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Michael Thorning

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Michael Thorning

@ThorningMichael

Governance, Democracy, Congress, Institutions, Elections. Director @BPC_Bipartisan. Fmr @SenatorTomUdall. @UNM Alum. 🏳️‍🌈 Thoughts=my own, RTs≠endorsements.

Washington, DC

Joined March 2015

Michael Thorning
@ThorningMichael
Apr 3, 2021
Very often, when a senator dies, the Senate provides surviving family with ~ $100k. I’m not sure how many of them need it given the avg wealth of US Senators. It pains me to think Congress does not do that when a Capitol Police officer or other staffer dies in the line of duty.
Michael Thorning
@ThorningMichael
Feb 25, 2025
Replying to @lxeagle17
You can tell these people have never taken a meeting or call with constituents about rural post office closings or post office consolidation.
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Michael Thorning
@ThorningMichael
Dec 25, 2024
“We need someone perceived by the American people to be irresponsible, untrustworthy, partisan, ambitious, and thirsty for the limelight. Am I crazy, or is this not a job for the U. S. House of Representatives?”
no context the west wing
@LemonLymancom
Dec 25, 2024
What is her best line in the show?
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Michael Thorning
@ThorningMichael
Dec 18, 2023
🧵For all of my Congress nerds, the House Majority Leader's office has put out out Fun Facts about the 118th Congress. Let's begin:
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Michael Thorning
@ThorningMichael
Nov 3, 2021
My hot take: Democrats shouldn’t read tonight’s VA Guv race as a reflection of what they have or have not done in Congress this year. They should read it as an anticipation of what they’ll be up against next year: a strategy of divisive racial politics.
Michael Thorning
@ThorningMichael
Mar 9, 2021
If Capitol Police is having trouble filling open positions because they can't find candidates without white supremacist connections, we're in bigger trouble than expected.
washingtonpost.com
Capitol security review identifies deficiencies as Congress debates upgrades
Russel Honoré, a retired general who led the review, has recommended expanding the Capitol Police force and installing retractable barriers around the legislative complex.
Michael Thorning
@ThorningMichael
Apr 29, 2024
Fools Summer today in DC, which is different from Fools Spring. Fools Spring tricks you into thinking Spring has arrived when it has not. Fools Summer tricks you into thinking 90 degree days during actual Summer will be this pleasant. They won’t.
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Michael Thorning
@ThorningMichael
Nov 5, 2024
Remember folks, it’s not really doomscrolling until you switch over to “For you”
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Michael Thorning
@ThorningMichael
Oct 7, 2023
All of this fear speculation about a “paralyzed” Congress not being able to respond to the Israel situation. What do people think Congress is needed to do immediately in this situation? Pass a sense of the Congress resolution condemning Hamas?
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Michael Thorning
@ThorningMichael
Oct 17, 2023
And he’s not even Speaker yet!
Barak Ravid
@BarakRavid
Oct 17, 2023
BREAKING: Jordan cancels summit between Biden, King Abdulla, President Sisi and president Abbas planned for tomorrow in Amman, Jordanian foreign minister says
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Michael Thorning
@ThorningMichael
Nov 9, 2020
Replying to @EWErickson
Leading Republican election lawyer: washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/…
Michael Thorning
@ThorningMichael
Dec 22, 2023
Congress gets trashed all the time, sometimes it's earned. But the stories that rarely get told are how thousands of Americans are helped each year in navigating the bureaucracy to solve their problems. Lawmaking looks glamorous, constituent service makes a difference.
Ossoff's Office
@SenOssoff
Dec 21, 2023
Sen. Ossoff’s office always goes the extra mile to solve problems — no matter how big or small. Wishing everyone across Georgia a merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a happy new year!
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Michael Thorning
@ThorningMichael
Mar 8, 2024
One thing I hope people takeaway from the @ringwiss reveal is that despite how often congressional procedure is described as arcane, anyone can learn this stuff. 🧵
The Mystery Social Media Account Schooling Congress on How to Do Its Job
From politico.com
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Michael Thorning
@ThorningMichael
Jan 5, 2025
Honestly, only DC could have a snowball fight trade association.
Joseph Olmo
@ReporterJoseph
Jan 4, 2025
❄️ SNOWBALL FIGHT ON THE MALL?! The @dcsnowball association says their "War Council" is meeting this afternoon to decide the exact time/location for a MONDAY snowball fight. Last year, crowds gathered for snowball fights on the Mall and at Franklin Square @nbcwashington
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