David Damron @dadamron

David Damron -- U.S. House of Reps. Deputy Chief of Staff/Comms Director. @UF and @orlandosentinel alum. Opinions are my own. Orlando, FL Joined March 2011

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Michael Harriot @michaelharriot

2 years ago

A lot of outlets have been telling the story of Tony Bennett marching with MLK. But have you ever heard the story about how “wokeness,” DEI, Jesus, an actual anti-racist, 2 church choirs & 1 of the greatest dance moves of all time got Tony Bennett into show biz? A thread

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Jason Garcia @Jason_Garcia

3 years ago

There are 25 Republican women serving in the Florida House of Representatives. Not a single one of them was chosen to chair a committee.

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Scott Maxwell @Scott_Maxwell

3 years ago

Sen. Jason Brodeur blames his problems on the @orlandosentinel. But the Sentinel didn't convict Brodeur's VP at the chamber. Jurors did. And the prosecutor was a fellow Republican. That's quite the conspiracy we've orchestrated.

Jason Garcia @Jason_Garcia

3 years ago

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Scott Maxwell @Scott_Maxwell

3 years ago

So why did DeSantis pick Texas for his stunt? Why not Florida - the state he runs? Where an estimated 800k undocumented citizens live? Where DeSantis & GOP lawmakers allow companies to hire and exploit undocumented labor? Wait, maybe that last part's why. orlandosentinel.com/opinion/scott-…

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David Damron @dadamron

4 years ago

The ORL Nazi rally shows antisemitism rising in FLA. Yet instead of swift condemnation, @GovRonDeSantis + his comms shop unleash right-wing attacks on Democrats. It's a dangerous, irresponsible + disgraceful response when we need 1 voice opposing hate. timesofisrael.com/desantis-shies…

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Scott Maxwell @Scott_Maxwell

4 years ago

A teacher writes in to say the governor of Florida has essentially offered these values as a lesson plan for students in the upcoming school year:

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State of the Union @CNNSOTU

5 years ago

"I'm not going to lose my son at the end of 2020 and lose my country and my republic in 2021," Rep. Jamie Raskin says as he presses forward with impeachment articles while mourning his son. #CNNSOTU cnn.it/2LwnheX

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Jason Garcia @Jason_Garcia

5 years ago

This quote, from a top executive at a major hospital system in @katesantich's story about the pandemic's impact on drug overdoses and other mental health crises, is damning:

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Scott Maxwell @Scott_Maxwell

5 years ago

Newsrooms are chaotic, energetic, intoxicating. One day, you’d see Jeb Bush strolling through the aisles. The next day, maybe Emeril Lagasse. Or a miniature horse. Today we gathered to say goodbye to our past home ... and raised glasses to the one ahead orlandosentinel.com/opinion/scott-…

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Scott Maxwell @Scott_Maxwell

5 years ago

When the National Review published that lazy, piece of sycophantic stenography masquerading as journalism in an effort to blow Ron DeSantis' horn, I mentioned how far removed from reality it was. Here's a new visual aide that reinforces that point. The piece didn't age well.

Paul Krugman @paulkrugman

5 years ago

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Barack Obama @BarackObama

5 years ago

Vote.

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Scott Maxwell @Scott_Maxwell

5 years ago

"One thing that could have helped close the budget hole: Choosing not to refund the state’s largest companies a total of $543 million in corporate taxes. Despite calls from Democrats to keep the money, DeSantis signed off on the giveaway last month." tampabay.com/florida-politi…

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Nick Kapur @nick_kapur

5 years ago

Watch how the ultra-wealthy in America gradually raised the taxes of the poor and eventually bent the curve downward until they paid the lowest tax rate of all

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Jason Garcia @Jason_Garcia

5 years ago

I am so proud of all of my Sentinel friends, colleagues and fellow journalists. We did this together. The Orlando Sentinel -- and journalism in Central Florida -- have become stronger today.

Sentinel Guild 🍊 @OS_Guild

5 years ago

I am so proud of all of my Sentinel friends, colleagues and fellow journalists. We did this together. The Orlando Sentinel -- and journalism in Central Florida -- have become stronger today.

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Charlie Anderson @EconCharlie

5 years ago

THREAD: As an economic staffer in Congress, I’m worried we’re about to watch a slow-motion train wreck. More than 80,000 Americans are dead. Unemployment is at Great Depression levels. Yet, Congress appears prepared to massively undershoot what’s needed. 1/

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Ron Fournier @ron_fournier

6 years ago

As a former White House reporter, I don’t say this lightly: Media should ignore the Trump follies, abandon the WH briefing room, and interview governors, doctors, nurses, victims and anybody else approaching the truth. Stop being props. Just stop.

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David Damron @dadamron

6 years ago

Very proud of my ex-@orlandosentinel colleagues. 💪 Quality journalism is worth fighting for. Hoping @tribpub voluntarily recognizes #SentinelGuild 🤞

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Jason Garcia @Jason_Garcia

6 years ago

The @orlandosentinel has been doing a fantastic job covering the 2020 legislative session -- especially by lifting the hood on important bills that might otherwise only get superficial coverage (if they get any coverage at all). Here's a sampling from just the past few days:

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Just Security @just_security

6 years ago

EXCLUSIVE: @just_security has obtained unredacted versions of Trump administration emails about Ukraine aid. They show the Pentagon repeatedly sounded the alarm that the freeze on funding was in violation of the law. @K8brannen reports: justsecurity.org/67863/exclusiv…