Modernista64
@modernista64.bsky.social
Lawyer, election geek, certified AZ election officer, rare soul DJ. I mostly write about AZ election law and administration, with a side of snark and hidden musical gems.
In watching Keith Olbermann ill-advisedly trying to post through it, I saw a post saying that he dated Kyrsten Sinema.
AZ politicos, is this true?
AZ politicos, is this true?
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
In watching Keith Olbermann ill-advisedly trying to post through it, I saw a post saying that he dated Kyrsten Sinema.
AZ politicos, is this true?
AZ politicos, is this true?
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BREAKING: Fmr lawmaker Austin Smith has reached a plea agreement, guilty of two charges (1 misdemeanor, 1 Class 6 undesignated) for forging nomination petitions.
He admits signing a deceased woman's signature, and to submitting other forgeries. 5 year ban on running for office.
He admits signing a deceased woman's signature, and to submitting other forgeries. 5 year ban on running for office.
November 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
BREAKING: Fmr lawmaker Austin Smith has reached a plea agreement, guilty of two charges (1 misdemeanor, 1 Class 6 undesignated) for forging nomination petitions.
He admits signing a deceased woman's signature, and to submitting other forgeries. 5 year ban on running for office.
He admits signing a deceased woman's signature, and to submitting other forgeries. 5 year ban on running for office.
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QUICK TURNAROUND: Judge Boasberg tells DOJ to be ready to "discuss next steps in this Court's contempt inquiry", in light of Friday's appellate ruling.
(This is the original case of sneak-sending alleged Tren de Aragua folks to CECOT in El Salvador in violation of Boasberg's Order.)
(This is the original case of sneak-sending alleged Tren de Aragua folks to CECOT in El Salvador in violation of Boasberg's Order.)
November 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
QUICK TURNAROUND: Judge Boasberg tells DOJ to be ready to "discuss next steps in this Court's contempt inquiry", in light of Friday's appellate ruling.
(This is the original case of sneak-sending alleged Tren de Aragua folks to CECOT in El Salvador in violation of Boasberg's Order.)
(This is the original case of sneak-sending alleged Tren de Aragua folks to CECOT in El Salvador in violation of Boasberg's Order.)
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What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck?
It's the Pope in 1982.
It's the Pope in 1982.
November 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck?
It's the Pope in 1982.
It's the Pope in 1982.
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🧵 Every year since Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest event in Phoenix began, there has been an afterparty hosted by the Republicans for National Renewal fascists which brings together more of the extreme right that hangs around AmFest and multiple local elected officials. This year is no different…
![Republicans for National Renewal and NICO PAC logos
The Christmas Crusade
Join Republicans for National Renewal and NICO PAC for a fun night of conservative Christmas cheer.
DECEMBER 20TH, 2025
8:00-10:00 PM
VIP ENTRY BEGINS AT 7:30 PM
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![Special Guest
AZ Senate President Warren Petersen
NICO PAC
Republicans for National Renewal
[image of Warren Petersen surrounded by two crusader shields]
Join Republicans for National Renewal and NICO PAC for a fun night of conserative Christmas cheer
DECEMBER 20TH, 2025
8:00-10:00 PM
VIP ENTRY BEGIN
AT 7:30 PM](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cvhu7p2bziajywpce7yrlevy/bafkreicgz3mqo5oz6dzrrxpxownt637xlay6ormoern5cqfio523xzrbsm@jpeg)
![Special Guest
Representative Rachel Keshel
NICO PAC
Republicans for National Renewal
[image of Rachel Keshel surrounded by two crusader shields]
Join Republicans for National Renewal and NICO PAC for a fun night of conserative Christmas cheer
DECEMBER 20TH, 2025
8:00-10:00 PM
VIP ENTRY BEGIN
AT 7:30 PM](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cvhu7p2bziajywpce7yrlevy/bafkreibav7hxlx3ecuri4go76lth2cy76lsg6o6s4kfbrldjrajs2anzwm@jpeg)
![Special Guest
State House candidate David Rose
NICO PAC
Republicans for National Renewal
[image of David Rose surrounded by two crusader shields]
Join Republicans for National Renewal and NICO PAC for a fun night of conserative Christmas cheer
DECEMBER 20TH, 2025
8:00-10:00 PM
VIP ENTRY BEGIN
AT 7:30 PM](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cvhu7p2bziajywpce7yrlevy/bafkreih4n7hd4wh75pri5rhb6avm5kkdnbs375vq4x37l7yyecw7vudaxe@jpeg)
November 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🧵 Every year since Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest event in Phoenix began, there has been an afterparty hosted by the Republicans for National Renewal fascists which brings together more of the extreme right that hangs around AmFest and multiple local elected officials. This year is no different…
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fun fact: she's the PR person for Shelby Busch of the Maricopa County Republican Committee
Melissa Rein Lively, who went viral for a 2020 anti-mask tantrum in Scottsdale, may have participated in an assault in London.
MAGA woman in infamous Scottsdale Target video sought by U.K. police
Melissa Rein Lively, who went viral for a 2020 anti-mask tantrum in Scottsdale, may have participated in an assault in London.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
fun fact: she's the PR person for Shelby Busch of the Maricopa County Republican Committee
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Still remember when she had her "I'm sorry" media tour only to start a PR agency that pushed election deniers and QAnon people. Her press releases are something else.
Melissa Rein Lively, who went viral for a 2020 anti-mask tantrum in Scottsdale, may have participated in an assault in London.
MAGA woman in infamous Scottsdale Target video sought by U.K. police
Melissa Rein Lively, who went viral for a 2020 anti-mask tantrum in Scottsdale, may have participated in an assault in London.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Still remember when she had her "I'm sorry" media tour only to start a PR agency that pushed election deniers and QAnon people. Her press releases are something else.
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DHS confirmed it has stopped automatically storing officials' text messages.
Instead, officials are supposed to take a screenshot, send that to their work email, download it onto their work computer and run a text-recognition program on it. Every time.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Instead, officials are supposed to take a screenshot, send that to their work email, download it onto their work computer and run a text-recognition program on it. Every time.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
November 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
DHS confirmed it has stopped automatically storing officials' text messages.
Instead, officials are supposed to take a screenshot, send that to their work email, download it onto their work computer and run a text-recognition program on it. Every time.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Instead, officials are supposed to take a screenshot, send that to their work email, download it onto their work computer and run a text-recognition program on it. Every time.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
You’ll note the title of this case is Gould v. Mayes. As in Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes. But if you only read Marc’s post you’d think that the AG’s office had nothing to do with this victory. Congratulations to my colleagues on another win.
🚨BREAKING: Arizona Court of Appeals AFFIRMS dismissal of a lawsuit by Mohave County Supervisor Ron Gould seeking to force full hand counts. Court holds that Gould lacked standing.
Another big victory for my law firm, its clients and the voters of Arizona. www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizon...
Another big victory for my law firm, its clients and the voters of Arizona. www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizon...
🚨 Gould v. Mayes
Read about the latest voting rights victory in Gould v. Mayes.
www.democracydocket.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:59 AM
You’ll note the title of this case is Gould v. Mayes. As in Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes. But if you only read Marc’s post you’d think that the AG’s office had nothing to do with this victory. Congratulations to my colleagues on another win.
On the regular, judges (trial and appellate) allow lawyers more time than originally allotted. I can’t fathom ever interrupting OC to complain about it. Has this lawyer ever been in court before?
Govt attorney just interrupted to say that Loevy is out of time and Ellis is MAD
November 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
On the regular, judges (trial and appellate) allow lawyers more time than originally allotted. I can’t fathom ever interrupting OC to complain about it. Has this lawyer ever been in court before?
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Turns out, being charismatic, validating the experiences of the majority of your residents, offering tangible solutions, and running a relentlessly focused campaign with clear principles and vision, media literacy, and a stellar ground game complete with coalition building...wins elections.
November 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Turns out, being charismatic, validating the experiences of the majority of your residents, offering tangible solutions, and running a relentlessly focused campaign with clear principles and vision, media literacy, and a stellar ground game complete with coalition building...wins elections.
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WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
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BREAKING: Democrats just broke the GOP supermajority in the Mississippi Senate!
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 AM
BREAKING: Democrats just broke the GOP supermajority in the Mississippi Senate!
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
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EUGENE DEBS MENTIONED
running around freaking out
running around freaking out
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 AM
EUGENE DEBS MENTIONED
running around freaking out
running around freaking out
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we needed all of this. it’s why i rail on doomers and tell them doing that shit is literal voter suppression. defeatism begets defeatism. momentum fucking matters to keep people engaged.
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
we needed all of this. it’s why i rail on doomers and tell them doing that shit is literal voter suppression. defeatism begets defeatism. momentum fucking matters to keep people engaged.
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oh, and don’t EVER say we shouldn’t demand more of elected democrats. a whole lot of them need to be replaced because they’re still too scared to do the right thing. don’t fucking settle. expect more.
November 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
oh, and don’t EVER say we shouldn’t demand more of elected democrats. a whole lot of them need to be replaced because they’re still too scared to do the right thing. don’t fucking settle. expect more.
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A reminder that when you turn up you win.
- 15-20% less people turn up in mid-terms, so turn the fuck up.
- The margin in many races is really a lot smaller than you think, so turn the fuck up.
Remember this next year! Turn the fuck up!
- 15-20% less people turn up in mid-terms, so turn the fuck up.
- The margin in many races is really a lot smaller than you think, so turn the fuck up.
Remember this next year! Turn the fuck up!
BREAKING: NY Board of Elections says more than 2 MILLION votes have been cast in the NYC election - the highest number since 1969.
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
A reminder that when you turn up you win.
- 15-20% less people turn up in mid-terms, so turn the fuck up.
- The margin in many races is really a lot smaller than you think, so turn the fuck up.
Remember this next year! Turn the fuck up!
- 15-20% less people turn up in mid-terms, so turn the fuck up.
- The margin in many races is really a lot smaller than you think, so turn the fuck up.
Remember this next year! Turn the fuck up!
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I’m just a small-town political scientist, & it’s still relatively early, but it appears that The Actual Democrats did not Need To Do any of the Things or Learn any of the Obvious Lessons that Ezra Douthglesias said they Must Do & Learn.
November 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I’m just a small-town political scientist, & it’s still relatively early, but it appears that The Actual Democrats did not Need To Do any of the Things or Learn any of the Obvious Lessons that Ezra Douthglesias said they Must Do & Learn.
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If the roll didn't split, you must ac·quit
The defense team presses Lairmore on whether the sandwich really 'exploded.' They return to the photo of the sandwich and wrapper on the ground.
"That sandwich hasn't exploded at all, has it?" defense asks.
"It looks like a little bit is coming out towards the bottom," Lairmore replies.
"That sandwich hasn't exploded at all, has it?" defense asks.
"It looks like a little bit is coming out towards the bottom," Lairmore replies.
November 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Happy Election Day to all who celebrate! If you live in a state that doesn’t have much going on at the polls, you can still vote. And if you want to support the awesome work of the AZAG’s office, vote for my colleague’s Lady Justice 2025 costume!
ATL’s Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest: The Finalists (2025) - Above the Law
Who will be the winner of our sixteenth annual law-related Halloween costume competition?
abovethelaw.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Happy Election Day to all who celebrate! If you live in a state that doesn’t have much going on at the polls, you can still vote. And if you want to support the awesome work of the AZAG’s office, vote for my colleague’s Lady Justice 2025 costume!
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Setti Warren was only 55 years old and the first African American elected mayor in MA, serving people in Newton.
Since 2022, Warren has directed the Harvard Institute of Politics out of the the Harvard Kennedy School.
Rest in peace and condolences to his family.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
Since 2022, Warren has directed the Harvard Institute of Politics out of the the Harvard Kennedy School.
Rest in peace and condolences to his family.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
November 3, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Setti Warren was only 55 years old and the first African American elected mayor in MA, serving people in Newton.
Since 2022, Warren has directed the Harvard Institute of Politics out of the the Harvard Kennedy School.
Rest in peace and condolences to his family.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
Since 2022, Warren has directed the Harvard Institute of Politics out of the the Harvard Kennedy School.
Rest in peace and condolences to his family.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Setti Warren '93's family after his unexpected passing. The BC alumnus was an Iraq War veteran, two-term mayor of the City of Newton, and the first popularly elected Black mayor in Massachusetts history.
November 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with Setti Warren '93's family after his unexpected passing. The BC alumnus was an Iraq War veteran, two-term mayor of the City of Newton, and the first popularly elected Black mayor in Massachusetts history.
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Setti Warren was a prominent figure in Massachusetts politics. An Iraq War veteran, Warren was elected mayor of Newton in 2009, becoming the first elected African American mayor in Massachusetts.
Setti Warren, former Newton mayor and barrier breaker, dies suddenly at 55
Setti Warren was a prominent figure in Massachusetts politics. An Iraq War veteran, Warren was elected mayor of Newton in 2009, becoming first elected African American mayor in Massachusetts.
www.wbur.org
November 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Setti Warren was a prominent figure in Massachusetts politics. An Iraq War veteran, Warren was elected mayor of Newton in 2009, becoming the first elected African American mayor in Massachusetts.
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A disclaimer for Democrats watching the #Virginia election tomorrow I repeat annually:
Don't freak out when the first trickle of results come in. The first results are almost always super Republican. They're from areas with smaller populations.
There is a multi-tiered process for reporting:
Don't freak out when the first trickle of results come in. The first results are almost always super Republican. They're from areas with smaller populations.
There is a multi-tiered process for reporting:
November 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A disclaimer for Democrats watching the #Virginia election tomorrow I repeat annually:
Don't freak out when the first trickle of results come in. The first results are almost always super Republican. They're from areas with smaller populations.
There is a multi-tiered process for reporting:
Don't freak out when the first trickle of results come in. The first results are almost always super Republican. They're from areas with smaller populations.
There is a multi-tiered process for reporting: