@knassre.bsky.social
Software engineer, electoral geography hobbyist, and puggle-lover.
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He literally pulled a "you should smile more" IN RESPONSE TO AN EPSTEIN QUESTION.
KAITLAN COLLINS: What would say to Epstein survivo---
TRUMP: You are so bad. You are the worst report. No wonder CNN has no ratings. She's a young woman. I don't think I've ever seen you smile. They should be ashamed of you.
TRUMP: You are so bad. You are the worst report. No wonder CNN has no ratings. She's a young woman. I don't think I've ever seen you smile. They should be ashamed of you.
February 3, 2026 at 10:56 PM
He literally pulled a "you should smile more" IN RESPONSE TO AN EPSTEIN QUESTION.
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Several statewide Democrats will win reelection uncontested in New Mexico:
The New Mexico candidate filing deadline for statewide offices was today and it appears that Republicans didn't field candidates for both State Auditor & State Treasurer.
If true, then it'd be the first time a Democratic state office holder will win uncontested since 1990!
If true, then it'd be the first time a Democratic state office holder will win uncontested since 1990!
February 4, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Several statewide Democrats will win reelection uncontested in New Mexico:
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NEW: Maryland House Dems passed a new congressional map to flip District 1 & win all 8 seats in response to new GOP gerrymanders.
But Senate President Bill Ferguson opposes it—Gov. Moore & national Dems are urging him to change course.
Interactive map+data: davesredistricting.org/join/3dbd6a8...
But Senate President Bill Ferguson opposes it—Gov. Moore & national Dems are urging him to change course.
Interactive map+data: davesredistricting.org/join/3dbd6a8...
February 2, 2026 at 11:47 PM
NEW: Maryland House Dems passed a new congressional map to flip District 1 & win all 8 seats in response to new GOP gerrymanders.
But Senate President Bill Ferguson opposes it—Gov. Moore & national Dems are urging him to change course.
Interactive map+data: davesredistricting.org/join/3dbd6a8...
But Senate President Bill Ferguson opposes it—Gov. Moore & national Dems are urging him to change course.
Interactive map+data: davesredistricting.org/join/3dbd6a8...
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Olivia Dean: "I guess I want to say I'm up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant, I wouldn't be here... I'm a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated"
February 2, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Olivia Dean: "I guess I want to say I'm up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant, I wouldn't be here... I'm a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated"
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well then it hasn’t been a very successful one
February 2, 2026 at 1:24 PM
well then it hasn’t been a very successful one
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Michiganders joined protesters in all 50 states this weekend to say one thing: ICE Out
February 2, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Michiganders joined protesters in all 50 states this weekend to say one thing: ICE Out
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Holy shit.
Texas State Senate District 9 Runoff 🔴➡️🔵flip.
Rehmet (D) 54,228 57.2%
Wambsgans (R) 40,570 42.8%
Trump carried this district by more than 17 points in 2024.
2022 Texas State Senate 9 Election Results
Hancock (R) 166,689 60.1%
Burud (D) 110,823 39.9%
Rehmet (D) 54,228 57.2%
Wambsgans (R) 40,570 42.8%
Trump carried this district by more than 17 points in 2024.
2022 Texas State Senate 9 Election Results
Hancock (R) 166,689 60.1%
Burud (D) 110,823 39.9%
February 1, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Holy shit.
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Sorry, y’all, it’s DEI Settlement now
This race was such a massive swing blowout that Democrat Taylor Rehmet literally won a city called White Settlement
February 1, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Sorry, y’all, it’s DEI Settlement now
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February is a time to honor the generations of Black Americans who fought, and continue to fight, against injustice to achieve equal rights.
May we reflect on our nation’s past as we continue working to build a society that lives up to its democratic ideals.
May we reflect on our nation’s past as we continue working to build a society that lives up to its democratic ideals.
February 2, 2026 at 3:18 AM
February is a time to honor the generations of Black Americans who fought, and continue to fight, against injustice to achieve equal rights.
May we reflect on our nation’s past as we continue working to build a society that lives up to its democratic ideals.
May we reflect on our nation’s past as we continue working to build a society that lives up to its democratic ideals.
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Trevor Noah: Nicki Minaj is not here. She is still at the White House with Donald Trump discussing very important issues.
(Imitating Trump) Actually, Nicki, I have the biggest ass. I have it. Everybody's saying it, Nicki. I know they said you, but it's me. Wop wop wop. Look at it, look at it, baby
(Imitating Trump) Actually, Nicki, I have the biggest ass. I have it. Everybody's saying it, Nicki. I know they said you, but it's me. Wop wop wop. Look at it, look at it, baby
February 2, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Trevor Noah: Nicki Minaj is not here. She is still at the White House with Donald Trump discussing very important issues.
(Imitating Trump) Actually, Nicki, I have the biggest ass. I have it. Everybody's saying it, Nicki. I know they said you, but it's me. Wop wop wop. Look at it, look at it, baby
(Imitating Trump) Actually, Nicki, I have the biggest ass. I have it. Everybody's saying it, Nicki. I know they said you, but it's me. Wop wop wop. Look at it, look at it, baby
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Texas Senate District 9 over the years ⬇️
2022 ➡️ 🔴 Republican wins by 20 points
2024 ➡️ 🔴 Trump wins by 17 points
2026 ➡️ 🔵 Democrat wins by 14 points
We can compete and win anywhere. But we MUST show up and vote! TEXAS your primaries are on Tuesday, March 3!
www.texastribune.org/2026/01/30/t...
2022 ➡️ 🔴 Republican wins by 20 points
2024 ➡️ 🔴 Trump wins by 17 points
2026 ➡️ 🔵 Democrat wins by 14 points
We can compete and win anywhere. But we MUST show up and vote! TEXAS your primaries are on Tuesday, March 3!
www.texastribune.org/2026/01/30/t...
Democrat wins special election for red Texas Senate seat
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
www.texastribune.org
February 1, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Texas Senate District 9 over the years ⬇️
2022 ➡️ 🔴 Republican wins by 20 points
2024 ➡️ 🔴 Trump wins by 17 points
2026 ➡️ 🔵 Democrat wins by 14 points
We can compete and win anywhere. But we MUST show up and vote! TEXAS your primaries are on Tuesday, March 3!
www.texastribune.org/2026/01/30/t...
2022 ➡️ 🔴 Republican wins by 20 points
2024 ➡️ 🔴 Trump wins by 17 points
2026 ➡️ 🔵 Democrat wins by 14 points
We can compete and win anywhere. But we MUST show up and vote! TEXAS your primaries are on Tuesday, March 3!
www.texastribune.org/2026/01/30/t...
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Oct 1, WaPo: sales for orchestra/theater/dance performances worst since pandemic
Jan 2, PBS: Kennedy Center faces artist cancellations, drop in sales after Trump's name added
Feb 1, Trump closes K. Center for 2 yrs “for Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding”
Jan 2, PBS: Kennedy Center faces artist cancellations, drop in sales after Trump's name added
Feb 1, Trump closes K. Center for 2 yrs “for Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding”
February 2, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Oct 1, WaPo: sales for orchestra/theater/dance performances worst since pandemic
Jan 2, PBS: Kennedy Center faces artist cancellations, drop in sales after Trump's name added
Feb 1, Trump closes K. Center for 2 yrs “for Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding”
Jan 2, PBS: Kennedy Center faces artist cancellations, drop in sales after Trump's name added
Feb 1, Trump closes K. Center for 2 yrs “for Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding”
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Michelle Obama on people not voting:
“People think this is a game.”
Not voting for Kamala.
Not voting for Hillary.
Not voting in the midterms.
When you don’t show up for the midterms, it shows ignorance of how anything works, but you same non-voting people seem to have all the answers.
“People think this is a game.”
Not voting for Kamala.
Not voting for Hillary.
Not voting in the midterms.
When you don’t show up for the midterms, it shows ignorance of how anything works, but you same non-voting people seem to have all the answers.
January 31, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Michelle Obama on people not voting:
“People think this is a game.”
Not voting for Kamala.
Not voting for Hillary.
Not voting in the midterms.
When you don’t show up for the midterms, it shows ignorance of how anything works, but you same non-voting people seem to have all the answers.
“People think this is a game.”
Not voting for Kamala.
Not voting for Hillary.
Not voting in the midterms.
When you don’t show up for the midterms, it shows ignorance of how anything works, but you same non-voting people seem to have all the answers.
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This is why we run everywhere.
It’s quite literally my life’s work to support underfunded dems running in Red America. They speak truth to power, organize their communities, give voters a choice and a voice - and make progress.
And sometimes they show the whole country what’s possible. ✨
LFG. 💙
It’s quite literally my life’s work to support underfunded dems running in Red America. They speak truth to power, organize their communities, give voters a choice and a voice - and make progress.
And sometimes they show the whole country what’s possible. ✨
LFG. 💙
February 1, 2026 at 1:42 PM
This is why we run everywhere.
It’s quite literally my life’s work to support underfunded dems running in Red America. They speak truth to power, organize their communities, give voters a choice and a voice - and make progress.
And sometimes they show the whole country what’s possible. ✨
LFG. 💙
It’s quite literally my life’s work to support underfunded dems running in Red America. They speak truth to power, organize their communities, give voters a choice and a voice - and make progress.
And sometimes they show the whole country what’s possible. ✨
LFG. 💙
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The editors of The Nation magazine have formally nominated the city of Minneapolis and its residents for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:53 PM
The editors of The Nation magazine have formally nominated the city of Minneapolis and its residents for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
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BREAKING: Texas Democrat Taylor Rehmet just won a *massive* landslide to flip a deep-red Senate district. He's up by 14 points in a Trump+17 seat—an overperformance of more than 30 points.
How did he do it? Here's our full writeup:
How did he do it? Here's our full writeup:
Breaking: Texas Democrats score landslide upset in race Trump badly wanted to win
Taylor Rehmet just flipped a deep-red seat—and gave his party a shot in the arm
www.the-downballot.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:09 AM
BREAKING: Texas Democrat Taylor Rehmet just won a *massive* landslide to flip a deep-red Senate district. He's up by 14 points in a Trump+17 seat—an overperformance of more than 30 points.
How did he do it? Here's our full writeup:
How did he do it? Here's our full writeup:
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ICYMI last night (but to be honest, if you’re on here, this would have been hard to miss!)
BREAKING: Texas Democrat Taylor Rehmet just won a *massive* landslide to flip a deep-red Senate district. He's up by 14 points in a Trump+17 seat—an overperformance of more than 30 points.
How did he do it? Here's our full writeup:
How did he do it? Here's our full writeup:
Breaking: Texas Democrats score landslide upset in race Trump badly wanted to win
Taylor Rehmet just flipped a deep-red seat—and gave his party a shot in the arm
www.the-downballot.com
February 1, 2026 at 7:16 PM
ICYMI last night (but to be honest, if you’re on here, this would have been hard to miss!)
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“I don’t know anything about it” says the guy who posted 3x about it on Friday and Saturday
February 1, 2026 at 5:56 PM
“I don’t know anything about it” says the guy who posted 3x about it on Friday and Saturday
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I’m old and have a lot less at stake than many people. If I get arrested, I won’t lose my pension. If I get shot, I’ll lose 10-20 years of arthritis getting worse and worse. I have no reason not to rouse a little rabble.
January 31, 2026 at 1:07 AM
I’m old and have a lot less at stake than many people. If I get arrested, I won’t lose my pension. If I get shot, I’ll lose 10-20 years of arthritis getting worse and worse. I have no reason not to rouse a little rabble.
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OMG. Rehmet further increased his lead and has won!
February 1, 2026 at 5:09 AM
OMG. Rehmet further increased his lead and has won!
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This is an excellent point. It’s also misguided to compare democratic backsliding in America with other countries by starting at Trump’s second term and not including the previous 24 years of democratic erosion by Republicans in all branches and levels of government
Here’s why I think this is largely misguided: that such speedy backsliding has been achieved without *the need* for “policy changes” is not an illustration of the resilience of institutions: it shows how compatible with autocracy those institutions were to begin with. www.ft.com/content/b474...
How steep is Trump’s democratic backsliding?
The erosion of established norms has been dramatic but institutions are holding up
www.ft.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:37 PM
This is an excellent point. It’s also misguided to compare democratic backsliding in America with other countries by starting at Trump’s second term and not including the previous 24 years of democratic erosion by Republicans in all branches and levels of government
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Hey Texas.
Check and double check your voter registration.
The GOP just lost in an R+17 district so take nothing for granted.
Check and double check your voter registration.
The GOP just lost in an R+17 district so take nothing for granted.
Texas: the voter registration deadline is just a few days away on Monday, February 2nd.
To check your registration visit IWillVote.com
To check your registration visit IWillVote.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:59 AM
Hey Texas.
Check and double check your voter registration.
The GOP just lost in an R+17 district so take nothing for granted.
Check and double check your voter registration.
The GOP just lost in an R+17 district so take nothing for granted.