I don't know that I have either the time or the patience to learn and deploy #SmartPolitics tactics. But if you do, and you are willing to learn, this seems like an amazing way to start cracking the impenetrable surface of a MAGA cult member, and help them to eventually leave it.
Can one conversation really change anything? How do you reach someone whose worldview feels miles apart from your own—or who’s convinced secret cabals & shadow governments control everything? What’s the point of talking to people whose beliefs seem impossible to move?
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
I Talked to a Trump Voter for Two Hours. Here’s What Happened.
The protest was "No Kings", but our conversation was the change.
open.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I don't know that I have either the time or the patience to learn and deploy #SmartPolitics tactics. But if you do, and you are willing to learn, this seems like an amazing way to start cracking the impenetrable surface of a MAGA cult member, and help them to eventually leave it.
Party Like It’s 1776 — But Let’s Talk Real Freedom
America’s freedom was built on independence, but today, billionaires are calling the shots.
It’s time to reclaim our future with real solutions, not just corporate-controlled agendas. Let’s reclaim our freedom. #RealFreedom #SmartPolitics
America’s freedom was built on independence, but today, billionaires are calling the shots.
It’s time to reclaim our future with real solutions, not just corporate-controlled agendas. Let’s reclaim our freedom. #RealFreedom #SmartPolitics
April 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Party Like It’s 1776 — But Let’s Talk Real Freedom
America’s freedom was built on independence, but today, billionaires are calling the shots.
It’s time to reclaim our future with real solutions, not just corporate-controlled agendas. Let’s reclaim our freedom. #RealFreedom #SmartPolitics
America’s freedom was built on independence, but today, billionaires are calling the shots.
It’s time to reclaim our future with real solutions, not just corporate-controlled agendas. Let’s reclaim our freedom. #RealFreedom #SmartPolitics
BAD Episode 4.05 - Median Voter Theorem
Resist the urge to move to the middle when the middle is always slipping further away. Fight for what you believe in!
youtube.com/shorts/RS3aw...
#LearnPolitics
#SmartPolitics
#WhyItMatters
#ThinkForYourself
#TheMoreYouKnow
Resist the urge to move to the middle when the middle is always slipping further away. Fight for what you believe in!
youtube.com/shorts/RS3aw...
#LearnPolitics
#SmartPolitics
#WhyItMatters
#ThinkForYourself
#TheMoreYouKnow
BAD Episode 4.05 - Median Voter Theorem
YouTube video by Big Action Democracy
youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:56 AM
BAD Episode 4.05 - Median Voter Theorem
Resist the urge to move to the middle when the middle is always slipping further away. Fight for what you believe in!
youtube.com/shorts/RS3aw...
#LearnPolitics
#SmartPolitics
#WhyItMatters
#ThinkForYourself
#TheMoreYouKnow
Resist the urge to move to the middle when the middle is always slipping further away. Fight for what you believe in!
youtube.com/shorts/RS3aw...
#LearnPolitics
#SmartPolitics
#WhyItMatters
#ThinkForYourself
#TheMoreYouKnow
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@benjamin_oc this blog post might be up your alley <a href="http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2019/06/12/greg-gianforte-and-a-brief-history-of-montana-us-reps-running-for-governor" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2019/06/12/greg-gianforte-and-a-brief-history-of-montana-us-reps-running-for-governor
Greg Gianforte and a Brief History of Montana US Reps Running for Governor - Smart Politics
Gianforte is just the second sitting U.S. Representative from Montana to seek the governorship in state history.
editions.lib.umn.edu
November 6, 2024 at 1:03 AM
@benjamin_oc this blog post might be up your alley <a href="http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2019/06/12/greg-gianforte-and-a-brief-history-of-montana-us-reps-running-for-governor" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2019/06/12/greg-gianforte-and-a-brief-history-of-montana-us-reps-running-for-governor
I'd been wondering -- turns out Martha McSally indeed is making the quickest turnaround (55 days) from U.S. Senate election loss to being appointed to the U.S. Senate, says @SmartPolitics...
November 6, 2024 at 8:06 AM
I'd been wondering -- turns out Martha McSally indeed is making the quickest turnaround (55 days) from U.S. Senate election loss to being appointed to the U.S. Senate, says @SmartPolitics...
My position on the Big Beautiful Bill.
#HowardForSenate #SmartPolitics #RachelListens #PurpleHeartPolitics #BigBeautifulBill #PolicyWithPurpose
#HowardForSenate #SmartPolitics #RachelListens #PurpleHeartPolitics #BigBeautifulBill #PolicyWithPurpose
June 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
My position on the Big Beautiful Bill.
#HowardForSenate #SmartPolitics #RachelListens #PurpleHeartPolitics #BigBeautifulBill #PolicyWithPurpose
#HowardForSenate #SmartPolitics #RachelListens #PurpleHeartPolitics #BigBeautifulBill #PolicyWithPurpose
Via @SmartPolitics "George HW Bush’s Longevity By the Numbers" <a href="http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2018/12/05/george-hw-bushs-longevity-by-the-numbers" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2018/12/05/george-hw-bushs-longevity-by-the-numbers
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Smart Politics: Political analysis by and beyond the numbers since 2006. Authored and reseached by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
editions.lib.umn.edu
November 6, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Via @SmartPolitics "George HW Bush’s Longevity By the Numbers" <a href="http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2018/12/05/george-hw-bushs-longevity-by-the-numbers" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2018/12/05/george-hw-bushs-longevity-by-the-numbers
I wonder how well candidates do, historically, in neighboring-state primaries/caucuses. Thinking T-Paw in Iowa ... @SmartPolitics
November 8, 2024 at 12:21 AM
I wonder how well candidates do, historically, in neighboring-state primaries/caucuses. Thinking T-Paw in Iowa ... @SmartPolitics
Women's Smart Politics My Political Rules V-Neck T-Shirt
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Women's Smart Politics My Political Rules V-Neck T-Shirt
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June 23, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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The #BlueskyPodcastProps today from Lt-Gen. (Ret’d) Mike Hood: The Paul Wells Show
Interviews and insight from one of Canada’s most respected political voices. It’s smart, civil, and grounded in real substance.
#PaulWellsShow #SmartPolitics #PublicAffairs #BlueskyListens #canpoli #cdnpoli
Interviews and insight from one of Canada’s most respected political voices. It’s smart, civil, and grounded in real substance.
#PaulWellsShow #SmartPolitics #PublicAffairs #BlueskyListens #canpoli #cdnpoli
September 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The #BlueskyPodcastProps today from Lt-Gen. (Ret’d) Mike Hood: The Paul Wells Show
Interviews and insight from one of Canada’s most respected political voices. It’s smart, civil, and grounded in real substance.
#PaulWellsShow #SmartPolitics #PublicAffairs #BlueskyListens #canpoli #cdnpoli
Interviews and insight from one of Canada’s most respected political voices. It’s smart, civil, and grounded in real substance.
#PaulWellsShow #SmartPolitics #PublicAffairs #BlueskyListens #canpoli #cdnpoli
Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt has called for the United Nations to relocate its headquarters from New York, arguing it may be the organization’s only path to survival amid a severe financial crisis.
#SmartPolitics
#SmartPolitics
October 5, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt has called for the United Nations to relocate its headquarters from New York, arguing it may be the organization’s only path to survival amid a severe financial crisis.
#SmartPolitics
#SmartPolitics
I thought they just turned down Plurality Winner.
https://smartpolitics.lib.umn.edu/2020/12/08/wisconsin-reigns-as-the-plurality-king/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SmartPolitics+%28Smart+Politics%29
https://smartpolitics.lib.umn.edu/2020/12/08/wisconsin-reigns-as-the-plurality-king/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SmartPolitics+%28Smart+Politics%29
Wisconsin Reigns As the Plurality King - Smart Politics
The Badger State has the highest percentage of casting its Electoral College votes for a plurality winner of any state in the nation.
smartpolitics.lib.umn.edu
November 4, 2024 at 12:36 AM
I thought they just turned down Plurality Winner.
https://smartpolitics.lib.umn.edu/2020/12/08/wisconsin-reigns-as-the-plurality-king/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SmartPolitics+%28Smart+Politics%29
https://smartpolitics.lib.umn.edu/2020/12/08/wisconsin-reigns-as-the-plurality-king/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SmartPolitics+%28Smart+Politics%29
A message from me on the recent strikes in Iran.
#RachelForSenate #MakeMichiganVoicesMatter #SmartPolitics #RachelListens #PurpleHeartPolitics #Iran #ForeignPolicy #MiddleEast #LeadershipMatters #MilitaryAction #CongressionalApproval
#RachelForSenate #MakeMichiganVoicesMatter #SmartPolitics #RachelListens #PurpleHeartPolitics #Iran #ForeignPolicy #MiddleEast #LeadershipMatters #MilitaryAction #CongressionalApproval
June 23, 2025 at 11:42 PM
A message from me on the recent strikes in Iran.
#RachelForSenate #MakeMichiganVoicesMatter #SmartPolitics #RachelListens #PurpleHeartPolitics #Iran #ForeignPolicy #MiddleEast #LeadershipMatters #MilitaryAction #CongressionalApproval
#RachelForSenate #MakeMichiganVoicesMatter #SmartPolitics #RachelListens #PurpleHeartPolitics #Iran #ForeignPolicy #MiddleEast #LeadershipMatters #MilitaryAction #CongressionalApproval
<a href="http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2018/12/24/martha-mcsally-and-a-brief-history-of-failed-us-senate-nominees-later-appointed-to-the-chamber/" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2018/12/24/martha-mcsally-and-a-brief-history-of-failed-us-senate-nominees-later-appointed-to-the-chamber/ @senyorreporter
Martha McSally and a Brief History of Failed US Senate Nominees Later Appointed to the Chamber - Smart Politics
Less than 10 failed U.S. Senate nominees in the direct election era were later rewarded with an appointment to a senate seat.
editions.lib.umn.edu
November 6, 2024 at 8:15 AM
<a href="http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2018/12/24/martha-mcsally-and-a-brief-history-of-failed-us-senate-nominees-later-appointed-to-the-chamber/" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2018/12/24/martha-mcsally-and-a-brief-history-of-failed-us-senate-nominees-later-appointed-to-the-chamber/ @senyorreporter
BAD Episode 4.05 - Median Voter Theorem
Resist the urge to move to the middle when the middle is always slipping further away. Fight for what you believe in!
youtube.com/shorts/RS3aw...
#LearnPolitics
#SmartPolitics
#WhyItMatters
#ThinkForYourself
#TheMoreYouKnow
Resist the urge to move to the middle when the middle is always slipping further away. Fight for what you believe in!
youtube.com/shorts/RS3aw...
#LearnPolitics
#SmartPolitics
#WhyItMatters
#ThinkForYourself
#TheMoreYouKnow
BAD Episode 4.05 - Median Voter Theorem
YouTube video by Big Action Democracy
youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:56 AM
BAD Episode 4.05 - Median Voter Theorem
Resist the urge to move to the middle when the middle is always slipping further away. Fight for what you believe in!
youtube.com/shorts/RS3aw...
#LearnPolitics
#SmartPolitics
#WhyItMatters
#ThinkForYourself
#TheMoreYouKnow
Resist the urge to move to the middle when the middle is always slipping further away. Fight for what you believe in!
youtube.com/shorts/RS3aw...
#LearnPolitics
#SmartPolitics
#WhyItMatters
#ThinkForYourself
#TheMoreYouKnow
"Number of Split US Senate Delegations Could Drop to 60+ Year Low After 2018" via @SmartPolitics...
December 23, 2024 at 4:20 PM
"Number of Split US Senate Delegations Could Drop to 60+ Year Low After 2018" via @SmartPolitics...
Hope you all had a restful holiday weekend. I spent mine with these two — full of sunscreen, snacks, and a reminder of what we're fighting for. 🇺🇸
#RachelForSenate #PurpleHeartPolitics #SmartPolitics #RachelListens #FourthOfJuly #FamilyFirst
#RachelForSenate #PurpleHeartPolitics #SmartPolitics #RachelListens #FourthOfJuly #FamilyFirst
July 7, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Hope you all had a restful holiday weekend. I spent mine with these two — full of sunscreen, snacks, and a reminder of what we're fighting for. 🇺🇸
#RachelForSenate #PurpleHeartPolitics #SmartPolitics #RachelListens #FourthOfJuly #FamilyFirst
#RachelForSenate #PurpleHeartPolitics #SmartPolitics #RachelListens #FourthOfJuly #FamilyFirst
"Minnesota Twins Record by Gubernatorial Administration" via @SmartPolitics http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2015/07/05/minnesota-twins-record-by-gubernatorial-administration/#.VZp0EEkI-tM.twitter
Page not found - Smart Politics
Smart Politics: Political analysis by and beyond the numb...
editions.lib.umn.edu
December 24, 2024 at 2:29 AM
"Minnesota Twins Record by Gubernatorial Administration" via @SmartPolitics http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2015/07/05/minnesota-twins-record-by-gubernatorial-administration/#.VZp0EEkI-tM.twitter
Interesting stuff from @SmartPolitics -> "Stewart Mills: Youthful, But Not Exactly Young for a Minnesota US Rep" http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cspg/smartpolitics/2014/07/stewart_mills_youthful_but_not.php
December 24, 2024 at 4:08 AM
Interesting stuff from @SmartPolitics -> "Stewart Mills: Youthful, But Not Exactly Young for a Minnesota US Rep" http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cspg/smartpolitics/2014/07/stewart_mills_youthful_but_not.php
Time for SMARTER politics. Rethink 4th of July. Rethink Independence.
#RethinkIndependence #SmartPolitics #4thofJuly #politicallyyours #politics #news #freedom #democracy #government #USA #America #trump #ElonMusk #politicalcalendar #fightbillionaires #fightforAmerica
#RethinkIndependence #SmartPolitics #4thofJuly #politicallyyours #politics #news #freedom #democracy #government #USA #America #trump #ElonMusk #politicalcalendar #fightbillionaires #fightforAmerica
April 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Time for SMARTER politics. Rethink 4th of July. Rethink Independence.
#RethinkIndependence #SmartPolitics #4thofJuly #politicallyyours #politics #news #freedom #democracy #government #USA #America #trump #ElonMusk #politicalcalendar #fightbillionaires #fightforAmerica
#RethinkIndependence #SmartPolitics #4thofJuly #politicallyyours #politics #news #freedom #democracy #government #USA #America #trump #ElonMusk #politicalcalendar #fightbillionaires #fightforAmerica
Hmm, interesting. Michelle Obama's DNC Speech Written at 7 Grade Levels Above Ann Romney's - Smart Politics <a href="http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cspg/smartpolitics/2012/09/michelle_obamas_dnc_speech_wri.php#.UEkpQyS2enx.twitter" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cspg/smartpolitics/2012/09/michelle_obamas_dnc_speech_wri.php#.UEkpQyS2enx.twitter
November 19, 2024 at 6:33 AM
Hmm, interesting. Michelle Obama's DNC Speech Written at 7 Grade Levels Above Ann Romney's - Smart Politics <a href="http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cspg/smartpolitics/2012/09/michelle_obamas_dnc_speech_wri.php#.UEkpQyS2enx.twitter" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cspg/smartpolitics/2012/09/michelle_obamas_dnc_speech_wri.php#.UEkpQyS2enx.twitter
RT @smartpolitics: Paul Ryan's win in WI's 1st CD was nearly 20 points off his average during his previous 7 victories: http://tinyurl.com/as55ekr
December 3, 2024 at 5:13 PM
RT @smartpolitics: Paul Ryan's win in WI's 1st CD was nearly 20 points off his average during his previous 7 victories: http://tinyurl.com/as55ekr
Appropriate that the study determining Sarah Palin made $15.85 a word on Fox is by @SmartPolitics in Minnesota, the state her accent is from
November 11, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Appropriate that the study determining Sarah Palin made $15.85 a word on Fox is by @SmartPolitics in Minnesota, the state her accent is from