@etbalsbaugh.bsky.social
Husband, Father of 3, Political Hackery. Voter Protection and Ballot Cure aficionado.
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How the Democrats Blew It
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaign insiders talk about the 2024 campaign, voter outreach, social media, and that Las Vegas Sphere ad.
www.rollingstone.com
Sharing here: I spoke to Rolling Stone about the work I’ve been doing in the streaming space for two years and my observations on the current state of dem campaign strategy. TLDR: we are not meeting infrequent voters where they are, and need to adjust.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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79-year-old Paul Bojerski was born to Polish parents in a WWII German refugee camp. His family legally emigrated to the U.S. when he was 5.
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
Sanford grandfather, born in refugee camp, nabbed by ICE after 70 years in U.S.
Paul Bojerski never gained official residency, but he checked in regularly with ICE for years. Then in July, at age 79, he was detained and sent to Alligator Alcatraz.
www.orlandosentinel.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
79-year-old Paul Bojerski was born to Polish parents in a WWII German refugee camp. His family legally emigrated to the U.S. when he was 5.
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
NYT article does a good job of laying out the García’s investigation. What a disgrace
Justice Dept. Is Said to Be Investigating D.C. Mayor Over Foreign Trip
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM
NYT article does a good job of laying out the García’s investigation. What a disgrace
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The California governor will head to Brazil for the UN event, aiming to bolster his international profile after the Trump administration refused to send a representative.
Newsom Steps in to Replace Trump at Major Summit
California Gov. Newsom aims to enhance his international profile ahead of a potential 2028 White House bid.
trib.al
November 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The California governor will head to Brazil for the UN event, aiming to bolster his international profile after the Trump administration refused to send a representative.
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One of the persistent myths out there is that young guys who buy crypto love the unregulated, unpoliced state of the market. There's zero evidence for it. Most young men want crypto to be more regulated, and don't like Trump's corrupting influence on it.
November 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
One of the persistent myths out there is that young guys who buy crypto love the unregulated, unpoliced state of the market. There's zero evidence for it. Most young men want crypto to be more regulated, and don't like Trump's corrupting influence on it.
Hey Democrats! Maybe we should also sue CBS for the edited interview, for a bajillion $, and then use that money for Medicare for all when they settle as we take over congress.
November 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Hey Democrats! Maybe we should also sue CBS for the edited interview, for a bajillion $, and then use that money for Medicare for all when they settle as we take over congress.
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One Halloween I dressed up as the GOP's Healthcare plan.
I never made it out of the House.
I never made it out of the House.
November 1, 2025 at 12:40 AM
One Halloween I dressed up as the GOP's Healthcare plan.
I never made it out of the House.
I never made it out of the House.
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Interesting data from a YouGov report on character choices in videogames. Those who say women characters in a game make them less interested in that game are pretty clearly a vocal minority. Most gamers are fine-to-positive on having the option.
yougov.com/en-us/articl...
yougov.com/en-us/articl...
October 31, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Interesting data from a YouGov report on character choices in videogames. Those who say women characters in a game make them less interested in that game are pretty clearly a vocal minority. Most gamers are fine-to-positive on having the option.
yougov.com/en-us/articl...
yougov.com/en-us/articl...
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There is no current writer whose wisdom and insight I respect more than @mollymckew.bsky.social’s. This piece beautifully sums up where we are, what we face, and how we shall prevail, and it has left me in tears:
The sacred American spaces desecrated by the American president
The American faithful must find their voice if the divine American idea is to survive
open.substack.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
There is no current writer whose wisdom and insight I respect more than @mollymckew.bsky.social’s. This piece beautifully sums up where we are, what we face, and how we shall prevail, and it has left me in tears:
Never in my life would I assume that I would be nostalgic for the leadership of AG Barr.
October 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Never in my life would I assume that I would be nostalgic for the leadership of AG Barr.
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Don’t stop rubbing their noses in the teachings of Christ.
Talarico: if you read the new testament, Jesus doesn't spend most of his time preaching or teaching or even praying. He spends most of his time healing the sick.
Right now, we have politicians in congress with Christ follower in their Twitter bio, but they are kicking the sick off their health care
Right now, we have politicians in congress with Christ follower in their Twitter bio, but they are kicking the sick off their health care
October 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Don’t stop rubbing their noses in the teachings of Christ.
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Raskin: "It's not lost on anyone that shutting the government down allows them not swear in our new colleague, Ms Grijalva from Arizona, who would be the 218th signature to discharge the Epstein files and to put a vote on that on the House floor."
October 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Raskin: "It's not lost on anyone that shutting the government down allows them not swear in our new colleague, Ms Grijalva from Arizona, who would be the 218th signature to discharge the Epstein files and to put a vote on that on the House floor."
As opposed to, you know, having good relationships with the rest of Latin America where we were traditionally dominant until Trump f*cked it all up?
September 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
As opposed to, you know, having good relationships with the rest of Latin America where we were traditionally dominant until Trump f*cked it all up?
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To replace incompetent and corrupt Trump lackeys in the major federal agencies and commissions, we're gonna need votes. Help local organizers in Maine fight and win in 2026. Every dollar goes to local organizers and a general election fund.
secure.actblue.com/donate/jrsli...
secure.actblue.com/donate/jrsli...
Help Democrats organize and win!
Help Democrats organize and win in Maine!
secure.actblue.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:14 AM
To replace incompetent and corrupt Trump lackeys in the major federal agencies and commissions, we're gonna need votes. Help local organizers in Maine fight and win in 2026. Every dollar goes to local organizers and a general election fund.
secure.actblue.com/donate/jrsli...
secure.actblue.com/donate/jrsli...
Excellent research from the folks at What's Resonating (link below).
We can get mad at Democrats lack of leadership all we want, but what is undeniable is that we are up against an algorithm that rewards people for fanning the flames of partisan violence.
We can get mad at Democrats lack of leadership all we want, but what is undeniable is that we are up against an algorithm that rewards people for fanning the flames of partisan violence.
September 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Excellent research from the folks at What's Resonating (link below).
We can get mad at Democrats lack of leadership all we want, but what is undeniable is that we are up against an algorithm that rewards people for fanning the flames of partisan violence.
We can get mad at Democrats lack of leadership all we want, but what is undeniable is that we are up against an algorithm that rewards people for fanning the flames of partisan violence.
Yes on 50 LIVE
Join us LIVE to do your part in stopping Trump from rigging the 2026 election.
www.yeson50live.com
September 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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On today's Find Out Pod - we are joined by @briantylercohen.bsky.social to discuss the launch of our big online fundraising event next week to support the Yes on 50 gerrymander campaign in California.
Watch and find out how you can help! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IUA...
Watch and find out how you can help! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IUA...
Brian Tyler Cohen makes a major announcement that could reshape the future of American politics.
YouTube video by The Find Out Podcast
www.youtube.com
September 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
On today's Find Out Pod - we are joined by @briantylercohen.bsky.social to discuss the launch of our big online fundraising event next week to support the Yes on 50 gerrymander campaign in California.
Watch and find out how you can help! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IUA...
Watch and find out how you can help! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IUA...
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Pretty excited to have @briantylercohen.bsky.social on tomorrows Find Out Podcast for a very big and important announcement!
Make sure you’re subscribed to get the episode as soon as it drops! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Make sure you’re subscribed to get the episode as soon as it drops! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
The Find Out Podcast
Government Podcast · Updated Weekly · Find Out is an honest, irreverent, and often hilarious discussion about America during Trump’s second term. We’re a team of left-wing content creators (who MAGAs ...
podcasts.apple.com
September 4, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Pretty excited to have @briantylercohen.bsky.social on tomorrows Find Out Podcast for a very big and important announcement!
Make sure you’re subscribed to get the episode as soon as it drops! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Make sure you’re subscribed to get the episode as soon as it drops! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Hello, I am pleased to report I have made a YouTube video of this thread. Have you ever read a thread and wondered "what if some guy with a nasally drone for a voice and a mild speech impediment read this out loud for me?" well look no further! I hope you enjoy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hkfc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hkfc...
July 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Lina Khan Talks Monopoly with Gamers-
Post on what we need to do in order to win the future.
Post on what we need to do in order to win the future.
Lina Khan Talks Monopoly with Gamers
Former FTC Head Joins Tech Business and Gaming Podcast to take on Big Tech
open.substack.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Lina Khan Talks Monopoly with Gamers-
Post on what we need to do in order to win the future.
Post on what we need to do in order to win the future.
Happy to work with The Lemonade Stand and Win the Fight to put together this podcast with Lina Khan.
THIS is what men are looking for. Engagement in long form conversations. The lemonade stand guys sit at the nexus of gaming, tech and politics, and Lina was an action taker.
THIS is what men are looking for. Engagement in long form conversations. The lemonade stand guys sit at the nexus of gaming, tech and politics, and Lina was an action taker.
The Lina Khan Episode | Lemonade Stand 🍋
YouTube video by Lemonade Stand
www.youtube.com
July 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Happy to work with The Lemonade Stand and Win the Fight to put together this podcast with Lina Khan.
THIS is what men are looking for. Engagement in long form conversations. The lemonade stand guys sit at the nexus of gaming, tech and politics, and Lina was an action taker.
THIS is what men are looking for. Engagement in long form conversations. The lemonade stand guys sit at the nexus of gaming, tech and politics, and Lina was an action taker.
Excellent piece of writing.
Our society has commodified everything, and the internet has made access to quick pleasure universal. How do we get back to a place of connection?
Our society has commodified everything, and the internet has made access to quick pleasure universal. How do we get back to a place of connection?
Men, Where Have You Gone? Please Come Back.
www.nytimes.com
July 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Excellent piece of writing.
Our society has commodified everything, and the internet has made access to quick pleasure universal. How do we get back to a place of connection?
Our society has commodified everything, and the internet has made access to quick pleasure universal. How do we get back to a place of connection?
Why is every Facebook add I get these days for either Magic Mushrooms, Kava, or some other semi legal intoxicant.
July 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Why is every Facebook add I get these days for either Magic Mushrooms, Kava, or some other semi legal intoxicant.
As a center left guy, I am pumped Mamdani won, and by the way he won. He will have challenges in the general, but he proved that a campaign based on connection with voters, in the mediums people engage with media, are what dems need to claw our way back.
June 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
As a center left guy, I am pumped Mamdani won, and by the way he won. He will have challenges in the general, but he proved that a campaign based on connection with voters, in the mediums people engage with media, are what dems need to claw our way back.
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next dem admin program needs to have an anti-Ivy League DEI program
Reality: You might not be interested in defense but defense is very interested in you
Average Dem staffer: but have you considered that I went to Yale
Average Dem staffer: but have you considered that I went to Yale
June 22, 2025 at 3:46 AM
next dem admin program needs to have an anti-Ivy League DEI program
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Folks - we need your help. The @findoutpodcast.bsky.social is working to bring more men to the left.
In order to do that, we need help growing the pod so it reaches the right people.
Would you all be willing to follow at the link above and share with your friends and family?
Thank you!
In order to do that, we need help growing the pod so it reaches the right people.
Would you all be willing to follow at the link above and share with your friends and family?
Thank you!
June 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Folks - we need your help. The @findoutpodcast.bsky.social is working to bring more men to the left.
In order to do that, we need help growing the pod so it reaches the right people.
Would you all be willing to follow at the link above and share with your friends and family?
Thank you!
In order to do that, we need help growing the pod so it reaches the right people.
Would you all be willing to follow at the link above and share with your friends and family?
Thank you!