David S. Bernstein
@dbernstein.bsky.social
Journalist. Politics and policy. Contributing editor Boston Magazine, bylines Politico Magazine, Atlantic, many more. Formerly of Boston Phoenix. Substack: https://goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com
Nice bonus from the TPUSA Halftime Show: relatively few outrageously racist comments among major MAGA influencers, b/c they were watching and praising the other thing instead of hate-watching Bad Bunny
February 9, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Nice bonus from the TPUSA Halftime Show: relatively few outrageously racist comments among major MAGA influencers, b/c they were watching and praising the other thing instead of hate-watching Bad Bunny
POTUS did not enjoy the Bad Bunny set
February 9, 2026 at 2:06 AM
POTUS did not enjoy the Bad Bunny set
Assuming (as I do) that TPUSA is doing this as a gambit to grab market share in the conservative marketplace, this seems like a pretty good number for their main feed.
February 9, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Assuming (as I do) that TPUSA is doing this as a gambit to grab market share in the conservative marketplace, this seems like a pretty good number for their main feed.
Oh look that band that got in a mud fight on the Boston Esplanade get to play the Super Bowl
February 8, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Oh look that band that got in a mud fight on the Boston Esplanade get to play the Super Bowl
Pre-game prognostication contest:
What will President Trump do/say/post during the Super Bowl to direct attention to himself?
What will President Trump do/say/post during the Super Bowl to direct attention to himself?
February 8, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Pre-game prognostication contest:
What will President Trump do/say/post during the Super Bowl to direct attention to himself?
What will President Trump do/say/post during the Super Bowl to direct attention to himself?
Ad on New York Times app. Do we think Times readers think of themselves as uninteresting? And looking for “microlearning,” whatever that means?
February 8, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Ad on New York Times app. Do we think Times readers think of themselves as uninteresting? And looking for “microlearning,” whatever that means?
Oh if only you could see my shocked face right now, I truly look so shocked, absolutely very shocked face as I read this
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/u...
For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Oh if only you could see my shocked face right now, I truly look so shocked, absolutely very shocked face as I read this
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/u...
I’m generally opposed to the obligatory big-game politician wager, but this seems kinda nice
February 8, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I’m generally opposed to the obligatory big-game politician wager, but this seems kinda nice
Uncommon for an elected President to insist that his country’s elections are rigged and stolen and a global laughingstock. But what do I know.
February 8, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Uncommon for an elected President to insist that his country’s elections are rigged and stolen and a global laughingstock. But what do I know.
Ah well if top-notch musical events producer Jack Posobiec is in charge….
February 8, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Ah well if top-notch musical events producer Jack Posobiec is in charge….
Favre not interested in your new-fangled Bad Bunny music
February 8, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Favre not interested in your new-fangled Bad Bunny music
I’ve got no problem with people boycotting the SB halftime show—I think the offense taken is nonsense, but if you’re offended, yeah boycotted it, cool—but I can’t deal with the insistence that the NFL is going to lose massive audience by showing the most popular entertainer in the world
February 7, 2026 at 10:31 PM
I’ve got no problem with people boycotting the SB halftime show—I think the offense taken is nonsense, but if you’re offended, yeah boycotted it, cool—but I can’t deal with the insistence that the NFL is going to lose massive audience by showing the most popular entertainer in the world
Whitest audience ever assembled in Washington D.C.
February 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Whitest audience ever assembled in Washington D.C.
Where’s @warren.senate.gov at tho
Massachusetts is not defenseless. Know your rights. Memorize them. Share them.
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A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
February 7, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Where’s @warren.senate.gov at tho
I’ve seen quite a few MAGA types argue that the Obamas-as-apes video isn’t offensive, and they should know because they posted it themselves last year.
February 7, 2026 at 4:22 AM
I’ve seen quite a few MAGA types argue that the Obamas-as-apes video isn’t offensive, and they should know because they posted it themselves last year.
WH still posting damage control. (And, um, they demonstrably did not take it down as soon as they found out.)
February 7, 2026 at 3:00 AM
WH still posting damage control. (And, um, they demonstrably did not take it down as soon as they found out.)
It somehow seems even worse in Spanish
🔴 Trump dice que no se disculpará por la publicación racista que mostraba a los Obama como primates.
Trump dice que no se disculpará por la publicación racista que mostraba a los Obama como primates
La Casa Blanca primero le restó importancia al video y dijo que era "de un meme en internet", pero tras críticas incluso de republicanos el posteo fue eliminado.
www.telemundo.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:22 AM
It somehow seems even worse in Spanish
Just seeing from earlier today that Mark Amodei will not seek re-election, giving us 51 departures
Loudermilk not seeking re-election. I believe that makes 50, tying the total in 2018, which was the most since, um, I’m not sure, but for a little while anyway.
February 7, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Just seeing from earlier today that Mark Amodei will not seek re-election, giving us 51 departures
I just saw Mick Mulvaney’s reaction to the current Trump Social situation, and it reminded me that there is a current WH Chief of Staff, what the hell is she doing? Does she have any control over, I don’t know, anybody on the staff???
February 7, 2026 at 1:24 AM
I just saw Mick Mulvaney’s reaction to the current Trump Social situation, and it reminded me that there is a current WH Chief of Staff, what the hell is she doing? Does she have any control over, I don’t know, anybody on the staff???
Meanwhile, in the federal government’s war on the World’s Greatest University:
February 7, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Meanwhile, in the federal government’s war on the World’s Greatest University:
Kirk Cameron, who made Left Behind movies, says he has now rejected Left Behind’s eschatology. Says he had no idea that dispensationalism could affect international relations, such as US policy toward Israel.
February 6, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Kirk Cameron, who made Left Behind movies, says he has now rejected Left Behind’s eschatology. Says he had no idea that dispensationalism could affect international relations, such as US policy toward Israel.
“In context, this is both amusing and harmless. We’re not in the mood to fall for another race hoax from the Left.”—Dinesh D’Souza, reposting the Trump-posted video that was so racist the WH just took it down
February 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
“In context, this is both amusing and harmless. We’re not in the mood to fall for another race hoax from the Left.”—Dinesh D’Souza, reposting the Trump-posted video that was so racist the WH just took it down
Was out last night and missed the atrocious Trump posting frenzy, wtaf
February 6, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Was out last night and missed the atrocious Trump posting frenzy, wtaf
Jake Lang, conservative agitator, seen here wearing camo to bravely assault letters on the Minnesota Capitol steps.
February 5, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Jake Lang, conservative agitator, seen here wearing camo to bravely assault letters on the Minnesota Capitol steps.
The US is blowing up its relations with Poland today in the very stupidest way for the very stupidest reasons, just fyi
February 5, 2026 at 7:10 PM
The US is blowing up its relations with Poland today in the very stupidest way for the very stupidest reasons, just fyi