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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Use our new Long Island Politics starter pack! Share with friends! Collect, save and trade! #longisland go.bsky.app/P2R2dWa

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Though our team has moved back to Twitter, our intern will continue reposting meme content here at Bluesky. Thanks for following! #richschaffer #raytierney @stoicismdaily.bsky.social

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Our team considering a move back to Twitter.

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Interns are my favorite. They work in the summer heat and they leave when it's over. They don't hang around thinking I give a damn about their thoughts. They just go. And they hardly cost much of the Suffolk County Dem contributions that I gobble up for Babylon. #richschaffer #babylon #democrats

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Some people say that my greed and disregard for people-driven democracy knows no bounds. To this I say, "Go Mets!" #richschaffer #suffolk #democrats huntingtonnow.com/suffolk-clos...

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Suffolk Close-Up: LIPA Turmoil Continues

Huntington Now - Opinion

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Oh, no, no, no, no! You want a sparsely filled committee of patronage loyalists, that way I can appoint a pile of toadies to vote away any leadership challenges. We don't want an army of supporters! Jacobin is dumb. #babylon #democrats @newsday.bsky.social #richschaffer #longisland #suffolk

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Someone called the Suffolk Democratic Party an emoyment office yesterday. Do a little work, get a job. It requires more than a little work, but the point is accuratw. I employ people. It is the source of my power. #richschaffer #babylon #suffolk #longisland #democrats @newsday.bsky.social

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

This sort of thing can NEVER compete with my charisma, lies and backstabbing, when combined with occasional patronage appointments in Babylon Town government. #richschaffer #suffolk #democrats #babylon #longisland

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Sure. But everything is great in Babylon. At the end of the day, that's what really matters. Am I right? Rich Schaffer yesterday! Rich Schaffer today! Rich Schaffer tomorrow! @newsday.bsky.social #richschaffer #suffolk #babylon #democrats podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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A 1,400-County Crisis for Democrats

Podcast Episode · The Daily · 06/03/2025 · 28m

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

I LOVE these stoicism quotes. They say so much that is true. I posted this one recently. It says to, "show up." Seriously. Just show up! We need you here to walk petitions. The party depends on free labor. It doesn't ask you to talk or to lead. We are just fine in those departments! #democrats

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

As the Knicks mount their comeback against the Pacers, someone sent me this. It is right! Politicians from ALL sides serve best as we erase divisions and work as a TEAM! #edromaine @longislander520.bsky.social #richschaffer #schaffer #babylon #bronny #kobe #longisland #suffolk #democrats

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

If there's any chance for a photo-op with my favorite county executive I will creep up in the back and BOMB it! For real, for real! #richschaffer #schaffer #babylon #edromaine #suffolkcounty

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Tell me your community is declining without telling me your community is declining. #babylon #richschaffer #democrats #longisland @newsday.bsky.social

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

No chance in hell! If I can still extract value from the status quo then I won't change a damn thing! #babylon #suffolk @longislander520.bsky.social #schaffer #democrats

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

I've said it for years - they should pay Suffolk Police enough that they wouldn't need to moonlight like this! It's just a shame. I love the Suffolk Police. I adore them. I worship and revere them because they are blessed paragons of upright citizenship! They shouldn't live as paupers! #scpd

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Join me. Worship at the temple of Ed Romaine and the PBA. Join us as we sing his glories and give him praises. Then repeat after me, "I will not run a serious challenger to our friend Ed Romaine." @scdaonews.bsky.social #edromaine #babylon #pba #suffolkcounty @indivisibleli.bsky.social

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Now that I'm not running anyone against Conservative Republican DA Ray Tierney, I'm starting to think Ed Romaine deserves re-election. Especially if he hands over some judicial cross endorsements! Ed = charmer! @newsday.bsky.social @scdaonews.bsky.social #suffolkcounty #democrat #schaffer #sellout

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Trust me - Democratic leadership is very thankful that the rank and file refuse to criticize us. It is well known - our problem is big city communists who insist on a difference between the Democratic Party and the GOP. Our leadership is NOT the problem! #democrats www.newyorker.com/news/the-pol...

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How Joe Biden Handed the Presidency to Donald Trump

At a fateful event last summer, Barack Obama, George Clooney, and others were stunned by Biden’s weakness and confusion. Why did he and his advisers decide to conceal his condition from the public and...

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Team Schaffer is REALLY revving up for the election. As the head of the Democratic party I can't think of ANYONE I'd rather have on my team! @scdaonews.bsky.social @long-island-ny.bsky.social @newsday.bsky.social #richschaffer #longisland #babylon #democrat

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Gone Girls on Netflix, the documentary about the Gilgo Beach murders, quoted Steve Bellone saying he followed the advice of a couple of trusted people when he appointed James Burke. That was me and Spota! That's how much influence I have! @netflix.com #gonegirls #gilgo #jamesburke

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Ray Tierney's motto -- "No One Is Above The Law." Except the Suffolk Police who run an illegal Super PAC. Ray doesn't investigate or prosecute them because, like me, he relies on that PAC for money. I love Ray. He makes me tingle! @scdaonews.bsky.social #tierney #babylon #democrats

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Errol Toulon agrees with denying rights and due process ... and that why he's the kind of Democrat we need in these trying time! #erroltoulon @scdaonews.bsky.social #toulon #suffolkdemocrats #kilmar #garcia #babylon #richschaffer www.newsmax.com/amp/newsmax-...

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

This is like the time I stacked the Progressive Caucus with actual active people. If you want to be THIS close to power, you need to shut your mouth. I'll make the decisions here (while pretending to be guileless and affable). www.politico.com/news/2025/04...

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DNC gives David Hogg an ultimatum

DNC Chair Ken Martin is expected to announce a proposal to require DNC officers to stay neutral in all Democratic primaries.

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Our Democratic Party is the greatest. And we represent Democratic values. Really. Trust us. @scdaonews.bsky.social #toulon #richschaffer

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

This has nothing to do with me. Everyone loves patronage, taxes, cops, and the leaders who make several six figure salaries advocating for them! #richschaffer #babylon #teamschaffer #longisland #wesleyyang #grift

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

We will not run a challenger to Blessed Ray Tierney. His social media stokes fear of gang crime committed by tattoed brown people. People will say I'm supporting a Republican, but I plan on blaming the Democratic Party for not producing a candidate. @scdaonews.bsky.social @newsday.bsky.social

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

@johnavlon.bsky.social "We don't need these privileged billionaires telling us what to do! We need hard-scrabble millionaire boot strappers with homes in Greenwich Village and the Hamptons to find our path to greatness!" #SuffolkCounty #Handsoff #democrats #plutocrat

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

How do you know that millions hit the streets Saturday to protest the destruction of federal services? Not by looking at my posts, one of which valorizes withdrawing from the battle. That's mostly because I'm a selfish monster who is chasing multiple checks. It's all about ol' Richie! #RichSchaffer

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

I asked ChatGPT, "What the hell is wrong with Rich Schaffer?" Here's what is said. This is SO mean! #richschaffer #SuffolkDemocrats #Babylon @newsday.bsky.social @long-island-ny.bsky.social

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Iftar is such an important celebration, I missed it and shared Ray Tierney's post instead. I love Ray Tierney more than the party I claim to run. #RayTierneyLove @newsday.bsky.social @scdaonews.bsky.social @long-island-ny.bsky.social #RichSchaffer #iftar #babylon @democrats.org

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

See - there's no need to include regular working people in the party's operation! We already have all the ideas. We just need their votes! As you can plainly see, when the GOP overreaches voters swing back - just like when they undid abortion rights. @newsday.bsky.social @long-island-ny.bsky.social

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Sorry, libs! Ol' Richie won't put a challenger up against Sweet Baby Ray. Why? Because we trade favors. I don't want to risk another Bellone/Sini mess, with people doing their jobs and junk. Heck no! @scdaonews.bsky.social @newsday.bsky.social @long-island-ny.bsky.social #babylon #richschaffer

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

As the Democratic Party topples beneath the weight of New York's ineffective leadership, I just posted about Benny the Banana at Adventureland! Don't worry! I'm on this! @schumer.senate.gov @nywfp.bsky.social #caputilation @jayjacobs.bsky.social @newsday.bsky.social @senatedemocrats.bsky.social

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Boy, it sure is a good thing I raised property taxes by 10% before everyone else decided to raise taxes. That could have been bad -- for me! We're sitting pretty in Babylon! @newsday.bsky.social @long-island-ny.bsky.social #babylon #RichSchaffer #LongIand

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

They took my advice! You can't clean a mess if you don't throw in the towel. I always say that. This is the time for America to come together. #RichSchaffer @schumer.senate.gov @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social @newsday.bsky.social @long-island-ny.bsky.social #capitulation

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

All about me all the time. Who stormed out of a meeting with Steve Bellone like a doughy baby because Steve wanted to end my patronage power base? That's me! I'm still taking shots at him, while promoting my Republican friend! @newsday.bsky.social @scdaonews.bsky.social #babylon #suffolkcounty

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Cut a check as much as $25,000 to fund the powerful Suffolk County Democrats! I will then do you the favor of spending almost all of it on Babylon races. In the end, it's all about ol' Richie Schaffer and Patronage Posse! @newsday.bsky.social #democrats #suffolk @workingfamilies.org #babylon #fraud

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

The Team Schaffer Party County Coordinated Fund is only giving this chump $5,000. I need to keep all the money in Babylon for my Team - my dear Team Schaffer. I mean, build your own Team. Build Team Doroski if you need money so bad! @newsday.bsky.social @southold.bsky.social #doroski #babylon

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Sadly, I'm going to miss this. I'm busy at that time making a marinara and an apple walnut salad for a soft night with Ray Tierney. He tells me about his busy day. Poor guy. He's may favorite conservative -- by a MILE! @newsday.bsky.social @nytimes.com #babylon #raytierney #islip #brookhaven

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Everyone's excited about Team Schaffer's property tax hike! 10%! When I have more I can hire more political allies. Join the team! Smell our excitement! @newsday.bsky.social #babylon #suffolk #islip #brookhaven #huntington

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

It doesn't matter how many checks I milk out of my job, I still need someone to provide photographic evidence that I walk petitions at election time. I got home in time to promote Ed Romaine's post because, you know, I'm bipartisan. @newsday.bsky.social #babylon #islip #brookhaven #huntington #lazy

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

We've hired the movers and I used some grounds staff to help with our move from Twitter. Just in time too, because Team Me finally found a party I'm willing to promote! @newsday.bsky.social #babylon #suffolk #islip #huntington #brookhaven

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

It was a GREAT meeting with the Suffolk PBA! A tremendous time. They are the best humans ever invented in the world. I love PBA with all of my heart and my soul! @newsday.bsky.social #suffolkpba #police #pba #babylon #richschaffer

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Rich Schaffer @richschaffer.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

With all the money I funneled in from temporary court appointments, we are going to stomp the opposition with our non-partisan branding. Democrats in other townships will suffer because I don't share. @newsday #babylon #islip #brookhaven #raytierney

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