Michael Kolenc
@michaelkolenc.bsky.social
Democratic political professional and media maker at CN4 Partners. Alum of many things. Astros fan.
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Michael Kolenc
@michaelkolenc.bsky.social
· Aug 22
Democrats wanted someone to ‘punch back.’ They got him when Newsom took on Texas
Democrats are searching for a leader to take on President Trump. Gov. Gavin Newsom embraced that role with new online trolling and a proposed gerrymander to counter a GOP power play in Texas.
calmatters.org
Talked to @calmatters.org and @akoseff.bsky.social about all things gerrymander and Newsom. Enjoy! calmatters.org/politics/202...
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Here's where I'll be tonight! I'm criss-crossing this state to meet as many Texans as possible. If you are in Webb, Dimmit, Zavala or Uvalde counties, I hope to see you tonight at the Crystal City Library, 101 Dimmit St.
Pitch in for gas money at coleforgovernor.com
Pitch in for gas money at coleforgovernor.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Here's where I'll be tonight! I'm criss-crossing this state to meet as many Texans as possible. If you are in Webb, Dimmit, Zavala or Uvalde counties, I hope to see you tonight at the Crystal City Library, 101 Dimmit St.
Pitch in for gas money at coleforgovernor.com
Pitch in for gas money at coleforgovernor.com
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The bizarre media narrative that Dems must choose between anti-Trump and affordability politics reflects a broad reluctance to accept that Trump is really unpopular. The way forward is a fusion of the two. They are often one and the same. 8/
(h/t @jamellebouie.net)
newrepublic.com/article/2027...
(h/t @jamellebouie.net)
newrepublic.com/article/2027...
November 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Back on the campaign trail this week with stops in Kerrville, Greenville, Crystal City, New Braunfels, Trophy Club and Marble Falls. More stops next week!
Support our campaign to kick Greg Abbott out of office at coleforgovernor.com.
Support our campaign to kick Greg Abbott out of office at coleforgovernor.com.
November 3, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Back on the campaign trail this week with stops in Kerrville, Greenville, Crystal City, New Braunfels, Trophy Club and Marble Falls. More stops next week!
Support our campaign to kick Greg Abbott out of office at coleforgovernor.com.
Support our campaign to kick Greg Abbott out of office at coleforgovernor.com.
Senate Democrats did not show up prepared for this hearing with Bondi. Sad.
October 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Senate Democrats did not show up prepared for this hearing with Bondi. Sad.
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If you're opposed to Greg Abbott allowing Texas National Guard troops to invade a peaceful American city, it's probably a good time to speak up.
(512) 463-1782 - Information and Referral and Opinion Hotline
Or send a comment at gov.texas.gov/apps/contact...
(512) 463-1782 - Information and Referral and Opinion Hotline
Or send a comment at gov.texas.gov/apps/contact...
October 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
If you're opposed to Greg Abbott allowing Texas National Guard troops to invade a peaceful American city, it's probably a good time to speak up.
(512) 463-1782 - Information and Referral and Opinion Hotline
Or send a comment at gov.texas.gov/apps/contact...
(512) 463-1782 - Information and Referral and Opinion Hotline
Or send a comment at gov.texas.gov/apps/contact...
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Hitting the road across the Rio Grande Valley! I’d love to meet you and hear what matters most to your family. Come share your thoughts, ask questions, and let’s talk about the changes Texas needs.
Find all the details and locations at GoodWin4Texas.com
Find all the details and locations at GoodWin4Texas.com
September 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Hitting the road across the Rio Grande Valley! I’d love to meet you and hear what matters most to your family. Come share your thoughts, ask questions, and let’s talk about the changes Texas needs.
Find all the details and locations at GoodWin4Texas.com
Find all the details and locations at GoodWin4Texas.com
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People ask, "where the heck did this guy come from?" I'll tell you: the working class. A nurse and an airplane mechanic. Union members. Veterans. Farmers.
That's why I'm not afraid of hard work, and I intend to work hard for the people of Texas.
coleforgovernor.com
That's why I'm not afraid of hard work, and I intend to work hard for the people of Texas.
coleforgovernor.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
People ask, "where the heck did this guy come from?" I'll tell you: the working class. A nurse and an airplane mechanic. Union members. Veterans. Farmers.
That's why I'm not afraid of hard work, and I intend to work hard for the people of Texas.
coleforgovernor.com
That's why I'm not afraid of hard work, and I intend to work hard for the people of Texas.
coleforgovernor.com
Inflation is out of control
September 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Inflation is out of control
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Standing firm against Lt. Gov. Patrick’s misguided THC ban.
Like most Texans, I support smart regulation, not prohibition. We can protect children while respecting adult freedom. That’s why this extreme ban failed in the regular session and both special sessions.
Like most Texans, I support smart regulation, not prohibition. We can protect children while respecting adult freedom. That’s why this extreme ban failed in the regular session and both special sessions.
September 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Standing firm against Lt. Gov. Patrick’s misguided THC ban.
Like most Texans, I support smart regulation, not prohibition. We can protect children while respecting adult freedom. That’s why this extreme ban failed in the regular session and both special sessions.
Like most Texans, I support smart regulation, not prohibition. We can protect children while respecting adult freedom. That’s why this extreme ban failed in the regular session and both special sessions.
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Nine grafs deep into the article and we find out:
"Pentagon officials were still working Wednesday on what legal authority they would tell the public was used to back up the extraordinary strike in international waters."
"Pentagon officials were still working Wednesday on what legal authority they would tell the public was used to back up the extraordinary strike in international waters."
Trump Administration Says Boat Strike Is Start of Campaign Against Venezuelan Cartels
www.nytimes.com
September 4, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Nine grafs deep into the article and we find out:
"Pentagon officials were still working Wednesday on what legal authority they would tell the public was used to back up the extraordinary strike in international waters."
"Pentagon officials were still working Wednesday on what legal authority they would tell the public was used to back up the extraordinary strike in international waters."
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Republican Tarrant County commissioners vote down reinstating Election Day voting sites
Republican Tarrant County commissioners vote down reinstating Election Day voting sites
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fortworthreport.org
September 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Republican Tarrant County commissioners vote down reinstating Election Day voting sites
Talked to @calmatters.org and @akoseff.bsky.social about all things gerrymander and Newsom. Enjoy! calmatters.org/politics/202...
Democrats wanted someone to ‘punch back.’ They got him when Newsom took on Texas
Democrats are searching for a leader to take on President Trump. Gov. Gavin Newsom embraced that role with new online trolling and a proposed gerrymander to counter a GOP power play in Texas.
calmatters.org
August 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Talked to @calmatters.org and @akoseff.bsky.social about all things gerrymander and Newsom. Enjoy! calmatters.org/politics/202...
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U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett: Texas redistricting could end 30-year run in Congress. bit.ly/4mvsY99
August 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett: Texas redistricting could end 30-year run in Congress. bit.ly/4mvsY99
*Ham sandwich joke here*
BREAKING: Federal prosecutors said today they went to a grand jury twice to indict a D.C. woman for assaulting an FBI agent during an arrest by ICE — and were twice rejected.
Notably, she faces the same charge as the District's alleged sandwich thrower.
www.wusa9.com/article/news...
Notably, she faces the same charge as the District's alleged sandwich thrower.
www.wusa9.com/article/news...
US Attorney Pirro's office admits grand jury refused ICE interference charges — twice
Federal prosecutors told a judge they had failed twice to secure an indictment against Sydney Lori Reid for allegedly assaulting an FBI agent during an ICE arrest.
www.wusa9.com
August 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
*Ham sandwich joke here*
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Paxton and Abbott are desperate. Texas Democrats are determined. Despite a lawsuit meant to remove me from office, I am undeterred. I will stand strong for democracy, the people of Texas, and the people of the US. #txlege
August 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Paxton and Abbott are desperate. Texas Democrats are determined. Despite a lawsuit meant to remove me from office, I am undeterred. I will stand strong for democracy, the people of Texas, and the people of the US. #txlege
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Trump is ordering Abbott to rig our congressional districts. Hundreds of Texans showed up to say “no redistricting now.” Voters should pick their elected leaders, not the other way around. I left w/my Democratic colleagues to put a stop to this power grab.
August 4, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Trump is ordering Abbott to rig our congressional districts. Hundreds of Texans showed up to say “no redistricting now.” Voters should pick their elected leaders, not the other way around. I left w/my Democratic colleagues to put a stop to this power grab.
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in a rare TX redistricting ~crossover episode~ tarrant county commissioner alisa simmons speaks at today's TX congressional map public hearing: "welcome to ground zero of redistricting." she's also fighting the GOP mid-decade plan that racially gerrymandered the local district she represents.
July 28, 2025 at 11:23 PM
in a rare TX redistricting ~crossover episode~ tarrant county commissioner alisa simmons speaks at today's TX congressional map public hearing: "welcome to ground zero of redistricting." she's also fighting the GOP mid-decade plan that racially gerrymandered the local district she represents.
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Beverly Hills California?!
Beverly Hills California?!
Shipley Do-Nuts, the Houston-based purveyor of kolaches and doughnuts, has been acquired by Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in Beverly Hills, Calif. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. bit.ly/3UwtE1t
July 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Beverly Hills California?!
Beverly Hills California?!
Am I going to see you at the @vikkigoodwintx.bsky.social Dallas event Saturday?
July 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Am I going to see you at the @vikkigoodwintx.bsky.social Dallas event Saturday?
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BREAKING: Houston City Council At-Large member Letitia Plummer wants Harris County's top job—and a new direction for the county.
She exclusively discusses her plans and campaign as she officially launches her bid for county judge @chron.com
www.chron.com/politics/art...
She exclusively discusses her plans and campaign as she officially launches her bid for county judge @chron.com
www.chron.com/politics/art...
Letitia Plummer launches bid for Harris County's top job
"I am in this race to ensure there will be a true Democrat in this seat..."
www.chron.com
July 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
BREAKING: Houston City Council At-Large member Letitia Plummer wants Harris County's top job—and a new direction for the county.
She exclusively discusses her plans and campaign as she officially launches her bid for county judge @chron.com
www.chron.com/politics/art...
She exclusively discusses her plans and campaign as she officially launches her bid for county judge @chron.com
www.chron.com/politics/art...
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When there’s a need, people show up. Thank you to Hays County commissioners, Kyle city Council members, community volunteers, and community members for showing up today. Lots of items were donated and now Bob and I are driving to Kerrville to drop them off. Prayers to all the families impacted.
July 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
When there’s a need, people show up. Thank you to Hays County commissioners, Kyle city Council members, community volunteers, and community members for showing up today. Lots of items were donated and now Bob and I are driving to Kerrville to drop them off. Prayers to all the families impacted.
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San Antonio's Joaquin Castro and Austin's James Talarico also looking at the governor's race next year.
Why this Texas farmer thinks he can stop Greg Abbott's reelection bid
San Antonio's Joaquin Castro and Austin's James Talarico also looking at the governor's race next year.
bit.ly
July 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
San Antonio's Joaquin Castro and Austin's James Talarico also looking at the governor's race next year.