Sandia Blanca
@sandiablanca.bsky.social
Baby boomer who votes blue. Still a fan of the Oxford comma. United Methodist. Happily married. ATX. Balloon-Juice Jackal.
Really interesting thread.
The Myth of a Rightward Realignment
Let’s discard some stubborn misconceptions about Trump’s support and what happened in the 2024 election. They are only obscuring our understanding of a profound de-alignment.
As the piece is partially behind a paywall, I’ll share some key thoughts:
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Let’s discard some stubborn misconceptions about Trump’s support and what happened in the 2024 election. They are only obscuring our understanding of a profound de-alignment.
As the piece is partially behind a paywall, I’ll share some key thoughts:
🧵
The Myth of a Rightward Realignment
Let’s discard some stubborn misconceptions about Trump’s support and what happened in the 2024 election that are obscuring our understanding of a profound de-alignment
steady.page
November 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Really interesting thread.
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Listen…If y’all want to talk honesty, then let’s be honest about all of it.
The promises, the hypocrisy, the receipts.
Because what you campaigned on and what you’re doing? Two very different things.
The promises, the hypocrisy, the receipts.
Because what you campaigned on and what you’re doing? Two very different things.
November 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Listen…If y’all want to talk honesty, then let’s be honest about all of it.
The promises, the hypocrisy, the receipts.
Because what you campaigned on and what you’re doing? Two very different things.
The promises, the hypocrisy, the receipts.
Because what you campaigned on and what you’re doing? Two very different things.
Seriously, he's just doing it out in the open! Grrr.
The presidency is a side gig for Trump‘s grift.
"New disclosures posted Saturday...show that Trump’s purchases of at least $82 million include bonds from Netflix Inc., UnitedHealth Group Inc., Boeing Co., Meta Platforms Inc., Home Depot Inc., Broadcom Inc. and Intel Corp., of which the US government acquired a stake under his administration."
November 16, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Seriously, he's just doing it out in the open! Grrr.
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Buried in here: UMC pastors in Chicago told me they were going to keep doing this for a wide spectrum of Methodists who have legal battles amid the ongoing mass deportation effort in the city — immigrant families, pastors who have been arrested, etc.
Some serious denominational solidarity here.
Some serious denominational solidarity here.
NEW: So, the courtroom at the "Broadview 6" arraignment in Chicago yesterday featured lotsa Methodist pastors.
Why? They were supporters of defendant/fellow Methodist Brian Straw.
"If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us,” one pastor said. religionnews.com/2025/11/13/m...
Why? They were supporters of defendant/fellow Methodist Brian Straw.
"If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us,” one pastor said. religionnews.com/2025/11/13/m...
Methodist pastors march into courtroom with 'boring suburban dad' indicted for protesting
CHICAGO (RNS) — ‘If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us,’ said a Chicago area UMC pastor.
religionnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Buried in here: UMC pastors in Chicago told me they were going to keep doing this for a wide spectrum of Methodists who have legal battles amid the ongoing mass deportation effort in the city — immigrant families, pastors who have been arrested, etc.
Some serious denominational solidarity here.
Some serious denominational solidarity here.
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We’ve served our country in uniform. Now we are stepping up to serve again.
We are The Hell Cats — four female veterans that are going to flip the House in 2026.
Join the mission → www.hellcats.us/
We are The Hell Cats — four female veterans that are going to flip the House in 2026.
Join the mission → www.hellcats.us/
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We’ve served our country in uniform. Now we are stepping up to serve again.
We are The Hell Cats — four female veterans that are going to flip the House in 2026.
Join the mission → www.hellcats.us/
We are The Hell Cats — four female veterans that are going to flip the House in 2026.
Join the mission → www.hellcats.us/
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We will be in D.C. on November 22 for our first in-person event!
If you can't be there in person, join us here:
citizensimpeachment.com/sign-up-to-h...
If you can't be there in person, join us here:
citizensimpeachment.com/sign-up-to-h...
November 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We will be in D.C. on November 22 for our first in-person event!
If you can't be there in person, join us here:
citizensimpeachment.com/sign-up-to-h...
If you can't be there in person, join us here:
citizensimpeachment.com/sign-up-to-h...
The federal government’s “Compact” will put the University of Texas at Austin under political control. Join with Longhorns for Liberty before the Board of Regents meeting on November 19-20 and tell President Jim Davis and the Regents to protect UT Austin’s independence by rejecting the Compact.
University of Texas: Reject the federal government’s “Compact”
The federal government’s “Compact” will put the University of Texas at Austin under political control. Join with Longhorns for Liberty before the Board of Regents meeting on November 19-20 and tell Pr...
alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The federal government’s “Compact” will put the University of Texas at Austin under political control. Join with Longhorns for Liberty before the Board of Regents meeting on November 19-20 and tell President Jim Davis and the Regents to protect UT Austin’s independence by rejecting the Compact.
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As the world’s eyes turn to the Climate Change Conference (COP30), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light is sending video dispatches from the conference.
COP30: What to Expect at the UN’s Annual Climate Change Conference • The Austin Chronicle
As the world’s eyes turn to Brazil for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light is sending video dispatches from the conference to...
www.austinchronicle.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
As the world’s eyes turn to the Climate Change Conference (COP30), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light is sending video dispatches from the conference.
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If you live in Travis County (TX), you can vote anywhere you see a sign today saying“vote here/aqui." You can find polling locations, wait times at those locations, a sample ballot, and more here: votetravis.gov/current-elec...
Current Election – Travis County Clerk
votetravis.gov
November 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
If you live in Travis County (TX), you can vote anywhere you see a sign today saying“vote here/aqui." You can find polling locations, wait times at those locations, a sample ballot, and more here: votetravis.gov/current-elec...
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Gutting our government
November 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Gutting our government
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I love how Rep. Joe Neguse reframed this question.
October 31, 2025 at 8:19 AM
I love how Rep. Joe Neguse reframed this question.
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REV. BLACK (who was shot in the head with a pepper ball): “If this is what they’re doing to pastors, journalists, teachers, mothers, and the elderly gathered to sing and pray outside ICE facilities… what might they be doing to our neighbors who are behind those walls?”
October 31, 2025 at 2:33 AM
REV. BLACK (who was shot in the head with a pepper ball): “If this is what they’re doing to pastors, journalists, teachers, mothers, and the elderly gathered to sing and pray outside ICE facilities… what might they be doing to our neighbors who are behind those walls?”
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TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME: The official Massachusetts SNAP website now warns that Trump is “choosing not to issue November SNAP benefits that help you and many families put food on the table.” It also warns of cuts due to “Congressional Republicans and President Trump” in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
October 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME: The official Massachusetts SNAP website now warns that Trump is “choosing not to issue November SNAP benefits that help you and many families put food on the table.” It also warns of cuts due to “Congressional Republicans and President Trump” in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
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CENTRAL TEXANS: if you need help with feeding your pets*
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*You can also find donation links on these pages.
www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assista...
www.atxfreefridge.com
austinhumanesociety.org/programs/pet...
Already receiving Meals on Wheels? www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org/programs/pals
*You can also find donation links on these pages.
October 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM
CENTRAL TEXANS: if you need help with feeding your pets*
www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assista...
www.atxfreefridge.com
austinhumanesociety.org/programs/pet...
Already receiving Meals on Wheels? www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org/programs/pals
*You can also find donation links on these pages.
www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assista...
www.atxfreefridge.com
austinhumanesociety.org/programs/pet...
Already receiving Meals on Wheels? www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org/programs/pals
*You can also find donation links on these pages.
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"Mate, I can't do anything but tell it to you straight. This Canada thing is literally the dumbest thing I've ever heard. The Canadians ran an advertisement showing Ronald Reagan being against tariffs. Guess what? Ronald Reagan was against tariffs."
October 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"Mate, I can't do anything but tell it to you straight. This Canada thing is literally the dumbest thing I've ever heard. The Canadians ran an advertisement showing Ronald Reagan being against tariffs. Guess what? Ronald Reagan was against tariffs."
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Let me see if I have this right:
Republicans can’t find $8 billion for SNAP, but *can* find $40 billion for Argentina and $230 million to line the president’s pockets… because his feelings are hurt?
The math isn’t mathing—and the American people aren’t buying the bullshit Republicans are selling.
Republicans can’t find $8 billion for SNAP, but *can* find $40 billion for Argentina and $230 million to line the president’s pockets… because his feelings are hurt?
The math isn’t mathing—and the American people aren’t buying the bullshit Republicans are selling.
October 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Let me see if I have this right:
Republicans can’t find $8 billion for SNAP, but *can* find $40 billion for Argentina and $230 million to line the president’s pockets… because his feelings are hurt?
The math isn’t mathing—and the American people aren’t buying the bullshit Republicans are selling.
Republicans can’t find $8 billion for SNAP, but *can* find $40 billion for Argentina and $230 million to line the president’s pockets… because his feelings are hurt?
The math isn’t mathing—and the American people aren’t buying the bullshit Republicans are selling.
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October 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Oh you're trying to say the cost of living is skyrocketing?
Donald Trump can't hear you over the sound of bulldozers demolishing a wing of the White House to build a new grand ballroom.
Donald Trump can't hear you over the sound of bulldozers demolishing a wing of the White House to build a new grand ballroom.
October 21, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Oh you're trying to say the cost of living is skyrocketing?
Donald Trump can't hear you over the sound of bulldozers demolishing a wing of the White House to build a new grand ballroom.
Donald Trump can't hear you over the sound of bulldozers demolishing a wing of the White House to build a new grand ballroom.
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Good morning everyone
Thank you ALL for yesterday's #NoKings
INSPIRATION
This morning I want to share with you in Congresswoman elect Adelita Grijalva's own WORDS WHY a judge just cannot swear her in
As so many of us have asked
Call SpeakerJohnson
Please
202 225 2777
SWEAR in ADELITA
Thank you ALL for yesterday's #NoKings
INSPIRATION
This morning I want to share with you in Congresswoman elect Adelita Grijalva's own WORDS WHY a judge just cannot swear her in
As so many of us have asked
Call SpeakerJohnson
Please
202 225 2777
SWEAR in ADELITA
October 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Good morning everyone
Thank you ALL for yesterday's #NoKings
INSPIRATION
This morning I want to share with you in Congresswoman elect Adelita Grijalva's own WORDS WHY a judge just cannot swear her in
As so many of us have asked
Call SpeakerJohnson
Please
202 225 2777
SWEAR in ADELITA
Thank you ALL for yesterday's #NoKings
INSPIRATION
This morning I want to share with you in Congresswoman elect Adelita Grijalva's own WORDS WHY a judge just cannot swear her in
As so many of us have asked
Call SpeakerJohnson
Please
202 225 2777
SWEAR in ADELITA
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“In this country, a person who believes that he is the law cannot be president.”
Texas representative @algreen.house.gov tells @premthakker.bsky.social that he’ll introduce new articles of impeachment for Donald Trump.
Texas representative @algreen.house.gov tells @premthakker.bsky.social that he’ll introduce new articles of impeachment for Donald Trump.
October 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
“In this country, a person who believes that he is the law cannot be president.”
Texas representative @algreen.house.gov tells @premthakker.bsky.social that he’ll introduce new articles of impeachment for Donald Trump.
Texas representative @algreen.house.gov tells @premthakker.bsky.social that he’ll introduce new articles of impeachment for Donald Trump.
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worst of the worst?
October 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
worst of the worst?
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Here's an idea: Trump, his cabinet of horrors and every single Republican Member of Congress resign and apologize to the American people for terrorizing and lying to them and crawl back under the rock they came from.
Mike Johnson: "Many of you have asked all of us, 'How does it end?' We have no idea."
October 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Here's an idea: Trump, his cabinet of horrors and every single Republican Member of Congress resign and apologize to the American people for terrorizing and lying to them and crawl back under the rock they came from.
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really striking the degree to which not a single person working in the trump administration appears to be interested in serving the american people
October 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
really striking the degree to which not a single person working in the trump administration appears to be interested in serving the american people
Saw this wonderful exhibit today at the Jeffrey Deitch gallery in Hollywood. deitch.com/los-angeles/...
October 11, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Saw this wonderful exhibit today at the Jeffrey Deitch gallery in Hollywood. deitch.com/los-angeles/...