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The Yapper's Digest: September 27, 2024

The Yapper's Digest: September 27, 2024

“Undecided doesn’t tell us how they think, it tells us where they are” -Congressman Maxwell Frost

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September 27, 2024

A story I’m keeping tabs on is… what this VP debate on Tuesday is going to look like. I’m so curious about the prep and really how someone gets in debate mode. This look at the whole song and dance def gives a bit more insight on how it comes together and how it has this time around. -Maddie

A scandal I can’t get over is… this evolving one from NY Rep. D’Esposito – like what is going on in New York these days??? But also kind of everywhere because there isn’t a day without a scandal though. Anyways, this particular one gives me some serious hope though that we can take back the House, which we need to via taking back seats in New York and California. -Maddie

Something that makes me hopeful is… Doug. Like Doug Emhoff. I can just say Doug, right?? Like c’mon. -Maddie

A read worth throwing in the GC is… this read on the insanity that election officials are dealing with not just at the state level but at the county. It’s actually insane [and tbh unacceptable – America, do better]. -Maddie

A TikTok that I favorited was… this explainer about the plump rotund nugget that is Moo Deng the baby hippo. My less online friends are like Moo Deng, who?? So, yea, send them this if they don’t know because it will change their life to have Moo Deng in theirs. -Maddie

Something I’d love to see people do is… to research all of their down ballot candidates. Some will be easier to find deats on – trust, we get it, there legit are candidates especially at the local level that don’t even have websites. But you can treat it like you’re looking for intel on your ex, ya know?? -Maddie

A story I’m keeping tabs on is… FL Senator Rick Scott being as The Hill calls it “in peril” with the abortion ballot measure on the ticket this fall since it contrasts with his views. I’d argue with The Hill and also say it’s because this is who’s running against him. Either way, I am super curious to see how this race develops in the home stretch to e-day that we’re in. -Sammy

A scandal I can’t get over is… everything Eric Adams-related, obvi. Have I been waiting for something like this for a MINUTE?? Ya for sure. But more than anything for me, it’s the “how we got here” and the “how can we fix it” of the sitch I hope people zero in on. -Sammy

Something that makes me hopeful is… this reporting in a heavy Trump-red district in PA, specifically the women sharing who they’re voting for. -Sammy

A read worth throwing in the GC is… this one on UFOs – yes, I’m serious. It’s one of those where it’s going to open up so many cans of worms, even some political ones, and low key I think the resulting convo would be so fun. -Sammy

A TikTok that I favorited was… this cutie one with the weiner dog with the weiner dog sized purse. You best believe I’m now on the hunt for one like this for my niece, Disco who makes a guest appearance here. -Sammy

Something I’d love to see people do is… share this newsletter and Gov Hub :) Perty please with a cherry on top so we get more of the girlies in the gov. -Sammy

ON THE POD: THE ELECTION PEP TALK

An interview with Congressman Maxwell Frost

Give me a V, give me an O, give me a T, give an E - what does that spell?! VOTE! Which is really the core message of this episode with none other than Congressman Maxwell Frost. Think of this as your pep talk or maybe even your meditation for the election, and then send this convo to a friend that needs a little more VOTE action in their life. It’s the final countdown, and this eppy will get you in the right spirit. Tune in via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

THE VARSITY VOTER COLLECTION

New launch, who dis?

Join the varsity voting team with our new merch drop [and by checking-in with all of your friends to make sure they have a voter plan]. Perfect for voting from your couch – the Varsity Voter Collection includes cozy crewnecks and joggers, which BTW are also great to do phone banking in

SHOP THE CREWNECKS HERE | SHOP THE SWEATPANTS HERE

OOOOOH THAT’S NIIIIIICE

Lil’ things we’re loving

The TONY’S CHOCOCOLONEY dark milk pretzel toffee chocolate bar, which we’re now obsessed with ever since Headcount sent us this gorgeous, stunning package of voter prep goodies [yes, chocolate is necessary for prep]. P.S. register to vote.

The Harris-Walz yard sign game is HIGH, and this one is a fave, and so is this one, and okay, also this one.

Sake Bar Asoko offishhhh has our hearts. Dime Square girlies you’re gonna want to pop on ovaa!

Making fall wish lists like this one, and the continual pursuit for a way to drink iced coffee in cold weather without our hands getting cold.

Chipotle and Spirit Halloween literally teaming up to create a collab halloween costume collection – will need to wear en route to picking our free boo-ritos day of.

This trend going viral on TikTok with everyone’s bestie stuffed animal wildin’ out.

Speaking of viral things, our newsletter that goes on Tuesday’s with make-your-political-content-viral trends and ideas is a get-to-the-finish-line need-to-have that you can get here.

This store in SoHo that’s going to have an artist creating free personalized love letters this weekend for free is adorbs.

ADD TO THE DMS

Makin’ there way from DM to DM

This breakdown of the key Senate races to watch is a must-send to the group chat.

VP Harris perfectly sliding Trump’s rally sizes into this larger conversation about policy is stunningly perfect.

For the Maine-iacs or Maine-iacs to be, this state civics 101 gives you the 411 or who’s who, and what’s what in under two minutes.

Jude Law and Stephen Colbert did discover the scariest animal to exist and that unfortunately has made a rebound.

Texas candidate Averie Bishop is sharing campaign check-ins on her TikTok, and it’s giving the real real on what it’s like to be a young person running for office.