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Thomas HD

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PhD Student in History| Tô doutorando em história| Scholar of the Inter-American Drug Wars in Brasil and the U.S.| Psalm 109/Salmo 109

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Hare 🍉 @haredurer.bsky.social · 9h
Warren's progressive staffer farm team is probably her best contribution to the party.
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Waschesalon Grammy Campaign Manager @reginageorgebush.bsky.social · 9h
I kind of wonder now whether it was actually Jeffries himself who told the DCCC to stop freezing out Matt Dunlap, Randy Villegas, and Will Lawrence
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Waschesalon Grammy Campaign Manager @reginageorgebush.bsky.social · 9h
I also want Angie Nixon to win because the Senate needs a member whose signature color is hot pink worn with style.
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neuse river hag @neuseriverhag.bsky.social · 8h
this woman was tortured by rape before she was old enough to reliably form memories and she will die being tortured by the state.
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Elizabeth Spiers @espiers.bsky.social · 10h
One thing that i don’t see people noting about the Cornell Sun’s reporting on the rape case is that everyone who decided to take the risk and made the core decisions about what would be published is a woman
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 17h
TX-10 Poll (Change Research) 613 LV (18 Sep 2026-22 Sep 2026) 48% Chris Gobar (Republican) 46% (Caitlin Rourk) (Democratic) Trump favorability 47% Favorable 50% Unfavorable

A Change Research poll of Texas’s 10th Congressional District (613 likely voters, Sept. 18-22), found the race within the margin of error following short candidate bios (48 Gober/46 Rourk), with Caitlin Rourk
breaking 50% in the final informed ballot (51 Rourk/42 Gober). Further questions prove what Team Rourk has heard across TX-10 the past several months: Caitlin's strong candidate profile, a uniquely
vulnerable opponent, and an increasingly poor political environment for Republicans have set the stage for an historic upset in Texas.
In a statement, Rourk said the following: “This is not just a close race - it’s literally ours to lose. Our campaign has the ability to do something extraordinary that few other campaigns can do right now. We
have been doing the path-breaking foundational work and are ready to go exponential in the final stretch. Now, we just need the investment to go execute and win this race.”

Source: Change Research poll of 613 likely voters, fielded September 18 - 22, 2026. Margin of error: 4.3%.

Highlights:
● Trump’s favorability is underwater at 47% favorable/50% unfavorable. Every statewide Republican candidate tested in this poll is also in net negative territory. Ken Paxton is statistically tied with Talarico in the Senate race, and Greg Abbott is running well-behind the Republican
baseline.
● Chris Gober is uniquely vulnerable given his close ties to figures like Elon Musk. Nearly half of voters are “very” concerned when they learn about his ties to Musk, Republican Super PACs, and his lobbying contracts, including a majority of independents and a sizable chunk of Republicans.
● Rourk, by comparison, has the right candidate profile for the district and can capitalize on
both the political environment and her opponent’s weakness. When shown positive information about Rourk’s background and asked to choose what aspect voters like best, 32% pointed to her background as a veteran who puts country over party. About a quarter resonated
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JS @jsplaceholder.bsky.social · 11h
Wow, a preview of his fickle & insufficient support for PEPFAR
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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 9h
Idaho residents recently received a fundraising appeal from Vice President JD Vance to support Idaho’s Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Risch in his campaign for reelection, claiming Democrats were prepared to spend millions to defeat the incumbent in what Vance said is an “urgent national race.” #idpol
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In warning letter, VP Vance says Dems are 'prepared to pour millions' into Idaho to flip Risch seat • Idaho Capital Sun
Many Idaho residents recently received a fundraising appeal in the mail from U.S. Vice President JD Vance to support Idaho’s longtime Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Risch in his campaign for reelection, claiming Democrats were prepared to “pour millions of dollars into Idaho” to defeat the incumbent in what Vance said is an “urgent national race.” …
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Ignacio Gallup-Diaz @igallupd.bsky.social · 9h
"Amazon’s delivery driver smart glasses will reportedly take photos ‘almost constantly’: Amazon doesn’t have much to say about privacy when it comes to drivers wearing camera-equipped smart glasses."
theverge.com
Amazon’s delivery driver smart glasses will reportedly take photos ‘almost constantly’
Your Amazon delivery could come with an unwanted photo op.
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Hyde T. Voltyge @hydevoltyge.bsky.social · 11h
" The district has also used AI-generated materials in its curriculum, which has drawn criticism from educators and families. “I think that curriculum needs to be made by human beings. Not this AI slop that we see in our schools,” Hinojosa said. “That’s unacceptable.” "
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Hyde T. Voltyge @hydevoltyge.bsky.social · 11h
Greg Abbott has been trying to make GOP inroads into Houston. A big margin for Dems in Houston with high turnout spells doom for the TX GOP. This is exactly what Hinojosa needs to do to win. Ram him on education right in an enormously populous contested area. ginafortexas.com/2026/09/new-...
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NEW: “Hinojosa blasts HISD's AI school expansion as Greg Abbott's 'experiment' on kids” | Gina Hinojosa for Texas Governor
Houston Chronicle: Hinojosa’s “populist message for everyday Texans, including teachers, against tech billionaires has made her perhaps the most serious challenger that Abbott has faced during his thr...
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Hyde T. Voltyge @hydevoltyge.bsky.social · 10h
The good South Dakota Dem internal is Nikki Gronli (SD-AL)'s internal. And yeah it's Bengs+9, 51-42 for SEN
Proof it's Nikki Gronli's internal, Twitter image of the memo has her header at the top of the report
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Mark Schofield @markschofield.bsky.social · 10h
Mike Tomlin is currently giving a tour of his boutique hotel in Minecraft, which has a multipurpose conference room and an appropriate number of public restroom and I’m losing MY MIND
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tony @smuggottlieb.bsky.social · 9h
the steelers had the most bland defensive scheme in the league for years because mike tomlin was busy creating up-to-code buildings in minecraft
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tomwellborn3rd @wellborn.net · 29/09/2026
A GOP crowd in Kissimmee heckled their own running mate for opening in Spanish, a Cuban American exile's son they picked specifically because he's Hispanic. He joked back in French to cool them off. Their most obvious political asset apparently can't be allowed to sound like it.
rawstory.com
'Speak in English!' MAGA crowd heckles Byron Donalds' running mate for Spanish-only speech
A MAGA crowd at a campaign event for Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) heckled his running mate, Bryan Avila, as he opened his speech in Spanish — with one man ordering him to speak English.The heckling broke...
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 9h
Jesus
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 10h
This is why calling Lula "João Biden" is so disrespectful. It undercuts the amount of improvement Brazil experienced under his government
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 10h
anyone thinking of making a #SHAFR2027 panel?
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BeshearStan @beshearstan.bsky.social · 13h
Trump+22 House district is a TOSSUP race this year. Incredible
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J@c0b @reubenemoji.bsky.social · 10h
And what’s changed
Cornyn said he does not feel that the men will be represented as well in the proposed government as they are now in Men's Hall Council. He explained that the council has been very efficient in meeting the interests of the resident men students.
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 13h
Man looked like he was about to serenade you with wonderwall
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Dana Houle @danahoule.bsky.social · 16h
Trump +22 district.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h
Markwayne Mullin is clutching a stress ball while answering questions from reporters
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 14h
Does he think hispanic people are like cats and always land on their feet?
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J@c0b @reubenemoji.bsky.social · 15h
"Bimbo lay in the bottom of the boat, covered with a poncho and moaning at irregular intervals."
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Anyway, John Cornyn's nickname in college was "Bimbo." Do with that what you will.
article from Trinity University's Newspaper in 1972
Jim Woodruff
WAHOO!
One pescado, two pescado, red pescado, blue pescado.
For the second year in a row the Trinity fishing team boogied up to Nova Scotia to compete in the 18th Annual Intercollegiate Game Fish Seminar and Fishing Match.
Trinity seniors Ben Lobdell, Doug Earle, Dennis Werner, grads Bob Shaw and John (Bimbo) Cornyn, and coach-sponsor Wayne Witt made the trip.
Trinity, one of 13 teams entered, was one of the least formal.
The Tigers were competing against Yale, Princeton, and Harvard, among other schools.
"All the other schools were dressed in blazers with patches
on their breast pockers."We had on little caps with a purple "T" on the front," said Lobdell.
Despite their lack of silk ascots, monogrammed hankies, or
other extraneous trappings, the Tiger plugged on, vowing toboat a giant tuna for Duncan.
Trinity 234 (pounds) Fish 0 
The first day of competition was clear, perfect for open sea
fishing. The team puttered out into the Bay of Fundi in their
little tugboat, anticipating a tremendous haul.Somehow they boated about 150 pounds of cod, haddock, and mackerel to push into second place by sundown.
The day's high point occured when Lobdell hooked a gargantuan fish. He struggled with it for 15 minutes, gripping the rod with all this strength, yelling commands to his teammates, with visions of a 500-pounder dancing in his head.Finally he brought the monster to the surface. It was a boulder covered with seaweed. Better luck next time, Ben baby.
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Robert Downen @robertdownen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Wu on redistricting if Dems get control: "You do the exact same thing that they did to you until they say mercy" and agree to national, bipartisan reform.
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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 16h
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, responds just now to this leaked audio from Paxton: “I just have a one-word reaction: Whoops.”
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Mikhail Gorbaechev @mikhailgorbaechev.bsky.social · 17h
Trump +22 in 2024 lmao
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Anyway, it’s voting time y’all
A ballot marked for James TalaricoBallot marked for Gina HinojosaBallot marked for Jon Rosenthal
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Hyde T. Voltyge @hydevoltyge.bsky.social · 16h
He's apparently done domestic abuse of both his wife and toddler child He joins a host of other known abusers and defenders of abusers in the sick band of Republicans on the ballot in November
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 18h
Republicans and Republican donors looking at Texas spending costs and polling
Wolverine Meme with John Cornyn
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MLC @chicyph80.bsky.social · 16h
@djsoke.bsky.social unrelated but do you mind talking in a post a bit about why EV matters so much in Texas? Seems a little counterintuitive that Texas would be such a heavy EV state.
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escapedexplorer.bsky.social @escapedexplorer.bsky.social · 16h
Nah man if Ossof's response on the Laken Riley Act vote is anything other than "i regret it for the rest of my life and am dedicating my career to undoing that harm and ensuring ICE is crushed" then he's out for 2028, full stop.
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 16h
Trump won this district by 22.6 points and Caitlin Rourk is running against Elon Musk's lawyer
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Join me in supporting Caitlin Rourk for TX-10!
This campaign is powered by people. If you believe we deserve better, chip in today to help Caitlin win.
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ashley (ravens 2-1) 🌹 @clearlyashley.bsky.social · 16h
that was more than Meischa’s bill
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Charles Gaba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 17h
No biggie, just a House district that Trump won by 22 points 2 years ago.
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 17h
Trump won this district by 22.6 points by the way
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MLC @chicyph80.bsky.social · 17h
It's an internal, so grain of salt. But let's say that TX-10 is R+8 instead of +2 as this suggests. Trump won this district by 22.6 points! Essentially in a best-case scenario for the GOP this would "only" be a 15 point swing! Whew
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 17h
TX-10 Poll (Change Research) 613 LV (18 Sep 2026-22 Sep 2026) 48% Chris Gobar (Republican) 46% (Caitlin Rourk) (Democratic) Trump favorability 47% Favorable 50% Unfavorable

A Change Research poll of Texas’s 10th Congressional District (613 likely voters, Sept. 18-22), found the race within the margin of error following short candidate bios (48 Gober/46 Rourk), with Caitlin Rourk
breaking 50% in the final informed ballot (51 Rourk/42 Gober). Further questions prove what Team Rourk has heard across TX-10 the past several months: Caitlin's strong candidate profile, a uniquely
vulnerable opponent, and an increasingly poor political environment for Republicans have set the stage for an historic upset in Texas.
In a statement, Rourk said the following: “This is not just a close race - it’s literally ours to lose. Our campaign has the ability to do something extraordinary that few other campaigns can do right now. We
have been doing the path-breaking foundational work and are ready to go exponential in the final stretch. Now, we just need the investment to go execute and win this race.”

Source: Change Research poll of 613 likely voters, fielded September 18 - 22, 2026. Margin of error: 4.3%.

Highlights:
● Trump’s favorability is underwater at 47% favorable/50% unfavorable. Every statewide Republican candidate tested in this poll is also in net negative territory. Ken Paxton is statistically tied with Talarico in the Senate race, and Greg Abbott is running well-behind the Republican
baseline.
● Chris Gober is uniquely vulnerable given his close ties to figures like Elon Musk. Nearly half of voters are “very” concerned when they learn about his ties to Musk, Republican Super PACs, and his lobbying contracts, including a majority of independents and a sizable chunk of Republicans.
● Rourk, by comparison, has the right candidate profile for the district and can capitalize on
both the political environment and her opponent’s weakness. When shown positive information about Rourk’s background and asked to choose what aspect voters like best, 32% pointed to her background as a veteran who puts country over party. About a quarter resonated
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ashley (ravens 2-1) 🌹 @clearlyashley.bsky.social · 17h
uh, they polled the statewide races in TX-09 (Trump+19, Cruz+11 in 2024)
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 18h
"Every time Tim O’Hare cuts our polling locations, or every time Bo French says something awful on Twitter, I get more volunteers,” said Allison Campolo, chair of the Tarrant County Democratic Party."
texasobserver.org
Inside Downballot Dems' Effort to Flip Texas' Key County Battleground
Amid voter suppression and rampant ideological warfare, Tarrant County Democratic candidates try to capitalize on this surge of local anger.
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 18h
Republicans and Republican donors looking at Texas spending costs and polling
Wolverine Meme with John Cornyn
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 22h
“Most Americans are pro-immigrant,” Talarico says. “Throughout US history, immigrants have always made us richer and stronger.” Trump's barbarities have opened the way to a new consensus. Talarico is giving voice to it in moral language that Dems can learn from. 5/5 newrepublic.com/article/2160...
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Waschesalon Grammy Campaign Manager @reginageorgebush.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Roger Marshall is quite literally me finding out that a scary story nobody in the office had ever seen IRL was actually real, prolific, and sitting in the United States Senate
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Oh, Abdul is over 50 *goes to sleep
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ashley (ravens 2-1) 🌹 @clearlyashley.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Dem admakers are cooking with duck fat
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
LULA LÁ!
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Thomas HD @degolierthomas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Meu Deus se eu fosse um brasileiro, votaría em 13. Então tô bem nervoso
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Romulo Dias @romulobdias.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
1. Lula 2. Lula 3. Lula 4. Lula 5. Lula
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