Andi McNew
@andimc888.bsky.social
San Diego Politics. www.ecvictory.com
Founder of San Diego for Pete. Avowed urbanist who lives in BFE. Personal account. Veteran. Nerd. Cincy sports 4evah! #TeamPete
Founder of San Diego for Pete. Avowed urbanist who lives in BFE. Personal account. Veteran. Nerd. Cincy sports 4evah! #TeamPete
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Andi McNew
@andimc888.bsky.social
· Nov 21
CalTrans gave an update on potential SR 67 improvement plans to SANDAG last week. I know it's out in the boonies where many of SD's urbanists/YIMBYs/transit people don't think about much, so I thought I'd post it, since Ramona is the north end of the area of concern. 🧵 1/7
Congratulations, Governor!
November 5, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Congratulations, Governor!
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After reports of increased detentions at the ICE offices in downtown San Diego leading to overcrowded conditions in the basement holding cells of the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building, Reps. Juan Vargas and Scott Peters showed up Monday morning to inspect the facilities. ICE turned them away.
ICE blocks Reps Vargas and Peters from visiting San Diego basement holding cells
The two members of Congress said they went to the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in downtown San Diego after reports of overcrowding and increased detentions.
Written by Kate Morrissey, Vid...
www.daylightsandiego.org
October 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
After reports of increased detentions at the ICE offices in downtown San Diego leading to overcrowded conditions in the basement holding cells of the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building, Reps. Juan Vargas and Scott Peters showed up Monday morning to inspect the facilities. ICE turned them away.
Heh, @kpbssandiego.bsky.social managed to capture my best side, I guess! 😅 www.kpbs.org/news/politic...
How San Diego Democrats are using Prop 50 to reach new voters
Democratic party activists say the red district targeted by the special election already has more liberal-leaning voters than even the residents in the area might think.
www.kpbs.org
October 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Heh, @kpbssandiego.bsky.social managed to capture my best side, I guess! 😅 www.kpbs.org/news/politic...
The reactions to this on this platform show why it's hard to take this place seriously. This is a terrible look. I work in CA politics. This is how she is. No Executive experience. No Sacramento experience (it's a different beast). No friends in CA state government. She'd be a disaster.
Someone who used to work with Katie Porter sent me this clip from a train wreck interview with her and said “now imagine what she’s like when there aren’t cameras around.”
October 8, 2025 at 3:41 AM
The reactions to this on this platform show why it's hard to take this place seriously. This is a terrible look. I work in CA politics. This is how she is. No Executive experience. No Sacramento experience (it's a different beast). No friends in CA state government. She'd be a disaster.
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There's a word for what Trump and his allies are trying to do with this gerrymandering plan...
September 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
There's a word for what Trump and his allies are trying to do with this gerrymandering plan...
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In this house we defend Pete Buttigieg!
September 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In this house we defend Pete Buttigieg!
OK FINE, I'll resubscribe
Just another reason to keep giving Netflix my money.
Netflix co-founder drops $2 million into Gavin Newsom's redistricting campaign
Reed Hastings is a longtime Democratic donor and Newsom ally.
www.politico.com
August 29, 2025 at 11:12 PM
OK FINE, I'll resubscribe
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Today's jobs report shows 24,000 factory jobs lost in the past three months.
Trump’s first term brought a manufacturing recession. Now his reckless tariffs are making Americans worse off, again.
Trump’s first term brought a manufacturing recession. Now his reckless tariffs are making Americans worse off, again.
The job market is showing signs of weakness as Trump's tariffs take effect
U.S. employers added just 73,000 jobs in July, according to a report from the Labor Department Friday, as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for May and June were also revised sharply ...
www.npr.org
August 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today's jobs report shows 24,000 factory jobs lost in the past three months.
Trump’s first term brought a manufacturing recession. Now his reckless tariffs are making Americans worse off, again.
Trump’s first term brought a manufacturing recession. Now his reckless tariffs are making Americans worse off, again.
Can anyone tell me how this is an unreasonable take?
“Your approach starts with compassion — compassion for transgender people, compassion for families, especially young people who are going through this, and also empathy for people who are not sure what all of this means for them,”
“Your approach starts with compassion — compassion for transgender people, compassion for families, especially young people who are going through this, and also empathy for people who are not sure what all of this means for them,”
July 31, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Can anyone tell me how this is an unreasonable take?
“Your approach starts with compassion — compassion for transgender people, compassion for families, especially young people who are going through this, and also empathy for people who are not sure what all of this means for them,”
“Your approach starts with compassion — compassion for transgender people, compassion for families, especially young people who are going through this, and also empathy for people who are not sure what all of this means for them,”
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Think about what the GOP is revealing with their attempt to suddenly change the Congressional maps: they know their agenda is so unpopular that they're going to lose unless something changes.
Of course, what they should be changing is their policies, not the maps.
Of course, what they should be changing is their policies, not the maps.
July 31, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Think about what the GOP is revealing with their attempt to suddenly change the Congressional maps: they know their agenda is so unpopular that they're going to lose unless something changes.
Of course, what they should be changing is their policies, not the maps.
Of course, what they should be changing is their policies, not the maps.
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I am being negatively polarized from “mostly fine, few dumb ideas, would probably have ranked him third” to a rabid pro-Zohran partisan by how fucking vile this shit is.
You know, when I heard that all of our personal data had been hacked, I didn't expect the first major use of it to be the NYT trying to fuck over Zohran but maybe I'm naive www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/n...
Mamdani Identified as Asian and African American on College Application
www.nytimes.com
July 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I am being negatively polarized from “mostly fine, few dumb ideas, would probably have ranked him third” to a rabid pro-Zohran partisan by how fucking vile this shit is.
I know this is supposed to be satire but if you attend one community planning group meeting, you'll learn that it most definitely is not
July 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I know this is supposed to be satire but if you attend one community planning group meeting, you'll learn that it most definitely is not
America's Finest City? More like America's Forgotten City.
We're used to it, but it's definitely frustrating. This race has national implications...we're the largest border county in the country, you'd think with all the focus on immigration, people would pay attention!
We're used to it, but it's definitely frustrating. This race has national implications...we're the largest border county in the country, you'd think with all the focus on immigration, people would pay attention!
The nation's fifth most populous county, San Diego, just chose its political future today—and appears to have chosen to have a Democratic local government—and it's crickets everywhere. Quite the eye-popping example of the NY/East-Coast-bias of how elections get covered.
July 2, 2025 at 6:28 AM
America's Finest City? More like America's Forgotten City.
We're used to it, but it's definitely frustrating. This race has national implications...we're the largest border county in the country, you'd think with all the focus on immigration, people would pay attention!
We're used to it, but it's definitely frustrating. This race has national implications...we're the largest border county in the country, you'd think with all the focus on immigration, people would pay attention!
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this is a massive election for the future of san diego county (3.1M residents!) and has gotten very little national attention. honestly not that much local attention either!
Did you know that control of the board of San Diego County is on the line on Tuesday?
The board is split 2-2, and a Dem and Republican are fighting for the fifth spot in a few days.
One reason this matters: immigration policy and ties with ICE.
The board is split 2-2, and a Dem and Republican are fighting for the fifth spot in a few days.
One reason this matters: immigration policy and ties with ICE.
The Six Elections to Watch This July - Bolts
We’re only days removed from the political earthquake in New York City’s mayoral race, but the election calendar matches on: There are many fewer contests on the ballot in July... Read More
boltsmag.org
June 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
this is a massive election for the future of san diego county (3.1M residents!) and has gotten very little national attention. honestly not that much local attention either!
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Did you know that control of the board of San Diego County is on the line on Tuesday?
The board is split 2-2, and a Dem and Republican are fighting for the fifth spot in a few days.
One reason this matters: immigration policy and ties with ICE.
The board is split 2-2, and a Dem and Republican are fighting for the fifth spot in a few days.
One reason this matters: immigration policy and ties with ICE.
The Six Elections to Watch This July - Bolts
We’re only days removed from the political earthquake in New York City’s mayoral race, but the election calendar matches on: There are many fewer contests on the ballot in July... Read More
boltsmag.org
June 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Did you know that control of the board of San Diego County is on the line on Tuesday?
The board is split 2-2, and a Dem and Republican are fighting for the fifth spot in a few days.
One reason this matters: immigration policy and ties with ICE.
The board is split 2-2, and a Dem and Republican are fighting for the fifth spot in a few days.
One reason this matters: immigration policy and ties with ICE.
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Feel like a good idea for the centrist faction, WelcomeFEST folks would be to recruit and support talented, young, dynamic outsiders who share their worldview.
June 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Feel like a good idea for the centrist faction, WelcomeFEST folks would be to recruit and support talented, young, dynamic outsiders who share their worldview.
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Gonna say it again: it’s not good for *anyone* on either side to try and turn local US races into referendums on Israel-Palestine.
June 25, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Gonna say it again: it’s not good for *anyone* on either side to try and turn local US races into referendums on Israel-Palestine.
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Today they have crossed a deep red line.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
June 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Today they have crossed a deep red line.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
If you're going out protesting I have one piece of advice beyond the standard safety tips: Bring a towel. If you're gassed, you're gonna need it, trust me.
June 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
If you're going out protesting I have one piece of advice beyond the standard safety tips: Bring a towel. If you're gassed, you're gonna need it, trust me.
Leaving no power on the table means running Democrats for the tens of thousands of local seats up for election in 2026. How do you think Republicans built power? Yeah, by running for those seats unopposed because they aren't "sexy" enough for us.
Stop focusing only on Congress!
Stop focusing only on Congress!
Start every day with this reality:
EVERY HOUSE SEAT and 33 Senate seats are up for election in 2026. THAT must be the focus. Let’s get disciplined.
#LeaveNoPowerOnTheTable
ballotpedia.org/United_State...
EVERY HOUSE SEAT and 33 Senate seats are up for election in 2026. THAT must be the focus. Let’s get disciplined.
#LeaveNoPowerOnTheTable
ballotpedia.org/United_State...
United States Congress elections, 2026
Ballotpedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics
ballotpedia.org
May 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Leaving no power on the table means running Democrats for the tens of thousands of local seats up for election in 2026. How do you think Republicans built power? Yeah, by running for those seats unopposed because they aren't "sexy" enough for us.
Stop focusing only on Congress!
Stop focusing only on Congress!
National Dems talking about rural issues is my love language
We should be investing in rural communities and making them better places to build a life & raise a family - not shutting down rural hospitals by choking off their funding.
Saving rural hospitals is one more reason to call your Representative and speak out against this GOP attempt to cut Medicaid.
Saving rural hospitals is one more reason to call your Representative and speak out against this GOP attempt to cut Medicaid.
Hundreds of rural hospitals are at risk of closing, threatening critical care
Hospital officials told CBS News the closure was driven by the same factors that have closed other rural hospitals: low reimbursement rates.
www.cbsnews.com
May 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
National Dems talking about rural issues is my love language
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Now is a great time to reach out to your member of Congress who promised not to cut Medicaid.
Or to your conservative friends who don't think we should be exploding the debt.
Because today, Donald Trump met with Republicans on Capitol Hill, trying to pass a bill that would do both.
Or to your conservative friends who don't think we should be exploding the debt.
Because today, Donald Trump met with Republicans on Capitol Hill, trying to pass a bill that would do both.
May 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Now is a great time to reach out to your member of Congress who promised not to cut Medicaid.
Or to your conservative friends who don't think we should be exploding the debt.
Because today, Donald Trump met with Republicans on Capitol Hill, trying to pass a bill that would do both.
Or to your conservative friends who don't think we should be exploding the debt.
Because today, Donald Trump met with Republicans on Capitol Hill, trying to pass a bill that would do both.