Alex Roarty
@alexroarty.bsky.social
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NEW: Prominent conservative groups created a campaign to overturn Obergefell, the SCOTUS ruling that legalized gay marriage
Republicans don’t want anything to do with it
“I don’t think it’s a viable effort, legally, politically or otherwise,” one House R said
www.notus.org/republicans/...
Republicans don’t want anything to do with it
“I don’t think it’s a viable effort, legally, politically or otherwise,” one House R said
www.notus.org/republicans/...
Republicans Want Nothing to Do With Conservative Efforts to Ban Gay Marriage
Trump has moved the Republican Party away from its decades-old opposition to same-sex marriage, and public support remains high.
www.notus.org
February 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
NEW: Prominent conservative groups created a campaign to overturn Obergefell, the SCOTUS ruling that legalized gay marriage
Republicans don’t want anything to do with it
“I don’t think it’s a viable effort, legally, politically or otherwise,” one House R said
www.notus.org/republicans/...
Republicans don’t want anything to do with it
“I don’t think it’s a viable effort, legally, politically or otherwise,” one House R said
www.notus.org/republicans/...
Crockett’s fundraising surge never came. She has been outspent roughly 19-to-1 on ads. And some Dems talking w/her campaign aren’t sure who exactly is running it.
On the congresswoman’s unconventional campaign in Texas, and how it’s making allies anxious
x.com/alex_roarty/...
On the congresswoman’s unconventional campaign in Texas, and how it’s making allies anxious
x.com/alex_roarty/...
Alex Roarty on X: "Crockett’s fundraising surge never came. She has been outspent roughly 19-to-1 on ads. And some Dems talking w/her campaign aren’t sure who exactly is running it. On the congresswoman’s unconventional campaign in Texas, and how it’s making allies anxious. https://t.co/T1xgmJMItO" / X
Crockett’s fundraising surge never came. She has been outspent roughly 19-to-1 on ads. And some Dems talking w/her campaign aren’t sure who exactly is running it. On the congresswoman’s unconventional campaign in Texas, and how it’s making allies anxious. https://t.co/T1xgmJMItO
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February 9, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Crockett’s fundraising surge never came. She has been outspent roughly 19-to-1 on ads. And some Dems talking w/her campaign aren’t sure who exactly is running it.
On the congresswoman’s unconventional campaign in Texas, and how it’s making allies anxious
x.com/alex_roarty/...
On the congresswoman’s unconventional campaign in Texas, and how it’s making allies anxious
x.com/alex_roarty/...
new, with @daniellamicaela.bsky.social!
Since winning in 2022, the Crockett has won national acclaim among liberals for her critical commentary of Republicans. But her record, affiliations and campaign contributors tell a different story about her ideological POV
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Since winning in 2022, the Crockett has won national acclaim among liberals for her critical commentary of Republicans. But her record, affiliations and campaign contributors tell a different story about her ideological POV
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
The Complicated Politics of Jasmine Crockett’s Campaign Donations
The liberal candidate in the Senate race in Texas received donations in the past from figures in the Trump-aligned crypto and defense industries.
www.notus.org
January 14, 2026 at 5:34 PM
new, with @daniellamicaela.bsky.social!
Since winning in 2022, the Crockett has won national acclaim among liberals for her critical commentary of Republicans. But her record, affiliations and campaign contributors tell a different story about her ideological POV
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Since winning in 2022, the Crockett has won national acclaim among liberals for her critical commentary of Republicans. But her record, affiliations and campaign contributors tell a different story about her ideological POV
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
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NEW with @alexroarty.bsky.social:
Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s affiliations and campaign contributors tell a unique story about her ideological point of view, one now under scrutiny in her closely watched primary with Texas state Rep. James Talarico.
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s affiliations and campaign contributors tell a unique story about her ideological point of view, one now under scrutiny in her closely watched primary with Texas state Rep. James Talarico.
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
January 14, 2026 at 2:47 PM
NEW with @alexroarty.bsky.social:
Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s affiliations and campaign contributors tell a unique story about her ideological point of view, one now under scrutiny in her closely watched primary with Texas state Rep. James Talarico.
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s affiliations and campaign contributors tell a unique story about her ideological point of view, one now under scrutiny in her closely watched primary with Texas state Rep. James Talarico.
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
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NEWS: The WHO and UNICEF are scrutinizing a CDC-backed study on the effects of the hepatitis B vaccine in Africa, researchers running the study told NOTUS. www.notus.org/health-scien...
U.S.-Backed West African Vaccine Study Draws Scrutiny From WHO, UNICEF
Researchers said news reports about the study sparked concerns among international public health groups. “I’m not doing political research,” one researcher told NOTUS.
www.notus.org
January 13, 2026 at 10:19 PM
NEWS: The WHO and UNICEF are scrutinizing a CDC-backed study on the effects of the hepatitis B vaccine in Africa, researchers running the study told NOTUS. www.notus.org/health-scien...
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SCOOP: Trump officials faced pushback from some House Republicans at last week's classified briefing on Venezuela
Huizenga said he has "no confidence" in Delcy Rodríguez
Baumgartner asked when the U.S. will work with opposition leaders, who Trump has sidelined
www.notus.org/republicans/...
Huizenga said he has "no confidence" in Delcy Rodríguez
Baumgartner asked when the U.S. will work with opposition leaders, who Trump has sidelined
www.notus.org/republicans/...
Republicans Are Pushing Back on Trump’s Venezuela Plans Behind Closed Doors
At a classified briefing last week, Republican lawmakers broke with the president.
www.notus.org
January 13, 2026 at 1:32 PM
SCOOP: Trump officials faced pushback from some House Republicans at last week's classified briefing on Venezuela
Huizenga said he has "no confidence" in Delcy Rodríguez
Baumgartner asked when the U.S. will work with opposition leaders, who Trump has sidelined
www.notus.org/republicans/...
Huizenga said he has "no confidence" in Delcy Rodríguez
Baumgartner asked when the U.S. will work with opposition leaders, who Trump has sidelined
www.notus.org/republicans/...
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I feel like "attention hacking" is most of politics now. The Minnesota aid fraud story is becoming a perfect example.
Recap: In 2022, the Biden DOJ filed the first charges against dozens of fraudsters, many of them Somali-American, who'd fleeced a state food aid program. (1/x)
Recap: In 2022, the Biden DOJ filed the first charges against dozens of fraudsters, many of them Somali-American, who'd fleeced a state food aid program. (1/x)
December 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I feel like "attention hacking" is most of politics now. The Minnesota aid fraud story is becoming a perfect example.
Recap: In 2022, the Biden DOJ filed the first charges against dozens of fraudsters, many of them Somali-American, who'd fleeced a state food aid program. (1/x)
Recap: In 2022, the Biden DOJ filed the first charges against dozens of fraudsters, many of them Somali-American, who'd fleeced a state food aid program. (1/x)
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Maine's ultra-competitive 2nd Congressional District race is about to get a new competitor with a very familiar name — scoop from @alexroarty.bsky.social of @notus.com www.notus.org/2026-electio...
New Democratic candidate poised to enter Maine’s ultra-competitive 2nd District congressional race
Joe Baldacci’s entrance to the race will likely please some national Democrats, who have struggled to recruit a competitive candidate for the right-leaning district.
www.notus.org
December 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Maine's ultra-competitive 2nd Congressional District race is about to get a new competitor with a very familiar name — scoop from @alexroarty.bsky.social of @notus.com www.notus.org/2026-electio...
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SCOOP: House Democrats suspected a few in their caucus would support a bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for trans youth
So Sarah McBride reached out to Republicans
Four Rs — Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Kennedy, Evans — joined Dems in opposing the bill
www.notus.org/congress/mcb...
So Sarah McBride reached out to Republicans
Four Rs — Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Kennedy, Evans — joined Dems in opposing the bill
www.notus.org/congress/mcb...
Sarah McBride Lobbied Some Republicans to Vote Against an Anti-Trans Bill
When House Democrats suspected a few members in their caucus would support a bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for trans youth, McBride reached out to some Republicans who went on to oppose the...
www.notus.org
December 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
SCOOP: House Democrats suspected a few in their caucus would support a bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for trans youth
So Sarah McBride reached out to Republicans
Four Rs — Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Kennedy, Evans — joined Dems in opposing the bill
www.notus.org/congress/mcb...
So Sarah McBride reached out to Republicans
Four Rs — Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Kennedy, Evans — joined Dems in opposing the bill
www.notus.org/congress/mcb...
Former Sportscaster Michele Tafoya Considering Run for Senate in Minnesota
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Former Sportscaster Michele Tafoya Considering Run for Senate in Minnesota
Tafoya met with officials from the National Republican Senatorial Committee last week in Minnesota, according to a source.
www.notus.org
December 16, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Former Sportscaster Michele Tafoya Considering Run for Senate in Minnesota
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
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Vulnerable GOP Rep. Andy Ogles blamed local judges for a rape in Nashville and posted their names and photos online. The courthouse had to increase its security in response given the risk of violent reprisals.
The full story at @notus.com.
The full story at @notus.com.
Democrats Seize on Andy Ogles’ Posts that Forced Local Courthouse to Increase Security
Ogles posted “we are at war” after blaming judges for the rape of a Nashville woman.
www.notus.org
December 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Vulnerable GOP Rep. Andy Ogles blamed local judges for a rape in Nashville and posted their names and photos online. The courthouse had to increase its security in response given the risk of violent reprisals.
The full story at @notus.com.
The full story at @notus.com.
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NEW: White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller scored a big cash bonus from America First Legal before joining the second Trump administration. www.notus.org/money/stephe...
Stephen Miller Scored a Big Cash Bonus Before Joining Trump 2.0
America First Legal, a pro-Trump nonprofit, spent an extra $175,000 on Miller and more on fellow departing executive Gene Hamilton.
www.notus.org
December 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
NEW: White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller scored a big cash bonus from America First Legal before joining the second Trump administration. www.notus.org/money/stephe...
New: Republican Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee House Seat by Slim Margin
Bottom line: GOP avoids catastrophe, can be happy about late effort to juice turnout, but still eyeing a ~15-point shift from DT's in '24, which should further concerns about '26
www.notus.org/campaigns/re...
Bottom line: GOP avoids catastrophe, can be happy about late effort to juice turnout, but still eyeing a ~15-point shift from DT's in '24, which should further concerns about '26
www.notus.org/campaigns/re...
Republican Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee House Seat by Slim Margin
His narrow victory means Republicans avoided a political catastrophe, staving off a defeat that would likely have sent panic through the House GOP.
www.notus.org
December 3, 2025 at 2:40 AM
New: Republican Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee House Seat by Slim Margin
Bottom line: GOP avoids catastrophe, can be happy about late effort to juice turnout, but still eyeing a ~15-point shift from DT's in '24, which should further concerns about '26
www.notus.org/campaigns/re...
Bottom line: GOP avoids catastrophe, can be happy about late effort to juice turnout, but still eyeing a ~15-point shift from DT's in '24, which should further concerns about '26
www.notus.org/campaigns/re...
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Vaccines.gov, the CDC's vaccination site search engine, got a MAHA makeover in June. Then it stopped working altogether.
New from me:
www.notus.org/health-scien...
New from me:
www.notus.org/health-scien...
CDC Quietly Turned Off Its Vaccine Search Tool. It’s Not Clear When It’s Coming Back.
“I have heard that they are planning to ‘update it’ and shudder to think what that will mean,” Demetre Daskalakis, a former member of CDC leadership, told NOTUS.
www.notus.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Vaccines.gov, the CDC's vaccination site search engine, got a MAHA makeover in June. Then it stopped working altogether.
New from me:
www.notus.org/health-scien...
New from me:
www.notus.org/health-scien...
Is 2026 going to be a 2018 redux? There's a raging debate about whether the current Trump midterm is going to be like the last one www.notus.org/2026-electio...
A Year Out From the Midterms, Democrats Aren't Certain of a 2018 Repeat
Trump’s approval ratings are low, and voters are frustrated. That doesn’t guarantee an easy election for Democrats.
www.notus.org
November 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Is 2026 going to be a 2018 redux? There's a raging debate about whether the current Trump midterm is going to be like the last one www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Haley Stevens’ Campaign Is Underwhelming Democrats
Democrats say the establishment favorite’s Michigan Senate campaign isn’t ready for primetime — and it could cost the party the general election.
w/@daniellamicaela.bsky.social www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Democrats say the establishment favorite’s Michigan Senate campaign isn’t ready for primetime — and it could cost the party the general election.
w/@daniellamicaela.bsky.social www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Haley Stevens' Campaign Is Underwhelming Democrats
Democrats say the establishment favorite’s Michigan Senate campaign isn’t ready for primetime — and it could cost the party the general election.
www.notus.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Haley Stevens’ Campaign Is Underwhelming Democrats
Democrats say the establishment favorite’s Michigan Senate campaign isn’t ready for primetime — and it could cost the party the general election.
w/@daniellamicaela.bsky.social www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Democrats say the establishment favorite’s Michigan Senate campaign isn’t ready for primetime — and it could cost the party the general election.
w/@daniellamicaela.bsky.social www.notus.org/2026-electio...
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New: The largest union of federal workers says Senate Democrats should support the GOP funding bill to end the shutdown
But Democrats say they don't *actually* mean that
"I work very closely with them," Sen. Tim Kaine said, "the AFGE would not want us to cut a deal"
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
But Democrats say they don't *actually* mean that
"I work very closely with them," Sen. Tim Kaine said, "the AFGE would not want us to cut a deal"
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
Democrats Say Federal Workers Don't Want Them to Cave. Their Union Says Otherwise.
The largest union representing federal workers called for an end to the shutdown. It did little to convince Senate Democrats to support Republicans’ short-term funding bill.
www.notus.org
October 28, 2025 at 12:49 AM
New: The largest union of federal workers says Senate Democrats should support the GOP funding bill to end the shutdown
But Democrats say they don't *actually* mean that
"I work very closely with them," Sen. Tim Kaine said, "the AFGE would not want us to cut a deal"
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
But Democrats say they don't *actually* mean that
"I work very closely with them," Sen. Tim Kaine said, "the AFGE would not want us to cut a deal"
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
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BREAKING: Arizona has officially sued the House of Representatives over Mike Johnson's decision to not swear in Adelita Grijalva, who was elected in a special election one month ago
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Arizona Sues the House Over Johnson’s Failure to Swear In Adelita Grijalva
The state’s attorney general, Kris Mayes, argued that Johnson is breaking the precedent he set in April when he swore in two Republican congressmen during a pro forma session.
www.notus.org
October 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
BREAKING: Arizona has officially sued the House of Representatives over Mike Johnson's decision to not swear in Adelita Grijalva, who was elected in a special election one month ago
www.notus.org/house/adelit...
www.notus.org/house/adelit...
57% of the ads from Republicans in the Virginia governor's race have focused on transgender issues.
Sign of things to come from the GOP in 2026. W/ @oriana.bsky.social www.notus.org/2025-electio...
Sign of things to come from the GOP in 2026. W/ @oriana.bsky.social www.notus.org/2025-electio...
Republicans Go All In on Anti-Trans Messaging
More than half of Republican ads in Virginia are focused on trans issues. Not everyone in the party thinks it’s the right political play.
www.notus.org
October 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
57% of the ads from Republicans in the Virginia governor's race have focused on transgender issues.
Sign of things to come from the GOP in 2026. W/ @oriana.bsky.social www.notus.org/2025-electio...
Sign of things to come from the GOP in 2026. W/ @oriana.bsky.social www.notus.org/2025-electio...
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NEW: Republicans are going all in on anti-trans messaging in Virginia’s governor race, even more than Trump did in 2024
57% of their ads have focused on trans issues
It’s a blueprint for 2026 — but not all Republicans think it’s a good idea
w/ @alexroarty.bsky.social
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
57% of their ads have focused on trans issues
It’s a blueprint for 2026 — but not all Republicans think it’s a good idea
w/ @alexroarty.bsky.social
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
Republicans Go All In on Anti-Trans Messaging
More than half of Republican ads in Virginia are focused on trans issues. Not everyone in the party thinks it’s the right political play.
www.notus.org
October 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
NEW: Republicans are going all in on anti-trans messaging in Virginia’s governor race, even more than Trump did in 2024
57% of their ads have focused on trans issues
It’s a blueprint for 2026 — but not all Republicans think it’s a good idea
w/ @alexroarty.bsky.social
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
57% of their ads have focused on trans issues
It’s a blueprint for 2026 — but not all Republicans think it’s a good idea
w/ @alexroarty.bsky.social
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
Dunlap defies national Democrats, makes primary bid against Golden official in Maine’s right-leaning 2nd district.
The dccc is threatening to pull ad $$$ in the battleground district if Golden loses his primary, saying the race might be unwinable in a general election www.notus.org/2026-electio...
The dccc is threatening to pull ad $$$ in the battleground district if Golden loses his primary, saying the race might be unwinable in a general election www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Maine State Auditor Defies National Democrats, Launches Primary Against Moderate Jared Golden
Officials at the DCCC warned that if the incumbent loses the primary, Democrats will lose a seat in the general election.
www.notus.org
October 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Dunlap defies national Democrats, makes primary bid against Golden official in Maine’s right-leaning 2nd district.
The dccc is threatening to pull ad $$$ in the battleground district if Golden loses his primary, saying the race might be unwinable in a general election www.notus.org/2026-electio...
The dccc is threatening to pull ad $$$ in the battleground district if Golden loses his primary, saying the race might be unwinable in a general election www.notus.org/2026-electio...
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New: The Supreme Court tentatively green-lit Trump's pocket rescissions, which will make ending a shutdown hard — and the *entire* approps process harder
"What’s the point of passing a bill if they just do whatever the hell they want to do anyway?," one Senate Dem said
www.notus.org/courts/scotu...
"What’s the point of passing a bill if they just do whatever the hell they want to do anyway?," one Senate Dem said
www.notus.org/courts/scotu...
Bipartisan Funding Deals Are Hard to Do. The Supreme Court Might Have Made Them Impossible.
“What’s the point of passing a bill if they just do whatever the hell they want to do anyway?” one Senate Democrat said.
www.notus.org
October 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
New: The Supreme Court tentatively green-lit Trump's pocket rescissions, which will make ending a shutdown hard — and the *entire* approps process harder
"What’s the point of passing a bill if they just do whatever the hell they want to do anyway?," one Senate Dem said
www.notus.org/courts/scotu...
"What’s the point of passing a bill if they just do whatever the hell they want to do anyway?," one Senate Dem said
www.notus.org/courts/scotu...
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New from @alexroarty.bsky.social at @notus.com on the D primary for #IASen:
"In interviews with NOTUS, several Iowa Democratic insiders said they believed that [state Rep. Josh] Turek has the tacit backing of Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee."
"In interviews with NOTUS, several Iowa Democratic insiders said they believed that [state Rep. Josh] Turek has the tacit backing of Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee."
Iowa Democrats Look for Their Senate Star
State lawmaker Josh Turek’s buzzy campaign announcement has caught Democrats’ attention.
www.notus.org
September 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
New from @alexroarty.bsky.social at @notus.com on the D primary for #IASen:
"In interviews with NOTUS, several Iowa Democratic insiders said they believed that [state Rep. Josh] Turek has the tacit backing of Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee."
"In interviews with NOTUS, several Iowa Democratic insiders said they believed that [state Rep. Josh] Turek has the tacit backing of Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee."
Senate Democrats desperately want Mary Peltola to run for Senate. But a gubernatorial bid, according to just about everybody, would offer a much easier pathway back to elected office
On the Peltola dilemma, the talk of Alaska politics w/
@riley-rogerson.bsky.social
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
On the Peltola dilemma, the talk of Alaska politics w/
@riley-rogerson.bsky.social
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Democrats Are Desperate for Mary Peltola to Run for Something, Anything in Alaska
A Peltola Senate campaign would mark the latest recruiting win for Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
www.notus.org
August 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Senate Democrats desperately want Mary Peltola to run for Senate. But a gubernatorial bid, according to just about everybody, would offer a much easier pathway back to elected office
On the Peltola dilemma, the talk of Alaska politics w/
@riley-rogerson.bsky.social
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
On the Peltola dilemma, the talk of Alaska politics w/
@riley-rogerson.bsky.social
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
"A CDC employee sent NOTUS photographs of windows still pockmarked with bullet holes on Monday afternoon. Handwritten signs taped to chairs warned employees to avoid glass on the carpet."
www.notus.org/health-scien...
www.notus.org/health-scien...
‘We Trudge On’: CDC Employees Return to Work With Bullet Holes Still in the Windows
“I was thinking they would have at least enhanced security going into campus,” one CDC employee told NOTUS.
www.notus.org
August 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
"A CDC employee sent NOTUS photographs of windows still pockmarked with bullet holes on Monday afternoon. Handwritten signs taped to chairs warned employees to avoid glass on the carpet."
www.notus.org/health-scien...
www.notus.org/health-scien...