Liveblog - In Case You Missed It: October 08, 2022

When Trump extorted Ukraine to help himself politically, the GOP stood by and did nothing. If they gain power they'll do Putin’s bidding and cut off aid to Ukraine.

They’ve chosen their side — and it's not the side of liberty and freedom.https://t.co/O3ih8gWPZi

— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) October 8, 2022

“We can all come together on one thing, Right? Ted Cruz sucks.” https://t.co/9VWXN0TQJf

— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) October 8, 2022

Trump declassified a bunch of Russia probe-related material in the very final days of his presidency. But the set he declassified went back to DOJ; a duplicate set went to archives, without changes in the markings. So archives wouldn't release them to just anyone.

— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) October 8, 2022

Older people with limited mobility and those with chronic health conditions requiring the use of electrically powered medical devices were especially vulnerable when Hurricane Ian slammed into Southwest Florida. https://t.co/RcvgHxS4Eo

— The Associated Press (@AP) October 8, 2022

🎉BREAKING: A judge has granted our request for a preliminary injunction, which will keep Ohio’s 6 week abortion ban blocked indefinitely.

Abortion will remain legal in the state of Ohio. This is a MAJOR victory for reproductive freedom.

— ACLU of Ohio (@acluohio) October 7, 2022

Let's be very clear: Ron Johnson called the armed insurrectionists "patriots" and "tourists." He CONTINUES to defend people who stormed the Capitol.

Yet he still pretends to be the law and order candidate. We can’t let him get away with it. pic.twitter.com/p5ex6RUAA1

— Mandela Barnes (@TheOtherMandela) October 8, 2022

The right for a person to marry who they love should be a no brainer. The right to make a decision with your doctor about your reproductive health should be a no brainer. Ron Johnson refuses to codify either into law. He's trying to rip away rights and freedoms. We won't let him. pic.twitter.com/0rTHZUaDzW

— Mandela Barnes (@TheOtherMandela) October 8, 2022

Sure, if you're a multimillionaire, Ron Johnson will look out for you. Meanwhile, middle-class and working people have been abandoned by Ron. But I believe better is possible. I believe hard work can pay off and we can give everyone a fair shot at the American dream. #WISen pic.twitter.com/WHxnU5DGdq

— Mandela Barnes (@TheOtherMandela) October 8, 2022

Ron Johnson down by TKO from Mandela Barnes at the debate tonight. Ouch. https://t.co/vGFGYECoTN

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) October 8, 2022

Whoa. Ron Johnson just said he wants to ELIMINATE the minimum wage. https://t.co/hY3phajcH1

— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) October 8, 2022

“I’ve been redeemed. I’m living proof that you can make mistakes, and get up and keep going forward, but you can only do it in this country right here.” pic.twitter.com/bpxlX6Imsx

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) October 8, 2022

Here is Trump admitting that he chose Herschel because he is “the best football player in the history of GA,” and saying things like a lifetime of domestic violence, habitual lies, adultery and child neglect doesn’t matter anymore in the MAGA Republican Party. pic.twitter.com/aqfTTcRkv6

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) October 8, 2022

So, Herschel is paying $3,500 a month in child support to a woman he says he doesn’t know?

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) October 8, 2022

Dershowitz says DOJ has to indict Hunter Biden before they charge Trump, so Merrick Garland can look like he is being fair and impartial. pic.twitter.com/4p94YVDnFD

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) October 7, 2022

The judge lifted Rudy’s contempt of court today after he missed an earlier date saying he wrote it down wrong. Leaving court today, he alleges he has previously paid his ex-wife in full and will prove it at the next hearing. pic.twitter.com/G8w4Cfcdg1

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) October 7, 2022

The MAGA Republican Evangelicals are more concerned about policing other people's morality, than policing their own actions & behaviour.

They always manage to justify their reprehensible behaviour. Examples:
– Herschel Walker paying for abortion
– Dr. Mehmet Oz killing 300 dogs pic.twitter.com/aJS9IGArUy

— Tony – Resistance (@TonyHussein4) October 8, 2022

Evangelicals – Should not support a political party that supports a man who cheats on wives, pays off porn stars, has taken money from charity donors & university students, incited a deadly riot, & has lied to the American people over 30,000 times! VOTE BLUE. pic.twitter.com/ubiKCs0lVb

— NCBEE (@ncbee) October 8, 2022

Republicans called President Biden's infrastructure program 'socialism.' Then they asked for money.

Paul Gosar, Andy Barr, Rand Paul, Tom Emmer, María Elvira Salazar, David Valadao, and more all refused to support the funds and then begged for them. https://t.co/B7tbaT1X3j

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 8, 2022

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) complains Biden is mean to the Saudis:

“The Saudis want to be friends with us. Biden has gone out of his way to attack them … Biden said he was gonna make Saudi Arabia a pariah.” pic.twitter.com/73YchQPmoF

— The Recount (@therecount) October 7, 2022

Happening tonight in Tehran’s Naziabad neighborhood. People chant, “death to the dictator.” In some parts of the city, security forces have really lost control. People want one thing: the Islamic Republic to go!#MahsaAmini #IranProtests2022 #مهسا_امینی pic.twitter.com/vqrGfPxqlj

— Omid Memarian (@Omid_M) October 8, 2022