? ? No recent votes have shown it
It WILL work with neofascists too.
Neofascism, in the end, is just an ideology. And an ideology is a loose bunch of ideas/beliefs.
Most of them are false, so we can and should debate with neofascists too. Doing so is exactly how we can DEMOCRATICALLY defeat them once and for all.