ICYMI: July 17, 2023

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Today, some of the books that shaped my life—and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives. And librarians are on the front lines, fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and… pic.twitter.com/txhCTfH3Gh
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 17, 2023

Congress:

Republicans used to tell us whistleblowers were all part of the Deep State. Now that a Democrat’s in the White House, I guess the whistleblowers all canceled their deep state memberships. pic.twitter.com/ALS6xuMw6X
— Congressman Jared Moskowitz (@RepMoskowitz) July 17, 2023

Rep. Moskowitz CALLS OUT the GOP's embrace of 'cancel culture': "They used to go after this like, "Oh, all the left wants to do is cancel Chick-fil-A." Meanwhile, now the Right is canceling Chick-fil-A and Target and Maybelline and Bud Light and anybody they disagree with." pic.twitter.com/tkgkpBZ9kI
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) July 17, 2023

Moskowitz: They’re doubling down by saying this is great news for our investigation that the DOJ has indicted our witness because it shows we’re on to something. If you are looking to buy weapons on the black market, they’re definitely on to something pic.twitter.com/5vPH3ozhqZ
— Acyn (@Acyn) July 17, 2023

2024 Election:

New Campaign Ad:

NEW: Build Back Better campaign ad just dropped 🔥 pic.twitter.com/p953SH8BB0
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 17, 2023

It’s Not RFK or the Other Lunatic that Poses a Threat to President Biden’s Re-election; it’s these Clowns:

There is no way that @NoLabelsOrg can get to 270 electoral votes. That means they will be a spoiler. A spoiler in favor of Donald Trump. #NoLabelsElectsTrump pic.twitter.com/5Q4sID4q5J
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 17, 2023

Sen. Joe Manchin headlines a New Hampshire event for the group "No Labels" — which is pushing for a third-party candidate — and raises suspicions among Democrats https://t.co/zcKH4pt4N9 pic.twitter.com/p894UqhcsJ
— CNN (@CNN) July 17, 2023

Hey @Sen_JoeManchin, the world doesn’t revolve around you. What your country is going through right now is bigger than you & your ambition. Don’t even think about this @NoLabelsOrg bullshit idea of running for president. Put your country first dammit. https://t.co/693ARTXjR1
— Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) July 17, 2023

🚩Today — The biggest threat to Joe Biden’s re-election and the biggest boost to Donald Trump’s chances, dark money group, No Labels will launch its “Common Sense” agenda at a New Hampshire event.#No2NoLabels

Joe Manchin is headlining this event, hasn’t announced a run as a… pic.twitter.com/NLweiBFLwg
— Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline) July 17, 2023

TFG’s Legal Woes/Indictment Watch:

Good morning.

The SAG strike will not delay the Trump trial.

His lawyers are all non-union actors.

Have a good day.
— Jack E. Smith ⚖️ (@7Veritas4) July 17, 2023

The Worst and Stupidest People in the World:

The Red Headed Badass Explains the Assholes with Casseroles/Taliban With Minivans:

This is totally something a person that snorts cocaine would say. https://t.co/mSYMuHdnld
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 17, 2023

Craven Assholes:

Craven Asshole of the Day Award:

.@SpeakerMcCarthy on Rep. Jayapal’s calling Israel a 'racist state': "This isn't the first person in the Democratic conference that has continued to make anti-Semitic comments…they've defended these individuals time and again…this is a role for the Leader, Hakeem…" pic.twitter.com/M0blsNLx8Q
— CSPAN (@cspan) July 17, 2023

This you? https://t.co/1kOST6JMkw pic.twitter.com/FxdR74UzGQ
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 17, 2023

He Still Hasn’t Found His Spine:

.@SpeakerMcCarthy on RFK. Jr's comments: "I disagree with everything he said. The hearing that we have this week is about censorship. I don’t think censoring him is actually the answer here." pic.twitter.com/eOr0lqWTga
— CSPAN (@cspan) July 17, 2023

Oops. Marjorie Taylor Greene implied Tommy Tuberville is a racist akin to neo-Nazis while arguing against Ukraine funding. pic.twitter.com/wj04PnfQxK
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) July 17, 2023

Woke, Drink!

"Get the woke out of the military" — get women out of the military pic.twitter.com/kBITjav4tS
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 17, 2023

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Congress: