Lee Gans
@grumplefish.bsky.social
I'm a political data analyst and former neuroscientist. I'm starting a leftist political data blog: https://leegans.substack.com/
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Carla Cunningham (@CunninghamNCRep) / X
Carla Cunningham (@CunninghamNCRep) / X
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Tell Rep. Cunningham (NC HD 106) we stand with immigrants in Charlotte.
Comment form: www.carlacunninghamnchouse.com/contact-8
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/carladcunnin...
If she blocks you, let her know that's illegal: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Comment form: www.carlacunninghamnchouse.com/contact-8
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If she blocks you, let her know that's illegal: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Tell Rep. Cunningham (NC HD 106) we stand with immigrants in Charlotte.
Comment form: www.carlacunninghamnchouse.com/contact-8
Twitter: x.com/CunninghamNC...
Instagram: www.instagram.com/carladcunnin...
If she blocks you, let her know that's illegal: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Comment form: www.carlacunninghamnchouse.com/contact-8
Twitter: x.com/CunninghamNC...
Instagram: www.instagram.com/carladcunnin...
If she blocks you, let her know that's illegal: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Carla Cunningham (@CunninghamNCRep) / X
Carla Cunningham (@CunninghamNCRep) / X
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November 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Tell Rep. Cunningham (NC HD 106) we stand with immigrants in Charlotte.
Comment form: www.carlacunninghamnchouse.com/contact-8
Twitter: x.com/CunninghamNC...
Instagram: www.instagram.com/carladcunnin...
If she blocks you, let her know that's illegal: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Comment form: www.carlacunninghamnchouse.com/contact-8
Twitter: x.com/CunninghamNC...
Instagram: www.instagram.com/carladcunnin...
If she blocks you, let her know that's illegal: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Charlotte NC House Rep. Carla Cunningham's office seems to be spending more time silencing critics on social media than on protecting her constituents from violence committed by ICE/CBP. open.substack.com/pub/leegans/...
Charlotte Rep. Carla Cunningham is violating my First Amendment rights
The extreme, MAGA Democrat representing NC House District 106 is illegally censoring her critics on social media. Meanwhile, CBP is terrorizing families in Charlotte.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Charlotte NC House Rep. Carla Cunningham's office seems to be spending more time silencing critics on social media than on protecting her constituents from violence committed by ICE/CBP. open.substack.com/pub/leegans/...
Mr. Show: The Devastator
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August 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Dem reps Carla Cunningham and Shelly Willingham voted with Republicans in the State Legislature to overturn a veto of SB 266, which allows Duke to raise rates for plants that haven't been built. They are two of Duke's top campaign fund recipients in the entire state.
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August 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Dem reps Carla Cunningham and Shelly Willingham voted with Republicans in the State Legislature to overturn a veto of SB 266, which allows Duke to raise rates for plants that haven't been built. They are two of Duke's top campaign fund recipients in the entire state.
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YDNC condemns Rep. Carla Cunningham’s hateful, anti-immigrant remarks.
“To Rep. Cunningham:
Your override vote was shameful.
Your words were abhorrent.
And you will be held accountable by your community.”
See our statement. ⬇️
“To Rep. Cunningham:
Your override vote was shameful.
Your words were abhorrent.
And you will be held accountable by your community.”
See our statement. ⬇️
August 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
YDNC condemns Rep. Carla Cunningham’s hateful, anti-immigrant remarks.
“To Rep. Cunningham:
Your override vote was shameful.
Your words were abhorrent.
And you will be held accountable by your community.”
See our statement. ⬇️
“To Rep. Cunningham:
Your override vote was shameful.
Your words were abhorrent.
And you will be held accountable by your community.”
See our statement. ⬇️
Some constituents informed me Carla Cunningham claimed "everyone is getting PAC money from Duke Energy" at her town hall. If she said that, it's not true:
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Carla Cunningham's politics have no place in Charlotte
She doesn't represent the city's politics —and she might not even live there
leegans.substack.com
August 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Some constituents informed me Carla Cunningham claimed "everyone is getting PAC money from Duke Energy" at her town hall. If she said that, it's not true:
leegans.substack.com/p/lets-keep-...
leegans.substack.com/p/lets-keep-...
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Do you know Democrats who need to be primaried? Republicans in swing districts? Tell me who they are. I’m a political data analyst and I’m taking requests for races to model.
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Send me requests: Do you know Democrats who need to be primaried? Republicans in swing districts?
I do. Tell me who yours are. Let's kick them out of office together.
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August 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Do you know Democrats who need to be primaried? Republicans in swing districts? Tell me who they are. I’m a political data analyst and I’m taking requests for races to model.
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Progressive Rodney Pierce knows how to primary corporate Democrats
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NC House Rep. Rodney Pierce knows how to primary corporate Democrats from the left
He represents the values of rural North Carolina. His opponent, Michael Wray, represents Duke Energy.
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August 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Progressive Rodney Pierce knows how to primary corporate Democrats
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More proof calls to primary Carla Cunningham (D) in NC House District 106 are, in fact, 'organic', booed by her own constituents: www.instagram.com/reel/DNfrMJO...
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August 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
More proof calls to primary Carla Cunningham (D) in NC House District 106 are, in fact, 'organic', booed by her own constituents: www.instagram.com/reel/DNfrMJO...
Does Carla Cunningham even LIVE in her district?
Carla Cunningham is the Democratic NC House Rep. for District 106 in Charlotte. She’s always overriding @ncgovernor.bsky.social 's vetos. She owns this $750k AirBnB in Stanly County. Is this her full-time job? leegans.substack.com/p/lets-keep-...
Carla Cunningham is the Democratic NC House Rep. for District 106 in Charlotte. She’s always overriding @ncgovernor.bsky.social 's vetos. She owns this $750k AirBnB in Stanly County. Is this her full-time job? leegans.substack.com/p/lets-keep-...
August 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Does Carla Cunningham even LIVE in her district?
Carla Cunningham is the Democratic NC House Rep. for District 106 in Charlotte. She’s always overriding @ncgovernor.bsky.social 's vetos. She owns this $750k AirBnB in Stanly County. Is this her full-time job? leegans.substack.com/p/lets-keep-...
Carla Cunningham is the Democratic NC House Rep. for District 106 in Charlotte. She’s always overriding @ncgovernor.bsky.social 's vetos. She owns this $750k AirBnB in Stanly County. Is this her full-time job? leegans.substack.com/p/lets-keep-...
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Orders from the U.S. Department of Energy to save coal plants from retirement could cost ratepayers more than $3 billion per year, according to a new report ncnewsline.com/2025/08/18/t... @stateline.org #ncpol
Trump’s bid to support coal could cost ratepayers billions, report finds • NC Newsline
Orders from the U.S. Department of Energy to save coal plants from retirement could cost ratepayers more than $3 billion per year, according to a new report.
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August 18, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Orders from the U.S. Department of Energy to save coal plants from retirement could cost ratepayers more than $3 billion per year, according to a new report ncnewsline.com/2025/08/18/t... @stateline.org #ncpol
Charlotte NC: Here's a realistic path for defeating Carla "All Cultures Are Not Equal" Cunningham in House District 106 open.substack.com/pub/leegans/...
Let’s keep Duke Energy Democrats out of power in North Carolina: Part II
Duke Energy shill, Carla Cunningham, believes "All cultures are not equal"
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August 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Charlotte NC: Here's a realistic path for defeating Carla "All Cultures Are Not Equal" Cunningham in House District 106 open.substack.com/pub/leegans/...
@abreezeclayton.bsky.social @ncnewsline.com I'm a political data analyst and I modeled what it will take to defeat the Veto Overriders in the NC House of Representatives. Here's proof that progressives can win even in rural communities in the South:
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Do you know Democrats who need to be primaried? Republicans in swing districts?
I do. Tell me who yours are. Let's kick them out of office together.
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August 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
@abreezeclayton.bsky.social @ncnewsline.com I'm a political data analyst and I modeled what it will take to defeat the Veto Overriders in the NC House of Representatives. Here's proof that progressives can win even in rural communities in the South:
open.substack.com/pub/leegans/...
open.substack.com/pub/leegans/...
Do you know Democrats who need to be primaried? Republicans in swing districts? Tell me who they are. I’m a political data analyst and I’m taking requests for races to model.
open.substack.com/pub/leegans/...
open.substack.com/pub/leegans/...
Do you know Democrats who need to be primaried? Republicans in swing districts?
I do. Tell me who yours are. Let's kick them out of office together.
open.substack.com
August 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Do you know Democrats who need to be primaried? Republicans in swing districts? Tell me who they are. I’m a political data analyst and I’m taking requests for races to model.
open.substack.com/pub/leegans/...
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THANK YOU to @brianturnernc.bsky.social for confirming he will vote nay on S266!!! leegans.substack.com/p/update-rep...
Update: NC House Democrat Brian Turner will uphold Governor's veto on S266
The long-time environmentalist lawmaker is holding true to his values
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July 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
THANK YOU to @brianturnernc.bsky.social for confirming he will vote nay on S266!!! leegans.substack.com/p/update-rep...
UPDATE: Representative Bryan Cohn has confirmed he will uphold Governor Stein's veto on S266. leegans.substack.com/p/update-nc-...
Update: NC House Democrat Bryan Cohn will uphold Governor's veto on S266
Rep. Cohn, whose swing district is solid purple, also said he'd support converting Duke Energy to a public utility
leegans.substack.com
July 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
UPDATE: Representative Bryan Cohn has confirmed he will uphold Governor Stein's veto on S266. leegans.substack.com/p/update-nc-...
@brianturnernc.bsky.social Can we count on you to vote nay on S266 when it comes up for a veto override vote? I wanted to check where you stand, as your colleague, who has high praise for you, suggested. @pratherfornc.bsky.social
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North Carolina is drowning in high prices and flooding —these 14 Democrats voted for it all
They have a chance to change their votes. Will they double-down or prove they're willing to fight for us?
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July 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
@brianturnernc.bsky.social Can we count on you to vote nay on S266 when it comes up for a veto override vote? I wanted to check where you stand, as your colleague, who has high praise for you, suggested. @pratherfornc.bsky.social
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NYC mayoral election:
🔵 Mamdani: 39%
🟢 Cuomo: 21%
🔴 Sliwa: 18%
🟣 Adams: 9%
Wick / July 20, 2025
🔵 Mamdani: 39%
🟢 Cuomo: 21%
🔴 Sliwa: 18%
🟣 Adams: 9%
Wick / July 20, 2025
July 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
NYC mayoral election:
🔵 Mamdani: 39%
🟢 Cuomo: 21%
🔴 Sliwa: 18%
🟣 Adams: 9%
Wick / July 20, 2025
🔵 Mamdani: 39%
🟢 Cuomo: 21%
🔴 Sliwa: 18%
🟣 Adams: 9%
Wick / July 20, 2025
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New study finds that affirming people’s sense of self makes them less likely to engage with politicized conspiracy theories.
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July 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
New study finds that affirming people’s sense of self makes them less likely to engage with politicized conspiracy theories.
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The Climate TikTok tour stops by Norrköping for @ic2s2.bsky.social 🌱 I presented “Mapping the climate change discussion on TikTok” at the poster session – had fun with my friend and poster buddy @ariannapera.bsky.social next to me. Vote for poster 32 and check out the paper: tinyurl.com/23atjxny
July 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Climate TikTok tour stops by Norrköping for @ic2s2.bsky.social 🌱 I presented “Mapping the climate change discussion on TikTok” at the poster session – had fun with my friend and poster buddy @ariannapera.bsky.social next to me. Vote for poster 32 and check out the paper: tinyurl.com/23atjxny
I'm a political data analyst in Durham, and I did a deep dive on the funding and electoral considerations for the Democratic House Reps who voted yea/absent on S266: leegans.substack.com/p/north-caro...
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North Carolina is drowning in high prices and flooding —these 14 Democrats voted for it all
They have a chance to change their votes. Will they double-down or prove they're willing to fight for us?
leegans.substack.com
July 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I'm a political data analyst in Durham, and I did a deep dive on the funding and electoral considerations for the Democratic House Reps who voted yea/absent on S266: leegans.substack.com/p/north-caro...
@newsobserver.com
@indyweek.bsky.social
@theassemblync.bsky.social
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14 NC Dems support jacking up our electric bills and endangering our communities. We need to flip their votes NOW: leegans.substack.com/p/north-caro...
North Carolina is drowning in high prices and flooding —these 14 Democrats voted for it all
They have a chance to change their votes. Will they double-down or prove they're willing to fight for us?
leegans.substack.com
July 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
14 NC Dems support jacking up our electric bills and endangering our communities. We need to flip their votes NOW: leegans.substack.com/p/north-caro...
Former neuroscientist explains why Democrats won't do anything about John Fetterman leegans.substack.com/p/do-you-hav...
Do you have a moment for John Fetterman's brain health? Democrats don't
A former neuroscientist grapples with what's going on in Fetterman's head, and with the Democratic Party as a whole
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July 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Former neuroscientist explains why Democrats won't do anything about John Fetterman leegans.substack.com/p/do-you-hav...
Congresspeople who have no businsess not endorsing Zohran. substack.com/profile/2158...
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Congresspeople who have no business not endorsing Mamdani: Dan Goldman, Hakeem Jeffries.
Also, congresspeople who have no business not endorsing Mamdani:
All of them.
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July 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Congresspeople who have no businsess not endorsing Zohran. substack.com/profile/2158...