Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialMatt Chatham @chatham58.bsky.social · 5hWhen he offers/bribes something of value (no matter how modest) weeks before an election—that he didn’t care or dare to provide during the two years since the last election—he’s telling his followers right to their face that he thinks they’re dumb af. That’s all. 4224982
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialMS NOW @ms.now · 3hOne month ahead of the high-stakes midterm elections, President Donald Trump on Saturday once again offered cash incentives to Americans to vote for Republicans in November. Read more from Clarissa-Jan Lim.bit.lyTrump promises ‘nearly $100’ to seniors 30 days before Election DayAnd the president repeated his promise of $5,000 checks to all adult Americans if Republicans win the midterm elections. 7016361
idacoll25.bsky.social @idacoll25.bsky.social · 2hWatch: We Uncovered Bribery Allegations Involving Susan Collins - ProPublica Astounding story about Susan Collins alleged corruption! 001
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialMorgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 8hWait... anyone get their $2K checks? How about their $5K checks? Oh, great... now seniors will get $100 if they vote red. Not sure that's gonna cover healthcare. What do you think? axios.comTrump promises $100 checks for 20 million seniors for MedicareMore than 20 million people will get direct deposits early this month to help pay Part B benefits. 133523178
idacoll25.bsky.social @idacoll25.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Red States Are Trending Blue. Is Mississippi Really on the Table? - The Washington Sun Scott Colom, Democrat, may pull a seismic political win in Mississippi just like Doug Jones in Alabama eons ago. We’ll see! 001
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialThe New Republic @newrepublic.com · 02/10/2026Jack Smith wasn’t looking for people to arrest; he was looking for witnesses to a coup d’état. trib.al/RIOfuIAtrib.alEric Schmitt’s a Joke. The Assaults on Jack Smith Are Anything But.The Missouri senator and other Republicans made fools of themselves Tuesday. But that won’t stop them lying about—and trying to destroy—Donald Trump’s prosecutor. 36819
idacoll25.bsky.social @idacoll25.bsky.social · 01/10/2026U.S. sending third aircraft carrier, up to 10,000 more troops, to Middle East - The Wall Street Journal The U.S. military deployment to Iran war zone costs approximately $50 BILLION to date, not to mention the costs to every American household- skyrocketing food/gas prices, utility bills, etc! 000
idacoll25.bsky.social @idacoll25.bsky.social · 30/09/2026South Africa summons US ambassador again over 'undiplomatic conduct,' official says - Reuters Trump’s clownish administration, not hiring the best person to represent USA. 😂 000
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialMs. Jacque @jacquelyne.bsky.social · 30/09/2026An embarrassing moment for the GOP, a defensive witness, and other takeaways from Jack Smith’s hearing www.msn.com/en-us/news/o... #Resist #Resistance #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #MomSky 713474
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialAlice Sanvito @bambinamomma.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This is beautiful. St. Louis station has video of Jack Smith at the Hawkeye’s game AND has pointed out that the seat in question does not exist in the Atlanta stadium. youtu.be/cnu_2bzxJPI?...youtu.beSen. Schmitt confuses Iowa Hawkeyes for Atlanta Hawks during Jack Smith hearingYouTube video by KSDK News 814047
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialRichard Deitsch @richarddeitsch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This one will unquestionably stick to Schmitt nationally. A massive fuck up is one thing. But this one crossed containment into the sports world. People outside Missouri will see this dude and what will be the first thing they think? Hawks-Hawkeyes-Caitlin. 1321233
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialTrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 30/09/2026We all know that Eric Schmitt lost the day, hands down. But if anybody won the day, it was clearly Amy Klobuchar. thehill.com/homenews/sen...thehill.comKlobuchar on Schmitt: Glad one of us knows difference between Hawks, HawkeyesSen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) mocked Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) for appearing to confuse the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s college basketball team with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks while questioning former specia… 1534185
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialDon Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Maybe I'm missing something, but I still don't get this. Schmitt was saying Smith went to a Hawks game. His evidence was texts that mention "Jack" but not from Smith (and the Hawks does not have a 109 row). Yes, Smith went to a Hawkeyes game, but Schmitt did not present any evidence of that. 12366474
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialshauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 30/09/2026i’ve been busy most of the day but i’d be remiss if i didn’t mention eric schmitt, who took a faceplant so hilariously legend that even the NYT couldn’t sugarcoat it (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/u... 601507260
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialJim Lokay @jimlokay.com · 29/09/2026If you want to really know how the outrage machine gets fired up: 1. Schmitt plans to drop “bombshell” on Smith 2. Someone plants story that Schmitt is a Vance VP contender to run same day 3. Right-wing Twittersphere gets talking points 4. Schmitt steps in it 5. Scheduled tweets go out anyway 23940251045
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialRicky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 29/09/2026MAGA lunatic Eric Schmitt tried to create a conspiracy theory that accused Special Counsel Jack Smith of being somewhere he wasn’t and when it fell flat because his BS lie was exposed he called Mr. Smith a dirtbag. No you shitty trashy treasonous moronic asshole, you are the dirtbag. 31761157
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialS.J.💙🩵💙🦋🦓 @glimmers2.bsky.social · 29/09/2026A study in valor. Imagine testifying against the most powerful criminal on the planet? 18874081856
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialScott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026In the Senate's pre-election swan song, they spent a day asking Jack Smith about the techniques of his probe of the Trump election subversion criminal case Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) blasts the GOP for spending precious time on something that doesn't meet the moment 501158338
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialAaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 30/09/2026[SENATOR ERIC SCHMITT]: So you’re telling me under oath that you’ve never spoken with an Attorney General nominee? [JACK SMITH]: No, I don’t think— [SCHMITT]: WELL THEN *unveils poster* please explain this picture of you with Matt Gaetz! [SMITH]: That is Media Matters senior fellow Matt Gertz 854308470
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialGood Trouble @davidgoodtrouble.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I can’t wait for the Atlanta Hawkeyes NBA season opener 😬. If Jack Smith is a dirtbag Eric Schmitt is a dirt truck. 3597
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The moment Jack Smith realized Eric Schmitt was talking about the wrong game. 593199093150
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialRichard M. Nixon @dicknixon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026What the hell is this, Perry Mason at the carnival? This is some of the worst goddamn lawyering I ever saw. Schmitt is a lawyer! 3725933
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialJules⚖️📨 @northjules.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Jack Smith is a HERO! No coming back from these stunts today. #Pinks ⚖️ 8320130
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialDavid Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Jack Smith made it crystal clear that his investigation was sound and lawful, that the president had committed crimes and that the GOP attacks on him were the actual weaponization of our justice system. He showed courage and moral clarity and continues to be one of the heroes of this moment. 10664001559
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialRepublicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Former special counsel Jack Smith: “Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation.” 39996328
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 29/09/2026These people are utterly shameless 2353277745
idacoll25.bsky.social @idacoll25.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms - The Associated Press This sounds fishy!!!! 010
idacoll25.bsky.social @idacoll25.bsky.social · 28/09/2026‘Low-T': MAGA insults Talarico's masculinity, but it isn't working - USA TODAY Low T, what’s got to do with becoming a senator? It wasn’t a hindrance to Lindsey Graham, Josh Hawley, et al. Look at Trump’s current physique! He’s definitely low T! 😂 000
idacoll25.bsky.social @idacoll25.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Could Republicans flip New Hampshire Senate seat? Sununu's got a shot - USA TODAY Folks, a vote for John Sununu is a vote to continue the war in Iran, possibly more wars, economic collapse. He will be another “yes” man for Trump. Vote BLUE. 000
idacoll25.bsky.social @idacoll25.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first bid after abortion rights decision - The Associated Press If Susan Collins is reelected, she’ll be another “yes” vote for all of Trump’s agenda. She knows it will be her last term, won’t care about Mainers but to enrich herself. 000
idacoll25.bsky.social @idacoll25.bsky.social · 26/09/2026'Texas is big enough for all of us': Alyssa Edwards answers Paxton ad - USA TODAY Ken Paxton, the republican senatorial candidate, has not offered a single solution to skyrocketing food/gas/housing costs. He has nothing to offer except create social culture wars which doesn’t help quality life. 000
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialThe Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 26/09/2026The U.S. and China said they had agreed to lower tariffs on $30 billion of less sensitive trade in either direction, a tangible outcome from this week's Trump-Xi summit.on.wsj.comU.S., China Agree to Trim Tariffs, Start AI DialogueThe deal covers $30 billion of less sensitive trade in either direction and follows President Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping. 8215
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialGeorge Wallace @mrgeorgewallace.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Xi is like, "Who the fuck are these weirdos?" 1932161324
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialThe Onion @theonion.com · 25/09/2026“He definitely isn’t fluent, and I doubt he’ll ever get there, but he’s truly come a long way from being unable to pronounce a single word intelligibly.” — Xi Jinpingtheonion.comXi Jinping Impressed With How Much Trump’s English Has Improved Since Last VisitWASHINGTON—Marveling at how his American counterpart’s grasp of the difficult language had progressed, Chinese leader Xi Jinping told reporters Thursday that he was deeply impressed with how much Pres... 383809576
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialAgentJoeMcJoe 🇺🇸 @joemcjoe11.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Pat Bagley absolutely nailed the nasty, ugly and fat, Commie and Xi's meeting at the White House. 14465732007
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialAl Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 25/09/2026Trump, Xi seek stable US-China ties at the White House, but differences over Iran, Taiwan and trade remain unresolved.aljazeera.comTrump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from the Washington, DC, meetingTrump, Xi seek stable US-China ties at the White House, but differences over Iran, Taiwan and trade remain unresolved. 144819
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialPBS News @pbsnews.org · 25/09/2026"I don't think that Xi Jinping is going to be swayed by flattery. He is not a sentimental person. I have spent a lot of time in meetings with him over the last couple of years. He's hardheaded and pragmatic, and he's very cynical about the U.S.," says Nicholas Burns to.pbs.org/4d6sPq1to.pbs.orgExperts analyze what's at stake in the Trump-Xi summitTo discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington, Amna Nawaz spoke with Nicholas Burns and Samm Sacks. Burns is a former U.S. ambassador to China and is now at Harvard University. Sacks i... 2020963
idacoll25.bsky.social @idacoll25.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Senate rejects resolution calling to end the Iran war, as most Republicans stick with Trump - NBC News Republican senators support war in Iran like Jon Husted, R-Ohio, Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Roger Marshall, R-Kansas. Think of skyrocketing inflation, gas prices, etc! 🌊 011
idacoll25.bsky.social @idacoll25.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Angela Paxton breaks silence on Texas Senate race — sort of - USA TODAY Stunning! Ken Paxton’s ex-wife can’t even stomach to mention his name! VOTE OUT all republicans! 🌊 000
idacoll25.bsky.social @idacoll25.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Senate rejects resolution calling to end the Iran war, as most Republicans stick with Trump - NBC News High inflation and gas prices due to republicans opposed Iran war end. GOPs protecting their personal interests - reaping millions of $$ in their oil and military defense investment portfolios. 000
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialJason Bailey @jasondashbailey.com · 24/09/2026Man, war criminals get really touchy when you directly, correctly call them war criminals huh 022239
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialMoira Donegan @moiradonegan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Look, you have to understand Bibi: it really deeply upsets and frightens him that a Muslim reached the age of 34. 23924157
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialMark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Try to live the kind of life that will make war criminals hate you. 522732463
idacoll25.bsky.social @idacoll25.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Maine Sen. Susan Collins has edge over Democratic challenger in new poll - USA TODAY If Susan Collins has edge over her opponent, Maine voters are ok with skyrocketing inflation, high gas prices, Iran war, extrajudicial killings/shootings of random people and damaged international relations. Sad! 000
idacoll25.bsky.social @idacoll25.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Some Republicans push to prioritize Husted data center bill - Semafor Jon Husted, R-OH, sponsored a bill on data centers, doesn’t protect high costs of electric/water bills. He also voted 13 times in support for unnecessary war with Iran, done nothing to solve inflation and high gas prices. 020
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialPBS News @pbsnews.org · 24/09/2026NEW: Voters share an opposition to data centers that scrambles usual party lines, according to the latest poll from PBS News, NPR and Marist. Public opposition especially hardens when people are asked about construction in their own communities. to.pbs.org/4AohgVfpbs.orgVoters don’t like data centers. They really don’t like them close to homeFifty-eight percent of U.S. voters say the construction of new data centers by tech will mostly have a negative effect on the country. And 65% of voters oppose construction in their communities. 413641
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialshauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 23/09/2026i don’t know how to make it any plainer that the vast majority of dem voters believe holding people accountable IS part of “getting back to work” 662180475
Reposted by @idacoll25.bsky.socialMichael @fleerultra.bsky.social · 23/09/2026this is FAR more demotivating than some left wing shitposting or podcasting critic of the democratic party can ever be 992871577
idacoll25.bsky.social @idacoll25.bsky.social · 23/09/2026GOP Senate Candidate Trailing In Polls Suddenly Changes Iran War Stance — And, Yes, Critics Noticed - HuffPost 000