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David S. Bernstein

@dbernstein.bsky.social
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Journalist. Politics and policy. Contributing editor Boston Magazine, bylines Politico Magazine, Atlantic, many more. Formerly of Boston Phoenix. Substack: goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com

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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 3h
Oh, very clever, that wouldn’t result in any retaliation at all, well thought out
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 4h
This is an actual tv show debuting on Newsmax tomorrow
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 5h
… Oh and drag queens are somehow tangentially involved? I don’t know, they’re still working out the details
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 6h
I learn more every day about how a true communist acts
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
We have a new press secretary I could be crazy, but I don’t think she used to look like this. Maybe I’m confusing her with someone else
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Megyn Kelly is the guest on the new Tucker Carlson episode, to discuss the “Cornell 7 Case” for an hour
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
… Now laser-focused on ballroom construction
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Laser- focused on municipal tourist handout materials
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Shot chaser etc
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Spencer Pratt has sources
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Big if true, I suppose
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
AmericaFest speaker announcement is here! Note that, as TPA is all-in for Vance 2028, you won’t find other potential candidates on stage (Ted Cruz, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis etc) Just Vance and a long list of grifters!
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Our Defense Secretary takes time to be interviewed by Jack Posobiec about the plans to execute Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. (Hegseth mentions that the firing squad execution will be “public” but Poso does not get him to clarify.)
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
… Awww, no coonskin hat for Syracuse? Not sure why he’s going to a solid-blue district in a solid-blue state, but ok
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
… Oh look what the Republican candidate for California attorney general is up to tomorrow
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Nonconformity with Newspeak now a Thoughtcrime
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
New POTUS post announces that domestic elections determine timing of military operations, and that Iran can relax and work on recovery/manufacturing for the next four weeks
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
… Meanwhile, new R ad today in battleground NC-01, a day after Don Davis launched a similar “real concerns about fairness and safety" in sports ad
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Don’t worry your heads ladies, the menfolk are handling workers’ rights
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Annie Andrews (Dem in SC-Sen race), dubbed “Annie Trannie” by Trump and getting hammered on trans kids issues by Darline Graham, has a new ad firmly distancing herself from trans kids support. Note graphic calling T women “men.” …
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
X is an atrocious pit that should be eradicated for the good of mankind… but in the meantime it still fields some occasional winners
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Right-wing troublemaking grifter Andy Ngo’s new book (about the Zizians “trans death cult”) comes out next week, and you know it’s good by the very fine people who blurb it on the back cover
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Posted by the RNC to market Trump’s upcoming San Antonio rally. Comments?
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
… LOL if true
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Blair was White House Deputy Chief of Staff until a few months ago.
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I suppose it has
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
First Senate Leadership Fund ad in SC-Sen is entirely anti-trans
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
New Mike Rogers ad (R in MI-Sen) has him saying “Canada is not our enemy. We need to end the tariff war, now.” (Doesn’t name Trump)
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Hegseth: “During the Biden administration, activists, poor performers and malcontents weaponized and ultimately hijacked the work of the Inspector General.” Now: “A new policy that I call ‘no more walking on eggshells…. Commanders are now back in charge.”
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
… Sen. Shaheen (ranking, Foreign Relations) just put out a statement on it today too
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Trump congratulates himself
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Trump heads next Monday to another rsolid red district, OH-06, but Dem-heavy Youngstown within it
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Any of my Boston peeps hearing anything about who Cong Khanna will meet with while in your city in two weeks? Maybe any fundraisers or campaign consultant types? (Boston’s a long way to go during recess, just saying.)
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, object of some 2028 Prez speculation, launches a book release and tour one week after the midterms. Either she’s looking to run, or she wants to use 2028 speculation to sell books.
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
WARNING TO MY FRIENDS IN ACADEMIA!!! New Turning Point PAC ad blasts Katie Hobbs (AZ-Gov) for her POOR RATE MY PROFESSORS RATING. You are being judged.
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
… Oh never mind, he has a book out tomorrow
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Tomorrow: another very-red district (NE-03) appearance for Trump tomorrow: Grand Island, Nebraska
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Yes it’s true, I believe polls show that “falling back for the end of daylight savings time” polls as THE top issue for midterm voters, it’s all people are talking about
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
In case he’s been too subtle about it…
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Trump posts Sen. Tom Cotton’s cellphone number and asks everybody in Arkansas to call and tell him to stop blocking the bill to end daylight savings time
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I like how other Rs explain that it’s not a bribe, he’s talking about a legitimate policy proposal he hopes to enact with R support, and then Trump comes out and says It’s a bribe, I’m bribing you to vote for Republicans.
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
SecDef Hegseth shooting hoops today with cadets before Air Force-Navy game. He hit an impressive 9 of 10 from the arc. Dude must have plenty of free time to practice. Video posted by a Depy Asst to the Secy.
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
… Again, these are numbers from polling just these five red states:
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
… Look at these generic Senate/House preference numbers JUST IN AK, IA, KS, OH & TX in that NYT/Siena poll
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
… Beshear for Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
2028ers midterm stumping in early primary states: Buttigieg for Pappas in NH, Wes Moore for Luria in Virginia
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
If you want to see a full hour of Mark Levin interviewing Justice Alito, you are in great luck this weekend
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Susan Collins is as good as Joe Lieberman was, write former aides of both in the Washington Examiner. I think this is intended as a compliment.
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
… Loomer posts confirmation of herself aboard AF1
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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
… Meanwhile, JD is getting dispatched to Alaska
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