Hopium Chronicles
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Expert commentary from a 30-year veteran of US politics. At Hopium we work on strategies to defeat MAGA, tell our story more effectively, and ensure democracy prevails. Sharp analysis, live events, and all sorts of Hopium!
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Some thoughts on broadening the current war crimes debate into one about Trump’s dangerous and profoundly un-American “Putin first” agenda.
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Both Sane And Insane - Coming To A Better Understanding Of Trumpism So We Can Challenge It More Effectively
I am going live with Dr. Rob Shapiro at 3pm EST today - join us!
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December 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Some thoughts on broadening the current war crimes debate into one about Trump’s dangerous and profoundly un-American “Putin first” agenda.
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New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social "Trump Is Failing, The Regime Is Cracking, And Democrats Have To Keep Fighting Hard"
December 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social "Trump Is Failing, The Regime Is Cracking, And Democrats Have To Keep Fighting Hard"
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Trump is failing, his regime is cracking, and Democrats must keep fighting as hard as we can - my latest take on the battle against MAGA (video and written analysis) 👇
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Trump Is Failing, The Regime Is Cracking, And Democrats Have To Keep Fighting Hard (New Video, Written Analysis)
Let's close 2025 strong by electing Eileen Higgins Mayor of Miami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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December 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Trump is failing, his regime is cracking, and Democrats must keep fighting as hard as we can - my latest take on the battle against MAGA (video and written analysis) 👇
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Strong election performances, a deeply unpopular President, a regime cracking and unraveling - 2026 is shaping up to be a year of opportunity for Democrats. My latest 👇
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Strong Election Performances, A Deeply Unpopular President, A Regime Cracking and Unraveling - 2026 Is Shaping Up To Be A Year Of Opportunity For Us
Hopium paid subscribers gather tonight at 7pm EST/One week left to elect Eileen Higgins Mayor Of Miami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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December 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Strong election performances, a deeply unpopular President, a regime cracking and unraveling - 2026 is shaping up to be a year of opportunity for Democrats. My latest 👇
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When we fight Trump we can win. It's 2025's most important lesson.
New essay on the battle against Trumpism 👇
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New essay on the battle against Trumpism 👇
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When We Fight Trump We Can Win - 2025's Most Important Lesson
Republicans are growing weary of "defending the indefensible"
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December 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
When we fight Trump we can win. It's 2025's most important lesson.
New essay on the battle against Trumpism 👇
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New essay on the battle against Trumpism 👇
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New from @simonwdc.bsky.social "They Are For The Oligarchs, We Are For The People" with Stuart Stevens of @lincolnsquare.media
December 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
New from @simonwdc.bsky.social "They Are For The Oligarchs, We Are For The People" with Stuart Stevens of @lincolnsquare.media
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LIVE AT 2 PM ET - @stuartpstevens.bsky.social sit downs with Lincoln Square regular, @simonwdc.bsky.social!
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December 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
LIVE AT 2 PM ET - @stuartpstevens.bsky.social sit downs with Lincoln Square regular, @simonwdc.bsky.social!
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December 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Hopium Backs Eileen Higgins For Mayor Of Miami!
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December 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Hopium Backs Eileen Higgins For Mayor Of Miami!
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Time to put the Trump regime's corruption, lawlessness, and betrayal front and center in our politics.
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My latest 👇
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Putting The Trump Regime's Corruption, Lawlessness, And Betrayal Front And Center In Our Politics
Let's make December a very good month for our democracy
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November 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Time to put the Trump regime's corruption, lawlessness, and betrayal front and center in our politics.
My latest 👇
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My latest 👇
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Hopium Backs Eileen Higgins For Mayor Of Miami
November 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Hopium Backs Eileen Higgins For Mayor Of Miami
In case you missed it: An expert on authoritarianism and fascism, Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat gave us at Hopium her ideas on how to better understand Trump and other autocrats.
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
In case you missed it: An expert on authoritarianism and fascism, Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat gave us at Hopium her ideas on how to better understand Trump and other autocrats.
New conversation from @simonwdc.bsky.social with the inspiring Rep. Aftyn Behn on her surge in Dec. 2 TN-7 special election.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
New conversation from @simonwdc.bsky.social with the inspiring Rep. Aftyn Behn on her surge in Dec. 2 TN-7 special election.
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There's no such thing as a good totalitarian.
November 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
There's no such thing as a good totalitarian.
Today, 2pm ET - Candidate for US Congress in 2025 special election TN Rep. Aftyn Behn joins @simonwdc.bsky.social live on Substack.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Today, 2pm ET - Candidate for US Congress in 2025 special election TN Rep. Aftyn Behn joins @simonwdc.bsky.social live on Substack.
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New from @simonwdc.bsky.social "Both Sane and Insane" - A conversation with @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social about understanding Trump and autocratic behavior
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
New from @simonwdc.bsky.social "Both Sane and Insane" - A conversation with @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social about understanding Trump and autocratic behavior
Today, 1:30pm ET - Historian, professor, author, expert on authoritarianism and fascism, commentator and consultant @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social joins @simonwdc.bsky.social live on Substack.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Today, 1:30pm ET - Historian, professor, author, expert on authoritarianism and fascism, commentator and consultant @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social joins @simonwdc.bsky.social live on Substack.
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@simonwdc.bsky.social and the top Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform @robertgarcia.bsky.social discuss the cover-up of the Epstein files
November 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
@simonwdc.bsky.social and the top Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform @robertgarcia.bsky.social discuss the cover-up of the Epstein files
New from @simonwdc.bsky.social "We Are Stronger Now, And Trump Is Weaker, Much, Much Weaker" (video + written analysis)
November 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
New from @simonwdc.bsky.social "We Are Stronger Now, And Trump Is Weaker, Much, Much Weaker" (video + written analysis)
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Marine, proud mom, and now a candidate for Congress in AZ-06 - meet JoAnna Mendoza, another Democrat working to flip a red district blue next year.....
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Marine, Proud Mom, Candidate For Congress in Arizona 6 - Meet JoAnna Mendoza
Enjoy this conversation with another of one of our candidates in our new "Winning The House" series
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November 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Marine, proud mom, and now a candidate for Congress in AZ-06 - meet JoAnna Mendoza, another Democrat working to flip a red district blue next year.....
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The losses are piling up, the polls are getting worse, he's been covering for a sex trafficker, his health is declining - just ain't no way to put lipstick on this Trumpian pig. New, from me 👇
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Congress Delivers An Extraordinary Rebuke To A Weakened, Ailing, Failing Trump
Hopium paid subscribers gather tonight at 7pm ET/Welcome new subscribers!
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November 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The losses are piling up, the polls are getting worse, he's been covering for a sex trafficker, his health is declining - just ain't no way to put lipstick on this Trumpian pig. New, from me 👇
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Launching Hopium's 2026 Winning The House Campaign - A new conversation between @simonwdc.bsky.social and Christina Bohannan, a great candidate in running IA-01, a district we must flip this time around.
November 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Launching Hopium's 2026 Winning The House Campaign - A new conversation between @simonwdc.bsky.social and Christina Bohannan, a great candidate in running IA-01, a district we must flip this time around.
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Is a rude awakening for Trump on the horizon?
November 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Is a rude awakening for Trump on the horizon?
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Republicans have begun to run from Trump and Trumpism - but we cannot let them escape.
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A Failed, Unpopular Trumpism Is In Retreat On Many Fronts Now - And We Cannot Let Republicans Escape
Early funding of our parties and candidates is essential to holding Republicans accountable for the extraordinary damage they've done to the country
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November 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Republicans have begun to run from Trump and Trumpism - but we cannot let them escape.
My latest 👇
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My latest 👇
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This week from @simonwdc.bsky.social "Epstein, Election Blowout, Failed Government - Trump And His Presidency Are In Deep Trouble"
November 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This week from @simonwdc.bsky.social "Epstein, Election Blowout, Failed Government - Trump And His Presidency Are In Deep Trouble"