Senator Mike Lee's Vile Tweet About Murdered Lawmaker Backfires Dramatically

Senator Mike Lee's Controversial Tweet

• 📌 Senator Mike Lee posted a tweet with a picture of a murdered Democratic lawmaker and her husband, attributing their deaths to "Marxists" based on unverified internet rumors.
• ⚠️ The tweet, which remained online despite the horrific nature of the event, was posted shortly after the lawmaker and her husband were murdered and another couple was shot.
• 🎯 The deceased lawmaker, Melissa Hortman, was known for her work on universal childcare and cannabis legalization in Minnesota.

Condemnation and Backlash

• ✉️ A letter from Senator Tina Smith's deputy chief of staff strongly condemned Lee's post, highlighting the additional pain it caused to the grieving families and questioning its accuracy.
• 🗣️ The letter pointed out that the perpetrator had a manifesto listing numerous Democratic politicians, suggesting Lee's narrative was not only insensitive but also factually incorrect.
• 🏃‍♂️ When confronted by reporters, Senator Lee displayed evasive body language, running away from questions about his tweet and his conversation with Senator Smith.

Tweet Deletion and 'Pressure Works'

• 💥 Following criticism, particularly from The Majority Report, Senator Mike Lee deleted the controversial tweet.
• ✅ The hosts emphasized that this action demonstrates the effectiveness of public pressure in holding politicians accountable for their statements.
• 🎭 The hosts humorously critiqued Lee's actions, labeling him "unbased" and "total beta" for caving to pressure, contrasting it with the "macho" image he seemed to project.

Right-Wing Media Splits and Political Alliances

• 📺 The discussion touched upon a perceived split within right-wing media, with figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizing Fox News and Tucker Carlson.
• 🧐 This split is attributed to the growth and financial security of right-wing media, allowing internal disagreements to surface.
• 🤝 Despite ideological differences, the hosts noted the potential for pragmatic political alliances, such as welcoming Republican votes for bills that limit presidential war-making powers, even from figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene, while still maintaining criticism of their overall character.

Rank Choice Voting and Community Engagement

• 🗳️ A brief explanation of rank-choice voting in NYC was provided, clarifying that while not mandatory, filling out the ballot is necessary to influence outcomes and inhibit specific candidates like Andrew Cuomo.
• 💬 The show also highlighted the growth of their online community, mentioning 100,000 followers on Twitch and 15,000 members in their Discord server, encouraging engagement.