Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.
Only Trump is more unpopular than his war on Iran.

Without a rationale for this war, Republicans are now considering a draft, to put more young men in harm’s way. Add irritation about their sexism to the horror you are feeling.


One more thing.
As Senator Adam Schiff of California said last night, the first winner of the Trump Iran War is Russia.

Elections, elections, all around, and Trump knows he will lose.
Let’s start with yesterday’s election in Red north western Georgia. This is where Trump won in 2024 by 37 points, and Marjorie Taylor Greene was sent to the Congress.


Then came Mississippi.
Bennie Thompson Defeats Young Challenger in Mississippi Primary.
The victory by Mr. Thompson, the state’s longest-serving Black Democrat, offers a counterpoint to the broader push nationwide for younger leadership in Congress. (New York Times)

Trump continues to press majority leader John Thune to pass the SAVE America Act, Trump’s sweeping anti-voting bill that could disenfranchise millions of Americans. He has said he won’t sign any bills before the Senate until it passes.




Bennie Thompson Defeats Young Challenger in Mississippi Primary.
The victory by Mr. Thompson, the state’s longest-serving Black Democrat, offers a counterpoint to the broader push nationwide for younger leadership in Congress. (New York Times)

This ‘n That during the Trump regime.


The Trump cult in action.

Trump is registering trademarks in preparation for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the USA.

Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, to the board of visitors that makes U.S. Air Force Academy recommendations to the secretary of war and the president.
This is who she is. 👇

Pete Hegseth spent $93 billion last month. Really.


Enough, I think.