Demagogue

“Let’s be real: these mass shootings are preventable and therefore are a political issue. Republicans are more committed to cutting taxes for billionaires than taking care of our children.” —Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY)

Deny, Deflect, Distract

“I know the state of Massachusetts is working on it. But I just think this is a further attempt by the Trump administration to just put another red herring out there. We’re going to need an aquarium to have all the red herrings that they put out there.” —Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) on the administration’s attempt to root out Medicaid fraud

The BIG Lie

“Cuba has a remarkable public health system.” —Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)

Non Compos Mentis

“Transgender discrimination is, by its very nature, sex discrimination.” —Montana Supreme Court

Political Futures

“Democrats just voted to disenfranchise every part of the state [of Virginia] that doesn’t march lock step in agreement with them. This is the ‘our democracy’ they speak of.” —former Virginia House Delegate Nick Freitas

“Just so you get the truth and not the partisan spin here, Republicans came up with the idea of the mid-decade redistricting fight and started in Texas. Then, in Virginia, the RNC spent $0.00 to fight. Now, as drawn, the Democrats have an advantage from the redistricting fight.” —Erick Erickson

Eye on the Prize

“I want us to win in November. We win in November by putting points on the board and adopting policies that make a difference in people’s lives.” —Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)

Sad, but True

“The IRGC is willing to let the ceasefire collapse and resume fighting the Americans because the American press tells them they are winning.” —Erick Erickson

For the Record

“Judge Boasberg is the poster child for a rogue judge. And the facts run really deep. … I’ve called for his impeachment. There should be a trial in the Senate.” —Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO)

Upright

“I’m not really a religious person, but there was just no other avenue for me to explain anything… So, I asked for the chaplain on the Navy ship to just come visit us for a minute. And when that man walked in, I’d never met him before in my life, but I saw the cross on his collar and I just broke down in tears.” —Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman on asking to speak to a chaplain after recovery