David Darmofal

@daviddarmofal.bsky.social

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Political scientist. Political behavior + methods. Spatial analysis.
Speaking in a personal capacity. Opinions expressed are my own.

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · May 8

Pope Leo XIV: JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn’t ask us to rank our love for others.

David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 33m

ICYMI: Pope Leo’s favorite movies

Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 4h

In anticipation of Saturday’s meeting with the World of Cinema, Pope Leo shares his favorite movies.

Reposted by David Darmofal

Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 43m

Seems concerning

David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 57m

Women Honor Vice President @kamalaharris.com with Flowers & Messages of Gratitude
youtu.be/BjPig-7y9tg?...

Women Honor Vice President Kamala Harris with Flowers & Messages of Gratitude | 107 Days

YouTube video by Storehouse & Friends

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 58m

I'm having problems keeping up with all of @kamalaharris.com's podcast appearances! Will do my best. Here she is on Ruthie's Table 4.
youtu.be/N4Hp5iL_iSI?...

VP Kamala Harris: The Politics of Food and the Importance of Breaking Bread | Ruthie's Table 4

YouTube video by Ruthie's Table 4

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 1h

@jaketapper.bsky.social

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

Trump: "Nobody knows what a magnet is"

David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 1h

Republicans would get their first election win in awhile tomorrow if right-winger Paul Coakley is chosen as the new president of the US Catholic Bishops Conference.

David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 1h

JD Vance could learn from the Church of which he says he’s a member on how to take seriously allegations of antisemitism.
www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

Vatican says Swiss Guards investigating alleged antisemitic gesture

The Vatican press office confirmed the Pontifical Swiss Guard is investigating an incident involving one of the guards who has been accused of making an antisemitic gesture.

www.ncronline.org

David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 1h

We’re so thankful for you!

Reposted by David Darmofal

Annie Andrews, MD @drannieandrews.com · 1h

That feeling when you are so mad and sad and frustrated and disappointed and activated that you want to just run for office yourself and then you realize you already are.

Reposted by Richard M. Carpiano, David Darmofal

CHOAM Nomsky (thankful) @samthielman.com · 2h

“whatever club he’s invited to join has been devalued by the invitation”

Tweet by Joyce Carol Oates:

"wherever he goes, he wants to leave"--that's because when he gets there, he has brought his own self along; & whatever club he's invited to join has been devalued by the invitation.

QT of @avidreader1000
Wherever he goes, he wants to leave: SA, Canada, ultimately the U.S. in the long run, based on his behavior. This also includes Earth. A continuous disavowal of your home is odd, to say the least. He seems to have no c...

David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 2h

Lindsey Graham won’t support an extension of the ACA subsidies for struggling South Carolinians, but he’s getting the right to sue for $500,000 for the investigation into his behavior during Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election. We can do much better than Graham with @drannieandrews.com

Spending Bill Would Pave Way for Senators to Sue Over Phone Searches

www.nytimes.com

Reposted by David Darmofal

Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 2h

In another sign of a stumbling economy, a new report says credit card debt is rising in Ohio at the fifth-fastest rate in the United States ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/10/o...

Ohio is among states where credit card debt is rising most quickly • Ohio Capital Journal

A new report says credit card debt is rising in Ohio at the fifth-fastest rate in the United States. It's another sign of a slowing economy.

ohiocapitaljournal.com

David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 2h

In Trump’s America you pay for your house for the rest of your life while he’s hosting The Great Gatsby & opera and truffles parties for his wealthy friends at his palatial mansion.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

INGRAHAM: Is a 50 year mortgage really a good idea?

TRUMP: It's not even a big deal. You go from 40 to 50 years. All it means is you pay less per month

David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 2h

He’s lying.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

TRUMP: The economy is as strong as it's ever been

INGRAHAM: Then why are people saying they're anxious about the economy?

TRUMP: I don't know they are saying that. The polls are fake. We have the greatest economy we've ever had

David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 2h

The only people who don’t see his glaringly obvious decline are @jaketapper.bsky.social & Tapper’s friends in the legacy media.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

Trump: "I stopped 8 wars in the last 9 months. I don't want to be in wars. If I am in a war, we're gonna win the thing fast and it'll be violent."

David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 2h

True Christians do not talk like Trump is talking here. Period.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

Trump on Newsom: "He did something even worse than that. He's now taking a big section of Palisades or some area and he's gonna build low income income where they used to have luxury housing."

Reposted by David Darmofal

Jon Walker @jonwalkerpdx.bsky.social · 3h

Really cant understand how badly the Dems messaged this fold. The easy out was to say "we never expected Trump would illegally starve children and when SCOTUS stepped in to illegally help him we couldn't put kids at risk."

Reposted by David Darmofal

Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 3h

WA Dems thank our tremendous Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell for holding the line for 22 million Americans who will see their healthcare prices spike.

6 takeaways from the Senate deal to end the shutdown

The shutdown is not over yet. Sunday’s 60-40 vote cleared the way for the Senate to formally debate the spending measure before a final vote.

www.seattletimes.com

Reposted by David R. Miller, David Darmofal

Ken Vogel @kenvogel.bsky.social · 3h

NEW: Trump pardons the husband of GOP Rep. Diana Harshbarger.

Bob Harshbarger pleaded guilty to fraud & distributing kidney drugs from China that weren't FDA approved.

His wife was an officer in the company, but claimed she wasn't involved.

The WH says the pardon was not related to his last name

Trump Pardons the Husband of a Republican Congressional Ally

www.nytimes.com

David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 3h

Honestly this is bullsh*t. Being the ace of a playoff team is way more impressive than being the catcher of a fourth-place team that didn’t make the playoffs.

Meghan Montemurro @mmontemurro.bsky.social · 4h

Cubs righty Cade Horton finishes 2nd for NL Rookie of the Year behind Braves catcher Drake Baldwin.

Horton received 9 of 30 votes and finished with 139 points while Baldwin got 21 votes and 183 points.

Reposted by David Darmofal

Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 4h

In anticipation of Saturday’s meeting with the World of Cinema, Pope Leo shares his favorite movies.

Reposted by David Darmofal

Meghan Montemurro @mmontemurro.bsky.social · 4h

Reposted by David Darmofal

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

Trump on Newsom: "He did something even worse than that. He's now taking a big section of Palisades or some area and he's gonna build low income income where they used to have luxury housing."

Reposted by David H. Kaye, David Darmofal

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

Trump: "I stopped 8 wars in the last 9 months. I don't want to be in wars. If I am in a war, we're gonna win the thing fast and it'll be violent."

Reposted by David Darmofal

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

Trump: "Nobody knows what a magnet is"

Reposted by David Darmofal

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

Reposted by David Darmofal

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

INGRAHAM: Is a 50 year mortgage really a good idea?

TRUMP: It's not even a big deal. You go from 40 to 50 years. All it means is you pay less per month

Reposted by David R. Miller, Joseph A. McCartin, David Darmofal

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 5h

Tapper: Angus King said standing up to Donald Trump didn't work.

Sanders: Maybe Angus didn't notice the elections on Tuesday. I thought that they worked pretty well.

David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 6h

The wind chill here is 26 degrees. That’s cold for Columbia.

Reposted by David Darmofal

South Carolina Democratic Party @scdemocrats.bsky.social · 6h

Due to ongoing votes in the U.S. Senate, the SCDP must postpone our “On the Road with Cory Booker” tour

We remain excited to welcome Senator Cory Booker to South Carolina, and we will be rescheduling the tour once it is possible to do so.

Thank you so much for understanding.

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