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Sebastian Andrew
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Final year media student at the University of Adelaide. Interests include political science, electoral geography, and political journalism.
I frequently publish on my substack: https://substack.com/@politicswithseb?utm_source=user-menu
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Enjoy this preview of some upcoming US elections (including the hotly-anticipated NYC Mayoral Election) and what they can reveal about the future.

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Neighbourhoods to watch in the NYC Mayoral Election + other US elections
Straight off the bat, Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
sebastianandrew.bsky.social
For German conservatives, keeping the far-right out of power comes at a cost.

Image source: OlafKosinsky_0998 (Wikimedia Commons)
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The Cost of Keeping Out the AfD
The growth of the AfD puts Friedrich Merz, the current Chancellor of Germany, in a real pickle.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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I hadn't seen George Brandis' op ed about expanding parliament but it is indeed completely false and @benraue.com has kindly saved me the trouble of debunking it www.tallyroom.com.au/62130
Who would benefit from an expanded parliament?
Today’s blog post is inspired by a strange opinion piece in the Nine papers yesterday by former federal Liberal Attorney-General George Brandis. Brandis’ piece (in addition to incorrect…
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September 30, 2025 at 12:05 AM
sebastianandrew.bsky.social
It has been nearly a decade since I wrote about an episode of a show but this one really stuck with me. #Peacemaker
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Peacemaker 2x6 analysis, and why [spoiler] is really unsettling
WARNING: This post contains major spoilers for Peacemaker episode 2x6 '“Ignorance is Chris” and for Season 2 of Peacemaker.
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September 28, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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I’ve written about media’s double standard in reporting political violence, comparing their wall to wall coverage - and legitimisation - of Charlie Kirk to their muted and quickly forgotten coverage of Melissa Hortman’s assassination. It’s media inequality.

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From Kirk to Hortman: The media’s double standard on political violence
The mainstream media’s response to political violence reveals who they believe deserves remembrance and who they’re willing to forget.
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September 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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drvicfielding.bsky.social
It fascinates me that young violent white men like Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson and Trump shooter Thomas Crook are described in media as “quiet” and “polite” men, who “spend a lot of time online”. Do you think they’re quiet and polite online when they’re hidden behind an avatar and feel invincible?
September 14, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Disagree on fixed four-year terms, but absolutely we need more MPs!! Our population has increased by around 83% since the last expansion, our electorates by only around 1%. Hopefully they push through the inevitable brainless backlash and enact this much-needed reform.
September 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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"Good people?" what a pathetic response. Make it crystal clear that ANY of the hate on display on Sunday has absolutely no place in Australia.
September 2, 2025 at 5:53 AM
sebastianandrew.bsky.social
Well past time to start treating properties as homes rather than an investment. Hope the current government remembers their party's 2019 platform and has the courage to act.
australia.theguardian.com Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · Aug 31
Negative gearing on short-stay rentals costs Australia up to $556m a year, report estimates
Negative gearing on short-stay rentals costs Australia up to $556m a year, report estimates
Almost 170,000 homes are estimated to be operating as short-stay accommodation, which can still claim tax breaks * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Tax breaks for investors using houses as short-stay accommodation could be costing Australian taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars per year, according to a new report by Everybody’s Home. The short-stay subsidy report estimates that the budget could be losing between $111m and $556m in forgone revenue this financial year through negative gearing deductions claimed on short-stay rental properties. Continue reading...
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September 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Enjoy a quick dive into why Germany's far-right is experiencing growing support, and what makes them controversial (if that wasn't already evident)

Part 2 of 4

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A Growing Alternative
They're baaaaack
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August 31, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Where is the European far-right growing, and what baggage do these parties bring? (Part 1 of 4)

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Europe's Ascendant Far-Right
Vote for the Crook, not the Fascist
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August 25, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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SA Politics nerds MUST check out this amazing election tracker by the one and only @anthonyzougras.bsky.social Seriously this guy is like a machine with the amount of coverage he tracks

(and then check out the rest of the blog)

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South Australian 2026 Election - Political Updates Tracker
Hello all, and welcome to my page dedicated towards tracking the movements of South Australian politics going into the 2026 election. This ...
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August 22, 2025 at 5:39 AM
sebastianandrew.bsky.social
'Blexas makes it almost impossible for a Republican to win a presidential election. Simple as that.'

Why should Democrats invest in Texas, and why haven't they yet?

https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/realising-the-blexas-dream?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOn...
August 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
sebastianandrew.bsky.social
A rundown of Japanese party politics and a looming election - for beginners, written by a beginner.
https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/another-looming-l-for-the-ldp?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
August 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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In light of the recent election results, thought I'd check in on something I wrote back in 2023. I wonder how things ended up playing out....

Keep an eye out, 2025 election wash-ups will be coming in the near future.

https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/2024-predictions-senate?r=3h9c...
August 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
sebastianandrew.bsky.social
We're all being targeted. Now you know how to find out why (and find out how much the pollies are paying to send ads to your screens)

https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/2024-predictions-senate?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
August 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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As the title says. 10/10, can recommend.
https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/i-went-to-a-ballot-draw-so-you-dont?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
August 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
sebastianandrew.bsky.social
*OPINION* thoughts on last night's People's Forum.
https://politicswithseb.substack.com/p/opinion-spud-lands-with-a-thud
Image source: The West Australian
August 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Whether it's to the Coalition, to Labor, or to the Crossbench, find out which seats are likeliest to change hands in the upcoming federal election. Image source: ABC News
https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/the-seats-likeliest-to-change-hands?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&...
August 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
sebastianandrew.bsky.social
Forming government in Germany is no easy feat, as the country's next Chancellor will soon discover. Part three of three.
https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/germany-elects-part-iii-coalition?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
August 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
sebastianandrew.bsky.social
Find out more about the man who will be Germany's next Chancellor. Part two of three.
https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/germany-elects-part-ii-meet-merz?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
August 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
sebastianandrew.bsky.social
Germans are heading to early elections. Find out why, how the system works, what the issues are, and who's likely to win. Part one of three.
https://politicswithseb.substack.com/p/germany-elects-part-i-overview
August 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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A deeper dive into the Senate races that will decide whether Democrats have a full trifecta, or if Washington is stuck in gridlock for another two years.
https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/2024-predictions-senate?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
August 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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A deeper dive into the competitive House districts that will decide just how large a Democratic majority is.
https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/2024-predictions-house-of-representatives?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
August 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Who's going to win in the upcoming US Elections? Read to find out! (hint, it's not Trump)
https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/2024-us-election-predictions?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
August 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM