Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 7hIf this person next to me does not put on headphones or mute her volume I am going to open the emergency exit and eject her phone. 020
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 9hMade an ad that says “if you’re in line [when the polls close] stay in line” and I’ve got to say, I’ve peaked. 110
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Happy yard signs win elections week to all who celebrate 0124
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 28/09/2026In this weeks edition of spot the staffer… h/t @alexpalombo.bsky.social for the pic America runs on redbull. 031
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Never met this guy. Candidates: DON’T DO THIS 131
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Taking calls that I know will piss me off while driving 2+ hours is not good for my mental health. 011
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Absolutely not lost on me that there’s been an uptick of ICE violence as polling places are getting ready to open up across the country 051
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 21/09/2026There’s no way there were 8 servings in this bag of candy I just ate in one sitting 030
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Just overheard a 7 year old shout “I’m fucking flying!” while walking down the boarding ramp. Same, kiddo. Same. 011
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 18/09/2026This is my state under unified Republican control. Don’t let it happen to yours. 010
Reposted by Denis McLaughlinMonica Potts @monicapotts.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Been wanting to write this piece for years. My magnum opus on not using the term "the working class." newrepublic.com/article/2155...newrepublic.comThe Term “Working Class” Is UselessToo many political analysts and pollsters are relying on education to define the working class, and it’s leading us to the wrong conclusions. 04520
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Also super weird that Residence Inns do not have dressers? 010
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 17/09/2026PA has a really good selection of root beer btw 000
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I made an *appropriate* amount of pasta tonight and I’m v v proud of myself 010
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 08/09/2026In my State Director era. ✨ Back in PA for the cycle to run #Labor2026. Union siblings, hit me up to plug in. Time to knock some doors. Are you ready for it? ✊ #1u #unionstrongstatic.klipy.comTaylor Swift in Miami with Sunglasses & CatALT: Taylor Swift in Miami with Sunglasses & Cat 000
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Need a hotel with an ice cream shop in the lobby 000
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Oof my boss is about to find out just how bad I am at accepting compliments 000
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 24/08/2026I’ve seen some good movies this summer (Spider-Man, The Odyssey, Hadestown). Legit what a year for cinema! And now…it’s time to see if Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie will get that Oscar nod, too 231
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 19/08/2026A DSA insurgent just beat the establishment favorite in a Florida statewide primary while being outspent 16-to-1? And this wasn’t national news?? #FLSEN 021
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Told my son (6) I was going to NYC and he asked if I was going to see Alexander Hamilton 000
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Hey Philly folks—best tattoo artists in town? Bc my next tattoo just dropped 010
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Separately (and ik I’m no professional here) but @stjohnsdemocrats.org need to step up their recruitment game bc wdym there are 2 open county commissioner races with 4 REP candidates & no DEM candidates? Probably your best bet at picking up seats bc of a crowded field! cc: @fladems.bsky.social 000
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 08/08/2026First day of early vote in SJC! Some of these races will be decided in the primary. Make sure you vote your full ballot! If you’re voting a DEM ballot, I encourage you to check out these candidates: USSEN: Angie Nixon FL05: Rachel Grage GOV: Jolly / Graham SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 1: Bev Slough 110
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Well well well. Election season is upon us—we meet again, Pennsylvania. #labor2026 #1u 110
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 28/07/2026What am I supposed to look at when I get an oil change and they show me the dip stick 000
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Trying to convince my wife to let me put in a pond 100
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 15/07/2026@aft.org National Convention kicks off today! Which coincides with Election Season Eve for me. Unfortunately that also means my posting will be more. And worse. Firing up my Wyclef now.youtu.beWyclef Jean, Canibus - Gone Till November (Official HD Video)YouTube video by WyclefVEVO 020
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 09/07/2026“The elites” doing double sided work here. The consultants fucked up, but the DSCC also fucked up! 000
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Dual boarding! Will I end up in Miami or Jacksonville? 130
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 07/07/2026I feel like a whole lot of people are going to take away the wrong things from Platner’s flameout. 000
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 07/07/2026They can still beat Belgium if Mike pence has the courage 020
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Has the USMNT considered taking more shots? Can someone relay this 000
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 07/07/2026What the soccer gods giveth the soccer gods taketh ☹️ 020
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Will never understand how a bunch of radical libs hellbent on overthrowing the existing government and building a new system from scratch somehow became conservative-coded. Happy Fourth. Go make the Founders proud: reject the status quo, fight the establishment, and bully tyrants. 043
Reposted by Denis McLaughlinFelipe De La Hoz @felipedlh.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Everyone’s enjoying the excommunication drama but there are also lessons for pro-democracy political actors. Decades of accommodating and appeasing this sect did not work and only emboldened them. You have to go whole hog. When you have power, break the back of the reactionaries. Shut them out 222046692
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 26/06/2026My wife has figured out that the way to get me to do errands is just by gassing me up about how good I am at them 010
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Love problematic email chains where it becomes increasingly obvious no one actually wants to do the thing (or needs to cover their ass when the thing doesn’t get done) because more people get looped in with every reply 010
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Just put up Usain Bolt stats sprinting to make a connection at CLT. Annnnnnd the inbound flight hadn’t arrived 120
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Unfortunately 48 hours after I had this done, I’m realizing I missed the opportunity to put “Pledge allegiance to your hand, your team, your vibes” on my back 000
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Running into one of your doctors at the grocery store must be the adult version of seeing a teacher in the wild. 120
Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Split second decisions on what constitutes a bad word is tough when you’re a parent 110
Reposted by Denis McLaughlinKyle Weidleman @weidleman.com · 16/06/2026if you see someone stealing diapers, no you didn’t. 054