Joe Sudbay
@joesudbay.bsky.social
Mainer in DC. Host “State of the States” on @siriusxmprog.bsky.social
Husband of @carlosonhousing.bsky.social. Dog dad to Oliver
Wannabe wildlifer
Husband of @carlosonhousing.bsky.social. Dog dad to Oliver
Wannabe wildlifer
On @siriusxmprog.bsky.social State of the States, our focus is two 12/9 special elections. Dems have done very well in state leg specials this year:
Joined by @emgisler.bsky.social from Georgia HD-121, then Rob Long from Florida HD-90
First airs 9 AM ET repeats over weekend, also on-demand
Joined by @emgisler.bsky.social from Georgia HD-121, then Rob Long from Florida HD-90
First airs 9 AM ET repeats over weekend, also on-demand
November 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
On @siriusxmprog.bsky.social State of the States, our focus is two 12/9 special elections. Dems have done very well in state leg specials this year:
Joined by @emgisler.bsky.social from Georgia HD-121, then Rob Long from Florida HD-90
First airs 9 AM ET repeats over weekend, also on-demand
Joined by @emgisler.bsky.social from Georgia HD-121, then Rob Long from Florida HD-90
First airs 9 AM ET repeats over weekend, also on-demand
Fuck. Forgot the vacancy created by Sherrill's win
@davidnir.com pointed that out to me! Should have checked my numbers with him first!
@davidnir.com pointed that out to me! Should have checked my numbers with him first!
House right now is 219-214. One vacancy in each caucus
TN07 election is on 12/2. @aftynbehn.bsky.social is giving Rs a real scare there
TX18 has been delayed too long. Election is 1/31. Dems will win
If Aftyn wins 🙏🏼🤞🏼, MTG is gone, would be 218 - 215. after TX18, could be 218-216
Not impossible
TN07 election is on 12/2. @aftynbehn.bsky.social is giving Rs a real scare there
TX18 has been delayed too long. Election is 1/31. Dems will win
If Aftyn wins 🙏🏼🤞🏼, MTG is gone, would be 218 - 215. after TX18, could be 218-216
Not impossible
November 22, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Fuck. Forgot the vacancy created by Sherrill's win
@davidnir.com pointed that out to me! Should have checked my numbers with him first!
@davidnir.com pointed that out to me! Should have checked my numbers with him first!
House right now is 219-214. One vacancy in each caucus
TN07 election is on 12/2. @aftynbehn.bsky.social is giving Rs a real scare there
TX18 has been delayed too long. Election is 1/31. Dems will win
If Aftyn wins 🙏🏼🤞🏼, MTG is gone, would be 218 - 215. after TX18, could be 218-216
Not impossible
TN07 election is on 12/2. @aftynbehn.bsky.social is giving Rs a real scare there
TX18 has been delayed too long. Election is 1/31. Dems will win
If Aftyn wins 🙏🏼🤞🏼, MTG is gone, would be 218 - 215. after TX18, could be 218-216
Not impossible
November 22, 2025 at 2:26 AM
House right now is 219-214. One vacancy in each caucus
TN07 election is on 12/2. @aftynbehn.bsky.social is giving Rs a real scare there
TX18 has been delayed too long. Election is 1/31. Dems will win
If Aftyn wins 🙏🏼🤞🏼, MTG is gone, would be 218 - 215. after TX18, could be 218-216
Not impossible
TN07 election is on 12/2. @aftynbehn.bsky.social is giving Rs a real scare there
TX18 has been delayed too long. Election is 1/31. Dems will win
If Aftyn wins 🙏🏼🤞🏼, MTG is gone, would be 218 - 215. after TX18, could be 218-216
Not impossible
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It’s not the resignation I was hoping for but
I’ll take it ✨
I’ll take it ✨
November 22, 2025 at 1:33 AM
It’s not the resignation I was hoping for but
I’ll take it ✨
I’ll take it ✨
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Huh — Marjorie Taylor Greene says she doesn't want "to fight and win my election while Republicans will likely lose the midterms. And in turn, be expected to defend the President against impeachment after he…tried to destroy me."
…Any reason she assumes Trump will soon be impeached?
👀
…Any reason she assumes Trump will soon be impeached?
👀
November 22, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Huh — Marjorie Taylor Greene says she doesn't want "to fight and win my election while Republicans will likely lose the midterms. And in turn, be expected to defend the President against impeachment after he…tried to destroy me."
…Any reason she assumes Trump will soon be impeached?
👀
…Any reason she assumes Trump will soon be impeached?
👀
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BREAKING: Marjorie Taylor Greene just announced she will be resigning from Congress — with her last day being January 5, 2026
November 22, 2025 at 1:14 AM
BREAKING: Marjorie Taylor Greene just announced she will be resigning from Congress — with her last day being January 5, 2026
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I’ll confess that I don’t fully understand exactly why Texas needed an administrative stay here; everyone agrees that the earliest deadline for the primaries (the candidate filing deadline) isn’t until December 8.
Pausing the ruling *now* seems gratuitous—but also a sign about where this is headed.
Pausing the ruling *now* seems gratuitous—but also a sign about where this is headed.
November 22, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I’ll confess that I don’t fully understand exactly why Texas needed an administrative stay here; everyone agrees that the earliest deadline for the primaries (the candidate filing deadline) isn’t until December 8.
Pausing the ruling *now* seems gratuitous—but also a sign about where this is headed.
Pausing the ruling *now* seems gratuitous—but also a sign about where this is headed.
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📣 Incoming Base report...👀
The OP of this thread in r/conservative got a bit raked over the coals as naive.
MAGA is discombobulated over Mamdani & Trump. They want to believe:
- Trump is just pretending to like him, bc...ratings.
- Mamdani's a Trojan horse.
🤣🤣🤣
🌐 www.reddit.com/r/Conservati...
The OP of this thread in r/conservative got a bit raked over the coals as naive.
MAGA is discombobulated over Mamdani & Trump. They want to believe:
- Trump is just pretending to like him, bc...ratings.
- Mamdani's a Trojan horse.
🤣🤣🤣
🌐 www.reddit.com/r/Conservati...
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
📣 Incoming Base report...👀
The OP of this thread in r/conservative got a bit raked over the coals as naive.
MAGA is discombobulated over Mamdani & Trump. They want to believe:
- Trump is just pretending to like him, bc...ratings.
- Mamdani's a Trojan horse.
🤣🤣🤣
🌐 www.reddit.com/r/Conservati...
The OP of this thread in r/conservative got a bit raked over the coals as naive.
MAGA is discombobulated over Mamdani & Trump. They want to believe:
- Trump is just pretending to like him, bc...ratings.
- Mamdani's a Trojan horse.
🤣🤣🤣
🌐 www.reddit.com/r/Conservati...
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Trump also just posted these photos to Truth Social, including the one with Mamdani standing next to a portrait of FDR. Trump mentioned Mamdani asked if he could have his picture taken there.
"It's an amazing portrait in the cabinet room," Trump said. "So he's a big fan of the New Deal, I guess..."
"It's an amazing portrait in the cabinet room," Trump said. "So he's a big fan of the New Deal, I guess..."
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Trump also just posted these photos to Truth Social, including the one with Mamdani standing next to a portrait of FDR. Trump mentioned Mamdani asked if he could have his picture taken there.
"It's an amazing portrait in the cabinet room," Trump said. "So he's a big fan of the New Deal, I guess..."
"It's an amazing portrait in the cabinet room," Trump said. "So he's a big fan of the New Deal, I guess..."
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UPDATE: Alito orders response by Monday 5 P.M. ET
BREAKING: Texas asks #SCOTUS to block lower-court order halting state's new congressional map aimed at adding 5 GOP seats. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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www.documentcloud.org
November 22, 2025 at 12:07 AM
UPDATE: Alito orders response by Monday 5 P.M. ET
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Texas asked the Supreme Court for an order to be allowed to use a congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Trump that is favorable to Republicans in the 2026 elections despite a lower court ruling that it's likely racially biased.
Texas seeks Supreme Court order to use a congressional map judges held is likely racially biased
Texas is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to be allowed to use a congressional redistricting plan favorable to Republicans in the 2026 elections despite a lower court ruling that it likely discriminates on the basis of race.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Texas asked the Supreme Court for an order to be allowed to use a congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Trump that is favorable to Republicans in the 2026 elections despite a lower court ruling that it's likely racially biased.
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the takeaway from the Zohran Trump meeting is that Trump is a gullible fool who will temporarily bend to the last charismatic person he talked to.
Zohran played him perfectly but that doesn’t mean Trump is good now. He’ll go back to fascism tomorrow morning after he talks to Stephen Miller
Zohran played him perfectly but that doesn’t mean Trump is good now. He’ll go back to fascism tomorrow morning after he talks to Stephen Miller
November 21, 2025 at 11:22 PM
the takeaway from the Zohran Trump meeting is that Trump is a gullible fool who will temporarily bend to the last charismatic person he talked to.
Zohran played him perfectly but that doesn’t mean Trump is good now. He’ll go back to fascism tomorrow morning after he talks to Stephen Miller
Zohran played him perfectly but that doesn’t mean Trump is good now. He’ll go back to fascism tomorrow morning after he talks to Stephen Miller
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Just a reminder that it's nice the Mamdani thing went better than everyone expected, but Trump should still be immediately impeached & removed for unprecedented things that were once beyond the pale of American politics.
It's always hard to pick a worst day politically, but today the president called for the death of members of the opposition party, and the administration decided that people were being too hard on the swastika
November 21, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Just a reminder that it's nice the Mamdani thing went better than everyone expected, but Trump should still be immediately impeached & removed for unprecedented things that were once beyond the pale of American politics.
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On any given day, thousands of adults are detained in remote facilities in Arizona solely because of their immigration status. The vast majority don’t have an attorney and are forced to represent themselves in immigration court, severely impacting their chances to win their case.
November 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
On any given day, thousands of adults are detained in remote facilities in Arizona solely because of their immigration status. The vast majority don’t have an attorney and are forced to represent themselves in immigration court, severely impacting their chances to win their case.
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the biggest loser today is elise stefanik and to that i say lol. and furthermore, lmao.
November 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
the biggest loser today is elise stefanik and to that i say lol. and furthermore, lmao.
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The funny thing about this meeting is that Mamdani didn't back down on a single policy point or anything he's said about Trump.
November 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The funny thing about this meeting is that Mamdani didn't back down on a single policy point or anything he's said about Trump.
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Trump drooling over Mamdani in the Oval Office the same day Hakeem Jeffries voted to condemn socialism could not be funnier to me
November 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Trump drooling over Mamdani in the Oval Office the same day Hakeem Jeffries voted to condemn socialism could not be funnier to me
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Next time a Republican whines when they get called a fascist, just remind them that Trump says he doesn't mind the label!
Q: Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist?
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
November 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Next time a Republican whines when they get called a fascist, just remind them that Trump says he doesn't mind the label!
"The Oversight Committee subpoena does not allow the Administration to hold back the Epstein files for any reason. Oversight Democrats will continue to apply pressure and make it clear there is no justification for any cover up,” said Ranking Member @robertgarcia.bsky.social
House Oversight ranking member Robert Garcia is sending a letter to AG Pam Bondi reminding her that the committee has required, under subpoena, that DOJ turn over to the committee all its Jeffrey Epstein files — notably including those tied to ongoing investigations.
Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Pam Bondi Legally Comply with Oversight Committee Subpoena on Epstein Files
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep.
oversightdemocrats.house.gov
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
"The Oversight Committee subpoena does not allow the Administration to hold back the Epstein files for any reason. Oversight Democrats will continue to apply pressure and make it clear there is no justification for any cover up,” said Ranking Member @robertgarcia.bsky.social
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After months of debate, former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan will not be challenging former state health director Amy Acton for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2026. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/f...
Former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan not running for governor • Ohio Capital Journal
After months of debate, former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan will not be challenging former state health director Amy Acton for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2026.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
After months of debate, former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan will not be challenging former state health director Amy Acton for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2026. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/f...
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"Showdown With Socialism"? 🤣
Who? Trump is the one extorting companies to literally turn over a percentage of ownership to the U.S. govt, not Mamdani.
(Discombobulated Decomposing Dictator is also terrified of being seen as feeble next to vibrant Mamdani. We might see sundowning. 😆)
🦋 is.gd/iHiYLH
Who? Trump is the one extorting companies to literally turn over a percentage of ownership to the U.S. govt, not Mamdani.
(Discombobulated Decomposing Dictator is also terrified of being seen as feeble next to vibrant Mamdani. We might see sundowning. 😆)
🦋 is.gd/iHiYLH
1. lol
2. today's White House meeting with Mamdani is currently scheduled as "closed press," which means it might not be much of a showdown
2. today's White House meeting with Mamdani is currently scheduled as "closed press," which means it might not be much of a showdown
November 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
"Showdown With Socialism"? 🤣
Who? Trump is the one extorting companies to literally turn over a percentage of ownership to the U.S. govt, not Mamdani.
(Discombobulated Decomposing Dictator is also terrified of being seen as feeble next to vibrant Mamdani. We might see sundowning. 😆)
🦋 is.gd/iHiYLH
Who? Trump is the one extorting companies to literally turn over a percentage of ownership to the U.S. govt, not Mamdani.
(Discombobulated Decomposing Dictator is also terrified of being seen as feeble next to vibrant Mamdani. We might see sundowning. 😆)
🦋 is.gd/iHiYLH
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Good day to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Still.
But we are back in a reality where Ukraine is being pushed toward capitulation.
Myroslava wants her son to live in a free world.
She voiced The Counteroffensive's stance: Trump's peace plan is a roadmap to more war.
Still.
But we are back in a reality where Ukraine is being pushed toward capitulation.
Myroslava wants her son to live in a free world.
She voiced The Counteroffensive's stance: Trump's peace plan is a roadmap to more war.
Trump’s 'Peace' Plan Means More War
Myroslava voices Ukraine’s fear that the new US peace plan resembles capitulation. Despite fatigue and losses, the Counteroffensive team believes a just peace is possible only on Ukrainian terms.
www.counteroffensive.news
November 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Good day to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Still.
But we are back in a reality where Ukraine is being pushed toward capitulation.
Myroslava wants her son to live in a free world.
She voiced The Counteroffensive's stance: Trump's peace plan is a roadmap to more war.
Still.
But we are back in a reality where Ukraine is being pushed toward capitulation.
Myroslava wants her son to live in a free world.
She voiced The Counteroffensive's stance: Trump's peace plan is a roadmap to more war.
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As Don Lupe was being released, a security guard told his family he was “one of the best people he had encountered. He told a story about how Don Lupe bought instant soups and shared it with other inmates, and that he offered consolation to people who did not have any family to visit them.”
Don Lupe shared that one detained man who volunteered to be deported due to unbearable conditions had to wait months.
“This is a business and it is all about money,” Don Lupe said. “There are a lot of things that are inhumane. It is more beneficial for [the business] for him to be in prison.”
“This is a business and it is all about money,” Don Lupe said. “There are a lot of things that are inhumane. It is more beneficial for [the business] for him to be in prison.”
After 27 years in the U.S., Don Lupe was detained by ICE at his New Jersey workplace. His family and community fought to bring him home. His story shows the quiet, devastating toll these detentions take on families, and the growing rise of raids at NJ bonded warehouses. @documentedny.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
As Don Lupe was being released, a security guard told his family he was “one of the best people he had encountered. He told a story about how Don Lupe bought instant soups and shared it with other inmates, and that he offered consolation to people who did not have any family to visit them.”
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Don Lupe shared that one detained man who volunteered to be deported due to unbearable conditions had to wait months.
“This is a business and it is all about money,” Don Lupe said. “There are a lot of things that are inhumane. It is more beneficial for [the business] for him to be in prison.”
“This is a business and it is all about money,” Don Lupe said. “There are a lot of things that are inhumane. It is more beneficial for [the business] for him to be in prison.”
After 27 years in the U.S., Don Lupe was detained by ICE at his New Jersey workplace. His family and community fought to bring him home. His story shows the quiet, devastating toll these detentions take on families, and the growing rise of raids at NJ bonded warehouses. @documentedny.bsky.social
A Family's Fight to Bring Their Father Home - Documented
Don Lupe had been living in the U.S. for 27 years when he was detained by ICE agents during a worksite raid in New Jersey. Then his family fought to have him freed.
documentedny.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Don Lupe shared that one detained man who volunteered to be deported due to unbearable conditions had to wait months.
“This is a business and it is all about money,” Don Lupe said. “There are a lot of things that are inhumane. It is more beneficial for [the business] for him to be in prison.”
“This is a business and it is all about money,” Don Lupe said. “There are a lot of things that are inhumane. It is more beneficial for [the business] for him to be in prison.”