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Brad Takei

@bradtakei.bsky.social
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Official keeper of The Way of the Takei & the luckiest guy in the world, because my job is to manage the career of the wonderful George Takei.

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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It was quite a week for the Republican Party: champagne at the White House, “Chinese psyop” accusations over data centers, and Republicans suddenly discovering that the Iran war might not be great for gas prices.
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The GOP Crisis: Five Separate Stories, One Looming Disaster
If this is the GOP’s posture going into the midterms, it won’t end well for them
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Same.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The corruption never stops.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
How surprising. Something Johnson actually "knows" about.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Republicans are less than forty days out from the midterms and their closing argument is essentially begging. Great strategy. thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/republican...
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Republicans' Closing Arguments Are Becoming Increasingly Desperate
Even they see the midterm writing on the wall. And it’s getting awkward
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Using your child's medical emergency to score political points. Nice.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
So far Trump has tried to rig the midterms by: 1. Attempted to nationalize voter registration & voting requirements. 2. Mid-decade gerrymanders. 3. Tried to use the USPS to obstruct mail-in balloting. 4. Used taxpayer money for ads. 5. Intimidation of election officials.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Let's make sure we hit him where it hurts.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This is the economy working exactly as designed, just not for you.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A little more than a month out, and the numbers keep getting better for Democrats. thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/week-progr...
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Our Wins Of The Week
Midterm polling continues to show Republicans are in real trouble in November.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The midterms are just over a month away, and there's a lot at stake. The Big Picture has been following how both parties are making their case. Worth a read this weekend. thinkbigpicture.substack.com
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The Big Picture | Substack
The Big Picture provides a deep dive into the cultural, political, and societal issues shaping our world today, from a variety of unique perspectives. Click to read The Big Picture, a Substack…
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Trump banned three news outlets from the White House. The other networks pulled their microphones in solidarity. Then he gave a speech nobody could hear. thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/september-...
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Trump media outlet ban reversed. Trump rolls out the red carpet for Xi. Susan Collins implicated in pay for play scheme.
Trump’s Ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House News Coverage Overturned
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Forty days out, Republicans have settled on a bold closing argument: give us another chance. Which is an interesting pitch from the party that currently controls Washington.
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Republicans' Closing Arguments Are Becoming Increasingly Desperate
Even they see the midterm writing on the wall. And it’s getting awkward
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
With November approaching, Republicans are scrambling. Some are flip-flopping on key issues and pleading with voters for "another two years" to save their seats. Others are going on the offensive, like the White House barring members of the press. Dig into both stories this week on The Big Picture.
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This Week In The Big Picture
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Trump launched "Trump TV" to replace the press corps he banned. It debuted to 8,000 viewers and bottomed out overnight at 1,000. The autocrat who craves attention engineered his own silence.
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And the Ban Played On
Trump vs. the White House press—and the laws that mean he’s going to lose this fight
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Turns out telling rural voters their concerns are not even a little bit your problem is not a great long term strategy. thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/trump-rura...
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Rural Voters Strike Back: The Price Of Trump's Betrayal
Trump has thrown his rural base under the bus and it could spell doom for Republicans in November
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The map keeps expanding for Democrats, and Republicans are having a very hard time stopping it. A good week, to say the least. 👏 thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/week-progr...
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Our Wins Of The Week
We are now just over six weeks to Election Day, and polling continues to show Democrats surging in the midterms.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The courts are holding on election integrity heading into November, but Trump is not making it easy for them. thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/trump-voti...
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Trump's Midterm Mayhem - The Wins and the Warnings
Recent court wins, including before SCOTUS, bring a sigh of relief. But we’re not out of the woods.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
To perhaps no one's surprise, Mike Johnson shut down Congress rather than allow votes on Epstein and Hegseth. Bold strategy ahead of the midterms. thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/september-...
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Trump faces major court losses. House votes to end Iran war as gas prices surge. House adjourns early to avoid embarrassing votes.
Courts Rule Against Trump on Mail-In Ballots and Kennedy Center
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Record diesel, gutted farms, closed hospitals, slashed food stamps. Trump found the perfect ways to pay his voters back.
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Rural Voters Strike Back: The Price Of Trump's Betrayal
Trump has thrown his rural base under the bus and it could spell doom for Republicans in November
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Remember when Hegseth called it disingenuous to ask if bombing civilian infrastructure was a war crime?
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Legacy media in a nutshell.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Last night, @bradtakei.bsky.social and I saw Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody. I had read Rachel Reid’s novel, but I was not prepared for how much cheeky, tuneful fun this saucy musical would be. A terrific cast and proof that the ice is not always where the heat is. Oh my.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
There are several sci-fi films showing just how well self-regulation worked out.
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Anu @nofirstorder.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Paying ten bucks for one dollar is easily the most accurate metaphor for his entire economic agenda.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Full stop.
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Rep. Salud Carbajal @carbajal.house.gov · 15/09/2026
Shifting the blame to a former president who has not been in office for almost two years is beyond ridiculous. Mr. President, take responsibility for an illegal war that has driven up gas prices for Americans.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
More of this everywhere Ted goes, please.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Trump spent six years trying to nationalize elections, and the courts have spent a lot of that time telling him no. The next battle may be over the stories voters hear once the counting begins.
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Trump's Midterm Mayhem - The Wins and the Warnings
Recent court wins, including before SCOTUS, bring a sigh of relief. But we’re not out of the woods.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The latter fits Hegseth well.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Of course the GOP will act like this is completely normal and fine. 🙃
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Too bad, so sad.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Everyone loves to talk about Washington. Meanwhile, the statehouses are quietly deciding who gets to shape the next decade of American politics. Pennsylvania, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Arizona might want your attention. Who knew?
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Trifecta Watch: The States Where Democrats Are Hoping To Win Full Government Power
By flipping just a few legislative seats in a handful of states, Democrats are working to win unprecedented state-based power in November
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Celebrating my anniversary with my husband George today in New York City ❤️ 40 years together, 18 married thanks to a ruling by the California Supreme Court that found the state ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The numbers this week tell a consistent story. And it's a good one! thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/week-progr...
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Our Wins Of The Week
We are now officially in the final post-Labor Day stretch of the midterm election campaign.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Republican candidates are quietly scrubbing Trump from their campaign websites ahead of the midterms. Meanwhile, Trump is running ads about himself. Fascinating read of the room on his part. thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/trump-appr...
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How To Get Crushed In The Midterms
Trump is turning a bad midterms result into a catastrophe for the GOP
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Trump has promised Americans a $5,000 DOGE Dividend, a $2,000 Tariff Rebate, a $1,500 Health Savings Rebate, and now a $5,000 Trump Dividend. None of it ever arrived. Every single promise came at a politically convenient moment. This one is no different. Don't fall for it.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Trump promised every American $5,000 at a convention he claimed was packed. It had thousands of empty seats. The jokes write themselves. thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/september-...
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Trump's mail-in ballot scheme blocked. Trump bribes Republican voters. Supreme Court rejects Missouri maps.
Trump Administration’s Mail-In Ballot Scheme Dealt Another Blow
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The housing market that was going to be fixed immediately is at its lowest point in over a year. Remember that when you vote.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Perfectly clear communication from an industry that definitely has your best interests at heart.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Twenty-five years ago, this country faced its darkest day and met it with extraordinary courage. In the face of terror, first responders, office workers, and ordinary people chose each other without question or hesitation.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The 2028 presidential race is already underway. The 2026 primaries are just the auditions.
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Where Democrats' 2028 Hopefuls Stand On Core Threshold Issues
Democrats are already jockeying for position on questions central to the 2028 presidential primary
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Trump is in his brunette era. 💁🏻‍♀️
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Bible never says that God has a penis. But in fairness, Ken Paxton, you missed *a lot* of verses in the Bible, you adulterous liar.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Some people have absolutely no shame and Ken Paxton is one of them.
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Covie @covie93.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
john fetterman is the first rat in history to climb onto a sinking ship.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Grifters gonna grift.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This is the map of a country where one side spent decades making the other side distrust expertise, science, journalism, and facts.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Of course he's aware of the fraud. Very aware and very much building wealth from it.
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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 09/09/2026
what if we didn't introduce lies in headlines completely unchallenged
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