Jeff Raines (@jeff_raines) 's Twitter Profile
Jeff Raines

@jeff_raines

Govt atty. Fmr voting rights advocate & fmr campaign pro. Hapa. Lover of dim sum & deep dish. Alum @illinois_alma @AmericanU. Go @WhiteSox! Views = own.

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Michael Li 李之樸 (@mcpli) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s worth being clear that today’s SCOTUS affirmative action decisions didn’t ban all affirmative action at elite universities. White students will still be able to benefit disproportionately from legacies, faculty parent & other non-race preferences.

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I’m running for reelection in one of the toughest races in the country. RT to help spread the word so we can build the strongest team possible to protect Montana’s Senate seat.

I’m running for reelection in one of the toughest races in the country. RT to help spread the word so we can build the strongest team possible to protect Montana’s Senate seat.
Gregory Royal Pratt (@royalpratt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NEWS: Melissa Conyears-Ervin used gov workers to plan daughter’s bday party, repeatedly misused taxpayer resources, and tried to “leverage” BMO deposits to help get a mortgage for husband landlord, according to letter city fought for years to keep secret chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-co…

Jeff Raines (@jeff_raines) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Anyone know why there’s dozens of semi trucks honking Westbound Fullerton by Pulaski? It’s been going on for at least 5 minutes…

Elizabeth Warren (@senwarren) 's Twitter Profile Photo

BIG NEWS: the IRS Direct File pilot has launched! Many Americans in 12 states, including MA, have a truly free & easy option to file taxes online directly with the IRS. I fought for this program to save you time & money.   Check your eligibility & file at directfile.IRS.gov

Benjy Sarlin (@benjysarlin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Some thoughts on the political fallout: 1) Many people who told pollsters they'd switch votes over convictions were likely lying to the pollster or themselves. I give it near-zero credence. 2) BUT the actual reaction is unpredictable. A lot of people expected ol' Donny T to

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BREAKING: Andy Kim wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in New Jersey primary election. #APRaceCall at 8:14 p.m. EDT. apnews.com/hub/election-2…

Thomas Bamonte (@tombamonte) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A clue to Mayor Brandon Johnson⁩ approach to public transit? —City of Chicago Chief Operating Officer John Roberson: “We have one of the best public transit systems in the world.” bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Jeff Raines (@jeff_raines) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Having been ridden on the subway in London, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Singapore that’s laughable not true. Service, reliability, safety, cleanliness, and coverage area CTA falls way short.

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If you’re scheduling/ staging a public event in an auditorium for the mayor’s new school board picks in a mostly empty room anyway, why would you let in a half dozen protestors to ruin your news coverage? Feels like an avoidable mistake. 😬

If you’re scheduling/ staging a public event in an auditorium for the mayor’s new school board picks in a mostly empty room anyway, why would you let in a half dozen protestors to ruin your news coverage? Feels like an avoidable mistake. 😬