Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 23hJD Vance wants to fight Caltech, huh? Well, well… first he’s going to have to get past this pile of sticks and a fightin’ beaver. 030
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 16/09/2026There is a lot of squabbling on this app, but… politics means collective action, even across significant differences of opinion, to work towards common goals. 030
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Cornelius the bunny is back in the front yard. This guy… wrecks pumpkins, but it is hard to be mad because he is very cute. 181
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 09/09/2026I would prefer not to be on social media at all. But part of the reason I signed up is that I think it is important to look at stuff like this and say “no.” 1102
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 06/09/2026It’s really funny to see all the political scientists run around the city and take pictures of all the same things. 120
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 04/09/2026It feels appropriate to visit the heart of the American Revolution before another year of research and teaching. 020
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 21/08/2026It is hard to believe the news is still doing this. 030
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Well, I had grown a sunflower taller than my head—but then a bird got it, so, gone. But I don’t mind: I like the birds, too, and they always scatter some seeds in unexpected places, delights to be discovered on some future day, when a sunflower grows again. 240
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Meanwhile, here in Los Angeles, I have grown a sunflower taller than I am. 290
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 13/08/2026They don't make newspaper headlines like they used to. (The Fresno Morning Republican, 1915.) 010
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 10/08/2026The top holder of polymarket positions in the Michigan Senate race is an anonymous account by the name of aff3, which joined in May 2025, and whose all-time profit/loss is +$262,498. This unknown person also has a lot of bets on the Iran war, Russian conflict, and presidential election is Brazil. 1/ 120
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 07/08/2026The dedication of the Thomas 1962 biography of Abe Ruef, ‘A Debonair Scoundrel’—> 000
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Good advice for the internet, from Catcher in the Rye (Salinger, 1951, Ch. 25). When you see people posting things you don't like, don't argue with them. Just block and move on, because it is impossible to defeat all the accounts with wrong opinions on the internet. 000
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 02/08/2026I took this picture recently around town: 18 months after the Eaton Fire, lot after lot remains nothing but weeds. It is awful to see this unfold elsewhere, and to know what a long road fire-damaged communities have ahead. This issue needs urgent public policy attention. 110
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 22/07/2026I just read this to my kids—a book bought for me 40 years ago at Vromans Bookstore in Pasadena (price tag sticker still attached). @vromansbookstore.bsky.social 1101
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Imagine going back in time to tell U.S. Grant about Hegseth's war on beards. 020
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Someone needs to use their little grey cells to get to the bottom of this red card affair. 141
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Gas station political advertising—Los Angeles, CA: 100
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 21/06/2026At the Nixon Library—his notes on the visit to China. 020
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Measure ER (sales tax) has gone over 50%. 120
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 05/06/2026This is not ok; while expected, it is still not ok behavior from the president. California counts ballots slowly—but mostly because it prioritizes making sure your votes count. 1/2 130
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 05/06/2026If you find prediction markets interesting — a big swing. 120
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Yeah. I think there’s a good chance Becerra passes Hilton, but Steyer needs to make up a 400k gap to beat Hilton for 2nd. I mean, possible? But I think Becerra is going to do well in LA, which is a very large pool of outstanding ballots, meaning Steyer will gain less. AP has a great breakdown. 030
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 04/06/2026The main polymarket question--CA Gov Winner--still gives Steyer a higher probability of winning than Hilton (5%), and the similar mayor market gives Raman a higher probability than Pratt (9%). So, of course, the NY Post headline-- 210
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Join me in following the fascinating contest for… who will place last? #lastplacegov 020
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 04/06/2026“Waiting for Los Angeles to count the votes.” 2026, photograph. 120
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 03/06/2026The result? Splitting votes unnecessarily. An endorsement goes in the voter guide. The party should use them. 4/4 100
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Don’t forget to drop off your #California ballot today! 020
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 02/06/2026#California — it is Election Day! Make sure you drop off your ballot! 011
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Don’t forget to vote for #California Governor! Tuesday is Election Day. 001
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 01/06/2026#california — go get it! Primary day is tomorrow! 000
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Today: conference on primary election reform at USC with @christiangrose.bsky.social and lots of great scholars and practitioners! 130
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 13/05/2026This should worry Democrats, along with the findings in the governor’s race poll: 55%, CA on the wrong track. Sure, many will blame Trump for it, but many will also just blame politicians in general, and others may just decide to stay home. 110
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Go check out the book from my brilliant colleague, Shanna Rose, and @uchicagopress.bsky.social at #MPSA! 1/2. Link in next post. 131
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 22/04/2026“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”—Ferris Bueller 010
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 15/04/2026PPE Politics Simulation #3 is off and running! #cmc 020
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 07/04/2026In #Altadena today, up $0.10/gal since Friday, I believe. 000
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 28/03/2026The #NoKings protests in #Pasadena have looked remarkably like 4th of July parades. (For those not from here: Pasadena is #LosAngeles County, #California.) 072
Andrew Sinclair @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · 15/03/2026Descanso Gardens, La Canada, CA (Translation: “Los Angeles”). 010