Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceNorm Ornstein @normornstein.bsky.social · 7mI first started working in the Senate in 1970–56 years ago. I have loved and revered the institution, worked in it and with it over all these decades, with dozens of senators from both parties. I’ve seen bad stuff and bad people along with great ones. Nothing quite compares to Eric Schmitt. 1 2226
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 10m“.. highest level since 6/13/2007 ..” @cnbc.com 36214
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceHouse Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 8mAmerica.gov agrees: Life is more expensive under Donald Trump. 0122
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 20mThe saving rate falls to 4.1%. “.. the biggest driver of strong US growth over the last 2.5yrs has come from household's spending growing much faster than their incomes.” @bobeunlimited.bsky.social 58828
The Democratic Difference @demdifference.bsky.social · 25mBig picture: Despite a decent one-month number for September, the overall ADP jobs data shows a big slowdown in private-sector job creation under Trump. And while some might argue it's because of low unemployment, unemployment was lower in 20 months before Trump, when job creation was stronger. 000
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceGreg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 6hSomething remarkable is happening: James Talarico is running an expansively pro-immigrant campaign in Texas, a state Trump won by 14 points, speaking in Biblical terms about our duty to "the stranger." And it's resonating. That's seismic. 1/ (new piece) newrepublic.com/article/2160...newrepublic.comIn Texas, Something Seismic Is Happening—and It’s All Trump’s FaultThanks to the economy and ICE, Trump has lost Texas Latinos. And James Talarico is developing a humane pro-immigrant message that’s resonating—even in this ultra-Trumpy state. 662785707
The Democratic Difference @demdifference.bsky.social · 44mNot surprising. Americans know the score. 010
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 6h“.. Mr. Paxton responds: ‘So to be honest with you, the numbers — when we did that convention — it dropped our numbers. Everybody’s numbers dropped. Right now, yeah, not good.’” @nytimes.com #TXsen www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/u... 1181842467
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceFinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · 55mUS 10-YEAR TREASURY YIELD RISES TO 5.29%, RENEWS HIGH SINCE '2007 67014
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceSteve Benen @stevebenen.com · 1hWas it funny to see the new White House AI chatbot, on its first day of operations, presenting the public with facts that completely contradicted Trump’s alternate reality and brazen lies? Actually, yes, it was. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...ms.nowOn its first day, the White House’s new AI chatbot causes embarrassing troubles for TrumpAmerica.gov, which the president described as “damn good,” presented the public with facts that were wholly at odds with Trump’s alternate reality. 88338
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceCaptain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 1hYou shouldn't need a second job just to cover rent and groceries. You shouldn't have to skip a doctor's visit because you got kicked off your insurance. Families are working harder than ever and still falling behind. I'm fighting to change that. 722742
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceSenator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 1hThe man who found a way to bankrupt a casino is on the verge of bankrupting the Kennedy Center. Everything he touches he destroys. The reflecting pool, the East Wing, the Kennedy Center, & every monument in America belong to the PEOPLE. They're not his to remake, remodel, or destroy.washingtonpost.comThe Kennedy Center was solvent when Trump took over. Then its finances collapsed.The Post examined 15 years of the institution’s financial records to see why it went south after the president took over. 821859
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceHouse Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 1hIn the richest country on Earth, no parent should have to skip meals in order to feed their kids. Over 1 million kids have lost SNAP benefits because of Trump and Republicans. Their cruelty knows no bounds.amarillo.comParents in Texas skip meals to feed kids as costs riseNew research finds 78% of Texas parents are skipping meals or taking on debt to keep their children fed amid high costs. 52611
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceKatherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 1hEven Trump’s new AI admits that Republicans are making life more expensive. 04616
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceTammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 29/09/2026According to a new survey, Americans feel worse about the economy than during either the COVID-19 pandemic or the 2008 financial crisis. Meanwhile, Trump is fighting illegal wars and building golden ballrooms. Time for action on groceries, health care and housing. Not vanity.nbcnews.comGas, mortgage rates and inflation send Americans’ view of the economy to near record lows“This is the danger for the Federal Reserve and the nation. This is what can truly shift spending habits and lifestyles,” said economist Heather Long. 26332116
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Mortgage rates print 7.50% @cnbc.com 52705261
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026please let Ken keep talking 24905135
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 28/09/2026PANTHEON: “.. We now expect headline #CPI inflation to average 3.5% in both Q3 and Q4, up from previous forecasts of 3.0% and 2.7% ..” 15358127
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceFactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Farmer on the skyrocketing cost of diesel: If we make any money this year, it won't be much. Farmers can't continue to just foot the bill themselves. They're going to have to pass it on to the consumer. 85633
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceDean Baker @deanbaker13.bsky.social · 28/09/2026If the AI bubble bursts, the AI boys need to be looking at jail time, not bailouts cepr.net/publications...cepr.netThe AI Bubble MonitorIs there an AI bubble? Some indicators point to one — and when bubbles burst, there can be massive shocks in housing and job markets that last for years. 04413
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceJesse Felder @jessefelder.com · 28/09/2026‘Tariffs raised the cost of imported goods. The war with Iran sent diesel prices soaring. Immigration restrictions shrank the labor force. Add tax cuts, new spending and pressure on the Fed to lower interest rates and all 6 of those policies move inflation up, not down.‘ www.wsj.com/economy/trum...wsj.comThe Moves That Backfired on Trump and Drove Interest Rates and Inflation HigherThe president’s own agenda has helped undermine promises to fix the economy and get the deficit under control. 1268
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceLeah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026NEWS: More than TWO THOUSAND events have been registered so far with No Kings: Vote Early, making it the largest early vote mobilization in history. It's not too late to get your town on the map - submit today: www.nokings.org 13764264
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026These sound like non-trivial problems. 63940227
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceSimon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Very good ad..... 412637
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceEric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Consumer sentiment dropped in September close to the lowest level ever recorded in the 74-year history of the University of Michigan's monthly survey, fresh data on Friday showed. abcnews.com/Business/con...abcnews.comConsumer sentiment drops near all-time low as prices weigh on shoppersThe monthly reading is the second lowest in the 74-year history of the survey. 712654
The Democratic Difference @demdifference.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Reality Check for Fox and Trump: 021
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceNBC News @nbcnews.com · 28/09/2026It’s shaping up to be an expensive winter. Consumers are facing a flurry of added costs in the coming months: ballooning home heating prices, skyrocketing airfares, higher gas prices and package delivery surcharges.nbcnews.toThe Iran war will have a chilling effect on your wallet this winterSky-high airfare, rising gas prices and soaring home heating costs are all squeezing consumers heading into the holiday season. 76736
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceNBC News @nbcnews.com · 28/09/2026The University of Michigan’s monthly consumer sentiment survey shows that Americans today feel worse about the economy than they did during either the Covid-19 pandemic or the 2008 financial crisis.nbcnews.toGas, mortgage rates and inflation send Americans’ view of the economy to near record lows“This is the danger for the Federal Reserve and the nation. This is what can truly shift spending habits and lifestyles,” said economist Heather Long. 86538
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceDean Baker @deanbaker13.bsky.social · 28/09/2026If the AI bubble starts deflating, we need to let the market work its magic, not bail out the billionaires and trillionaires deanbaker22.substack.com/p/if-ai-is-c...deanbaker22.substack.com 715633
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceGreg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Trump/GOP cratering by many new metrics: *He's hit 35% in at least one polling average *NBC average has Ds +9 *Cook Political Report shifts 15 races toward Dems *House races in Trump +10 districts now toss ups *Senate races in deep red states now toss-ups On today's pod we cover all this data: 426961
The Democratic Difference @demdifference.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Welcome to a new week. #NumbersDay #EconSky 040
The Democratic Difference @demdifference.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The betrayal of every Trump voter struggling to pay their bills, rubbed into their faces by Trump's Deputy Chief of Staff. 031
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceJesse Felder @jessefelder.com · 27/09/2026www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2026... 2338
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 27/09/2026FEDWATCH: “.. the long‑dated prediction market now assigns roughly a 65% chance that the Strait won't fully reopen until 2028 .. .. That leaves the prospect of a 6% handle on the 10‑year still lurking, driven by increasingly adverse demand dynamics in the Treasury market.” 42612197
The Democratic Difference @demdifference.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Trump's illegal ads can't change the hard truth about 2026: 042
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 27/09/2026“In the weeks and months after the war began, Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers spoke in favor of Trump’s decision and called the war 'long overdue.' In April, he said the war had left Iran 'absolutely a toothless wonder'...” www.cnn.com/2026/09/25/p...cnn.comGOP Senate candidate who praised the Iran war now campaigns against the pain it caused | CNN PoliticsIn 2024, then-Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers stood on camera in a zippered vest in a large grocery store 1091071379
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceAaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 27/09/2026Who is Mr. "Free Speech Absolutist" gagging this time? 16312
Reposted by The Democratic DifferencePeter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Eleven days before the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack, Egypt's intelligence chief made a secret mission to Israel to warn officials of a possible assault. He was on the ground just 67 minutes, so intent he had to come in person. Vivian Salama has the receipts. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...theatlantic.comEgypt’s Warning to IsraelCairo’s intelligence chief visited Tel Aviv shortly before October 7 with a dire message about Gaza. 29336199
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceJesse Felder @jessefelder.com · 26/09/2026‘Constant shifts in diesel, transportation costs and the tariff environment have emboldened business to feel justified in passing costs on to consumers, said Firrincieli, the sales manager from the logistics co. “I don’t see this ending soon. Chaos increases prices.”‘ www.wsj.com/business/inf...wsj.comThe Cost of Transporting Pretty Much Everything Just Won’t Stop Going UpTrucking and cargo-shipping rates are at their highest levels in years—and it isn’t just because of the price of fuel. 2205
The Democratic Difference @demdifference.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Farm-Killing Tariffs: A Key Part of the Trump Betrayal Agenda 142
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceDaniel Gilmore @gilmored85.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Republican politicians across the country getting exactly what they asked for out of a second Trump term 48912
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceNathaniel Rakich @baseballot.bsky.social · 26/09/2026After further reporting by @nataliaecm.bsky.social, we now know this error affected at least 200,000 should-be Texas voters. What a mess. 11221106
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceCharles Gaba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 26/09/2026A reminder that I've made it absurdly easy to donate to up to ~3,000 Democratic candidates at the federal, statewide & state legislative levels without a dime going to anyone other than the candidates (aside from the cc processing fee) here: Blue26.org #JustSayingblue26.orgBlue26.orgNot a PAC. Just helping raise money for Democratic candidates to help save democracy. 04229
Reposted by The Democratic DifferencePeter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Since 1990 when the @WSJ began polling, no president has been as unpopular as Trump is at this point before a midterm election. His 37% approval is lower than Clinton, Bush or Obama had before big midterm defeats. www.wsj.com/politics/ele...wsj.comTrump Is Predicting Midterms Success but Republicans Are Starting to PanicThe president’s approval rating drops to 37% in a WSJ poll, the lowest of any president heading into a midterm election in Journal polls dating to 1990. 2722485
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceBrian Beutler @brianbeutler.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Wild. This should create a Streisand effect, which Dem ranking members can enhance by sending the companies document preservation demands. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...hollywoodreporter.comThe Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all turned down the trailer for the Oct. 9 doc, citing “political” content. X won't even take Bleecker Street's calls. The distributor is appealing. 211197349
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceSenator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 26/09/2026The Trump admin admitted it made a mistake in illegally deporting this man TWICE, but — like it initially did with Kilmar Abrego Garcia — it's defying a court order & refuses to bring him back. This federal judge is right to hold the admin in contempt. There must be a penalty for flouting the law. 18455173
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceNBC News @nbcnews.com · 25/09/2026BREAKING: For the third time, the Supreme Court shut down efforts by Missouri Republicans to use a new congressional map in the midterm elections that are already underway.nbcnews.toSupreme Court for the third time rejects Republican redistricting push in MissouriA Republican effort to use a new congressional map that would eliminate one of the two Democratic-held districts in the state has again failed in court. 15313
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceThe Democratic Difference @demdifference.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The White House's desperate and illegal use of taxpayer dollars to spread pro-Trump propaganda won't change the fact that most Americans know the score. 011
Reposted by The Democratic DifferenceMike Konczal @mtkonczal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I knew but still am amazed at how bad these numbers are, 10th percentile having a worse time of it than peak 10% inflation in 2022. 28124