Kelli Whitlock Burton
@kelliwburton.bsky.social
Medical/science writer and editor, progressive activist, policy geek. Bama girl by birth; Mainer by choice. (she/her) 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
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Former Sen. Doug Jones has launched a Democratic bid for governor of Alabama.
November 26, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Former Sen. Doug Jones has launched a Democratic bid for governor of Alabama.
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Zohran flip your hair again we need healthcare get him to give us healthcare.
November 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Zohran flip your hair again we need healthcare get him to give us healthcare.
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Susan Collins took credit for the half-million payout to Senators ... until the House unanimously rejected it. Then she became concerned. #mepolitics www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/19/p...
November 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Susan Collins took credit for the half-million payout to Senators ... until the House unanimously rejected it. Then she became concerned. #mepolitics www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/19/p...
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SHENNA BELLOWS, running for Governor of Maine, has a Phone Bank happening today. Use the QR code below or go to tinyurl.com/48xkez27
You can find more about how she has served Maine here: ballotpedia.org/Shenna_Bellows
You can find her campaign site here: www.bellowsformaine.com
#MEpolitics
You can find more about how she has served Maine here: ballotpedia.org/Shenna_Bellows
You can find her campaign site here: www.bellowsformaine.com
#MEpolitics
November 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
SHENNA BELLOWS, running for Governor of Maine, has a Phone Bank happening today. Use the QR code below or go to tinyurl.com/48xkez27
You can find more about how she has served Maine here: ballotpedia.org/Shenna_Bellows
You can find her campaign site here: www.bellowsformaine.com
#MEpolitics
You can find more about how she has served Maine here: ballotpedia.org/Shenna_Bellows
You can find her campaign site here: www.bellowsformaine.com
#MEpolitics
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Majority Forward out with an ad slamming Susan Collins for the corrupt, self-dealing provision she slipped into the recent funding bill that could net eight of her Senate GOP colleagues $500,000 or more. #MEpolitics
November 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Majority Forward out with an ad slamming Susan Collins for the corrupt, self-dealing provision she slipped into the recent funding bill that could net eight of her Senate GOP colleagues $500,000 or more. #MEpolitics
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All of the school policies were enacted after the Trump administration began pressuring Maine last winter to ban transgender athletes from girls sports teams.
Maine Human Rights Commission sues 5 school districts over transgender policies
All of the school policies were enacted after the Trump administration began pressuring Maine last winter to ban transgender athletes from girls sports teams.
www.bangordailynews.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Inflation/higher prices have cost Maine families an extra $543 since Feb. Nationally, the increase for an average family was $706.
As of Nov. 6, total gross national debt was >$2 trillion higher than a year ago and ~$11 trillion higher than 2020, an increase of $60,140.63/second.
#MEPolitics
As of Nov. 6, total gross national debt was >$2 trillion higher than a year ago and ~$11 trillion higher than 2020, an increase of $60,140.63/second.
#MEPolitics
NEW DATA: Under Trump, Families Have Already Spent An Average of $700 More Due to Inflation
The Joint Economic Committee – Minority released a new report finding that the average U.S. household has already spent $700 more in the first eight months under President Trump.
www.jec.senate.gov
November 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Inflation/higher prices have cost Maine families an extra $543 since Feb. Nationally, the increase for an average family was $706.
As of Nov. 6, total gross national debt was >$2 trillion higher than a year ago and ~$11 trillion higher than 2020, an increase of $60,140.63/second.
#MEPolitics
As of Nov. 6, total gross national debt was >$2 trillion higher than a year ago and ~$11 trillion higher than 2020, an increase of $60,140.63/second.
#MEPolitics
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Looks like we’re going to war with Venezuela to distract from the Epstein files.
November 14, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Looks like we’re going to war with Venezuela to distract from the Epstein files.
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Portland Press Herald opinion section today. Totally normal stuff. #MEpolitics
November 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Portland Press Herald opinion section today. Totally normal stuff. #MEpolitics
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ICYMI: Nepo baby gonna nepo baby. #MEpolitics
Angus King III, son of Sen. Angus King who is running for Maine governor, signals support for the shutdown deal his father helped broker.
"A shutdown didn't fix any problem, it just made others worse," he says.
"A shutdown didn't fix any problem, it just made others worse," he says.
November 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
ICYMI: Nepo baby gonna nepo baby. #MEpolitics
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American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
March 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
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We wanted you to fight for our health care @senangusking.bsky.social
You freaking blew it.
#MEPolitics
You freaking blew it.
#MEPolitics
November 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We wanted you to fight for our health care @senangusking.bsky.social
You freaking blew it.
#MEPolitics
You freaking blew it.
#MEPolitics
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Dems backed Trump into a corner where he’s advocating for starving Americans and hemorrhaging support. If they vote to let him off the hook in exchange for nothing it’s a cataclysmic failure. I know people are in pain but insulating Republicans from political consequences is not the answer.
November 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Dems backed Trump into a corner where he’s advocating for starving Americans and hemorrhaging support. If they vote to let him off the hook in exchange for nothing it’s a cataclysmic failure. I know people are in pain but insulating Republicans from political consequences is not the answer.
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Packed house in Hancock County last night.
People are tired of politicians who don’t listen.
I’ll show up, take questions, and fight for Maine families — every single day. 💪
Join us: MattDunlapForUSCongress.com
#ME02 #MaineStrong #DunlapForCongress
People are tired of politicians who don’t listen.
I’ll show up, take questions, and fight for Maine families — every single day. 💪
Join us: MattDunlapForUSCongress.com
#ME02 #MaineStrong #DunlapForCongress
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Packed house in Hancock County last night.
People are tired of politicians who don’t listen.
I’ll show up, take questions, and fight for Maine families — every single day. 💪
Join us: MattDunlapForUSCongress.com
#ME02 #MaineStrong #DunlapForCongress
People are tired of politicians who don’t listen.
I’ll show up, take questions, and fight for Maine families — every single day. 💪
Join us: MattDunlapForUSCongress.com
#ME02 #MaineStrong #DunlapForCongress
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“A promise of a vote on healthcare” is nothing
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
“A promise of a vote on healthcare” is nothing
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Everyone should pay careful attention to the Maine voter ID ballot measure (Prop 1). It is on track to lose -- thereby proving that the GOP claims that voter ID laws are overwhelmingly popular is a lie. Perhaps now the legacy media will stop repeating that nonsense.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Everyone should pay careful attention to the Maine voter ID ballot measure (Prop 1). It is on track to lose -- thereby proving that the GOP claims that voter ID laws are overwhelmingly popular is a lie. Perhaps now the legacy media will stop repeating that nonsense.
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Seems like a good time for the Speaker of the House to swear in Rep. Grijalva.
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Seems like a good time for the Speaker of the House to swear in Rep. Grijalva.
This 👇
Graham Platner’s campaign thought they could silence me by offering me money and calling me a liar in the press.
I was going to let it go.
It has become increasingly clear they are unfamiliar with Maine women.
I was going to let it go.
It has become increasingly clear they are unfamiliar with Maine women.
October 29, 2025 at 4:48 AM
This 👇
This.
Genevieve McDonald is not going to sit around and be dialed a liar by Temu Hemingway.
October 29, 2025 at 3:31 AM
This.
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A STORY IN FOUR PARTS:
1. NRSC poll wording
2. NRSC poll results
3. SoCal poll wording
4. SoCal poll results
1. NRSC poll wording
2. NRSC poll results
3. SoCal poll wording
4. SoCal poll results
October 26, 2025 at 11:07 PM
A STORY IN FOUR PARTS:
1. NRSC poll wording
2. NRSC poll results
3. SoCal poll wording
4. SoCal poll results
1. NRSC poll wording
2. NRSC poll results
3. SoCal poll wording
4. SoCal poll results
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NEW: Paul Ingrassia, Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, told a group of Republicans in a text chain the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday should be "tossed into the seventh circle of hell" and said he has "a Nazi streak," according to a text chat viewed by POLITICO.
Trump nominee says MLK Jr. holiday belongs in ‘hell’ and that he has ‘Nazi streak,’ according to texts
Paul Ingrassia’s bid to lead a whistleblower agency is set for a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.
www.politico.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:50 AM
NEW: Paul Ingrassia, Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, told a group of Republicans in a text chain the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday should be "tossed into the seventh circle of hell" and said he has "a Nazi streak," according to a text chat viewed by POLITICO.
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An ICE agent, who is being arrested for drunk driving and nearly killing his little kids & others, tries to stop the arrest by racially profiling the officers arresting him. Amazing to watch the courtesy given to him as he is belligerent and uncooperative
October 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
An ICE agent, who is being arrested for drunk driving and nearly killing his little kids & others, tries to stop the arrest by racially profiling the officers arresting him. Amazing to watch the courtesy given to him as he is belligerent and uncooperative
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#indigenouspeoplesday is a good time to remember that Mainers need to elect a Governor, US Senator, and US Representatives who recognize the inherent sovereignty of Wabanaki people and are willing to change the law to reflect this #mepolitics
October 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#indigenouspeoplesday is a good time to remember that Mainers need to elect a Governor, US Senator, and US Representatives who recognize the inherent sovereignty of Wabanaki people and are willing to change the law to reflect this #mepolitics
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A Statement from NPR’s Editor in Chief on the Pentagon’s Press Policy.
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October 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
A Statement from NPR’s Editor in Chief on the Pentagon’s Press Policy.
Read More: www.npr.org/2025/10/13/g...
Read More: www.npr.org/2025/10/13/g...
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Multiple airports are now announcing they will refuse to play Kristi Noem’s government-funded video blaming “Democrats” for the government shutdown.
“We believe the Hatch Act clearly prohibits use of public assets for political purposes and messaging,” one airport said.
“We believe the Hatch Act clearly prohibits use of public assets for political purposes and messaging,” one airport said.
October 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Multiple airports are now announcing they will refuse to play Kristi Noem’s government-funded video blaming “Democrats” for the government shutdown.
“We believe the Hatch Act clearly prohibits use of public assets for political purposes and messaging,” one airport said.
“We believe the Hatch Act clearly prohibits use of public assets for political purposes and messaging,” one airport said.