Just fucking drop out already

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For the DNC's third party-sanctioned debate in September a candidate must clear both of these hurdles: 1) 2% support in four national or early voting state polls 2) 130,000 unique donors to their campaign, including 400 unique donors from at least 20 states Some campaigns don't like it, to them I say "lump it." If you can't get to 2% and some basic support in 20 states please feel free to fuck the fuck off.
Most declined to discuss their frustration with the D.N.C.’s rules on the record or to indicate how exactly they would shift tactics, saying their campaign plans were confidential. But campaign after campaign said the party’s donor requirements are skewing the way they allocate resources, forcing them to choose between investing in staff or pouring more money into ads on sites like Facebook, where prices are soaring to dizzying new heights. Two campaigns said digital vendors are currently quoting them prices of $40 and up to acquire a new $1 donor.
...and if your best idea for building support is placing $40.00 FB adds, please quit AND go into hiding.

I’ve been thinking about getting an electric car

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The off lease Fiat500E and Chevy SparkEV are two low milage used cars with great price points.  They both look good in the reviews I've watched.  Both have (around) 80 mile ranges.  My commute is 22 miles.  Because I'd be charging over night, I don't think I'd have to install a Level 2 charging system for speed charging.  And I wouldn't be using this for long trips, just communting.     BUT - I don't have solar, so would I just be robbing Peter (Exxon) to pay Paul (Delmarva Power)?   How much does it actually cost to go electric?   The literature says to figure out my cost of charging at home, multiply my vehicle's kWh/100 miles figure by my electric rate.  That figure will give me the cost per 100 miles.  I've risked humilation by running the numbers and showing my work below.  It looks CRAZILY in favor of going electric, but you may have sensed that I don't trust my math.  Are there any science types out there who have crunched the numbers?   Anyone plugging in at night, and by passing the pump?    Hit me up in the comments, or IRL.  

Lisa Blunt Rochester Would Like You To Know the She is In Washington DC…”working”

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In fact, she is not only working but "leading"
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL), issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 1994, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019. The SECURE Act would make significant reforms to help ensure Americans obtain a financially sound retirement. The bill includes the Increasing Access to a Secure Retirement Act, a key provision led by Reps. Blunt Rochester and Tim Walberg that will make it easier for small businesses to offer annuities as part of an employee’s retirement benefits package. Rep. Blunt Rochester is also co-sponsor of the Secure Act, which passed with broad bipartisan support in a 417-3 vote.
Good to know.