Jim Twombly
@jimtwombly.bsky.social
Professor Emeritus of American Politics at Elmira College. Part-time political analyst at WENY-TV. Vice President, NYS Political Science Association. Author/Co-author of 6 books on American Politics, two more under contract. Let's go Mets!
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Jim Twombly
@jimtwombly.bsky.social
· Dec 20
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All this thunder and lightning feels like July.
November 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
All this thunder and lightning feels like July.
Wow, finally.
Breaking: Mike Johnson just announced that he'll swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva on Wednesday at 4pm ET.
November 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Wow, finally.
Just submitted a paper proposal entitled: Polarization and Presidential Power: An Explanation for the Increase in Use of Unilateral Power via Executive Orders to the New England Political Science Association for their conference in Burlington, VT, in April, 2026.
November 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Just submitted a paper proposal entitled: Polarization and Presidential Power: An Explanation for the Increase in Use of Unilateral Power via Executive Orders to the New England Political Science Association for their conference in Burlington, VT, in April, 2026.
I'm glad it looks like the shutdown is ending, but not happy with how it may be ending. I've little to no faith that Speaker Johnson or Leader Thune will honor the deal. If that's the case, the Dems need to hammer the Reps over their failure to keep their word.
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I'm glad it looks like the shutdown is ending, but not happy with how it may be ending. I've little to no faith that Speaker Johnson or Leader Thune will honor the deal. If that's the case, the Dems need to hammer the Reps over their failure to keep their word.
Just concluded a great Northeastern Political Science Association conference. Great feedback on my paper/book with Lisa Parshall and lively discussion at panel where I was the discussant. Great seeing so many old friends.
November 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Just concluded a great Northeastern Political Science Association conference. Great feedback on my paper/book with Lisa Parshall and lively discussion at panel where I was the discussant. Great seeing so many old friends.
Wow, what an outcome for the Dems last night! Very encouraging, but Trump will not get the message - it must have been rigged. No time for complacency. Get right back to work for the mid terms.
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Wow, what an outcome for the Dems last night! Very encouraging, but Trump will not get the message - it must have been rigged. No time for complacency. Get right back to work for the mid terms.
Feeling relieved. I just completed the process for a new Medicare Advantage Plan for next year. The one I have now was going to eliminate the $0 premium.
November 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Feeling relieved. I just completed the process for a new Medicare Advantage Plan for next year. The one I have now was going to eliminate the $0 premium.
Redirecting...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
R.I.P. - June Lockhart
October 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
R.I.P. - June Lockhart
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He would absolutely hate it if you shared this picture!
October 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
He would absolutely hate it if you shared this picture!
A fascinating look at what the Founders might think of our current politics.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
What the Founders Would Say Now
They might be surprised that the republic exists at all.
www.theatlantic.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A fascinating look at what the Founders might think of our current politics.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Seems my travels over the past weekend got me confused about dates and I missed Canadian Thanksgiving. So, a belated Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian friends.
October 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Seems my travels over the past weekend got me confused about dates and I missed Canadian Thanksgiving. So, a belated Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian friends.
The weekend of driving to Long Island and the Catskills, and then a quick visit with our grandson, is complete. Now back to the revisions!
October 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The weekend of driving to Long Island and the Catskills, and then a quick visit with our grandson, is complete. Now back to the revisions!
G'mar chatima tovah
October 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
G'mar chatima tovah
R.I.P. - Jane Goodall
October 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
R.I.P. - Jane Goodall
Oh well, another disappointing season over.
September 28, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Oh well, another disappointing season over.
I heard the Mets DFA'd Siri. So, they're only using Android phones now?
September 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I heard the Mets DFA'd Siri. So, they're only using Android phones now?
Glad to see Nexstar came to its senses. I guess the ABC/Disney threat to Sinclair about losing Monday Night Football and ABC News got through their thick skulls. Imagine the loss of all that ad revenue.
September 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Glad to see Nexstar came to its senses. I guess the ABC/Disney threat to Sinclair about losing Monday Night Football and ABC News got through their thick skulls. Imagine the loss of all that ad revenue.
Lower Than Cowards
The surrender of America’s elites
www.theatlantic.com
September 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Boycott Nextstar. Stream ABC shows via apps.
September 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Boycott Nextstar. Stream ABC shows via apps.
I wonder if cable companies could perhaps provide the satellite link to the ABC network feed instead of just the local station. Come on Spectrum, I get TV, internet, and mobile service from you, give me ABC not censored by Nextstar.
September 23, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I wonder if cable companies could perhaps provide the satellite link to the ABC network feed instead of just the local station. Come on Spectrum, I get TV, internet, and mobile service from you, give me ABC not censored by Nextstar.
Still not clear if my local ABC station WTEN - a Nextstar-owned affiliate - will be showing Kimmel when ABC puts him back on. It's all about their desire to be allowed to merge with a competitor by sucking up to a dictator. I will seek an alternative way to view ABC shows.
September 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Still not clear if my local ABC station WTEN - a Nextstar-owned affiliate - will be showing Kimmel when ABC puts him back on. It's all about their desire to be allowed to merge with a competitor by sucking up to a dictator. I will seek an alternative way to view ABC shows.
To all who celebrate: Shanah Tovah!
September 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
To all who celebrate: Shanah Tovah!