Paul Avey
@paulcavey.bsky.social
Associate professor of political science at Virginia Tech. IR, foreign policy, nuclear politics. Views are my own & reposts ≠ endorsements.
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Gonzalez is terrific but that's 6 with a better throw
February 9, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Gonzalez is terrific but that's 6 with a better throw
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Christian Gonzalez was out of his mind in the first half. Matched up with Smith-Njigba everywhere. Two touchdown-saving breakups
February 9, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Christian Gonzalez was out of his mind in the first half. Matched up with Smith-Njigba everywhere. Two touchdown-saving breakups
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Mike Vrabel just spoke to the #Patriots O-line on the sideline for 20-30 seconds. Message seemed positive after a few brutal series in pass protection.
February 9, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Mike Vrabel just spoke to the #Patriots O-line on the sideline for 20-30 seconds. Message seemed positive after a few brutal series in pass protection.
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Two true dropbacks; twice Will Campbell has been planted onto the feet of Drake Maye
February 8, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Two true dropbacks; twice Will Campbell has been planted onto the feet of Drake Maye
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There’s no way the Patriots can leave Will Campbell on an island the entire game.
This is the quickest way to lose the game
This is the quickest way to lose the game
February 8, 2026 at 11:57 PM
There’s no way the Patriots can leave Will Campbell on an island the entire game.
This is the quickest way to lose the game
This is the quickest way to lose the game
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Y’all it looks even more ridiculous in person.
February 8, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Y’all it looks even more ridiculous in person.
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The Patriots defense was one of the worst in the red zone during the regular season. They’ve been SIGNIFICANTLY better in the playoffs. Holding teams to 3 or 0 instead of 7 has made a world of difference for them
February 8, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The Patriots defense was one of the worst in the red zone during the regular season. They’ve been SIGNIFICANTLY better in the playoffs. Holding teams to 3 or 0 instead of 7 has made a world of difference for them
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Super Bowl ads are a welcome reminder that elder Millennials are now The Demographic.
February 8, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Super Bowl ads are a welcome reminder that elder Millennials are now The Demographic.
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Marcus Jones came this close to an interception on that opening Seahawks drive:
February 8, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Marcus Jones came this close to an interception on that opening Seahawks drive:
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Looks like Gonzo is indeed traveling with JSN
As Collinsworth said, Pats are playing everything super aggressive—look for double moves and shots
As Collinsworth said, Pats are playing everything super aggressive—look for double moves and shots
February 8, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Looks like Gonzo is indeed traveling with JSN
As Collinsworth said, Pats are playing everything super aggressive—look for double moves and shots
As Collinsworth said, Pats are playing everything super aggressive—look for double moves and shots
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Kenneth Walker really is the Seahawks’ biggest sledgehammer on a roster full of them.
February 8, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Kenneth Walker really is the Seahawks’ biggest sledgehammer on a roster full of them.
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The Guardian has a rough outline of what the Tulsi whistleblower complaint is about: NSA found someone close to Trump in contact with foreign intelligence, and rather than doing something about that, Tulsi brought the report to Susie Wiles.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump
Whistleblower says that Tulsi Gabbard blocked agency from sharing report and delivered it to White House chief of staff
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The Guardian has a rough outline of what the Tulsi whistleblower complaint is about: NSA found someone close to Trump in contact with foreign intelligence, and rather than doing something about that, Tulsi brought the report to Susie Wiles.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Massie on Trump's rhetoric: 'He's gone too far'
Massie on Trump's rhetoric: 'He's gone too far'
The Kentucky Republican said somebody at the White House really should monitor what the president posts.
dlvr.it
February 8, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Massie on Trump's rhetoric: 'He's gone too far'
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Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) to MSNOW:
Trump is "obsessively" relitigating election
"It's important that Democrats take this seriously, mobilize and engage .. but also make sure that we are not intimidated, that we show up, that we vote, that we use the power of our voice"
Trump is "obsessively" relitigating election
"It's important that Democrats take this seriously, mobilize and engage .. but also make sure that we are not intimidated, that we show up, that we vote, that we use the power of our voice"
February 8, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) to MSNOW:
Trump is "obsessively" relitigating election
"It's important that Democrats take this seriously, mobilize and engage .. but also make sure that we are not intimidated, that we show up, that we vote, that we use the power of our voice"
Trump is "obsessively" relitigating election
"It's important that Democrats take this seriously, mobilize and engage .. but also make sure that we are not intimidated, that we show up, that we vote, that we use the power of our voice"
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It’s been 9 days since Tulsi Gabbard was spotted at the FBI raid in Fulton County, and the administration’s story still keeps changing.
February 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
It’s been 9 days since Tulsi Gabbard was spotted at the FBI raid in Fulton County, and the administration’s story still keeps changing.
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Sons of top Trump administration officials made billions for their families in crypto ventures, but their investors didn’t always fare so well.
One Generation Runs the Country. The Next Cashed In on Crypto.
Sons of top Trump administration officials made billions for their families, but their investors didn’t always fare so well.
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February 8, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Sons of top Trump administration officials made billions for their families in crypto ventures, but their investors didn’t always fare so well.
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The Pew Research Center has published a new survey of Americans' opinions on immigration enforcement. Four highlights:
* "61% say it is unacceptable for officers to wear face coverings that hide their identities while working." /1
* "61% say it is unacceptable for officers to wear face coverings that hide their identities while working." /1
February 8, 2026 at 12:23 AM
The Pew Research Center has published a new survey of Americans' opinions on immigration enforcement. Four highlights:
* "61% say it is unacceptable for officers to wear face coverings that hide their identities while working." /1
* "61% say it is unacceptable for officers to wear face coverings that hide their identities while working." /1
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New: Whistleblower complaint based in part on NSA intercept of a phone call btwn foreigners discussing a person close to Trump. The call was at least in part about issues related to Iran, sources said.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Whistleblower Complaint Addressed Foreign Intelligence Call About Person Close to Trump
Call formed a key part of a complaint against Tulsi Gabbard filed last year by a U.S. intelligence official.
www.wsj.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:27 AM
New: Whistleblower complaint based in part on NSA intercept of a phone call btwn foreigners discussing a person close to Trump. The call was at least in part about issues related to Iran, sources said.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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WaPo editorial board when TX imposes a legislative gerrymander: don't freak out guys! Not a threat to democracy!
When VA responds to TX with *referendum* on their own gerrymander: brass-knuckled hypocrisy, anti-democratic gamesmanship.
There is hypocrisy here, all right, but not from VA.
When VA responds to TX with *referendum* on their own gerrymander: brass-knuckled hypocrisy, anti-democratic gamesmanship.
There is hypocrisy here, all right, but not from VA.
February 8, 2026 at 12:08 AM
WaPo editorial board when TX imposes a legislative gerrymander: don't freak out guys! Not a threat to democracy!
When VA responds to TX with *referendum* on their own gerrymander: brass-knuckled hypocrisy, anti-democratic gamesmanship.
There is hypocrisy here, all right, but not from VA.
When VA responds to TX with *referendum* on their own gerrymander: brass-knuckled hypocrisy, anti-democratic gamesmanship.
There is hypocrisy here, all right, but not from VA.
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I thought this was wrong for years but, yes, this is the way. Partisan redistricting is corrosive and anti-democratic, and I think Democrats need to embrace it even more fervently than Republicans, with trigger language to revert to nonpartisan redistricting when Republicans cooperate.
on the balance i think partisan gerrymandering is bad but the only way it ends is if democrats weaponize it against republicans everywhere they can. wiping out republican lawmakers in blue states might bring the GOP to the table to end the practice.
February 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM
I thought this was wrong for years but, yes, this is the way. Partisan redistricting is corrosive and anti-democratic, and I think Democrats need to embrace it even more fervently than Republicans, with trigger language to revert to nonpartisan redistricting when Republicans cooperate.
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Absolutely right. Democrats backed a national ban on gerrymandering while Republicans pushed their advantage in key states. This evens things up but also draws us closer to real reform.
on the balance i think partisan gerrymandering is bad but the only way it ends is if democrats weaponize it against republicans everywhere they can. wiping out republican lawmakers in blue states might bring the GOP to the table to end the practice.
February 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Absolutely right. Democrats backed a national ban on gerrymandering while Republicans pushed their advantage in key states. This evens things up but also draws us closer to real reform.
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Bundeswehr Chief Inspector Carsten Breuer set to become NATO Chair of the Military Committee in 2028.
WELT reports that US pushed for early decision for Breuer to signal that it sees key German role for conventional defense of Europe as US reduces footprint.
WELT reports that US pushed for early decision for Breuer to signal that it sees key German role for conventional defense of Europe as US reduces footprint.
February 7, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Bundeswehr Chief Inspector Carsten Breuer set to become NATO Chair of the Military Committee in 2028.
WELT reports that US pushed for early decision for Breuer to signal that it sees key German role for conventional defense of Europe as US reduces footprint.
WELT reports that US pushed for early decision for Breuer to signal that it sees key German role for conventional defense of Europe as US reduces footprint.
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(CBS News) - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said he had "limited interactions" with Jeffrey Epstein, but documents show they were in business together as recently as 2014.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:07 AM
(CBS News) - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said he had "limited interactions" with Jeffrey Epstein, but documents show they were in business together as recently as 2014.
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“Across Mr. Trump’s administration, racist images and slogans have become common on government websites and accounts, with the White House, Labor Department and Homeland Security Department all having promoted posts that echo white supremacist messaging.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
‘I Didn’t Make a Mistake’: Trump Declines to Apologize for Racist Video of Obamas
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:50 PM
“Across Mr. Trump’s administration, racist images and slogans have become common on government websites and accounts, with the White House, Labor Department and Homeland Security Department all having promoted posts that echo white supremacist messaging.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...