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KittyWampus

(55,894 posts)
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 04:57 PM Mar 2017

Ted Lieu Is An Awesome Democrat. He Is Speaking Out & Deserves Praise

Ted Lieu tells it like it is. DU'ers keep posting tweets from the man that are concise and to the point when it comes to confronting Trump and the Fascists.

Lieu, like Jason Kander, have bios and abilities that would be very beneficial to a Democratic POTUS candidate. Unfortunately, he was born in Taiwan. He currently holds the exalted Henry Waxman's former seat in the House.

The man does not equivocate yet doesn't seem inflammatory. He comes across very well on tv.

He was in the Air Force and currently serves in the reserves.

He has passed several laws in Congress.

As one of only four computer science majors currently serving in Congress, Ted is frequently sought out for his insight on technology and innovation matters including cybersecurity, cloud computing and innovation as well as the sharing and creative economy.


In the California State Senate- "Ted fought for California state tax reform that saved small businesses from millions in retroactive taxes, and tax incentives for film and TV production. Ted also co-authored California’s landmark Global Warming Solutions Act and co-authored the law banning state pension funds from investing in Iran’s nuclear and energy industries."



He refused to normalize Trump and attend his Inauguration:
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc-news/watch/dem-rep-i-will-not-normalize-trump-s-behavior-855467075921


He said Sessions lied under oath and should be held accountable:
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc-news/watch/rep-lieu-sessions-lied-under-oath-should-be-sent-to-prison-890242115696


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Ted Lieu Is An Awesome Democrat. He Is Speaking Out & Deserves Praise (Original Post) KittyWampus Mar 2017 OP
Thanks for your post! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2017 #1
I was a little sad to see he was born in Taiwan. But he has a bright future. KittyWampus Mar 2017 #3
Ted Lieu represents my district also. State the Obvious Mar 2017 #6
Yep, Lieu is a great guy. dalton99a Mar 2017 #2
Did you see his babies? malaise Mar 2017 #4
He is also a co-sponsor of the bill to require congress to declare war before a nuclear strike can Amaryllis Mar 2017 #5
I get to vote for him too!!! Very happy... winstars Mar 2017 #7
He's fantastic and shoots straight flamingdem Mar 2017 #8

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,560 posts)
1. Thanks for your post!
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 05:00 PM
Mar 2017

I feel very fortunate, for I got to vote for him more than once as he's come up through the ranks. My memory is faulty, but I believe he was a State Rep before he got to the House.

I love that he speaks for me and for so many like me.

State the Obvious

(842 posts)
6. Ted Lieu represents my district also.
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 05:48 PM
Mar 2017

I like him. He is a FOCUSED, well-spoken, and knowledgeable advocate for all of us. I think he has a bright political future ahead.

Amaryllis

(9,524 posts)
5. He is also a co-sponsor of the bill to require congress to declare war before a nuclear strike can
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 05:43 PM
Mar 2017

be ordered by potus.

flamingdem

(39,312 posts)
8. He's fantastic and shoots straight
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 10:23 PM
Mar 2017

I've been on calls with him and have seen how he handles the righties, thing of beauty

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