Free Chat Friday: August 07, 2026

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Where’s Mitch?:


Sen. Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab center following hospitalization in mid-June

The Republican senator said he would continue to work from home and didn’t provide a timeline for his Senate return.

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Thursday that he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center where he was recovering from a fall he suffered in mid-June.

“Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home. Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I’ve received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff,” McConnell said in a statement.

McConnell, 84, said he would continue to work from home, and he did not provide a timeline for his return to the Senate, which is expected to begin a five-week recess in the coming days.

Today’s Worst Person in the World Award:

Mike Johnson defends Max Miller despite horrible abuse allegations: "We don't take disciplinary action against members for allegations. It's in his own words 'a nasty divorce proceeding' … he thinks it's a hit job on him."

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— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) August 7, 2026 at 6:19 AM

Updates:

🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) took its latest blow in a failing voter roll crusade as a federal judge Thursday dismissed its case targeting Washington, D.C. This marks a 0-21 record for the DOJ. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/doj…

Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) 2026-08-06T22:01:21.980Z

Republican Sen. Murkowski says she will oppose Trump’s corrupt personal attorney Todd Blanche for AG: “The weaponization of the DOJ has accelerated… the $2 BILLION slush fund is only off the table because we have leverage… no confidence he’ll check Trump’s worst impulses…”

The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) 2026-08-07T13:10:20.558Z

2026 Election:

The stage is set for Tennessee to elect a female governor for the first time — @jerrigreen4tn.bsky.social has asked for debates. @marshablackburn has made it clear she plans to continue to hide and take Tennessee voters for granted.

The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) 2026-08-07T02:28:00.559Z

“An unexpected blow to Trump, who endorsed Ogles”

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— The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) August 7, 2026 at 7:20 AM

TRUMP: “Voters are mad at Republicans, not me.” 🙈 CNN: “Republicans are getting dragged down by Trump, not the other way around.”

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— The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) August 7, 2026 at 7:19 AM

The Worst People in the World:

Between the shitty economic numbers and the even shittier polling numbers, Republicans have to be pretty excited for the midterms.

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— Kevin M. Kruse (@kevinmkruse.bsky.social) August 7, 2026 at 6:26 AM

🔥 @mikenellis.bsky.social ON FOX: “The mistake being made is the right acts like everybody’s a communist. You called Obama a ‘radical jidahist communist’. It’s the boy who cried wolf.”

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— The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) August 6, 2026 at 7:47 PM

The Gestapo:

The Worst and Most Corrupt President Ever:

Trump: "A lot of people are saying I'm one of the greatest presidents ever … when I see polls on the economy, I should have 150%, not 100%. Because this is the golden age of America."

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— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) August 7, 2026 at 7:08 AM

El oh el.

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— Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) August 7, 2026 at 7:17 AM

Trump’s Ass Kissers:

Pee Wee German and His Nazi Bullshit:

Stephen Miller: "The president is using his authority as commander as chief to sign an executive order using the new ruling the Supreme Court issued to expand the definition of people who are ineligible for birthright citizenship. That includes, for example, alien enemies … "

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— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) August 6, 2026 at 1:19 PM

Craven Assholes:

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