Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone !!

14m vaccines distributed to states so far - but only 3m shots given. We can do better! Lottery # appt. process, rapid drive thru shots at places like state/local fairgrounds, deputize (and legally protect) current/retired health workers to give shots as needed, fund it big time!

"There's 35 million vaccines sitting on a shelf right now...we are way behind," says Scott Gottlieb, MD on #COVID19 vaccine rollout.

The mayhem and violence taking place inside our nation’s Capitol building needs to be put down with immediate and overwhelming force. Enough!

If the message is ‘anything goes’, it usually does (see, D.C./Portland). Our democracy is more fragile than most realize. Regardless of political party, we all need to uphold our most basic rules including zero tolerance for terror or violence to advance political agendas!

My op-Ed on where the GOP needs to go from here: m.startribune.com/tim-pawlenty-w…

Let’s “not despair of our present difficulties but believe always in the promise and greatness of America, because nothing is inevitable here. Americans never quit. We never surrender. We never hide from history. We make history.” John McCain

Vaccinated ✅ 🩹 💪 I was excited to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine today alongside a former Republican governor of Minnesota, Tim Pawlenty. It doesn’t matter where you live or who you vote for, we can all agree we need to end this pandemic. Vaccines are how we get there.

Outrageous decisions by public officials understandably fuels pubic outrage. The New York City Council just gave noncitizens the right to vote. Restoring America starts with restoring common sense!

“It’s time for the reign of criminals who are destroying our city to come to an end”. We need to be “less tolerant of the bullshit that has destroyed our city”. Overdue words from liberal S.F. Mayor London Breed reflecting the use of common sense Republicans have been urging.

That equates to $1.5 million in tax every DAY since he became a US citizen in 2002.

Biden should remember the Powell Doctrine: When America uses force it should do so with overwhelming might. The same doctrine should apply to military aid: Instead of offering Ukraine just enough aid to avoid defeat, we should provide enough to win. wapo.st/3ziVg0z

MN should move up its presidential primary so it’s held at or near the start of the process. MN's tradition of incredible civic engagement would add huge value to the nominating process for both major parties. GOP Republican Party of Minnesota Minnesota DFL Party Democratic Party

America’s soul reflects many things - including hope, beauty, wonder and the enduring sense of possibility that comes with being both free and responsible. We can and will do better than our present difficulties suggest. We always have and always will. Happy 4th!

“Government is instituted for the security, benefit and protection of the people” (Art. I, Sect. 1 MN Constitution). Leaders who can’t or won’t address violence and lawlessness violate their most basic duty to the people they purport to serve.

“Defund the police” is one of the most idiotic and dangerous ideas in modern American history. Liberty, equality and opportunity don’t exist without safety and security.

A Nation At Risk; Goals 2000; No Child Left Behind; Race To Top; endless infusions of $ and more over last 40 years. Yet less than 50% of students are proficient in reading or math. #’s worse in disadvantaged communities. Time to fund parent/student choice, not failing systems.

Looking to 2024, some Republicans say the party needs to recast its place in Minnesota politics, rethinking organizing, the candidates it nominates and how they reach a broader coalition of voters. startribune.com/time-to-get-a-… #Election2022

I’m so grateful for free speech - and all of America’s many other strengths and blessings. Whether you’re a Twitter friend, critic or bot programmer, I wish you and your family a restful and fun Thanksgiving holiday. Even the Twitter crowd can agree on football, food and family!

Organizational stupidity advances when people inside institutions are afraid to challenge even the most nutty ideas for fear of retribution or being cancelled. The open and free exchange of competing ideas is central to America’s brilliance.