Michael Huggins
@michaelhugg2591.bsky.social
DWM, technical writer, skeptic, avid reader, never-Trump conservative who votes Democratic, Renaissance and Baroque music, walking for fitness, museums, historic sites.
Why the Democrats Finally Folded - The Atlantic www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Why the Democrats Finally Folded
This is how the government shutdown was always going to end.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Why the Democrats Finally Folded - The Atlantic www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The Real Test for Democrats - The Atlantic www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
The Real Test for Democrats
The shutdown vote revealed how the party plans to contend with the challenges posed by Trump.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:29 AM
The Real Test for Democrats - The Atlantic www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
"that those eight Democrats shouldn't have compromised or given their votes to Republicans."
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the deal to end the government shutdown | PBS News www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the deal to end the government shutdown | PBS News www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the deal to end the government shutdown
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the Senate voting to clear a path to end the longest-e...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
"that those eight Democrats shouldn't have compromised or given their votes to Republicans."
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the deal to end the government shutdown | PBS News www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the deal to end the government shutdown | PBS News www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
"And it is kind of remarkable. It's across the ideological spectrum. It's not just liberals who are upset. You saw moderate groups like The Third Way come out with a statement also saying they shouldn't have done this,
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM
"And it is kind of remarkable. It's across the ideological spectrum. It's not just liberals who are upset. You saw moderate groups like The Third Way come out with a statement also saying they shouldn't have done this,
"And this poll is a great reminder of that. This is a party that is much less interested in giving the benefit of the doubt to this administration. They're much less interested in believing that there is compromise to be had, and they want that fight...
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM
"And this poll is a great reminder of that. This is a party that is much less interested in giving the benefit of the doubt to this administration. They're much less interested in believing that there is compromise to be had, and they want that fight...
""We talk a lot about how much the Republican Party has changed in the 10 years since Donald Trump has come on the scene. We don't spend as much time talking about how much the Democratic Party has changed in the years since Donald Trump hit the scene.
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
""We talk a lot about how much the Republican Party has changed in the 10 years since Donald Trump has come on the scene. We don't spend as much time talking about how much the Democratic Party has changed in the years since Donald Trump hit the scene.
"...now 65 percent of Democrats saying Democrats should put up a fight no matter what, and only a third of Democrats saying we think you should compromise with Donald Trump.
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
"...now 65 percent of Democrats saying Democrats should put up a fight no matter what, and only a third of Democrats saying we think you should compromise with Donald Trump.
How is yesterday different from today, and how are they the same?
They are the same in that no one still has any idea what will became of the ACA subsidies.
They are different in that until yesterday, I used to respect @senangusking.bsky.social.
They are the same in that no one still has any idea what will became of the ACA subsidies.
They are different in that until yesterday, I used to respect @senangusking.bsky.social.
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 AM
How is yesterday different from today, and how are they the same?
They are the same in that no one still has any idea what will became of the ACA subsidies.
They are different in that until yesterday, I used to respect @senangusking.bsky.social.
They are the same in that no one still has any idea what will became of the ACA subsidies.
They are different in that until yesterday, I used to respect @senangusking.bsky.social.
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the deal to end the government shutdown | PBS News www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the deal to end the government shutdown
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the Senate voting to clear a path to end the longest-e...
www.pbs.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the deal to end the government shutdown | PBS News www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Why They Mask - The Atlantic www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Why They Mask
Veteran ICE officers know face coverings are a bad look. But they’re not coming off anytime soon.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Why They Mask - The Atlantic www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Last night, Senators Angus King, Jeanne Shaheen, Catherine Cortez Masto, Tim Kaine, John Fetterman, Dick Durbin, Jacky Rosen, and Maggie Hassan collectively fell for the equivalent of a guy's promise to a girl: "It's OK--I'll pull out in time." This has been a public service announcement.
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Last night, Senators Angus King, Jeanne Shaheen, Catherine Cortez Masto, Tim Kaine, John Fetterman, Dick Durbin, Jacky Rosen, and Maggie Hassan collectively fell for the equivalent of a guy's promise to a girl: "It's OK--I'll pull out in time." This has been a public service announcement.
Congressional Democrats Are Just as Spineless as Ever www.esquire.com/news-politic...
Congressional Democrats Are Just as Spineless as Ever
Senators like Jeanne Shaheen and Dick Durbin voted to end the shutdown. When will they learn that they can’t compromise with a party of psychopathic goons and their enablers?
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November 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Congressional Democrats Are Just as Spineless as Ever www.esquire.com/news-politic...
"...I finally have given up believing that congressional Democrats can ever come to grips with the fact that their primary political opposition is composed entirely of psychopathic goons and their enablers." - Charles P. Pierce, Esquire
November 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
"...I finally have given up believing that congressional Democrats can ever come to grips with the fact that their primary political opposition is composed entirely of psychopathic goons and their enablers." - Charles P. Pierce, Esquire
Democrats get rolled by their own americanprospect.bluelena.io/index.php?ac...
Democrats get rolled by their own
Senate centrist Democrats,...
americanprospect.bluelena.io
November 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Democrats get rolled by their own americanprospect.bluelena.io/index.php?ac...
Trump stumbles and bumbles in the wake of Democratic wins - Salon.com www.salon.com/2025/11/09/t...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Trump stumbles and bumbles in the wake of Democratic wins - Salon.com www.salon.com/2025/11/09/t...
Elise Stefanik’s Bad Bet on MAGA Politics www.thebulwark.com/p/elise-stef...
Elise Stefanik’s Bad Bet on MAGA Politics
For a promise of power, she has let herself be yanked around. Now she’s launched a Trumpian campaign for governor of New York.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Elise Stefanik’s Bad Bet on MAGA Politics www.thebulwark.com/p/elise-stef...
Dems Reward the Hostage-Taker www.thebulwark.com/p/dems-rewar...
Dems Reward the Hostage-Taker
Perhaps ending the shutdown was the responsible thing to do. But by caving, Democrats risk legitimizing Trump’s maximum-pain shutdown tactics.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Dems Reward the Hostage-Taker www.thebulwark.com/p/dems-rewar...
"That this ultimately strengthens his negotiating hand is a freeing lesson for him—especially because there is a non-zero chance we repeat this all over again at the end of January when the funding deal will run out. There’s a reason you’re not supposed to negotiate with terrorists." - The Bulwark
November 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
"That this ultimately strengthens his negotiating hand is a freeing lesson for him—especially because there is a non-zero chance we repeat this all over again at the end of January when the funding deal will run out. There’s a reason you’re not supposed to negotiate with terrorists." - The Bulwark
"...I can’t help feeling like the biggest takeaway from all this is that Donald Trump learns another lesson in the virtues of brazening it out. He is willing to shoot the hostage, and the Democrats are not.
November 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
"...I can’t help feeling like the biggest takeaway from all this is that Donald Trump learns another lesson in the virtues of brazening it out. He is willing to shoot the hostage, and the Democrats are not.
What Did They Think Would Happen? - by Charlie Sykes charliesykes.substack.com/p/what-did-t...
What Did They Think Would Happen?
Alienating Latinos turned out to be a lousy political strategy
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November 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
What Did They Think Would Happen? - by Charlie Sykes charliesykes.substack.com/p/what-did-t...
Gee, How Did Latino Americans Become So Alienated from the GOP? | National Review www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-...
Gee, How Did Latino Americans Become So Alienated from the GOP? | National Review
Immigration hawks and Trump administration fans are not going to like what I have to say today, but everybody needs to hear it anyway.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Gee, How Did Latino Americans Become So Alienated from the GOP? | National Review www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-...
"On job performance, 64 percent disapprove of how Republicans are handling Congress, and 66 percent disapprove of President Trump’s performance. Among those who voted for him in 2024, 19 percent would not vote for him in a do-over...." - Jim Geraghty, National Review
November 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
"On job performance, 64 percent disapprove of how Republicans are handling Congress, and 66 percent disapprove of President Trump’s performance. Among those who voted for him in 2024, 19 percent would not vote for him in a do-over...." - Jim Geraghty, National Review
"...64 percent of Texas Latino voters hold the President and Republicans responsible for the federal government shutdown, compared with 21 percent who blame Democrats.
November 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
"...64 percent of Texas Latino voters hold the President and Republicans responsible for the federal government shutdown, compared with 21 percent who blame Democrats.
