Kim Nickerson
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The unraveling of the red wave polling project in recent weeks is likely to weaken Trump's control over the Capital. Some new data and analysis 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/republican...
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/republican...
Republicans Come Out Of The Elections And Shutdown Battered, And In A Far Weaker Position Now
Katie Phang drops by today at 130pm ET. Join us live......
www.hopiumchronicles.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The unraveling of the red wave polling project in recent weeks is likely to weaken Trump's control over the Capital. Some new data and analysis 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/republican...
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/republican...
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POLITICO: “.. The rate of real income growth has slowed to levels last seen in the early 2010s, when the economy was still recovering from the financial crisis and the unemployment rate was roughly double what it is today.”
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November 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
POLITICO: “.. The rate of real income growth has slowed to levels last seen in the early 2010s, when the economy was still recovering from the financial crisis and the unemployment rate was roughly double what it is today.”
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www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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Authoritarian governments are not new to this country. If you want to know what comes next should resistance fail, look to the history of Black resistance in the South.
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Nov. 13, 1957 | Texas Officials Threaten and Jail NAACP Officers for Not Disclosing Members
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Authoritarian governments are not new to this country. If you want to know what comes next should resistance fail, look to the history of Black resistance in the South.
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Dead on arrival.
Trump officials are planning to propose oil drilling off the California coast for the first time in decades, according to a draft map reviewed by The Post.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
Trump administration plan would open California to offshore oil drilling
A draft five-year plan for offshore oil development proposes selling leases on the West Coast, Gulf of Mexico and Alaska.
wapo.st
November 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Dead on arrival.
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Saying you inadvertently backed the US into a “National Security Event” isn’t the flex he thinks it is.
November 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Saying you inadvertently backed the US into a “National Security Event” isn’t the flex he thinks it is.
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Thank you, Senators. This is why you’ll continue to have the support of the people.
@warnock.senate.gov
@ossoff.senate.gov
@warnock.senate.gov
@ossoff.senate.gov
November 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Thank you, Senators. This is why you’ll continue to have the support of the people.
@warnock.senate.gov
@ossoff.senate.gov
@warnock.senate.gov
@ossoff.senate.gov
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Deputy Atty General Todd Blanche has notified federal judge in New Jersey that the Trump Admin/Dept of Homeland Security has REMOVED tweets about Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) and her arrest in May
Including the tweet below.. in which Homeland Security accused McIver of a "stunt"
Including the tweet below.. in which Homeland Security accused McIver of a "stunt"
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Deputy Atty General Todd Blanche has notified federal judge in New Jersey that the Trump Admin/Dept of Homeland Security has REMOVED tweets about Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) and her arrest in May
Including the tweet below.. in which Homeland Security accused McIver of a "stunt"
Including the tweet below.. in which Homeland Security accused McIver of a "stunt"
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About half of Austin Community College students are being directly impacted by Trump’s disruption of SNAP in order to use hunger as a bargaining chip during his government shut down. In recent weeks, emergency funding requests from students have doubled.
At Austin Community College, SNAP uncertainty could impact 1 in 2
One in two Austin Community College students could lose or receive delayed funding as SNAP's fate in the shutdown remains uncertain. ACC is determined to help.
www.statesman.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
About half of Austin Community College students are being directly impacted by Trump’s disruption of SNAP in order to use hunger as a bargaining chip during his government shut down. In recent weeks, emergency funding requests from students have doubled.
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40 billion for Argentina... but let's starve people in America and get rid of SNAP. THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS THE PARTY OF VALUATION AND NOT VALUES
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
40 billion for Argentina... but let's starve people in America and get rid of SNAP. THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS THE PARTY OF VALUATION AND NOT VALUES
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Working the ref when you appointed the ref
November 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Working the ref when you appointed the ref
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A few snippets from my new @slate.com piece on the Supreme Court's decision to hear the Watson case on mail-in voting timing:
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com/news-and-pol...
November 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
A few snippets from my new @slate.com piece on the Supreme Court's decision to hear the Watson case on mail-in voting timing:
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com/news-and-pol...
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In Chicago, the courage of good, everyday folks getting in the face of ICE/BP and fighting back is restoring my faith in America
In DC, the cowardice of Senate Democrats has undermined it, again
America needs a government as good as its people. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
In DC, the cowardice of Senate Democrats has undermined it, again
America needs a government as good as its people. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
A nation of heroes, a Senate of cowards | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, Cheney didn’t save us from Trump. He created him.
www.inquirer.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
In Chicago, the courage of good, everyday folks getting in the face of ICE/BP and fighting back is restoring my faith in America
In DC, the cowardice of Senate Democrats has undermined it, again
America needs a government as good as its people. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
In DC, the cowardice of Senate Democrats has undermined it, again
America needs a government as good as its people. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
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Oh, so he totally stole the money
November 11, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Oh, so he totally stole the money
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BREAKING: The UK has stopped sharing intelligence with the US on suspected drug-trafficking ships in the Caribbean, saying it won’t be complicit in strikes it believes are illegal-CNN
November 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
BREAKING: The UK has stopped sharing intelligence with the US on suspected drug-trafficking ships in the Caribbean, saying it won’t be complicit in strikes it believes are illegal-CNN
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“If you look at affordability, which [Democrats] campaigned on, they lied,” Trump said.
The numbers show he and his administration are the ones lying about rising costs.
Read: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The numbers show he and his administration are the ones lying about rising costs.
Read: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
“If you look at affordability, which [Democrats] campaigned on, they lied,” Trump said.
The numbers show he and his administration are the ones lying about rising costs.
Read: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The numbers show he and his administration are the ones lying about rising costs.
Read: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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I've been reposting everyone replying to this post with their own ACA (and sometimes employer!) price hikes. Feel free to add yours. There is some comfort in knowing you aren't alone and knowing we'll all be voting on this issue in a year.
Chuck Schumer should be chucked out. #chuckchuck
Chuck Schumer should be chucked out. #chuckchuck
My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
November 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I've been reposting everyone replying to this post with their own ACA (and sometimes employer!) price hikes. Feel free to add yours. There is some comfort in knowing you aren't alone and knowing we'll all be voting on this issue in a year.
Chuck Schumer should be chucked out. #chuckchuck
Chuck Schumer should be chucked out. #chuckchuck
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A few notes on the 1730 page Jack Smith subpoena released by Chuck Grassley
Jan 6th is mentioned almost 100 times
Various Trump PACs (200+ times)
Bradley Parscale (286)
Andrew Surabian (262)
Gary Coby (236)
Along w/Parscale, Surabian, Coby companies
www.grassley.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
Jan 6th is mentioned almost 100 times
Various Trump PACs (200+ times)
Bradley Parscale (286)
Andrew Surabian (262)
Gary Coby (236)
Along w/Parscale, Surabian, Coby companies
www.grassley.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
November 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A few notes on the 1730 page Jack Smith subpoena released by Chuck Grassley
Jan 6th is mentioned almost 100 times
Various Trump PACs (200+ times)
Bradley Parscale (286)
Andrew Surabian (262)
Gary Coby (236)
Along w/Parscale, Surabian, Coby companies
www.grassley.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
Jan 6th is mentioned almost 100 times
Various Trump PACs (200+ times)
Bradley Parscale (286)
Andrew Surabian (262)
Gary Coby (236)
Along w/Parscale, Surabian, Coby companies
www.grassley.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
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Others noted multiple times in Jack Smith Subpoena
American Voting Rights Foundation
Conservative Partnership
Cyber Ninjas
Stratech
Mark Meadows
Cleta Mitchell
Stephen Miller
Patrick Corrigan
Edward Corrigan
Michael Roman
Christina Bobb
Doublas Logan
www.grassley.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
American Voting Rights Foundation
Conservative Partnership
Cyber Ninjas
Stratech
Mark Meadows
Cleta Mitchell
Stephen Miller
Patrick Corrigan
Edward Corrigan
Michael Roman
Christina Bobb
Doublas Logan
www.grassley.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.grassley.senate.gov
November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Others noted multiple times in Jack Smith Subpoena
American Voting Rights Foundation
Conservative Partnership
Cyber Ninjas
Stratech
Mark Meadows
Cleta Mitchell
Stephen Miller
Patrick Corrigan
Edward Corrigan
Michael Roman
Christina Bobb
Doublas Logan
www.grassley.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
American Voting Rights Foundation
Conservative Partnership
Cyber Ninjas
Stratech
Mark Meadows
Cleta Mitchell
Stephen Miller
Patrick Corrigan
Edward Corrigan
Michael Roman
Christina Bobb
Doublas Logan
www.grassley.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
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NARRATOR: Neither of these things are really good ideas
One is the fruits of executive overreach that SCOTUS will hopefully strike down, in which case there will be no money to fund it
The other makes it even less likely most people will ever truly own a home while lining the pockets of big banks
One is the fruits of executive overreach that SCOTUS will hopefully strike down, in which case there will be no money to fund it
The other makes it even less likely most people will ever truly own a home while lining the pockets of big banks
QUINTANILLA: What's more likely -- a $2,000 tariff rebate check or a 50 year mortgage?
HASSETT: They're both really good ideas
HASSETT: They're both really good ideas
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
NARRATOR: Neither of these things are really good ideas
One is the fruits of executive overreach that SCOTUS will hopefully strike down, in which case there will be no money to fund it
The other makes it even less likely most people will ever truly own a home while lining the pockets of big banks
One is the fruits of executive overreach that SCOTUS will hopefully strike down, in which case there will be no money to fund it
The other makes it even less likely most people will ever truly own a home while lining the pockets of big banks
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This seems like the most straightforward and also basically accurate message.
instead of saying this was good strategy, maybe senate dems should say: "the republicans were going to kill people by starving them to death, and because we aren't monsters, we decided to let this fight go. We'll keep fighting. Stop electing monsters."
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This seems like the most straightforward and also basically accurate message.
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Public records show DHS is deploying the "Homeland Security Information Network" at college protests and football games.
DHS Is Deploying a Powerful Surveillance Tool at College Football Games
Public records show DHS is deploying the "Homeland Security Information Network" at college protests and football games.
www.404media.co
November 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Public records show DHS is deploying the "Homeland Security Information Network" at college protests and football games.
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On Veterans Day, we honor those who served and commit to serving them in return — not just in words, but in actions.
Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.
Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
On Veterans Day, we honor those who served and commit to serving them in return — not just in words, but in actions.
Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.
Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.
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Donald Trump and Republicans believe the affordability crisis in America is made up.
That’s why these extremists haven’t done a damn thing to lower the high cost of living.
You deserve better.
That’s why these extremists haven’t done a damn thing to lower the high cost of living.
You deserve better.
November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Donald Trump and Republicans believe the affordability crisis in America is made up.
That’s why these extremists haven’t done a damn thing to lower the high cost of living.
You deserve better.
That’s why these extremists haven’t done a damn thing to lower the high cost of living.
You deserve better.
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Could a quote possibly be more on the nose for Bari, the Ellisons, the Trump movement, or this whole era in American life than "what's the point of standards"? www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Could a quote possibly be more on the nose for Bari, the Ellisons, the Trump movement, or this whole era in American life than "what's the point of standards"? www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...