Gregory Koger
@gregorykoger.bsky.social
Author of Filibustering & Strategic Party Government, http://U.Miami political scientist. Director of Hanley Democracy Center. Brings a lightsaber to a knife fight.
When your best strategy is to grab the coattails of a POTUS with a -16 net approval, 2026 may not be your year. (data: @fiftyplusone.news)
November 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
When your best strategy is to grab the coattails of a POTUS with a -16 net approval, 2026 may not be your year. (data: @fiftyplusone.news)
According to @politico.com, Sen. Murphy is advocating for what I thought would be the baseline position of Senate Dems: no more funds unless Congress reclaims its spending authority.
Who is for business-as-usual? Sen. Patty Murray, D-WA since 1993.
www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
Who is for business-as-usual? Sen. Patty Murray, D-WA since 1993.
www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
August 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
According to @politico.com, Sen. Murphy is advocating for what I thought would be the baseline position of Senate Dems: no more funds unless Congress reclaims its spending authority.
Who is for business-as-usual? Sen. Patty Murray, D-WA since 1993.
www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
Who is for business-as-usual? Sen. Patty Murray, D-WA since 1993.
www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
August 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
Thanks, Starbucks, for keeping me humble
August 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Thanks, Starbucks, for keeping me humble
Just today: the Ken Burns hook.
July 31, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Just today: the Ken Burns hook.
Sometimes having an RA is counterproductive
July 29, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Sometimes having an RA is counterproductive
Trump to Midwest: drop dead
July 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Trump to Midwest: drop dead
what actor's expression in a movie will stay with you for the rest of your life?
June 25, 2025 at 1:43 AM
what actor's expression in a movie will stay with you for the rest of your life?
Theo gave me side-eye when I told him I would make a decision about treats in two weeks
June 21, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Theo gave me side-eye when I told him I would make a decision about treats in two weeks
Seen at the Chicago protest
April 6, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Seen at the Chicago protest
Post a ship that’s not Star Wars or Star Trek
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www.space.com/every-spacex...
March 24, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Post a ship that’s not Star Wars or Star Trek
www.space.com/every-spacex...
www.space.com/every-spacex...
What perfect albums came out when you were 16?
March 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
What perfect albums came out when you were 16?
"Any unauthorized release of classified information is a violation of the law and will be treated as such."
March 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
"Any unauthorized release of classified information is a violation of the law and will be treated as such."
As the elected president claims to be fighting anti-Semites, just a reminder that this is his co-president.
March 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
As the elected president claims to be fighting anti-Semites, just a reminder that this is his co-president.
I'm old enough to remember when hawking products from the White House podium was illegal. (article from 2/9/2017)
March 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I'm old enough to remember when hawking products from the White House podium was illegal. (article from 2/9/2017)
Area politician realizing he will never graduate to being a real boy.
February 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Area politician realizing he will never graduate to being a real boy.
Taken literally, this means that ~1 out of 100 Americans had no opinion of JD Vance on Jan. 1 but now approve of him and I would love to know who they are.
projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/favora...
projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/favora...
February 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Taken literally, this means that ~1 out of 100 Americans had no opinion of JD Vance on Jan. 1 but now approve of him and I would love to know who they are.
projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/favora...
projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/favora...
Those fears are real. The House GOP is considering a 1000% increase in the endowment tax. So the "complying in advance" is an effort to hold onto their endowments and the status that come with them.
Link to the broader story: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/u...
Link to the broader story: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/u...
January 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Those fears are real. The House GOP is considering a 1000% increase in the endowment tax. So the "complying in advance" is an effort to hold onto their endowments and the status that come with them.
Link to the broader story: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/u...
Link to the broader story: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/u...
In a similar vein, I offer the Kompromat:
January 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
In a similar vein, I offer the Kompromat:
Miami in two pix
Left: shot
Right: chaser
Left: shot
Right: chaser
December 7, 2024 at 12:06 AM
Miami in two pix
Left: shot
Right: chaser
Left: shot
Right: chaser
If you see this, post a knight
November 29, 2024 at 2:39 AM
If you see this, post a knight
Oh I’ll make up for it with a Theo pic
November 23, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Oh I’ll make up for it with a Theo pic
Avalanche Lake, Glacier National Park
November 20, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Avalanche Lake, Glacier National Park
Name a TV show you’re positive no one remembers but you.
November 20, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Name a TV show you’re positive no one remembers but you.