Nick Rafter
@nickrafter.bsky.social
🇺🇸🏳️🌈 Bronx-born, Queens-raised son of a Brooklyn dad and Manhattan mom who met in Staten Island. Aspiring Author, Realtor, AvGeek, Europhile, the best political strategist Democrats never had.
https://nickrafter.substack.com/
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I'm happy to announce that my first novel, Lower Than the Angels, has been published. It is available in all formats, including ebook, here a.co/d/gygW1jb
October 9, 2025 at 1:59 AM
I'm happy to announce that my first novel, Lower Than the Angels, has been published. It is available in all formats, including ebook, here a.co/d/gygW1jb
The dude getting all the pussy and saying whatever he wants is the one exploding the federal deficit, funding all the wars, and protecting Epstein’s clients. Did you not think some of that pussy you love Trump for getting wasn’t on Epstein’s island? open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
July 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The dude getting all the pussy and saying whatever he wants is the one exploding the federal deficit, funding all the wars, and protecting Epstein’s clients. Did you not think some of that pussy you love Trump for getting wasn’t on Epstein’s island? open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
Some fun things coming this week related to the manosphere's pathetic buyer's remorse regarding Trump and the real causes of unaffordability in New York City. nickrafter.substack.com
July 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Some fun things coming this week related to the manosphere's pathetic buyer's remorse regarding Trump and the real causes of unaffordability in New York City. nickrafter.substack.com
While man bun and cat lady mocked this woman, MAGA is trying to find her and reach out to her. open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
June 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
While man bun and cat lady mocked this woman, MAGA is trying to find her and reach out to her. open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
We Need To Talk About Optics open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
June 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We Need To Talk About Optics open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
Are you ready for some discourse?
Tomorrow, I will explain how the focus on liberals being bad at "messaging" misses the point that "messaging" alone doesn't persuade voters; lived experiences are more persuasive.
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Tomorrow, I will explain how the focus on liberals being bad at "messaging" misses the point that "messaging" alone doesn't persuade voters; lived experiences are more persuasive.
Subscribe now. nickrafter.substack.com
June 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Are you ready for some discourse?
Tomorrow, I will explain how the focus on liberals being bad at "messaging" misses the point that "messaging" alone doesn't persuade voters; lived experiences are more persuasive.
Subscribe now. nickrafter.substack.com
Tomorrow, I will explain how the focus on liberals being bad at "messaging" misses the point that "messaging" alone doesn't persuade voters; lived experiences are more persuasive.
Subscribe now. nickrafter.substack.com
Bernie Still Doesn't Get Why He Lost open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
May 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Bernie Still Doesn't Get Why He Lost open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
Coming Tomorrow:
Sean O'Brien's tweet last month attacking Bernie/AOC shows how leftists are still delusional about why they can't win working-class support. I explain why, referencing an iconic episode of The Simpsons.
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Sean O'Brien's tweet last month attacking Bernie/AOC shows how leftists are still delusional about why they can't win working-class support. I explain why, referencing an iconic episode of The Simpsons.
Subscribe now to get it in your inbox. nickrafter.substack.com
May 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Coming Tomorrow:
Sean O'Brien's tweet last month attacking Bernie/AOC shows how leftists are still delusional about why they can't win working-class support. I explain why, referencing an iconic episode of The Simpsons.
Subscribe now to get it in your inbox. nickrafter.substack.com
Sean O'Brien's tweet last month attacking Bernie/AOC shows how leftists are still delusional about why they can't win working-class support. I explain why, referencing an iconic episode of The Simpsons.
Subscribe now to get it in your inbox. nickrafter.substack.com
Australia joined Canada in defeating its right-wing party and its leader in its first national election in the Trump 2.0 era.
Go down under for results and analysis.
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Go down under for results and analysis.
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May 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Australia joined Canada in defeating its right-wing party and its leader in its first national election in the Trump 2.0 era.
Go down under for results and analysis.
open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
Go down under for results and analysis.
open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
It’s Springtime For Liberals In Canada open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
May 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
It’s Springtime For Liberals In Canada open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
Coming tomorrow:
I don't oppose Democrats doing the bro-casts, but I think we should recognize what it means politically for Democrats and progressive ideology.
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I don't oppose Democrats doing the bro-casts, but I think we should recognize what it means politically for Democrats and progressive ideology.
Subscribe to get it in your inbox in the morning. nickrafter.substack.com
April 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Coming tomorrow:
I don't oppose Democrats doing the bro-casts, but I think we should recognize what it means politically for Democrats and progressive ideology.
Subscribe to get it in your inbox in the morning. nickrafter.substack.com
I don't oppose Democrats doing the bro-casts, but I think we should recognize what it means politically for Democrats and progressive ideology.
Subscribe to get it in your inbox in the morning. nickrafter.substack.com
Are These Really Y'all's Boys?
MAGA May Be A Good Time, But You're Going To Regret Looking Past The Cruelty
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MAGA May Be A Good Time, But You're Going To Regret Looking Past The Cruelty
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April 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Are These Really Y'all's Boys?
MAGA May Be A Good Time, But You're Going To Regret Looking Past The Cruelty
open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
MAGA May Be A Good Time, But You're Going To Regret Looking Past The Cruelty
open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
Coming tomorrow:
The Bill Maher White House summit and why you should resist the urge to ignore your MAGA friend's support for cruelty, despite him or her being more fun to be around.
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The Bill Maher White House summit and why you should resist the urge to ignore your MAGA friend's support for cruelty, despite him or her being more fun to be around.
Subscribe if you haven't open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
April 23, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Coming tomorrow:
The Bill Maher White House summit and why you should resist the urge to ignore your MAGA friend's support for cruelty, despite him or her being more fun to be around.
Subscribe if you haven't open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
The Bill Maher White House summit and why you should resist the urge to ignore your MAGA friend's support for cruelty, despite him or her being more fun to be around.
Subscribe if you haven't open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
Shawn Fain says free trade and deindustrialization lead to working-class people focusing on cultural issues and backing Trump, but history tells us that dynamic happened decades before NAFTA and before the factories closed and jobs went overseas.
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April 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Shawn Fain says free trade and deindustrialization lead to working-class people focusing on cultural issues and backing Trump, but history tells us that dynamic happened decades before NAFTA and before the factories closed and jobs went overseas.
open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
Does Zohran Mamdani stand a chance? A look at the political landscape in NYC ahead of June's Democratic Mayoral primary.
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March 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Does Zohran Mamdani stand a chance? A look at the political landscape in NYC ahead of June's Democratic Mayoral primary.
open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
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March 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"There is no sustainable constituency for a left-wing media ecosystem because there is no consensus on the direction the Democratic Party should take and no agreement to get behind whichever side wins that debate the way Republicans submitted to Trump."
nickrafter.substack.com/p/not-a-mess...
nickrafter.substack.com/p/not-a-mess...
March 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
"There is no sustainable constituency for a left-wing media ecosystem because there is no consensus on the direction the Democratic Party should take and no agreement to get behind whichever side wins that debate the way Republicans submitted to Trump."
nickrafter.substack.com/p/not-a-mess...
nickrafter.substack.com/p/not-a-mess...
How RFK Jr. cynically used Bernie's own political plays against him.
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February 11, 2025 at 10:40 PM
How RFK Jr. cynically used Bernie's own political plays against him.
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New York Says 'YIMBY Ki-Yay MFer'
A deep dive into the political dynamics of the City Of Yes
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A deep dive into the political dynamics of the City Of Yes
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December 6, 2024 at 10:47 PM
New York Says 'YIMBY Ki-Yay MFer'
A deep dive into the political dynamics of the City Of Yes
open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
A deep dive into the political dynamics of the City Of Yes
open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
The Age Of The Anti-Hero nickrafter.substack.com/p/the-age-of...
December 2, 2024 at 10:34 PM
The Age Of The Anti-Hero nickrafter.substack.com/p/the-age-of...
In Defense Of Echo Chambers open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
November 26, 2024 at 2:46 PM
In Defense Of Echo Chambers open.substack.com/pub/nickraft...
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
November 22, 2024 at 5:19 AM
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Was Obama even worth it if his election ultimately let to this? Like if we can go back to 2007 and tell people what the next 20 years will look like, does he even win?
November 15, 2024 at 12:55 AM
Was Obama even worth it if his election ultimately let to this? Like if we can go back to 2007 and tell people what the next 20 years will look like, does he even win?