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Rob Chester retweeted
Something is happening in Florida.
The energy behind Democratic candidates is unlike anything I’ve seen here in years. I’m not making predictions, but I am saying this: these races are going to be closer than most people think.
If you know someone in Florida, don’t wait. Call them. Text them. Make sure they’re informed and ready to vote.
The margins will be small. The stakes are enormous. Your conversation could be the one that makes the difference.
Rob Chester retweeted
Fox tried every little “gotcha” they could think of and @AnnieAndrewsMD held her own and knew her stuff.
She’s been to every single one of SC’s 46 counties and she is laser focused on what matters to the people, not the pundits!
PEDIATRICIAN BACKGROUND: "I’m a board-certified pediatrician... I’m also proud of the work I did in the gun violence prevention space. My role at Everytown was actually to develop a program to educate medical students on how to talk to parents about the importance of secure firearm storage... It really only took one of those tragedies to compel me to want to do something." @AnnieAndrewsMD
Rob Chester retweeted
I’m a pile of tears right now. I’m sure like many of you I’ve followed her dad’s journey from a baker by profession who baked cakes & bread to assault soldier to a drone operator. I can’t imagine her pain. She referred to him as “my entire world. My utmost inspiration & example.”
Rob Chester retweeted
“It is illegal to import Russian energy into the United States. Any entity that facilitates such importation...will be directly funding Putin's barbaric war against Ukraine in violation of Federal law. We expect to see @CBP turn these tankers away at the border.” @RepMarcyKaptur
Rob Chester retweeted
"I have no intention of holding back—Putin is a dictator who kills women and children. And he will continue to do so until he is forced to change course," Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated to the news portal *Delfi*. He was responding to a suggestion that he adopt a more restrained tone toward Russia.
He emphasized that appeasing dictators only leads to humiliation and, ultimately, the loss of freedom.
"Estonia—like the other Baltic states—maintains a clear stance regarding the threat posed by Russia. We have held this position in the past, and we will continue to maintain it in the future," said Michal.
Michal further highlighted that Estonia invests nearly 7% of its GDP into NATO and its comprehensive national defense system; by defending the eastern flank, the country contributes to strengthening global security.
"An accurate assessment of threats—calling a wolf a wolf, rather than just a 'forest animal'—is the fundamental prerequisite for one's own defense readiness," he remarked.
Pentagon urges Baltic states to temper their rhetoric toward Russia — Reuters
▪️ According to four individuals familiar with the matter, Pentagon officials recently approached several NATO countries, requesting that they tone down their rhetoric regarding the threat posed by Russia. They argued that certain statements made by European heads of state, government leaders, and other officials were undermining the continent's security.
▪️ Elbridge Colby, a senior Pentagon policy official and a key figure in the ongoing review of U.S. troop levels in Europe, was among the American representatives who conveyed this message. A source familiar with the situation told Reuters that Colby recently urged a Baltic official not to "provoke" the Russians.
▪️ The source stated that Colby cited public remarks by Europeans—such as describing Russia as an "animal backed into a corner" (literally: "like a rat backed into a corner")—as examples of unhelpful rhetoric.
"We are helping you. The Americans are here. Just don’t shout so much. Don’t make such a fuss," a European official said, recounting details of the conversation.
He also wanted to mention that this rhetoric could disrupt the dealings between Trump and Putin.
Rob Chester retweeted
The US invites Lavrov to the G20, but doesn't invite Ukraine. The photo op falls apart because the European ministers predictably refuse to stand next to Lavrov.
The US pressures the Baltic states to allow Belarusian potash to be transferred through their ports, when perfectly good potash is available from Canada, our erstwhile ally and immediate neighbor.
The president's envoys tell Ukraine it should be grateful, because they're spending so much money on private jet fuel.
Elbridge Colby tells the Europeans to tone down their rhetoric against Russia, currently waging a war of annihilation on their continent.
The president strikes a deal with Putin to bring Russian diesel to the United States, which US ports and energy companies apparently don't want to touch, because it's illegal.
The president "mulls" waiving sanctions on Russia's sovereign wealth fund, a tool to fund Russia's multi-front war against Ukraine and Europe.
Kirill Dmitriev, a sanctioned oligarch, travels back and forth to the United States openly, as he pleases, and meets with the president's son-in-law and crony.
Marco Rubio announces a suspension of funding for Ukraine under a preexisting support mechanism, and attempts to divide the same funding among several Latin American countries at levels below the congressional reporting threshold.
Et cetera.
BREAKING: The U.S. cancels plans for a photo with top G20 diplomats after Europeans objected to standing beside Russia, AP sources say. apnews.com/article/g20-rubio…
Rob Chester retweeted
“By sending them to Pakistan — which would then send them to Afghanistan — the Trump administration has found a way around the hurdles that have so far prevented vulnerable Afghans from being sent back to face repression or retaliation by the Taliban.” nytimes.com/2026/10/30/world…
Rob Chester retweeted
Russia's city of St Petersburg now adding itself to the growing list of regions massively cutting government staff as budgetary funds can no longer sustain.
Russisn media reporting cuts have begun with aim of immediately sacking 15% of government positions.
Rob Chester retweeted
Russian Ministry of Defense running out of funds for troop payments. 🔥🔥🔥
According to a report by the outlet "Vyorstka," the Ministry of Defense is proposing to postpone payments to military personnel—typically issued before the turn of the year—until January, despite the fact that for the past 18 years, these payments have consistently been made at the end of December. The Ministry intends to make timely payments only to those directly involved in combat operations.
Rob Chester retweeted
You don't hate russia enough.
I am sitting here shattered.
We all got to know this hero the last four years. Helped him with his kit. Such a kind man turned into a warrior.
Deepest condolences to IamBohhi
Rob Chester retweeted
The Russian government's cash crunch now finally extends to the military, as Russia's Ministry of Defense has announced that all officers not currently serving at the front will be skipping their December salary.
No reason has been given. This waa uncovered this morning by Russian media outlet Verstka.
Rob Chester retweeted
“John McCain, for some reason, couldn’t get his arm up…”
- Years after the passing of Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Donald Trump continues to mock the injuries the senator sustained while being tortured in Vietnam. (2024)
Rob Chester retweeted
Any American company providing aid and comfort to Russia will be written about by the press and made known to Congress.
Many of us in Congress will make it a point to highlight any company that buys the potentially illegal blood diesel from Russia.
Proceed at your own risk.
NEWS w/ @anna_c_kramer: Trump aides are privately pressing US firms to take shipments Russian diesel currently crossing the Atlantic, sources say
Firms do not want to say yes, seeing major legal & reputational risks
Ukrainians warn against accepting “blood money”
washingtonsun.com/whitehouse…
Rob Chester retweeted
Jason Selvig: “So you’d like the Bible to be taught in school. Do you think there should be books that are banned in school?”
Trump supporter: “Yeah anything that’s trying to express sexuality with children”
JS: “If there’s a book that had two daughters having sex with their dad, would you want that?”
TS: “None of that should be acceptable”
JS: “That’s in the Bible. Should we ban the Bible in school?”
TS: “Definitely not”
Rob Chester retweeted
This is the key piece of data that says a tsunami is coming.
65% of FL GOP who always vote early in-person, didn’t in 2026.
50% of FL GOP who always vote by mail early, didn’t in 2026.
Maybe all these voters magically decide to show up on Election Day, but what if they don’t?
Rob Chester retweeted
If the world is getting a little too much may I recommend the inexplicably obsolete word ‘latibulating’, from the 17th century? To latibulate is to find a cosy corner somewhere and hide in it.
Rob Chester retweeted
Next Tuesday make sure to fill up your tank with gas before driving to the polls.
Rob Chester retweeted
1. Pull down the Kansas rally
2. Make the RNC and Trump go on record saying it was because Marshall was doing so well that he no longer needs help
3. Put the rally back on
4. ???
Rob Chester retweeted
Here are the updated average House ratings from Cook, Inside Elections & Sabato’s Crystal Ball.
Even if Democrats lose every single race currently rated as Tilt D or Toss-Up, they would still win 219 seats — one seat more than they would need to clinch a majority.
If they win every Tilt D race, they’d be at 226 seats.
If they win every Toss-Up race, they’d be at 239 seats.
And in a cycle like this, they have a good chance of winning some Tilt R, Lean R & even Likely R races.
250 House seats is very much so on the table.
