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@brandon714.bsky.social
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Hello, everyone. My name is Brandon. I'm a Twitter/X refugee that's happy to be here. I had to get away from that other place. I'm also a Democrat.

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Michael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 28m
Ukraine destroying Yandex data centers, and suddenly far right social media activity plummets. Wish this happened sooner!!
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MLC @chicyph80.bsky.social · 3h
If you need any reminder of why Keisha Lance Bottoms is a great place to send your money, this is it. VoteHub has it as likely the closest Governor's race in America. We need that seat!
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BeshearStan @beshearstan.bsky.social · 4h
Please don’t threaten me with a good time
Steve Bannon, quoted by CBS News, on if Democrats take control of the House.

“I think you’ll see Bobby Kennedy impeached, I’ll think you see Pete Hegseth impeached. I think you’ll see subpoenas flying every day. They will look to destroy President Trump, and we’ll be bogged down for two years.”
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Jacob S. Rugh @jakerugh.bsky.social · 5h
Blue Wave Indicators - Sun Oct 11th Early Mail Vote Updated (41M ballots req: 4% returned) 2026: 54 D - 28 R = D +26 2022: 46 D - 31 R = D +15 🔵Very preliminary '22-'26 swing/diff: D +11* *22 states with party registration so far (e.g., excludes IN, GA, OH, VA, etc.)
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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 5h
That Trump is freaking out about diesel prices reveals that he knows the election won't be stolen, people are voting to hold his failed presidency accountable
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s. e. smith @sesmith.lol · 5h
Repeat after me: Yes on 40, no on 41 and 42, which are designed to cancel out 40!
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 6h
🚨BREAKING: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told a court it would stop buying taxpayer-funded ads for President Donald Trump. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Trump propaganda ads funded by taxpayers to stop, DHS says
DHS did not directly address the legality of the ads, instead arguing the plaintiffs lacked standing and evidence of injury or harm because they aren’t competing “in the same arena” with Trump.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 6h
It's deeply irresponsible to treat anything Trump says as credible. He's flailing and desperate to save face, and he knows he can lie because the corporate media will dutifully parrot his words and spread his propaganda. There's a good chance Zelenskyy has no idea what the hell he's talking about.
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MLC @chicyph80.bsky.social · 6h
Polls like this are kind of why I think the generic ballot may end up around 10-11 BUT it's much higher in states like TX, OH, IA, etc. Let me explain: Biden won NM by 11, Kamala only won it by 6. Let's say Haaland wins by 9 or so. Would explain the 10-11 generic ballot but much higher elsewhere
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7h
Tillis claims Trump's deal with Putin tarnishes Lindsey Graham's legacy
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The Upshot @upshot.nytimes.com · 6h
After hours of wavering, she decided not to try to make the change. In what amounted to a largely symbolic move, she voted “no,” on the bill, registering her opposition to revoking the spending even though it was clear the measure had enough Republican votes to pass. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/11/u...
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In the Senate, Collins Often Defies Trump but Rarely Stops Him (Gift Article)
A New York Times analysis of Senator Susan Collins’s voting record shows that she frequently breaks with Republicans but more seldom changes an outcome.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 6h
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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 7h
A NYT analysis confirms what we’ve long known: Susan Collins supposed ‘independence’ from Trump has almost always just been for show. It’s been 10 years of smoke and mirrors. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/11/u...
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In the Senate, Collins Often Defies Trump but Rarely Stops Him (Gift Article)
A New York Times analysis of Senator Susan Collins’s voting record shows that she frequently breaks with Republicans but more seldom changes an outcome.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7h
Trump: "Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP"
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 9h
With the war in Iran driving up energy costs it’s gonna be a hard winter for a lot of us. No one has to face it alone. If you’re ever worried about staying warm this winter go to jacksonformaine.com/heat We’ve got a list of resources there to point you in the right direction.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 8h
Donald Trump is failing to arrest the decline of his popularity only weeks out from the midterm elections, with voters in a new FT poll giving the president record-low marks on his handling of the US economy ft.trib.al/UcIYaUM
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G Elliott Morris @gelliottmorris.com · 9h
Charlie Cook says there's no "blue wave" but a "red undertow." I think he's wrong about this. The Dem Party and candidates are currently more popular across the board than the Republican Party and candidates. And Ds are in better shape than 2018 www.gelliottmorris.com/p/2026-10-11...
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Charlie Cook says there’s no “blue wave.” I think he’s wrong.
Plus, Democrats are winning the ad war despite the GOP's cash edge. Your weekly political data roundup for October 11, 2026.
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Hyde T. Voltyge @hydevoltyge.bsky.social · 10h
That's at least eight states where one has to blatantly deny the polling to get this map and then a few more where the margins look so bizarre as to be unrealistic
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CalMatters @calmatters.org · 19h
Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't just fighting the billionaire tax. He's backing Prop. 42, which would ban future wealth taxes in California, too.
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Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes
Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't just fighting the billionaire tax. He's backing Prop. 42, which would ban future wealth taxes in California, too.
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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 22h
Look sharp, Ohio. Republicans are desperately opening a new Super PAC promoting a socialist candidate to siphon off votes from Sherrod Brown. The Ohio electorate needs to be fully educated about the GOP scheme. via @rubashkin.bsky.social #OHSen
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Ben McAdams (The Resurrection Arc) @purrtah.bsky.social · 21h
Tech Bros *might* be out of touch? No way
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Ben McAdams (The Resurrection Arc) @purrtah.bsky.social · 20h
“Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee to be Michigan's next governor, says she'll make campaign stops in the coming weeks aimed at helping her party take full control of the state Legislature and build a new Democratic trifecta.” waow based based based www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
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Ben McAdams (The Resurrection Arc) @purrtah.bsky.social · 21h
Yea if the electorate is as red or even redder than 2024 than sure Mike Rogers can win. If a Democrat won 51% of the vote in Idaho they also win. Youre welcome for the analysis
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 22h
Come on Ron. More than 20% of your constituents speak Spanish, and you can’t even be bothered to learn how to pronounce Isaías? #AngieforFlorida
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Paulina @diabolama92.bsky.social · 23h
you guys have no idea how much i love Trafalgar's insane crosstabs
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Daniel Gilmore @gilmored85.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
So true bestie
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David @davidslosttt.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Do you not know that this actually happened in 2010? Another piece of evidence to 2026 being the Dem 2010 theory :)
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
WALTER: “.. With just under a month until Election Day, the political environment is as brutal for Republicans as any I’ve seen in at least 20 years.” @cookpolitical.com www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/nat...
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
This is unacceptable. When I make it to Washington, I'll push to ban Congressional stock trading.
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The Washington Sun @washingtonsun.com · 10/10/2026
President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian citizens to replace Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying he has not done enough to “make a deal” to end the war with Russia and bring down diesel prices.
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Trump Blames Zelenskyy for High American Diesel Prices
The president struck a deal with Russia on Friday to bring down American fuel costs, which Zelenskyy said blindsided him.
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Aaron Black @aaronblack.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Speaker Johnson, who said he’d take a blow torch to your healthcare is saying if Republicans lose the House he will leave and start a lawn business. Next week I’m going to donate a wheelbarrow to him, so his staff can wheel him out of DC.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 10/10/2026
We’re not just organizing to win the midterms — we’re also getting prepared to protect the results. More than 50,000 Americans have stepped up to defend the midterms against Trump's election sabotage. Become a volunteer and help us double our nationwide numbers before Election Day.
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Hands Off Our Vote in 2026! · Indivisible
**Join the Election Defenders!** Hands Off Our Vote is Indivisible’s national program to ensure all eligible voters get to cast their ballot, every ballot is counted, and the results are honored. **B...
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10/10/2026
Trump: “I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president”
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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The Texas Senate's decision to acquit Ken Paxton will be remembered as the inverse of Republicans in the U.S. Senate acquitting Trump: It gave Paxton permission to become the top of the ticket. That gamble paid off for national Republicans because Trump won, but it might cost the RPT everything.
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MLC @chicyph80.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I hid the name because I’m truly not trying to shame this person but…this sounds like a fucking awful way to live. When someone on here says they appreciate my optimism, joy, and hope, that honestly means the world to me. And I hope y’all know it’s genuine. I simply could not again being hopeless.
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BeshearStan @beshearstan.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Vivek Ramaswamy's primary opponent (who got 17% in the GOP primary) is signaling that he won't vote because Ohio Republicans "sold us all out." Is that good??
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 10/10/2026
Black text on white page that reads: 

For generations, Black faith leaders have been pillars of strength, service, and community across New York City.

This week, I welcomed faith leaders to City Hall for a conversation about the issues facing Black New Yorkers, from affordable housing and unemployment, to education and the uncertainties that Black immigrant communities are navigating.

Their leadership extends far beyond the walls of their congregations, and I look forward to continuing our work to build a city that serves every New Yorker.
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The Washington Sun @washingtonsun.com · 10/10/2026
A federal judge has blocked the Justice Department from accessing state voter rolls to find noncitizen voters and bar them from casting ballots.
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Federal Judge Blocks DOJ From Accessing State Voter Rolls
The ruling overrides the dozens of DOJ lawsuits meant to force states to turn over their logs in hope of rooting out noncitizen voters.
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Gina Hinojosa @ginafortexas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
8 time Texas HS football state champion coach knows what’s at stake this November.
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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Now that I am a free man, I can finally say this: Texas Senate is Lean D.
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Hyde T. Voltyge @hydevoltyge.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I insist anyone who feels worried about the 2026 election (Or any of them, really) being compromised reads this. I did not realize just how many pieces had been alarmist on this probably because I habitually ignore them. This is a great comprehensive primer on why stealing the election won't work.
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Hyde T. Voltyge @hydevoltyge.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Suffice to say I'm skeptical of GOP chances in 2030, early or not, due to dynamics observed in 2021, 2022, and 2024 Those were in fact GOP waves. They're just crippled by coalition shifts as far as high-propensity voters. They're becoming the distinct national minority party. Independents hate them
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Swing Left @swingleft.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Democrats need a net gain of four seats to win back the Senate. The path to a majority runs through the Buckeye State. Let's elect Sherrod Brown to the U.S. Senate (again): Visit swingleft.org/senate to donate to the Senate Fund.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 10/10/2026
This is a regime that glorifies violence and brutality, because their vision of society is one of dominance rather than belonging. And that's the vision of cowards.
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The U.S. last held a public execution in the 1930s. The Pentagon wants to change that
The Pentagon says it will livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan at Fort Hood, the site of his 2009 mass shooting. That would be the first public execution in the U.S. since the 1930s.
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Hyde T. Voltyge @hydevoltyge.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
So this is how I learned who the new Press Secretary is Anyway, boo hoo, Ukraine striking a blow in a sense against the President and his Republican Party who want to let Russia carve them up. Trump is just permanently on whine and complain mode to ally and enemy to him alike.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10/10/2026
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia nods along on Fox & Friends as Rachel Campos-Duffy blasts that "ingrate Zelenskyy who keeps blowing up refineries and making things more complicated for the president ahead of the midterms"
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Aubrey Gilleran @aubreygilleran.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I hope Ukraine keeps blowing up refineries.
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G Elliott Morris @gelliottmorris.com · 10/10/2026
I am personally not sure what Trump's approval rating floor is, but it's definitely lower than pundits were predicting in early 2025. It is a possibility that he never gets above the mid-30s again (among all adults) fiftyplusone.news/polls/approv...
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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
#earlyvote morning update 10/10: at least 3 million people have voted in the 2026 general election 🥳🎉 election.lab.ufl.edu/early-vote/2...
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UF Election Lab: 2026 General Election Early Vote Statistics
Live national and state-by-state early voting statistics for the 2026 general election.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
good lord how can anyone be this whiny; are you not ashamed
Donald Trump writes on Truth Social: "This is the woman who received the Nobel Peace Prize over the Great United States of America, whose Representative, ME, settled eight Wars, and many other things. I know nothing about this woman, and neither does anyone else! In fact, to the best of my knowledge, no one ever heard of her other than the fact that she, very obviously, hates Israel. I don’t know what the woman has done. I settled 8 Wars, with letters being sent from every President and Prime Minister from the countries that I helped to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, and I’m about to settle, or win, two more, Iran and, Russia/Ukraine. They’re both happening at breakneck speed but, forget them, it’s the 8 that I’ve already settled, any one of which, in particular, Pakistan and India, would be far more than necessary to win the Nobel Prize. In actuality, I should have won 8 Nobel Peace Prizes, not just 1. The 8 Wars are:"Donald Trump writes on Truth Social: "Cambodia and Thailand
Kosovo and Serbia
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda
Pakistan and India
Israel and Iran
Egypt and Ethiopia
Armenia and Azerbaijan
Israel and Hamas
Additionally, I stopped Iran from having a Nuclear Weapon, and blowing up the entire Middle East and, ultimately, far beyond! I saved more lives than anyone in History and, as Maria Corina Machado, a truly fine person, stated to the Media when she gave me her Nobel Prize of last year, “Donald Trump settled many Wars, and deserves the Nobel Peace Prize more than any person that has ever received it.” Based on my record of PEACE, a record like no one else has ever achieved, I agree! I got back all of the hostages in Israel, including the final 28, both living and dead, and worked with Hamas to"
Donald Trump writes on Truth Social: "PEACE, a record like no one else has ever achieved, I agree! I got back all of the hostages in Israel, including the final 28, both living and dead, and worked with Hamas to do it — Nobody believed this was possible! I removed the World’s Evil Dictator, Nicolas Maduro, from Venezuela, and am in the process of making Venezuela a rich Democracy. Likewise, with Iran, I stopped them from destroying Israel, the Middle East, and Europe. I am also preventing, on a constant basis, a War between South Korea and North Korea, and Japan and North Korea. Add China and Taiwan, and numerous other hot spots, which have not been involved in Wars, only because of President Donald J. Trump, and the United States of America. I am responsible for having NATO countries increase spending from 2% to 5% of GDP, creating a stronger alliance and defense, another thing that everybody said was impossible to do. I have negotiated the release, and secured the return, of more than 900 political prisoners from multiple countries"Donald Trump writes on Truth Social: "another thing that everybody said was impossible to do. I have negotiated the release, and secured the return, of more than 900 political prisoners from multiple countries in Eastern Europe. Additionally, I have brought 196 hostages HOME from captivity, from all over the World, and did it without having paid a ransom, unlike Biden and Obama who would pay Billions of Dollars. On top of it all, I have created a soon to be very prosperous Arctic. Despite all of this, the Nobel Prize was given today to a liberal person who works at the United Nations, who nobody has ever heard of. In all of the Wars that I have settled, I never spoke to the United Nations—they were of no help. The United States of America, represented by me, as your President, should have received the Nobel Peace Prize, but didn’t. This is an indelible stain on Norway, one that will never be forgotten. The Nobel “Peace” Prize has been forever discredited by a handful of Radical Ideologues who are Anti-Democracy, and Enemies of Civilization! President DONALD J. TRUMP"
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