John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 13hI was just remembering the post-Watergate congressional revival of the 1970s. It did happen. It can happen. But Democrats had to win big in 1974 for it to happen. (I lived in Jerry Ford's home congressional district, and even there the Democrat won for the first time in a zillion years.) 051
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 14hAh, yes, the D’Souza Twitter days. I miss being informed that Democrats were the pro-slavery party 170 years ago. And that Democrats were the pro-slavery party 170 years ago. And that Democrats were the pro-slavery party 170 years ago. Why weren’t we ever told this before Dinesh exposed the coverup! 090
Reposted by John HausmanThe Cook Political Report @cookpolitical.com · 16hWe are revising our estimate of potential Senate pickups to two to six seats for Democrats — squarely within the range of the four seats they need to net for a majority. 14914
Reposted by John HausmanGreg Lipper @theglipper.bsky.social · 17h“In one, Mr. Vandenberg berated a co-worker during a dispute over a photocopier. … He is currently facing charges of animal neglect, according to El Paso municipal court records, charges often filed when dogs are found unattended for an extended period in a parked vehicle.” 14312
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 17hNever mind Trump Does Not Plan to Reimburse Taxpayers for Promotional Ads www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/u...nytimes.comTrump Does Not Plan to Reimburse Taxpayers for Promotional Ads (Gift Article)A day after the president said his super PAC would pay for the ads, which had drawn bipartisan backlash, officials said that he meant moving forward. A new taxpayer-funded ad aired Tuesday. 061
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 19hSabato has some interesting changes today too, including Alaska Senate to Leans Democratic (from Toss-up) and SC Senate to Likely Republican (from Safe). 000
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 19hMy dad used to sport a bumper sticker that said BUMPER STICKER. I think he got it from Mad Magazine. 020
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Oh, yeah, I’d forgotten that. What a wild, satisfying day. 010
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I think the terror of the flying monkeys was that they were an early, pre-computer example of the Uncanny Valley. Almost human but just enough off to give you the serious creeps. 000
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Oh no, they say he's got to go Go go [insert name here] 010
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 05/10/2026How did I only just discover that one of my favorite historians, @wmarybeard.bsky.social , is on here? Anyhow, immediate follow once I realized it. I highly recommend her books. 000
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Great novel. It was my introduction to Robert Harris decades ago. He's equally good at straight historical and political novels. 020
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 04/10/2026There's something satisfying about this, in a Schadenfreude kind of way. His magic is failing: his ability to spin a bullshit story out of his head, totally contrary to reality, and have people believe it just because he repeatedly insists it's so. Not this time. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/b...nytimes.comTrump Says Economy Has ‘Public Relations’ Problem Amid High Prices and Slow Hiring (Gift Article)The president, who had hoped to tout a growing economy on the campaign trail, has found it hard to break through as workers’ wages fail to keep up. 101
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Composing, comprising, let’s call the whole thing off 🎶 010
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Who could have predicted the midterm convention wouldn't win the country over? 050
Reposted by John HausmanTaniel @taniel.bsky.social · 03/10/2026literally in the next 48 hours! be aware! 5737488
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Or just anyone over 60 (who wasn’t as sheltered from real life as Trump) 010
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Jesus. The blatant corruption just never ends with these guys. 000
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 03/10/2026This will be the fastest lame-duck confirmation ever if they lose the Senate. 030
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The ghost of Lindsay Graham is whispering in his ear: “Dooooo it… dooooo it…” 040
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Year-round DST is actually a concept that feels appealing until I remember winter 1974 when they tried it and it was dark until fucking noon or something. 110
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 03/10/2026This is a funny, well-written story. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/u...nytimes.comThe Viral In-N-Out Spatula Hero Is Exactly Who You Imagined He Was (Gift Article)It started as a bizarre late-night standoff behind the counter of a fast food joint. It ended with no injuries — and free burgers. 000
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Our ballots are dropped in the drop box! Safer than mail, they say. 000
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 02/10/2026How is that a "victory" for Americans? They don't even try to explain it. 010
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 02/10/2026This will be a record-time December confirmation if Rs lose the Senate. 000
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 02/10/2026People are being so mean about Kid Rock’s appearance. Looks like a normal 55-year-old to me. 010
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 02/10/2026 Very good story and live-posting about this hearing and its background. 120
Reposted by John HausmanComics in the Spooky Age 🧛♂️🧟♀️🎃 @comicsinthega.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The first Peanuts strip by Charles M. Schulz was published on October 2, 1950. 10933302
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Very good story. Judge to begin inquiry that could lead to criminal contempt charges in 'Broadview Six' case www.chicagotribune.com/2026/10/01/b...chicagotribune.comJudge to begin inquiry that could lead to criminal contempt charges in ‘Broadview Six’ caseA federal judge on Thursday said she’d initiate a “fact finding” process to determine whether potential criminal contempt charges are warranted against prosecutors in the “Broadview Six” case. 010
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 02/10/2026They also predict the Dems will take 51 Senate seats 100
John Hausman @thisoldhaus.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Beardos and weirdos and trannies and fatties Unwilling women who won't call him "Daddy" Policy experts much smarter than he These all feed Pete's deep insecurity When the oil stops When the drones fly And he's getting mad He simply starts guzzling his favorite booze In hopes it won't feel so bad 110
