#az01 — Public Fediverse posts

RE: https://xoxo.zone/@davidcelis/117054792127968357

I seriously suspect certain #Democrats could gain a lot of support from demographics that have a disproportionate share of otherwise Republican-voting or non-voting people by committing to using all legal and budgetary tools of state power to restore the supply and reduce the price of PC and laptop DRAM (and SSDs too) for individuals and for organizations other than the hyper-scalers.

Potential policy actions include using (perhaps after amending) the CHIPS and Science Act, using the Defence Production Act, starting and funding FTC and antitrust investigations, and even creating a state corporation to build a chip fab specifically for RAM and SSDs in standard PC and laptop forms.

I could see Rep. #AOC and Sen. Elizabeth Warren successfully using this to direct attention and votes away from Republicans, even well outside #NY14 and #MA (respectively). A couple others who would be credible to advocate the federal government intervene to redirect semiconductor supply away from enterprise AI (HBM) and back toward general computing (DRAM) could include Joyner Kiros (already opposed to AI data center construction), and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed (already opposed by the entire oligarchy; he could address semiconductor hoarding both as part of his populist economic messaging and as part of the cost, through hospital hardware prices, of healthcare).

Combining and connecting RAM & SSDs with related issues of #rightToRepair, #rightToOwn, #privacy, land, water, electricity, pollution, noise, underhanded municipal interference, creative and intellectual labor theft, and opposition to the AI, cryptocurrency (in fewer places), and #surveillance (in more places) industries, several Democratic candidates could make headway with a demographic of voters who usually lean highly libertarian or politically disaffected—voters who heavily favored Republicans in 2024 due to Elon Musk’s aggressive anti-establishment electioneering (which they now realize was disingenuous). Right now, most of that base is feeling betrayed and irate, as the hyper-scalers are interfering with their passions, their property, their jobs, and their businesses.

Places which could be swung with such an expanded hardware-focused platform, where parts availability and affordability is addressed as part of R2R, may include #TX10 (home to a lot of tech manufacturing and a large population of hardware engineers and technicians who despise corporate anti-repair, including #LouisRossmann himself), and perhaps #NC13 (where a candidate would need to focus specifically on hardware price-gouging and the right to repair as matters of autonomy, while avoiding anything too "over-regulation" sounding).

#OR05 (a right-to-repair battleground with many independent repair professionals and DIY enthusiasts who view anti-repair as an assault on private property) already has a Democrat, but perhaps Rep. Bynum could secure support of a demographic of voters who might otherwise lean R by addressing this issue. Similarly, #NC02 (home of #GamersNexus) currently has a #Democrat, but perhaps Rep. Ross could meet with Steve Burke (whom I'm guessing is a constituent of hers) on GN and discuss this.

And then there's the "AI" industry and data center backlash, where, depending on riding, voters could be swayed with varying emphases. Land, water, and drought issues may reach voters in #TX21 and #AZ01; noise pollution and underhanded municipal interference in #VA10 and #GA06; creative and intellectual labor theft in #CA30 and #NY10.

To gain effective rhetoric, candidates and their staff could study a bunch of recent GamersNexus reporting, especially the #GNCA videos, and read the popular comments on those videos from fans. (I'd suggest @davidgerard as a source, but I'm guessing he's from the UK. AFAIK, Steve Burke is American. I'd volunteer if the #NDP or #GreenParty wanted to run on this issue. @avilewis?)

For examples of this messaging in practice, already credible voices for a #consumerRights focus include Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (a R2R champion in #WA03 who could appeal to libertarians, PC builders, and rural tech-hobbyists who voted Republican in 2024 but despise corporate infringement on private property), and Sen. Ron Wyden (a long-standing advocate for consumer privacy and digital rights in #OR — a state with a lot of tech professionals and digital sovereignty advocates).

#uspol #cdnpoli #noAI #deflock

Amish Shah, the likely Dem nominee in #AZ01, was a team doctor for the New York Jets when Jay Feely, the GOP nominee, was a kicker there

Jay Feely, potential CD-1 oppo...

Meanwhile, former AZ Cardinals kicker Jay Feely, who had Trump's endorsement, handily leading in the GOP primary for #AZ01.

Rep. Dave Schweikert would have faced a tough reelection, but his odds would have been better than in the #AZGov primary, which was a disaster for him.

Three-quarters of the vote is already counted in #AZ01, per AP's estimate, and former state Rep. Amish Shah has a considerable lead on former TV anchor Marlene Galan-Woods, whom the DCCC helped in the primary.

#Arizona you have a primary election tomorrow, July 21.

Our endorsed slate is:
☑️Katie Hobbs - #AZGOV
☑️Marlene Galán-Woods - #AZ01
☑️Jonathan Nez - #AZ02
☑️JoAnna Mendoza - #AZ06

After a brief hiatus, primary season is back—in Arizona! As always, we've previewed all the top races. Some highlights:

• A Freedom Caucus hardliner is likely to be the GOP pick for #AZGov

• Will the DCCC get its preferred choice in #AZ01?

• Will the GOP tap an election denier for SoS?

And more!

A Freedom Caucus fanatic could...

Ds are still favored to flip the House, but there's no question that GOP gerrymanders have made it harder. Here's a key data point:

After 2024, the median district was #AZ01, which went for Trump by 3.1 points. Now the median is #VA01, which Trump won by 4.9 points. That's a big shift to the right.

Democratic congressional candidate Rick McCartney (AZ-01) is hosting a hike at Lookout Mountain Trailhead #308 in Phoenix May 23 from 7-9 AM. Free and informal — a chance to hear from the candidate and ask questions directly.

https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/938557/

Please boost.

#Arizona #AZ01 #Congress #Phoenix #PrimaryElection

What's amazing is that the *exact* same fate befell two AZ Republicans on back-to-back days: Karrin Taylor Robson launches #AZGov bid w/Trump's backing, he later endorses Andy Biggs, she bails Thursday Gina Swoboda launches #AZ01 bid w/Trump's backing, he later endorses Jay Feely, she bails Friday

Morning Digest: Why a Trump en...

🚨🚨🚨 #AZ01 Rep. Dave Schweikert (R) SAYS HE WOULD HAVE VOTED to strip away healthcare from up to 88,000 of his own constituents IF HIS VOTE HAD BEEN NEEDED.

Schweikert won by 3.8 points last year.

Donate to flip #AZ01 today:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/houseblue26

#AZ01 David Schweikert (R): Won by 3.8% last year ~49,200 enrolled in #ACA exchange plans ~39,400 enrolled in #ACA Medicaid expansion ~88,700 combined at risk (10.8% of total pop)

🚨🚨🚨 The House GOP just passed the #MedicaidMassacre bill out of the Budget Committee. A reminder that #AZ01 Rep. Dave schweikert (R) only won last year by 3.8%... ...and that up to 88,000 of his constituents (10.8% of them) would lose healthcare coverage if this bill goes into effect.

In #ARIZONA, #AZ01 Dave Schweikert, #AZ02 Eli Crane, #AZ06 Juan Ciscomani & #AZ08 Abe Hamadeh won by 3.8%, 9.0%, 2.5% & 13.0% respectively. Across their districts, 736,000 Arizonans (22% of their total populations) rely on #Medicaid/CHIP.

#AZ01 David Schweikert (R)

OK, I'm whipping up a few more tonight including some slight interface tweaks: Here's #AZ01 David Schweikert (R).

In Congress, #AZ01 deserves a leader who will expand affordable healthcare, protect reproductive rights, secure our border with smart reforms, & tackle the fentanyl crisis with enforcement & better treatment options. That leader is Dr. Amish Shah! #BlueWaveRising #Allied4Dems #DemCast #Arizona #RoeYourVote #AbortionIsHealthcare

Ready for a positive change in #AZ01? Dr. Amish Shah stands firm against renewing Trump-era tax cuts and supports fair taxes on individuals earning over $500K. Let's support leaders who prioritize the people! 🌊 #BlueWaveRising #Allied4Dems
Vote for @DrAmishShah!

🔁#ARIZONA CD1 #Election2024 -Nov 5

Help Elect AMISH SHAH #AZ01

✅Donate: http://actblue.com/donate/dw_az01
✅Volunteer: https://www.amishforarizona.com/getinvolved

#FlipItBlue #HarrisWalz2024 #WinBlue
#AZpol #AZpolitics #AZleg #AZ #MST
#AZDems #AZDemocrats #Climate #Farms
#Democrats
#DemsWork4USA

🔁#ARIZONA CD1 #Election2024 -Nov 5

Help Elect AMISH SHAH #AZ01

✅Donate: http://actblue.com/donate/dw_az01
✅Volunteer: https://www.amishforarizona.com/getinvolved

#FlipItBlue #HarrisWalz2024 #WinBlue
#AZpol #AZpolitics #AZleg #AZ #MST
#AZDems #AZDemocrats #Climate #Farms
#Democrats
#DemsWork4USA

🔁#ARIZONA CD1 #Election2024 -Nov 5

Help Elect AMISH SHAH #AZ01

✅Donate: http://actblue.com/donate/dw_az01
✅Volunteer: https://www.amishforarizona.com/getinvolved

#FlipItBlue #HarrisWalz2024 #WinBlue
#AZpol #AZpolitics #AZleg #AZ #MST
#Healthcare #Medicare #Medicaid #Education #Climate #Farms
#Democrats #progressives #NPP
#DemsWork4USA

Arizona Democrats get first major candidate against scandal-ridden Republican in key House seat

#AZ01

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/4/3/2161890/-Arizona-Democrats-get-first-major-candidate-against-scandal-ridden-Republican-in-key-House-seats

UPDATE 10pm Mon - US House of Reps

AP calls 3 races: #AZ01-R #AZ06-R #OR06-D

This leaves the total count of calls+leaning seats unchanged:

GOP 222- 213 Dem

To win, Dems must flip at least 5 of the 8 "leans R" races:

#CA03 #CA13 #CA22 #CA27 #CA41 #CA45 #CO03 #NY22

#Election #Midterm2022results

6pm Monday - US House of Reps Race. There have been NO CHANGES in 24 hrs

At current vote counts, the result would be:

GOP 222-213 Dems

20 uncalled seats: 10 lean GOP, 10 lean Dem (7 competitive)

To win, Dems must flip at least 4 of:
#AZ01 #AZ06 #CA03 #CA13 #CA22 #CA27 #CA41 #CA45 #CO03 #NY22

UPDATE 5:00am Monday - Control of the US House of Reps Race.

At the current vote counts, the result would be:
GOP 222-213 Dems.

To win, Dems must flip at least 4 of:
#AZ01 #AZ06 #CA03 #CA13 #CA22 #CA27 #CA41 #CA45 #CO03 #NY22

Sigh.
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RT @Redistrict
Between #AZ01, #AZ06 and #CA41, Dems' dreams of holding the House majority probably died tonight.
https://twitter.com/Redistrict/status/1591995104784515072

UPDATE: Crud. The latest AZ drop flipped #AZ01 over to Schweikert. Dems now need to hold the 2 they're leading in + win at least 5 of the 10 the GOP leads in to reach 218.

From Dave Wasserman:

New House math:

Dem called/likely (213), incl. #AKAL, #CA09, #CA21, #CA47, #CA49, #CO08, #ME02, #OR06
GOP called/likely (217): incl. #CA03, #CA27, #CA45, #CO03, #NY22, #OR05
Toss Ups (5): #AZ01, #AZ06, #CA13, #CA22, #CA41

Dems need to run the table on the last five for 218.

That leaves 14 House seats where the #GOPCovidDeathCult *could* potentially be a decisive factor in the outcome of the race:
#AZ01, #AZ06, #CA03, #CA13, #CA22, #CA41, #CA47, #CO03, #CO08, #ME02, #NY22, #OR05, #OR06 & #WA03: