David Wallis (@DavidRwallis) profile picture

Nonprofit executive and journalist battling poverty.

New York
Joined May 2013
GOP state Sen. George Borrello, @politico reports calls for a "sharper focus by Republicans on the issues facing New Yorkers that can be directly blamed on the Democratic-led state government." Wrong. Republicans should improve New Yorkers' lives rather than focus on blame.
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Because Donald Trump believes in nothing, the new Democratic (and democratic) majority will have an opportunity to cut deals and make progress.
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The midterm election will hinge on this recurring political question: Are you better off than you were four months ago?
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I edited @RossBarkan while at The New York Observer. He is an original thinker, a gifted reporter. Unquestionably, he made significant mistakes while writing for New York Magazine. But I believe he has the capacity to grow from this learning experience. I wish him well.
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We may remember this administration as The Gang That Couldn't Paint Straight.
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The true hero of NYC is Will, who cleans up “the vill.” He rooted for the Knicks from his couch Saturday night, because he knew he would be on the job Sunday morning. “You gotta celebrate,” he said with grin.
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The White House palpably fears @SenMarkKelly, hence this desperate attempt to attack his record. @https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlp2lv5l7zo
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If elected, @jamestalarico will be known as the “Senator from CBS.”
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What would America be talking about if Venezuela had not been attacked? The January 1 attack on Americans' healthcare coverage.
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We should not need World Central Kitchen in the United States. Playing politics with SNAP is evil.
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Dems should call for a big, beautiful boost to SNAP benefits.
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