James Newton
@jnewt-maps.bsky.social
Cartographer, freelance political analyst, University of Maryland Alum. Opinions are my own.
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Eight Senate Democrats saw charts like these and decided "oh yes, now that public opinion is on our side and our opponent is facing electoral consequences for their policy choices, now is a great time to give up all of our leverage in health care negotiations" www.gelliottmorris.com/p/donald-tru...
November 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Eight Senate Democrats saw charts like these and decided "oh yes, now that public opinion is on our side and our opponent is facing electoral consequences for their policy choices, now is a great time to give up all of our leverage in health care negotiations" www.gelliottmorris.com/p/donald-tru...
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As this vote moves to the House, I stand with Democratic leadership as they refuse to rubber stamp the full-scale Republican assault on Americans’ health care and I am proud of the majority of Senate Democrats who opposed this vote.
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
As this vote moves to the House, I stand with Democratic leadership as they refuse to rubber stamp the full-scale Republican assault on Americans’ health care and I am proud of the majority of Senate Democrats who opposed this vote.
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This is why a fair number of people stay home on election day and don't vote. What's the point, they ask, when no one stands up for them
This right here.
Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
November 10, 2025 at 1:51 AM
This is why a fair number of people stay home on election day and don't vote. What's the point, they ask, when no one stands up for them
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Senate president’s redistricting stand has started a Democratic family feud
Senate president’s redistricting stand has started a Democratic family feud
Party leaders, rank and file want an opportunity to fight back against President Donald Trump
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Senate president’s redistricting stand has started a Democratic family feud
One of the results from Tuesday night that stuck out to me was in Luzerne County, PA. County Councilmember Tim McGinley (D) defeated incumbent County Controller Walter Griffith (R) one year after Trump won the county by 19%.
November 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
One of the results from Tuesday night that stuck out to me was in Luzerne County, PA. County Councilmember Tim McGinley (D) defeated incumbent County Controller Walter Griffith (R) one year after Trump won the county by 19%.
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Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House
Nancy Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years, announced her decision Thursday.
www.thebanner.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
Next year will be the first time since 1993 that both Maryland and Virginia have trifecta governments.
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Next year will be the first time since 1993 that both Maryland and Virginia have trifecta governments.
Weighting off the 2024 electorate was a terrible decision by pollsters. I hope they've learned their lesson.
be careful with pollsters who invest a lot of time and money into marketing based off single election performance, and don't appear to take methods too seriously
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/the-best-p...
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/the-best-p...
November 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Weighting off the 2024 electorate was a terrible decision by pollsters. I hope they've learned their lesson.
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Median age of first-time homebuyer has climbed to 40 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Affordability Woes Push US Median First-Time Homebuyer Age to 40
The median age of first-time homebuyers in the US has climbed to a record of 40 as soaring prices and mortgage rates over the last few years delay homeownership for millions of Americans.
www.bloomberg.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Median age of first-time homebuyer has climbed to 40 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland announced the creation of a new redistricting advisory commission, officially plunging the Democratic-led state into the redistricting wars ahead of 2026.
https://www.notus.org/democrats/wes-moore-redistricting-maryland
https://www.notus.org/democrats/wes-moore-redistricting-maryland
Gov. Wes Moore Is Creating a Redistricting Advisory Commission in Maryland
It's the state's first step toward drawing new maps and joining ongoing Democratic redistricting efforts ahead of 2026.
www.notus.org
November 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland announced the creation of a new redistricting advisory commission, officially plunging the Democratic-led state into the redistricting wars ahead of 2026.
https://www.notus.org/democrats/wes-moore-redistricting-maryland
https://www.notus.org/democrats/wes-moore-redistricting-maryland
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Dick Cheney did more than anyone else to build up expansive and destructive executive branch powers in the wake of 9/11; he lived to see another president turn those same powers against his own daughter.
He should be a warning sign to the GOP today but too many of them are in the cult.
He should be a warning sign to the GOP today but too many of them are in the cult.
November 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Dick Cheney did more than anyone else to build up expansive and destructive executive branch powers in the wake of 9/11; he lived to see another president turn those same powers against his own daughter.
He should be a warning sign to the GOP today but too many of them are in the cult.
He should be a warning sign to the GOP today but too many of them are in the cult.
Legendary Star Trek actor George Takei weighs into Maryland redistricting.
Weak men like Bill Ferguson need to learn to fight fire with fire, or let stronger people lead the way.
November 1, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Legendary Star Trek actor George Takei weighs into Maryland redistricting.
State Sen. Dalya Attar (D-Baltimore) has been indicted on counts of conspiracy and wire fraud, and is in federal custody. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Maryland state Sen. Dalya Attar indicted on extortion charges
The Democrat from Baltimore was charged with eight crimes, according to a court docket.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
State Sen. Dalya Attar (D-Baltimore) has been indicted on counts of conspiracy and wire fraud, and is in federal custody. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Maryland’s Democratic Senate president blocks anti-Trump redistricting fight
Maryland Gov. Moore and House Speaker Jones, two of the state’s top Democrats, want a special session to redistrict. Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson said no
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Maryland Gov. Moore and House Speaker Jones, two of the state’s top Democrats, want a special session to redistrict. Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson said no
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Maryland’s Democratic Senate president blocks anti-Trump redistricting fight
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, two of the state’s top Democrats, want a special session to redistrict. Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson said no.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Maryland’s Democratic Senate president blocks anti-Trump redistricting fight
Maryland Gov. Moore and House Speaker Jones, two of the state’s top Democrats, want a special session to redistrict. Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson said no
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Maryland Gov. Moore and House Speaker Jones, two of the state’s top Democrats, want a special session to redistrict. Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson said no
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Trump screws his voters again: He just denied disaster aid to Maryland (while giving it to red states). But I took a look and it turns out the suffering Maryland counties are in Appalachia and backed him by 40 and 54 points.
On the pod, @stevebenen.com and I discuss:
newrepublic.com/article/2022...
On the pod, @stevebenen.com and I discuss:
newrepublic.com/article/2022...
Trump Nixing of Dem State Disaster Aid Backfires, Screwing MAGA Voters
After Trump’s handling of disasters boomerangs on MAGA country, the author of a piece on his retribution against blue America explains how this saga reveals MAGA ideology’s deepest depravities.
newrepublic.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Trump screws his voters again: He just denied disaster aid to Maryland (while giving it to red states). But I took a look and it turns out the suffering Maryland counties are in Appalachia and backed him by 40 and 54 points.
On the pod, @stevebenen.com and I discuss:
newrepublic.com/article/2022...
On the pod, @stevebenen.com and I discuss:
newrepublic.com/article/2022...
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Trump’s America: Thousands of furloughed federal workers in Hyattsville, Maryland waiting in line for food.
October 25, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Trump’s America: Thousands of furloughed federal workers in Hyattsville, Maryland waiting in line for food.
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In which Jack Ciattarelli’s “inner-circle advisor” shouts “WE WANT A BAN ON SAME SEX MARRIAGE!”
And, before introducing Jack, assures the crowd that he’s not “taking money from Jews.”
JACK: Let’s hear it for Dr. Nadeem! We met 8 months ago & he hasn’t let me down one day since.
And, before introducing Jack, assures the crowd that he’s not “taking money from Jews.”
JACK: Let’s hear it for Dr. Nadeem! We met 8 months ago & he hasn’t let me down one day since.
October 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
In which Jack Ciattarelli’s “inner-circle advisor” shouts “WE WANT A BAN ON SAME SEX MARRIAGE!”
And, before introducing Jack, assures the crowd that he’s not “taking money from Jews.”
JACK: Let’s hear it for Dr. Nadeem! We met 8 months ago & he hasn’t let me down one day since.
And, before introducing Jack, assures the crowd that he’s not “taking money from Jews.”
JACK: Let’s hear it for Dr. Nadeem! We met 8 months ago & he hasn’t let me down one day since.
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Official count from yesterday’s No Kings rally in Columbia, MD is 6,500. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped pull the numbers together. Howard county definitely showed up!
@indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social
#NoKings #Resist
@indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social
#NoKings #Resist
October 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Official count from yesterday’s No Kings rally in Columbia, MD is 6,500. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped pull the numbers together. Howard county definitely showed up!
@indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social
#NoKings #Resist
@indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social
#NoKings #Resist
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we've accounted for about 400k people in reported events so far. we lack good counts in the big cities and waiting for official accounts in lots of smaller protests docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
20251018_No Kings Day 2 Protests Unofficial Attendance Crowdsourcing
docs.google.com
October 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
we've accounted for about 400k people in reported events so far. we lack good counts in the big cities and waiting for official accounts in lots of smaller protests docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
A few MD politics updates:
Delegate Charles Otto has passed away (RIP)
Celeste Iroha has dropped out of the MoCo Exec race
Delegate Kevin Harris has entered the process to replace the impending resignation of Senator Michael Jackson
Delegate Charles Otto has passed away (RIP)
Celeste Iroha has dropped out of the MoCo Exec race
Delegate Kevin Harris has entered the process to replace the impending resignation of Senator Michael Jackson
October 18, 2025 at 3:18 AM
A few MD politics updates:
Delegate Charles Otto has passed away (RIP)
Celeste Iroha has dropped out of the MoCo Exec race
Delegate Kevin Harris has entered the process to replace the impending resignation of Senator Michael Jackson
Delegate Charles Otto has passed away (RIP)
Celeste Iroha has dropped out of the MoCo Exec race
Delegate Kevin Harris has entered the process to replace the impending resignation of Senator Michael Jackson
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Breaking from me: Councilmember Gabe Albornoz will be leaving the Montgomery County Council on Dec. 1. A process to fill his seat for the last year of his term will follow: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
Albornoz to step down from Montgomery County Council at end of year
At-large Montgomery County Council member Gabe Albornoz is stepping down in December, he announced Thursday. This creates a hole on the council that will be temporarily filled by an appointment.
www.thebanner.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Breaking from me: Councilmember Gabe Albornoz will be leaving the Montgomery County Council on Dec. 1. A process to fill his seat for the last year of his term will follow: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
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Billionaires decided long ago they’d rather have low taxes than democracy.
Conservative billionaire Jeff Yass, the richest man in Pennsylvania, is helping fund the GOP’s bid to oust three Democratic state supreme court justices this fall.
Inside the Clunky Elections to Control Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court
The GOP is making an expensive push to end Democrats’ majority on a court at the center of election lawsuits, sparking a fledging campaign season with little precedent or template.
boltsmag.org
October 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Billionaires decided long ago they’d rather have low taxes than democracy.
Vanessa Atterbeary has officially launched her campaign for Howard County Executive. Among her early endorsers are Councilman Opel Jones, former Councilman C. Vernon Gray, State Treasurer Dereck Davis, and Speaker Adrienne Jones.
October 16, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Vanessa Atterbeary has officially launched her campaign for Howard County Executive. Among her early endorsers are Councilman Opel Jones, former Councilman C. Vernon Gray, State Treasurer Dereck Davis, and Speaker Adrienne Jones.
Steve McKay to not seek re-election www.fredericknewspost.com/news/continu...
Updated: McKay will not seek reelection to Frederick County Council in 2026
Frederick County Council Member Steve McKay will not seek reelection in 2026 due to a medical issue, he told The Frederick News-Post on Monday.
www.fredericknewspost.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Steve McKay to not seek re-election www.fredericknewspost.com/news/continu...