MartinC
@martinc7.bsky.social
Englishman living in Arizona. Leeds United, Washington Commanders, F1, England and Lancashire cricket, humour and a bit of politics!
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The story isn’t necessarily that Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas election in a district Trump won by 17 points
Or that Rehmet was outspent 20-to-1
Or even that his opponent was backed by Trump and Greg Abbott
It’s that 57% of the voters were REPUBLICANS
And Rehmet STILL WON by 12 points
Or that Rehmet was outspent 20-to-1
Or even that his opponent was backed by Trump and Greg Abbott
It’s that 57% of the voters were REPUBLICANS
And Rehmet STILL WON by 12 points
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 2, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The story isn’t necessarily that Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas election in a district Trump won by 17 points
Or that Rehmet was outspent 20-to-1
Or even that his opponent was backed by Trump and Greg Abbott
It’s that 57% of the voters were REPUBLICANS
And Rehmet STILL WON by 12 points
Or that Rehmet was outspent 20-to-1
Or even that his opponent was backed by Trump and Greg Abbott
It’s that 57% of the voters were REPUBLICANS
And Rehmet STILL WON by 12 points
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In between all the fascism, it's also a MASSIVE crime wave.
February 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
In between all the fascism, it's also a MASSIVE crime wave.
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The Mateta thing obviously asks a question of Palace's intentions with Strand Larsen. No suggestion it's off but in reality even if it collapsed AND Wolves decided to accept Leeds' offer it'd come too late.
#LUFC
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
#LUFC
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Live: Leeds United transfer deadline day with Strand Larsen state of play
Leeds United have until tonight’s January transfer window deadline to strengthen their squad.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 3:39 PM
The Mateta thing obviously asks a question of Palace's intentions with Strand Larsen. No suggestion it's off but in reality even if it collapsed AND Wolves decided to accept Leeds' offer it'd come too late.
#LUFC
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#LUFC
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Let's ask the question: How many times do the following people show up being named in the Epstein Files:
President Joe Biden: 0
President Barack Obama: 0
MN Governor Tim Walz: 0
President Donald Trump: 4,500
Does any Republican not see the problem?
President Joe Biden: 0
President Barack Obama: 0
MN Governor Tim Walz: 0
President Donald Trump: 4,500
Does any Republican not see the problem?
February 1, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Let's ask the question: How many times do the following people show up being named in the Epstein Files:
President Joe Biden: 0
President Barack Obama: 0
MN Governor Tim Walz: 0
President Donald Trump: 4,500
Does any Republican not see the problem?
President Joe Biden: 0
President Barack Obama: 0
MN Governor Tim Walz: 0
President Donald Trump: 4,500
Does any Republican not see the problem?
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Taylor Rehmet’s stunning victory in Texas by flipping a +17 Trump district can’t be overstated. He’s the first Democrat in 35 years to win this district, and he won by 14 points — despite the GOP outspending him by over $2 million. Democrats have now won or overperformed in 240 of 269 key elections.
February 2, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Taylor Rehmet’s stunning victory in Texas by flipping a +17 Trump district can’t be overstated. He’s the first Democrat in 35 years to win this district, and he won by 14 points — despite the GOP outspending him by over $2 million. Democrats have now won or overperformed in 240 of 269 key elections.
Wow!
CCTV footage captures the moment a massive landslide occurred at a petrol station in Cairo’s al-Tagamoa district, causing two shops to collapse. Two people have been injured.
February 2, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Wow!
Things happen every week in this administration that would have brought down every other President and administration in history.
People in the GOP - and people who vote for them - have lost their minds allowing this to continue.
People in the GOP - and people who vote for them - have lost their minds allowing this to continue.
Exclusive: A U.S. official has alleged wrongdoing by U.S. spy chief Tulsi Gabbard in a complaint that is so highly classified it has sparked months of wrangling over how to share it with Congress, according to people familiar with the matter.
Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency
Congress hasn’t seen the complaint, which was filed eight months ago with the U.S. intelligence community watchdog’s office.
on.wsj.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Things happen every week in this administration that would have brought down every other President and administration in history.
People in the GOP - and people who vote for them - have lost their minds allowing this to continue.
People in the GOP - and people who vote for them - have lost their minds allowing this to continue.
Wonder if City would take £10M and Meslier for Donnarumma … 😂
February 1, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Wonder if City would take £10M and Meslier for Donnarumma … 😂
Spurs keeper is worse than our lot.
February 1, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Spurs keeper is worse than our lot.
Could do we seeing Spurs get 3 or 4 put past them today. They could dragged into the relegation conversation with their recent form.
February 1, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Could do we seeing Spurs get 3 or 4 put past them today. They could dragged into the relegation conversation with their recent form.
The draw is probably a good result for us. Keep Palace close to us.
February 1, 2026 at 3:57 PM
The draw is probably a good result for us. Keep Palace close to us.
Palace are clueless. You wouldn’t know who has 10 men this second half.
February 1, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Palace are clueless. You wouldn’t know who has 10 men this second half.
Forest keeper injured now and their left back will be suspended as well.
February 1, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Forest keeper injured now and their left back will be suspended as well.
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Breaking: Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset.
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 5:21 AM
Breaking: Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset.
A house across the lake from us are having a garden party. They have live entertainment - some guy playing guitar and singing.
Sound travels over water.
Everything he sings is in a ‘Country’ style. He’s currently doing Wonderwall. It’s quite something sung in Country style. Not in a good way.
Sound travels over water.
Everything he sings is in a ‘Country’ style. He’s currently doing Wonderwall. It’s quite something sung in Country style. Not in a good way.
February 1, 2026 at 2:38 AM
A house across the lake from us are having a garden party. They have live entertainment - some guy playing guitar and singing.
Sound travels over water.
Everything he sings is in a ‘Country’ style. He’s currently doing Wonderwall. It’s quite something sung in Country style. Not in a good way.
Sound travels over water.
Everything he sings is in a ‘Country’ style. He’s currently doing Wonderwall. It’s quite something sung in Country style. Not in a good way.
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The firing of one General damages China’s power. I wonder how Hegseth pushing out dozens from the US military affects us?
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/w...
Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:18 PM
The firing of one General damages China’s power. I wonder how Hegseth pushing out dozens from the US military affects us?
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/w...
Longstaff and Perri have to start the next game for Gruev and Darlow.
January 31, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Longstaff and Perri have to start the next game for Gruev and Darlow.
The lesser spotted Joel Piroe!
January 31, 2026 at 4:44 PM
The lesser spotted Joel Piroe!
We have basically gifted them 2 of the 3 goals. Love Bogle but he can’t let the striker cross his face there. Has to be stronger.
January 31, 2026 at 4:29 PM
We have basically gifted them 2 of the 3 goals. Love Bogle but he can’t let the striker cross his face there. Has to be stronger.
A team top of the league and with a nice gap to second and their joint top scorer this season is own goals … 🤯
January 31, 2026 at 3:49 PM
A team top of the league and with a nice gap to second and their joint top scorer this season is own goals … 🤯
I bet we spent so much time this week working on defending corners and set pieces. Not enough clearly.
January 31, 2026 at 3:45 PM
I bet we spent so much time this week working on defending corners and set pieces. Not enough clearly.
Need to make sure we don’t suffer too much damage to our goal difference here.
January 31, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Need to make sure we don’t suffer too much damage to our goal difference here.