Aaron Fritschner
@fritschner.bsky.social
Hey there Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
House guy. DCoS @beyer.house.gov
Priors: Kamala Harris, Jennifer Wexton, et al.
Hendersonville, NC native
SciFi, Rock n Roll, he/him
Posts mine/dumb
We're so pleased to be with you
House guy. DCoS @beyer.house.gov
Priors: Kamala Harris, Jennifer Wexton, et al.
Hendersonville, NC native
SciFi, Rock n Roll, he/him
Posts mine/dumb
The House will officially remain in recess for the 8th week in a row next week, per direction of the Speaker just now
November 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The House will officially remain in recess for the 8th week in a row next week, per direction of the Speaker just now
So many iconic Pelosi moments- ACA, IRA, ARRA, the '06 and '18 midterms... but for me it's the night of 1/6/21.
We were waiting to see how many days until they could return to the Capitol to finish certifying the election.
She told us, "tonight." I still tear up thinking about how that felt.
We were waiting to see how many days until they could return to the Capitol to finish certifying the election.
She told us, "tonight." I still tear up thinking about how that felt.
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
So many iconic Pelosi moments- ACA, IRA, ARRA, the '06 and '18 midterms... but for me it's the night of 1/6/21.
We were waiting to see how many days until they could return to the Capitol to finish certifying the election.
She told us, "tonight." I still tear up thinking about how that felt.
We were waiting to see how many days until they could return to the Capitol to finish certifying the election.
She told us, "tonight." I still tear up thinking about how that felt.
US history and political discourse focus on presidents, but Congress is the heart of our democratic system.
Nancy Pelosi is in the first rank of American leaders, plenty of presidents never matched her achievements or political skill.
She’s one of a kind, a towering figure with a tremendous legacy
Nancy Pelosi is in the first rank of American leaders, plenty of presidents never matched her achievements or political skill.
She’s one of a kind, a towering figure with a tremendous legacy
November 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
US history and political discourse focus on presidents, but Congress is the heart of our democratic system.
Nancy Pelosi is in the first rank of American leaders, plenty of presidents never matched her achievements or political skill.
She’s one of a kind, a towering figure with a tremendous legacy
Nancy Pelosi is in the first rank of American leaders, plenty of presidents never matched her achievements or political skill.
She’s one of a kind, a towering figure with a tremendous legacy
Pretty clear now that generic ballot polling in 2025 is mostly off.
NJ and VA electorates were 8-10 points left of 2024 (R+2) with robust off year turnout.
Suggests a generic ballot environment favoring Dems by mid/high single digits, which, credit to them, is what NBC, CNN, and Quinnipiac have.
NJ and VA electorates were 8-10 points left of 2024 (R+2) with robust off year turnout.
Suggests a generic ballot environment favoring Dems by mid/high single digits, which, credit to them, is what NBC, CNN, and Quinnipiac have.
November 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Pretty clear now that generic ballot polling in 2025 is mostly off.
NJ and VA electorates were 8-10 points left of 2024 (R+2) with robust off year turnout.
Suggests a generic ballot environment favoring Dems by mid/high single digits, which, credit to them, is what NBC, CNN, and Quinnipiac have.
NJ and VA electorates were 8-10 points left of 2024 (R+2) with robust off year turnout.
Suggests a generic ballot environment favoring Dems by mid/high single digits, which, credit to them, is what NBC, CNN, and Quinnipiac have.
Historical perspective on Virginia election results-
Abigail Spanberger is on track to win by the largest margin of any Democratic candidate for Governor since 1961, before the integration-era party realignment.
Democrats will win their largest House of Delegates majority since 1987.
A BIG night.
Abigail Spanberger is on track to win by the largest margin of any Democratic candidate for Governor since 1961, before the integration-era party realignment.
Democrats will win their largest House of Delegates majority since 1987.
A BIG night.
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Historical perspective on Virginia election results-
Abigail Spanberger is on track to win by the largest margin of any Democratic candidate for Governor since 1961, before the integration-era party realignment.
Democrats will win their largest House of Delegates majority since 1987.
A BIG night.
Abigail Spanberger is on track to win by the largest margin of any Democratic candidate for Governor since 1961, before the integration-era party realignment.
Democrats will win their largest House of Delegates majority since 1987.
A BIG night.
I don't know how things are going elsewhere because I am totally locked in on my place but Virginia Democrats are having a FANTASTIC night
November 5, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I don't know how things are going elsewhere because I am totally locked in on my place but Virginia Democrats are having a FANTASTIC night
Need to see more but my personal sense looking at the size of the splits here is Jason Miyares is donezo
November 5, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Need to see more but my personal sense looking at the size of the splits here is Jason Miyares is donezo
A fair amount of ticket splitting happening across Virginia, and a lot of variation in how much splitting across different areas, but not seeing enough for Miyares so far because Spanberger's numbers are too damn high
November 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
A fair amount of ticket splitting happening across Virginia, and a lot of variation in how much splitting across different areas, but not seeing enough for Miyares so far because Spanberger's numbers are too damn high
Generally advise ignoring Election Day turnout anecdata but if you want to ignore that advice, turnout numbers in our Northern Virginia district are very, very good so far
November 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Generally advise ignoring Election Day turnout anecdata but if you want to ignore that advice, turnout numbers in our Northern Virginia district are very, very good so far
The House recess continues into Week 7
October 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The House recess continues into Week 7
Reposted by Aaron Fritschner
Just in time!
I see we’ve entered the “don’t worry, we have a magical Obamacare alternative” stage of the debate www.thebulwark.com/p/the-republ...
The Republican Health Care Trap, Episode 78
As the shutdown drags on, the GOP croons its old tune: replacing Obamacare.
www.thebulwark.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Just in time!
Just noting that this @jeffreyyoung.bsky.social bit is about to turn 12 and shows no signs of becoming irrelevant
October 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Just noting that this @jeffreyyoung.bsky.social bit is about to turn 12 and shows no signs of becoming irrelevant
Hakeem Jeffries endorses Mamdani:
“Zohran Mamdani has relentlessly focused on addressing the affordability crisis and explicitly committed to being a mayor for all New Yorkers... I support him and the entire citywide Democratic ticket in the general election."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/n...
“Zohran Mamdani has relentlessly focused on addressing the affordability crisis and explicitly committed to being a mayor for all New Yorkers... I support him and the entire citywide Democratic ticket in the general election."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/n...
Hakeem Jeffries Gives Mamdani Last-Minute Endorsement for N.Y.C. Mayor
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Hakeem Jeffries endorses Mamdani:
“Zohran Mamdani has relentlessly focused on addressing the affordability crisis and explicitly committed to being a mayor for all New Yorkers... I support him and the entire citywide Democratic ticket in the general election."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/n...
“Zohran Mamdani has relentlessly focused on addressing the affordability crisis and explicitly committed to being a mayor for all New Yorkers... I support him and the entire citywide Democratic ticket in the general election."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/n...
Sixth week of House Republican recess coming up. Will be confirmed in the 2:00 p.m. pro forma today, but it's not in doubt.
October 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Sixth week of House Republican recess coming up. Will be confirmed in the 2:00 p.m. pro forma today, but it's not in doubt.
The Senate Majority Leader confirms the special session for next week.
The process would be- pass a constitutional amendment now, pass it again early next year, then a referendum goes to voters, and if it passes redistricting follows.
2-3 seats at stake as soon as 2026 depending on how it goes.
The process would be- pass a constitutional amendment now, pass it again early next year, then a referendum goes to voters, and if it passes redistricting follows.
2-3 seats at stake as soon as 2026 depending on how it goes.
VA Dems *confirm* they're moving forward with a plan to revisit the state's redistricting commission. It would require lawmakers to pass an amendment twice, which would then go before voters—in theory early enough next year to allow time for a remap before 2026.
From Reid Epstein at @nytimes.com
From Reid Epstein at @nytimes.com
Virginia Democrats Plan to Redraw House Maps in Redistricting Push
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The Senate Majority Leader confirms the special session for next week.
The process would be- pass a constitutional amendment now, pass it again early next year, then a referendum goes to voters, and if it passes redistricting follows.
2-3 seats at stake as soon as 2026 depending on how it goes.
The process would be- pass a constitutional amendment now, pass it again early next year, then a referendum goes to voters, and if it passes redistricting follows.
2-3 seats at stake as soon as 2026 depending on how it goes.
Reposted by Aaron Fritschner
VA Dems *confirm* they're moving forward with a plan to revisit the state's redistricting commission. It would require lawmakers to pass an amendment twice, which would then go before voters—in theory early enough next year to allow time for a remap before 2026.
From Reid Epstein at @nytimes.com
From Reid Epstein at @nytimes.com
Virginia Democrats Plan to Redraw House Maps in Redistricting Push
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
VA Dems *confirm* they're moving forward with a plan to revisit the state's redistricting commission. It would require lawmakers to pass an amendment twice, which would then go before voters—in theory early enough next year to allow time for a remap before 2026.
From Reid Epstein at @nytimes.com
From Reid Epstein at @nytimes.com
A 53-year-old woman participating in a No Kings protest in Canton, Ohio was injured when a man drove his truck onto the sidewalk, struck her, and sped away. One eye witnesses said "It was definitely on purpose."
Local news:
www.cantonrep.com/story/news/a...
www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-n...
Local news:
www.cantonrep.com/story/news/a...
www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-n...
October 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A 53-year-old woman participating in a No Kings protest in Canton, Ohio was injured when a man drove his truck onto the sidewalk, struck her, and sped away. One eye witnesses said "It was definitely on purpose."
Local news:
www.cantonrep.com/story/news/a...
www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-n...
Local news:
www.cantonrep.com/story/news/a...
www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-n...
I’ve been predicting Trump would pardon George Santos since the election but I didn’t expect him to just come out and say the crimes don’t matter because he’s a Republican
October 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I’ve been predicting Trump would pardon George Santos since the election but I didn’t expect him to just come out and say the crimes don’t matter because he’s a Republican
Speaker Johnson now signaling the House will remain out of session next week, the fifth recess week in a row
October 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Speaker Johnson now signaling the House will remain out of session next week, the fifth recess week in a row
Reposted by Aaron Fritschner
If elected Governor, Winsome Earle-Sears would not protect gay Virginians, and would allow them to be fired for being gay.
virginiamercury.com/2025/08/28/s...
virginiamercury.com/2025/08/28/s...
Survey shows Earle-Sears’ opposition to LGBTQ+ workplace protections, adoptions, marriages • Virginia Mercury
Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears expressed strong opposition to a series of LGBTQ+ rights in a candidate questionnaire completed when she unsuccessfully ran for Congress in 2004. S...
virginiamercury.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
If elected Governor, Winsome Earle-Sears would not protect gay Virginians, and would allow them to be fired for being gay.
virginiamercury.com/2025/08/28/s...
virginiamercury.com/2025/08/28/s...
Statement from @beyer.house.gov on President Trump's illegal mass firings of federal workers:
beyer.house.gov/news/documen...
beyer.house.gov/news/documen...
October 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Statement from @beyer.house.gov on President Trump's illegal mass firings of federal workers:
beyer.house.gov/news/documen...
beyer.house.gov/news/documen...
A few minutes ago in the House:
- Speaker Mike Johnson officially cancels votes next week, extending the House recess through a fourth week
- House Republicans block Democrats from passing a bill to pay the troops during the shutdown, ensuring they will miss paychecks next week
- Speaker Mike Johnson officially cancels votes next week, extending the House recess through a fourth week
- House Republicans block Democrats from passing a bill to pay the troops during the shutdown, ensuring they will miss paychecks next week
October 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A few minutes ago in the House:
- Speaker Mike Johnson officially cancels votes next week, extending the House recess through a fourth week
- House Republicans block Democrats from passing a bill to pay the troops during the shutdown, ensuring they will miss paychecks next week
- Speaker Mike Johnson officially cancels votes next week, extending the House recess through a fourth week
- House Republicans block Democrats from passing a bill to pay the troops during the shutdown, ensuring they will miss paychecks next week
