Colin Durant
@colindurant.bsky.social
Writer, reader, listener, husband, father, and son. Tech PR/comms.
If one actually followed Newsom’s political career as a constituent and/or as part of the CA press, this would never be put to pixels
J-MART, on Newsom:
“.. Ask yourself: How many other potential candidates .. can transcend the political-pop culture divide ..?
“.. there may not be a modern political figure who was simultaneously so well-positioned to be his party’s nominee ..”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
“.. Ask yourself: How many other potential candidates .. can transcend the political-pop culture divide ..?
“.. there may not be a modern political figure who was simultaneously so well-positioned to be his party’s nominee ..”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
November 16, 2025 at 2:22 AM
If one actually followed Newsom’s political career as a constituent and/or as part of the CA press, this would never be put to pixels
Gio Reyna scoring and assisting in #USMNT colors despite not setting the world on fire at Gladbach might be a case of “just call him in regardless” as he just shows up for us and does things that most others in the player pool can’t
November 16, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Gio Reyna scoring and assisting in #USMNT colors despite not setting the world on fire at Gladbach might be a case of “just call him in regardless” as he just shows up for us and does things that most others in the player pool can’t
Trapped in the car with the kids sleeping, so it’s book time.
November 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Trapped in the car with the kids sleeping, so it’s book time.
Usually I agree with the pastor but sir, my wife is from Arkansas and has only ruined my life in the good way
(it’s probably cuz she and her sister wanted to get out fast; being Jewish there is tough)
(it’s probably cuz she and her sister wanted to get out fast; being Jewish there is tough)
I have told y’all time and time again… cavorting with people from Arkansas will ruin your life!!!!!
November 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Usually I agree with the pastor but sir, my wife is from Arkansas and has only ruined my life in the good way
(it’s probably cuz she and her sister wanted to get out fast; being Jewish there is tough)
(it’s probably cuz she and her sister wanted to get out fast; being Jewish there is tough)
agreed, @jamellebouie.net cooked a full-course meal of a column. Either Dems choose to embrace the radicalism needed to reverse the slide to authoritarianism and put laws in place to prevent it from happening again -- or they should step aside for pols who will.
November 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
agreed, @jamellebouie.net cooked a full-course meal of a column. Either Dems choose to embrace the radicalism needed to reverse the slide to authoritarianism and put laws in place to prevent it from happening again -- or they should step aside for pols who will.
Soooooo much this. I know the ballots would be long, but the tradeoff would be worth it. King County is already doing it for councilmember and executive elections — I think Zahilay’s term is only 3 years because of the switch
The ease of mail-in voting only gets us so far in juicing voter turnout. We could have much higher turnout for local elections if we wanted. To do that, we would need to move local elections uniformly to even-numbered years.
Voter turnout in the Seattle election has reached 55.95%. That's the highest mayoral election voter turnout this century for the city, besting even the 2009 election when there was 54.99% voter turnout.
November 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Soooooo much this. I know the ballots would be long, but the tradeoff would be worth it. King County is already doing it for councilmember and executive elections — I think Zahilay’s term is only 3 years because of the switch
Huh, so low turnout concerns turned out to not be the case! Go us!
Voter turnout in the Seattle election has reached 55.95%. That's the highest mayoral election voter turnout this century for the city, besting even the 2009 election when there was 54.99% voter turnout.
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Huh, so low turnout concerns turned out to not be the case! Go us!
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POLITICIANS: Here is how you answer that question: "King County sets the gold standard for ballot access, security and accuracy. The process includes multiple layers of quality control, tracking, and voter feedback to ensure every ballot is counted and the will of the people is upheld."
OK, "misunderstanding" is the wrong word here. There's a purposeful disinformation campaign from right wingers in WA to sow doubt about our elections. I honestly can't believe @mayorofseattle.bsky.social Harrell would say something like this, especially after the good stuff he said prior.
November 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
POLITICIANS: Here is how you answer that question: "King County sets the gold standard for ballot access, security and accuracy. The process includes multiple layers of quality control, tracking, and voter feedback to ensure every ballot is counted and the will of the people is upheld."
helping an old colleague with her podcast for some $$ -- mostly planning and research plus some editing. it's good to pick up some new skills that reinforce old ones. I haven't logged an interview in forever.
November 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
helping an old colleague with her podcast for some $$ -- mostly planning and research plus some editing. it's good to pick up some new skills that reinforce old ones. I haven't logged an interview in forever.
lol "after careful consideration, we have decided to move forward with other candidates"
i submitted the application 2.5 hours ago; there was no care involved on your end at all.
i submitted the application 2.5 hours ago; there was no care involved on your end at all.
November 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
lol "after careful consideration, we have decided to move forward with other candidates"
i submitted the application 2.5 hours ago; there was no care involved on your end at all.
i submitted the application 2.5 hours ago; there was no care involved on your end at all.
had another interview today, felt like it was another good conversation and I'm likely to get to the next stage, but who knows?
November 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
had another interview today, felt like it was another good conversation and I'm likely to get to the next stage, but who knows?
in the process of removing some of the kiddie stuff for better music and not giving in to demands for a specific song in the car
I'm NOT a Cocomelon parent. get your ass in the car. it's time to listen to Transatlanticism
November 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
in the process of removing some of the kiddie stuff for better music and not giving in to demands for a specific song in the car
Need to fix my IG algo or ditch it entirely because it’s a combo of feminist/mental load/fair play creator content (which I mostly agree with) and creators trying to sell me on how I can save my marriage though subtle shifts that bring “her emotional walls down.”
We straights are not okay.
We straights are not okay.
November 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Need to fix my IG algo or ditch it entirely because it’s a combo of feminist/mental load/fair play creator content (which I mostly agree with) and creators trying to sell me on how I can save my marriage though subtle shifts that bring “her emotional walls down.”
We straights are not okay.
We straights are not okay.
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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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another successful exploding whale day here in the us of a, let’s see if we can top it next year
November 13, 2025 at 2:32 AM
another successful exploding whale day here in the us of a, let’s see if we can top it next year
maybe this time he'll actually use Katie Wilson's name. We might even get a "Mayor-Elect" in front of it, but that would be a stretch when he insisted on calling her "my opponent" at every debate.
Just In: The Seattle Mayor’s Office has sent a notice for a special public address by Mayor Bruce Harrell tomorrow at noon.
November 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
maybe this time he'll actually use Katie Wilson's name. We might even get a "Mayor-Elect" in front of it, but that would be a stretch when he insisted on calling her "my opponent" at every debate.
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This puts the Seattle mayoral election outside of recount territory!
A recount is required when the race is within 2,000 votes AND 0.5%. Katie Wilson now leads Bruce Harrell by 0.72%. #waelex #SEAelex
A recount is required when the race is within 2,000 votes AND 0.5%. Katie Wilson now leads Bruce Harrell by 0.72%. #waelex #SEAelex
Katie Wilson has widened her lead over Bruce Harrell to nearly 2,000 votes in Seattle's mayoral race — up more than 600 from Tuesday — following today's ballot drop that added approximately 1,650 ballots.
Harrell - 136,513 (49.48%)
Wilson - 138,489 (50.19%)
Harrell - 136,513 (49.48%)
Wilson - 138,489 (50.19%)
Katie Wilson has expanded her lead over Bruce Harrell to 1,346 votes in Seattle's mayoral race, up from 91 votes on Monday, following today's drop that added approximately 5,800 ballots to the tally. She's now over 50 percent.
Harrell - 135,871 (49.59%)
Wilson - 137,217 (50.08%)
Harrell - 135,871 (49.59%)
Wilson - 137,217 (50.08%)
November 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
this thread is great
Let me show you the difference between a $40 hoodie and a ~$100 hoodie. 🧵
November 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM
this thread is great
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Well, it's a little clearer now why billionaires are so invested in technology that produces better written emails.
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Well, it's a little clearer now why billionaires are so invested in technology that produces better written emails.
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the reason you are all confused by how poorly written all of these emails are is that all of you have, at some point, had a boss who would have fired you for grammar and punctuation this poor, none of these people ever did
November 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
the reason you are all confused by how poorly written all of these emails are is that all of you have, at some point, had a boss who would have fired you for grammar and punctuation this poor, none of these people ever did
just incredible amounts of copium going on over at the wreckage of what used to be Twitter
The WORST people in Seattle are crashing out about mayor-elect Katie Wilson.
Frankly, you love to see it
VERY funny that Andrea Suarez thinks the reason Bruce Harrell didn't win is because he didn't give her and her jackboots the key to the city lmaooooooo
Frankly, you love to see it
VERY funny that Andrea Suarez thinks the reason Bruce Harrell didn't win is because he didn't give her and her jackboots the key to the city lmaooooooo
November 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
just incredible amounts of copium going on over at the wreckage of what used to be Twitter
man I just ate but I want a French dip from Philippe's and some Roscoe's so much right now after listening to this
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #AfternoonShow
People Under the Stairs:
🎵 Eat Street
#PeopleUndertheStairs
▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify
▶️ Song on #Spotify:
Eat Street
People Under The Stairs · Stepfather (Remastered) · Song · 2006
open.spotify.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
man I just ate but I want a French dip from Philippe's and some Roscoe's so much right now after listening to this
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but at least the offense he helps run now is great and humming along.
[checks cal’s offensive stats]
oh
[checks cal’s offensive stats]
oh
November 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
but at least the offense he helps run now is great and humming along.
[checks cal’s offensive stats]
oh
[checks cal’s offensive stats]
oh
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threatening a player during the union push and then putting it in writing. getting 45 unanswered dropped on his head by usc. the only teams he beat were portland state, oregon state (x2), stanford, and cal. he was ass at wazzu and has been riding a good hawaii where he went 5-3 in the bad division
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
threatening a player during the union push and then putting it in writing. getting 45 unanswered dropped on his head by usc. the only teams he beat were portland state, oregon state (x2), stanford, and cal. he was ass at wazzu and has been riding a good hawaii where he went 5-3 in the bad division