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Herbie Ziskend

@HerbieZiskend

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White House Principal Deputy Communications Director (Personal Account)

Joined May 2011
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@HerbieZiskend
Herbie Ziskend
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. @POTUS on @realDonaldTrump : “Under Trump’s presidency, they came out of those woods with no hoods, knowing they had an ally.  That's how I read it. They knew they had an ally in the White House. And [Trump] stepped up for them."
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The media is giving trump more credit for 1000 jobs saved at Carrier than they gave Obama for 3.5 million jobs saved/created through ARRA
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President Jimmy Carter is walking down the aisle and shaking hands with passengers in every row of our Atlanta-to-NYC flight. And smiling the whole way through. He’s still got it.
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🚨 @FrankLuntz : "The entire electoral pool has changed. @KamalaHarris has got an intensity advantage, and I HAVEN’T SEEN ANYTHING like this happen in 30 days in my lifetime."
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. @JDVance on his new boss: “What @realDonaldTrump is, is just another Opioid…at the end of the day the problems will still be there - and Trump will NOT make them better.”
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. @VP : “I want to kick us off by celebrating our INCREDIBLE President, Joe Biden. Thank you for your historic leadership, for your lifetime of service to our nation, and for all you will continue to do. We are forever GRATEFUL to you.”
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Freedom. The result of a President and Vice President who did the work - and got it done.
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🔥🔥 @DouglasEmhoff : “We are going to PROSECUTE the case against Donald Trump - his lies, his gaslighting, his dereliction of duty during COVID, his inciting an insurrection.”
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🚨 “Former president Donald Trump is now the oldest presidential candidate in history — and one who has been less transparent about his medical condition than his former opponent.”
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New actions today from @POTUS , to end cancer as we know it.
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5 years
It doesn’t get mentioned often: but @JoeBiden oversaw the administration of the largest, single clean energy investment in U.S. history
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🛎️Under the last President, we had a record INCREASE in murders. Then Biden and Harris took office. They FUNDED law enforcement - keeping cops on the beat. They passed gun safety legislation. Now violent crime is at 50 year LOW. And crime is DOWN across every category.
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.⁦ @danpfeiffer ⁩: “Donald Trump lost a step since leaving the White House. He is more incoherent, speaks more often, and confuses names and titles with greater frequency.”
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Herbie Ziskend
4 years
Can confirm: that WAS a Bruce Springsteen cameo.
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. @KamalaHarris has spent her career fighting violent crime. She worked with President Biden to FUND law enforcement - keeping cops on the beat. Under Trump in 2020, America had the largest INCREASE in murders ever recorded.
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Herbie Ziskend
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Diplomacy. Leadership. Hard-work. Americans coming home.
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⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
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@HerbieZiskend
Herbie Ziskend
4 years
And @JoeBiden is STILL taking questions #AbcTownHall
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. @POTUS : “We must - MUST - defeat Trump.”
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Herbie Ziskend
4 years
So excited to get to work alongside @AshleyEtienne09 , @SymoneDSanders , @sabrinasingh24 , @RachelEPalermo , @petervelz , and many others.
@KamalaHarris
Kamala Harris
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I am proud to announce these deeply experienced public servants will be joining my team. They reflect the very best of our nation and will help to build a country that lifts up all Americans. I look forward to working alongside them each and every day.
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TODAY: “President Biden will designate a national monument on Friday at the site of a 1908 race riot that laid waste to a Black community in Springfield, Ill.”
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“Not only are Democrats excited about Harris as the nominee, but they’re going to VOTE.”
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20 days
Is he OK?
@BenLaBolt
Ben LaBolt
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The laziness of Trump’s schedule is one of the most undercovered stories this year
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Under Trump - in 2020: America saw the largest *INCREASE* in murders ever recorded. Under Biden-Harris: violent crime is dropping at record levels - we’ve experienced one of the *LOWEST* rates for all violent crime in 50 years, as well as significant declines in murder.
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Herbie Ziskend
4 years
MORE BACKGROUND on Ed Good: Ed is a 95 year-old WWII and Korea veteran, lifelong Republican, NRA member, and 2016 Trump voter. After Pearl Harbor, Ed joined the 17th Airborne Division, became a paratrooper, and jumped into Nazi Germany as part of Operation Varsity. 1/
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Herbie Ziskend
4 years
“They’ve never had a [ACA] replacement. Nada. Zero. Zilch. goose egg.” - @BarackObama
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“These extremists are trying to take us backwards - but we are NOT having that.”
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Herbie Ziskend
5 years
This is an A+ performance from @JoeBiden
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Herbie Ziskend
7 years
This continues to be the most overlooked take-away from the Virginia Governor's race
@Robillard
Kevin Robillard 🇺🇸
7 years
Youth voter (18-29) turnout estimates in #VAgov jumped from 26% in '13 to 34% in '17. McAuliffe won them 45% to 40%. Northam won them 69% to 30%.
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Herbie Ziskend
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Correct.
@JRubinBlogger
Jen "We aren't going back " Rubin 🥥🌴
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If Biden had confused two Black pols and invented one insulting his opponent, he'd be carted off to the loony bin. The press simply won't treat Trump as they should - a deteriorating, addled and mentally unwell person.
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4 years
"Those better angels can prevail again, now." - @JoeBiden in Gettsburg
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“When you get knocked down, you Get Back Up.”
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. @POTUS to @costareports : “Democracy works. And it was important to prove that democracy works.”
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4 years
Ed and his wife of 66 years live in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In November, Edward is voting for Joe Biden. Per Edward: "Like me, on the day of my jump into Germany, I think Joe Biden cares about doing his proper duty." 2/
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Herbie Ziskend
4 years
Trump is attacking noble and dedicated public servants, like @RonaldKlain . Here’s a good way to stop that:
@realDonaldTrump
Donald J. Trump
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Gallup just gave us the highest rating ever for the way we are handling the CoronaVirus situation. The April 2009-10 Swine Flu, where nearly 13,000 people died in the U.S., was poorly handled. Ask MSDNC & lightweight Washington failure @RonaldKlain , who the President was then?
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4 years
Closing arguments!
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Herbie Ziskend
8 years
The first debate featured an unprepared man repeatedly shouting over a highly prepared woman via @voxdotcom
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Herbie Ziskend
7 years
Group of Obama alums has raised $2.5m to improve Democrats’ tech tools (and tapped a great chair @RonaldKlain )
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Herbie Ziskend
22 days
Embarrassing. Just brutal.🧵 “So much for Republican unity.” “Trump may have just lost Georgia.”
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Herbie Ziskend
29 days
Following the largest increase in murders ever recorded - in 2020 under Trump - President Biden and Vice President Harris **FUNDED** law enforcement. They also passed bipartisan gun safety legislation. The result: crime and murders continue falling.
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Herbie Ziskend
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. @VP : “Our commitment to the security of Israel is unwavering.”
@VP
Vice President Kamala Harris
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Today @POTUS and I met with our national security team to discuss developments in the Middle East. Our commitment to the security of Israel is unwavering. As we prepare to support the defense of Israel against Iran and Iran-backed terrorist groups, we are also working to
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Herbie Ziskend
4 years
Time to get to work. Please follow my official account: @HerbieZiskend46
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4 years
Narrating this climate change video is a @IBEW worker, Rob Bair, from Harrisburg, PA
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Herbie Ziskend
7 years
Thank you, @davidfrum
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Herbie Ziskend
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Grateful and honored to work for @POTUS - an extraordinary American who always puts the country first. Fired up and ready for our exceptional @VP to lead us forward - and BEAT Trump!
@JoeBiden
Joe Biden
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My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best
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Herbie Ziskend
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🚨NOT the first time he’s gone there: “In front of a different Christian audience last month, Trump made a similar suggestion about Christians not needing to vote after this year’s election.”
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Herbie Ziskend
5 years
To be clear: he voted against the Brady bill 5x times
@JTHVerhovek
Johnny Verhovek
5 years
Biden going hard after Sanders over his previous record on gun control, voting against Brady Bill, ability to sue gun manufacturers "Think of all of the thousands and thousands of people who died!" Biden says
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Herbie Ziskend
4 years
Big congrats to @StefFeldman - she's brilliant, loyal, and incredibly kind. Well deserved!
@jeneps
Jennifer Epstein
4 years
Biden transition just rolled out additional policy staff, including: @StefFeldman , sr advisor to director of the Domestic Policy Council @CarmelMMartin , dep dir of DPC for economic mobility Esther Olavarria, dep dir of DPC for immigration @clinkeyoung , dep dir for health & VA
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Herbie Ziskend
5 years
The @SenJoniErnst effect
@MollyNagle3
Molly Nagle
5 years
Anecdotally, Jane Odland from Newton, IA told me ahead of Biden’s event that @joniernst ’s comments this week convinced her to switch her support to Biden from @amyklobuchar (Reposting with corrected spelling!)
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Herbie Ziskend
4 years
ICYMI: Abraham Lincoln paid 3x more in taxes in 1864 ($1,981.67), than Donald Trump did in 2016 ($750).
@bradleyrsimpson
Brad Simpson (bradleyrsimpson.bsky.social)
4 years
Abraham Lincoln paid 3x more in taxes in 1864 than Donald Trump in 2016. Not more as a share of his income. More in taxes. Lincoln paid $1981.67 in federal taxes on a salary of $25,000 in 1864-1865. Trump paid $750 in 2016, about one-third what Lincoln paid, but 151 years later.
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Ready to Lead. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Herbie Ziskend
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��A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, conducted before last week’s Republican convention, found that 60 percent of Americans said Trump is too old for another term as president.”
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Herbie Ziskend
8 years
'16 turnout may end up higher than in any election year between 1972 and 2000 (and barely below '12)
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Herbie Ziskend
4 years
We’re entering landslide territory
@NateSilver538
Nate Silver
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Looks like the exit poll has been re-weighted based on actual returns to show Biden at ~51% instead of ~45% as before. Bernie at ~19 or ~20%.
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Herbie Ziskend
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“Trump, a 78-year-old with a history of heart disease and obesity, according to experts, has not shared any updated bloodwork results or other specific information during this campaign to help experts assess his ongoing medical risks.”
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Herbie Ziskend
7 years
#TBT to when we were all more green in the Green Room
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5 years
It’s game time #JoeBiden
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Herbie Ziskend
4 years
Sanders voted with Jeff Sessions - and against Obama, Clinton, Kennedy, Reid, and Biden - to sink immigration reform in 2007.
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Herbie Ziskend
7 years
If there’s any method to the madness we’re watching unfold, @RonaldKlain has identified it.
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Herbie Ziskend
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. @SecondGentleman representing Team 🇺🇸
@LizaAcevedo46
Liza Acevedo
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. @SecondGentleman congratulates USA men’s national basketball team coaches and players after tonight’s win at the Olympic Games.
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Herbie Ziskend
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Then do more than act tough on Twitter: call for an independent investigation.
@JeffFlake
Jeff Flake
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I've spent the last several hours trying to find an acceptable rationale for the timing of Comey's firing. I just can't do it.
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And we have a presumptive nominee. Congrats to team @JoeBiden !
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“He has been democracy’s champion,” - @HillaryClinton on @JoeBiden .
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Herbie Ziskend
4 years
It’s actually less complicated: Biden won Michigan in 2020
@TimAlberta
Tim Alberta
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This is not complicated. Bernie Sanders didn't win Michigan in 2016; Hillary Clinton lost it.
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Herbie Ziskend
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🚨 “As he prepared to board Marine One to fly to Camp David on Friday, the president was asked by reporters about his message for Democrats at the convention.” The president answered: “WIN!”
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Herbie Ziskend
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. @FoxNews host: “Need to give the Vice President credit and the administration credit for the negotiation on pharma and drug prices - on specific medications they HAVE HAD SUCCESS bringing prices down.”
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Herbie Ziskend
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Powerful moment in a powerful speech: “Let me know in my heart, when my days are through, America, I gave my best to you.”
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Herbie Ziskend
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. @KamalaHarris : “Together we will fight. And together, we will win.”
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Herbie Ziskend
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Continued support for @KamalaHarris ’ strong support for Israel.
@AIPAC
AIPAC
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Thank you @VP for standing with our democratic ally Israel as it takes action to protect its families from Iranian-backed terrorists. 🇺🇸🇮🇱
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Herbie Ziskend
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👀
@dellavolpe
John Della Volpe
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“People don’t know what they want until you show it to them.” - Steve Jobs
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Herbie Ziskend
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AOL just turned 30 years old - so here's where the Internet Is going tomorrow, from @SteveCase http://t.co/KmmMlLtRUZ
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Herbie Ziskend
8 years
Fmr AOL employee @SteveCase & current AOL employee @ariannahuff have (excellent) books out today on tech and sleep
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Herbie Ziskend
7 years
There's also one at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave
@DCPoliceTraffic
DC Police Traffic
7 years
Dumpster Fire: 900 F St NW - EB/WB BLKD MPD & FEMS on the scene
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Herbie Ziskend
4 years
In this @JoeBiden healthcare discussion: Laura Packard ( @lpackard ): survived stage 4 cancer thanks to the ACA, while Trump was trying to repeal the ACA. Trump then blocked Laura on Twitter. Jeff Jeans: Republican who opposed the ACA, until it saved his life when he got cancer.
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Herbie Ziskend
7 years
The evolution of a message, 2010-2017: It's failing. It's a job killer. It's collapsing. It has to be replaced. Let's keep it.
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@HerbieZiskend
Herbie Ziskend
4 years
. @econjared and @DeanBaker13 : "Well, the data are in, and Trump’s war is lost. The trade deficit in August was $67 billion, its highest level since August 2006. For manufactured goods, the deficit was $84 billion, the biggest on record..."
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Herbie Ziskend
4 years
America’s next First Lady, @DrBiden , in Tampa. Let’s win this thing.
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Herbie Ziskend
4 years
Powerful speech by @kdurquiza : "My dad, Mark Anthony Urquiza, should be here today, but he isn’t. He had faith in Donald Trump. He voted for him, listened to him, believed him and his mouthpieces when they said that Coronavirus was under control and going to disappear..."
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Herbie Ziskend
5 years
Great segment on my former boss @SteveCase and the fantastic work of the @revolution team
@60Minutes
60 Minutes
5 years
Without programs like “Rise of the Rest,” Steve Case thinks that “what's already a pretty big divide in this country” will get “ a lot worse… This, to me, really is about the future of America.”
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Herbie Ziskend
8 years
I took this pic during a walk through John Lewis' burning, crime-infested district in Atlanta
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Herbie Ziskend
7 years
Wow. 600+ gathered in #arenasummit . Stopping AHCA was just the start.
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Herbie Ziskend
4 years
Some more background: the 2009 Recovery Act invested $400m in space exploration - with $50m for the development of commercial crew space transportation.
@JTHVerhovek
Johnny Verhovek
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. @JoeBiden on today's @SpaceX launch: "This mission represents the culmination of work begun years ago, and which President Obama and I fought hard to ensure would become a reality. We planted the seeds of today’s success during the 2009 Recovery Act..."
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Herbie Ziskend
7 years
This is one of many reasons to check out this @karaswisher podcast interview with @profgalloway
@RiskReversal
RiskReversal Media
7 years
@profgalloway @karaswisher . @profgalloway to @karaswisher on this week's Decode pod: $AMZN "I can’t imagine why they wouldn’t buy Whole Foods"
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Herbie Ziskend
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Internet 3.0 isn't just disrupting industry, it's disrupting regulatory regimes. Good read by @ronaldklain http://t.co/Sqz3VZRnTL
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Herbie Ziskend
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. @axios : “President Biden will make the defense of democracy and his partnership with Vice President Kamala Harris the central themes of his primetime address at the Democratic National Convention on Monday.”
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Herbie Ziskend
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Very concerning.
@KamalaHQ
Kamala HQ
2 months
Here is a montage of Donald Trump getting confused, lost, wandering off, and waving to nobody
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Herbie Ziskend
8 years
of all the amazing Obama events, this crowd may be the most electric
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Herbie Ziskend
8 years
8 years ago today. Obama/Hillary do first joint event in Unity NH. Volunteer drivers for the day: my mom and dad
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Herbie Ziskend
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So good
@jessemermell
Jesse Mermell
6 years
The moment when @AyannaPressley learned she won. No commentary needed. 💜 #ChangeCantWait #mapoli #ma7 #electwomen #electionday
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Herbie Ziskend
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-1 for the beard, @ratemyskyperoom ?
@ratemyskyperoom
Room Rater
4 years
Nice kitchen view. Art. Orchid. Toaster oven. 9/10 @jakeclevine
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Herbie Ziskend
7 years
Happy 4 year anniversary to this Tweet
@realDonaldTrump
Donald J. Trump
11 years
Do you think Putin will be going to The Miss Universe Pageant in November in Moscow - if so, will he become my new best friend?
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Herbie Ziskend
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Some really good, and truly meaningful news, from @SteveCase and @revolution
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Herbie Ziskend
7 years
It's the @SteveCase / #riseofrest -visit effect!
@whit_richardson
Whit 🛡️
7 years
Huge news for Maine's startup community. @Certify acquired in $100 million deal.
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Herbie Ziskend
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It’s no accident. Under Biden-Harris, we: ✅*Funded* law enforcement - providing $15 billion to cities to hire and keep cops on the beat. ✅*Passed* the first major gun safety bill in nearly 30 years.
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Herbie Ziskend
5 years
All the more impressive since there is also a football game right now
@JTHVerhovek
Johnny Verhovek
5 years
The scene for @JoeBiden ’s final event before the Iowa caucus A jam-packed middle school gym in Des Moines
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