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the concept of the 2028 primary being a mid-off between a bunch of losers and freaks makes me want to register as an independent
February 5, 2026 at 1:16 PM
the concept of the 2028 primary being a mid-off between a bunch of losers and freaks makes me want to register as an independent
not things that happen in good economies
February 5, 2026 at 1:16 PM
not things that happen in good economies
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2. Mejia will rise as the night goes on, because her votes should disproportionately be younger and less wealthy who vote later
February 5, 2026 at 12:14 PM
2. Mejia will rise as the night goes on, because her votes should disproportionately be younger and less wealthy who vote later
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so what does that mean? 1 means that if Gill is already trailing with the first drops, he's cooked; 2 means that if Mejia is already close in those first drops, buckle up for an interesting night.
(not certain of any pattern to votes for Malinowski or Way, sorry.)
(not certain of any pattern to votes for Malinowski or Way, sorry.)
February 5, 2026 at 12:14 PM
so what does that mean? 1 means that if Gill is already trailing with the first drops, he's cooked; 2 means that if Mejia is already close in those first drops, buckle up for an interesting night.
(not certain of any pattern to votes for Malinowski or Way, sorry.)
(not certain of any pattern to votes for Malinowski or Way, sorry.)
surprisingly enough: it was nothing but a relaunch of Kamala HQ
strong chance this ages poorly in a low number of hours but i don't think you do random unplanned drop ins at the DCCC or postpone your nominally lucrative book tour to drop a podcast or a PAC
she's running for something
she's running for something
February 5, 2026 at 1:12 PM
surprisingly enough: it was nothing but a relaunch of Kamala HQ
jesus it's about damn time national pols involve themselves in this one
bernie? bernie where are you
bernie? bernie where are you
I’m so grateful to have earned the endorsement of @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social, a true leader in combatting corruption, defending workers, and defying the status quo to fight for the people. I’m honored to have Sen. Warren on Team Juliana, and I can’t wait to work alongside her in the U.S. Senate!
February 5, 2026 at 1:11 PM
jesus it's about damn time national pols involve themselves in this one
bernie? bernie where are you
bernie? bernie where are you
season finale of Fallout was very odd. Enclave established but there are so many hanging threads here that i'm not sure how they bring this back together in season 3.
February 5, 2026 at 10:50 AM
season finale of Fallout was very odd. Enclave established but there are so many hanging threads here that i'm not sure how they bring this back together in season 3.
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My actual job description is activist and here’s what I tell people in despair all the time: do not underestimate how much harm you can prevent by being just a little bit annoying.
This is one reason I keep trying to remind people of the power that we have. That we have *always* had. Not because I’m in denial, but because I know history. I’m no sophisticated intellectual, but I do know we’re going to win even though the bad shit is really terrible right now.
Too many people on Bluesky think that relentless expressions of despair are a sign of intellectual sophistication.
February 5, 2026 at 4:53 AM
My actual job description is activist and here’s what I tell people in despair all the time: do not underestimate how much harm you can prevent by being just a little bit annoying.
strong chance this ages poorly in a low number of hours but i don't think you do random unplanned drop ins at the DCCC or postpone your nominally lucrative book tour to drop a podcast or a PAC
she's running for something
she's running for something
February 5, 2026 at 9:31 AM
strong chance this ages poorly in a low number of hours but i don't think you do random unplanned drop ins at the DCCC or postpone your nominally lucrative book tour to drop a podcast or a PAC
she's running for something
she's running for something
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Interesting trend unfolding in this cycle's special elections (data courtesy of @the-downballot.com). In 2018, Dems way overperformed on average in heavily GOP districts; slightly in more competitive ones; and not at all in heavily Dem districts.
In 2026, they're gangbusters in all three.
In 2026, they're gangbusters in all three.
February 4, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Interesting trend unfolding in this cycle's special elections (data courtesy of @the-downballot.com). In 2018, Dems way overperformed on average in heavily GOP districts; slightly in more competitive ones; and not at all in heavily Dem districts.
In 2026, they're gangbusters in all three.
In 2026, they're gangbusters in all three.
back to seemingly being ignored by everyone on here??
February 5, 2026 at 7:51 AM
back to seemingly being ignored by everyone on here??
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there is a kind of person that would dunk on this, but this sort of reflection over a seemingly tiny thing is exactly the sort of civic virtue that we need to be encouraging more of
I got my first whistle last weekend and it was a very intense moment, putting it around my neck and thinking about how to use it responsibly to protect my neighborhood. That happened because of the organizing that has already been done in MN, Chicago, and LA.
February 5, 2026 at 5:15 AM
there is a kind of person that would dunk on this, but this sort of reflection over a seemingly tiny thing is exactly the sort of civic virtue that we need to be encouraging more of
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A statement against doomerism as some kind of intellectually elevated, clued-in reaction to the horrors of our political moment.
The Faux-Sophistication of Doomer Despair
It's okay to feel despair in the moment. But it's dumb to insist we've already lost.
www.aaronrosspowell.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:37 PM
A statement against doomerism as some kind of intellectually elevated, clued-in reaction to the horrors of our political moment.
it's an explicit manifestation of the lack of critical thinking ability they had in 2024 and in 2016
Too many people on Bluesky think that relentless expressions of despair are a sign of intellectual sophistication.
February 5, 2026 at 7:35 AM
it's an explicit manifestation of the lack of critical thinking ability they had in 2024 and in 2016
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I have been on this site since the invite only days, and I don't think I've ever seen a skeet so thoroughly and comprehensively validated by the reskeets.
Too many people on Bluesky think that relentless expressions of despair are a sign of intellectual sophistication.
February 5, 2026 at 12:08 AM
I have been on this site since the invite only days, and I don't think I've ever seen a skeet so thoroughly and comprehensively validated by the reskeets.
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I understand folks are scared but I want you to think about the mechanics of this.
There are more polling places (>100k) than ICE and CBP agents combined, so they can only pick a few districts to try to intimidate.
Now what happens when cell phone footage of that goes online in the early morning?
There are more polling places (>100k) than ICE and CBP agents combined, so they can only pick a few districts to try to intimidate.
Now what happens when cell phone footage of that goes online in the early morning?
i think people should consider the extent to which bannon, a known bullshit artist, knows that you will see this and panic. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:04 AM
I understand folks are scared but I want you to think about the mechanics of this.
There are more polling places (>100k) than ICE and CBP agents combined, so they can only pick a few districts to try to intimidate.
Now what happens when cell phone footage of that goes online in the early morning?
There are more polling places (>100k) than ICE and CBP agents combined, so they can only pick a few districts to try to intimidate.
Now what happens when cell phone footage of that goes online in the early morning?
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Many people are saying.
Have people not figured out that Steve Bannon just says stuff? He’s literally the “flood the zone with shit“ guy.
He‘s not in Trumps good graces and has little to zero influence. He says bombastic stuff mostly to drive engagement, which he has always done.
He‘s not in Trumps good graces and has little to zero influence. He says bombastic stuff mostly to drive engagement, which he has always done.
Steve Bannon says the federal government is planning to send ICE officers to patrol polling stations during the midterms.
"We're going to have ICE surround the polls come November."
"We're not going to sit here and allow you to steal the country again." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
"We're going to have ICE surround the polls come November."
"We're not going to sit here and allow you to steal the country again." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
February 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Many people are saying.
this!!!!!!
it's bait! ignore him.
it's bait! ignore him.
i think people should consider the extent to which bannon, a known bullshit artist, knows that you will see this and panic. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:09 AM
this!!!!!!
it's bait! ignore him.
it's bait! ignore him.
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I really have to question why Steve Bannon is taken as a credible authority on literally anything in Trump II? like is it just residual belief he's the brains behind Trump? because that wasn't even true in his first term!
February 5, 2026 at 6:53 AM
I really have to question why Steve Bannon is taken as a credible authority on literally anything in Trump II? like is it just residual belief he's the brains behind Trump? because that wasn't even true in his first term!
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$4m in ads going up for Talarico
February 4, 2026 at 6:08 PM
$4m in ads going up for Talarico
Didn't see this mentioned on here today, but Mamdani is endorsing Hochul
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to endorse Gov. Kathy Hochul
The endorsement, expected this week, gives Hochul a critical inroad with left-leaning voters.
www.politico.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Didn't see this mentioned on here today, but Mamdani is endorsing Hochul
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if we can jam Trump into signing this into law, that's a pretty solid achievement for a double minority delegation.
Schumer & Jeffries lay out the Democratic demands for a DHS funding deal in a letter to the top Republican leaders
February 5, 2026 at 5:04 AM
if we can jam Trump into signing this into law, that's a pretty solid achievement for a double minority delegation.
so she's... running for *something*, right?
February 5, 2026 at 5:07 AM
so she's... running for *something*, right?
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House Agriculture sounds like a boring committee but they also do SNAP! SNAP is important!
February 4, 2026 at 5:11 PM
House Agriculture sounds like a boring committee but they also do SNAP! SNAP is important!