The guy who *led* the Epstein cover-up may become our next Attorney General. But we can block him.
Sawyer Hackett
@sawyerhackett.bsky.social
Democratic strategist and consultant. Obama alumni. Senior Advisor - Sec. Julián Castro. Find me on Bluesky/IG/TikTok/Youtube.
There’s one problem with Trump’s crusade against communism: He’s the most communist president we’ve ever elected.
Democrats need to start impeaching Bill Pulte right now.
Ken Paxton shares all of Trump’s political liabilities and none of his political talents. He’s the most beatable Republican nominee in Texas in decades.
10-year-old Neyeli Gomez spent her birthday fighting for her father’s release from ICE custody. We need courage like this from our elected leaders. #CourageNow
The DNC’s botched autopsy proves Dem leaders still don’t understand the trust problem they created
Trump just made Texas jump ball. As I told @gregsargent.bsky.social, Paxton as the nominee will: -explode Dem fundraising -further wedge independents -accelerate reforming of Dem coalition (Latino/Black/young/women voters) -put corruption front-and-center newrepublic.com/article/2107...
Trump Screws Himself So Badly on Texas Race, GOPers Visibly Stunned
As Republicans seethe over Trump’s decision to elevate the weaker, more extreme Senate candidate in Texas, a Democratic operative who knows the state explains what the path to victory now looks like.
newrepublic.com
Ken Paxton is making "an enemy of people of color, of women, at a time when Dems are turning those coalitions back in our favor. [He'll] fire up the constituencies Talarico needs to win." On the pod, @sawyerhackett.bsky.social is great on Trump screwing GOP in Texas: newrepublic.com/article/2107...
Trump Screws Himself So Badly on Tex. Race that GOPers Visibly Stunned
As Republicans seethe over Trump’s decision to elevate the weaker, more extreme Senate candidate in Texas, a Democratic operative who knows the state explains what the path to victory now looks like.
newrepublic.com
Fun fact: Trump made more money in one year in office than the combined net worth of every president in history.
Democrats can no longer play by a different set of rules. If we want to protect democracy, we have to employ maximum partisan advantage everywhere. Mutually assured destruction is the only way.
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Immigrants built this country—and they’ll help defeat the MAGA movement. (QUESABIRRA—recipe in my Substack)
This week Virginia lived up to its motto: Sic Semper Tyrannis—thus always to tyrants
You’re a fool if you don’t support Trump’s war, apparently.
Trump is pump-and-dumping the presidency—just like everything else HERB CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB - recipe on my Substack!
Insane. While U.S. troops prepare for a ground war in the Middle East, the Republican Congress has gone on vacation for the next two weeks.
Trump’s war has already wiped out your tax cut for this year
Trump friend calls in favor to get baby mama deported
"In the predominantly Latino counties of Texas, turnout was both high and strongly in favor of James Talarico. [He] showed that he can compete in those communities." On the pod @sawyerhackett.bsky.social is great on Texas Latino vote and why Talarico appeals to them: newrepublic.com/article/2073...
Trump Explodes in Wild 2026 Panic as Texas Senate Results Rattle GOP
As Republicans openly fret about Texas after Democrat James Talarico’s primary victory, a Dem operative who knows the state boils down what finally winning this Senate seat would truly require.
newrepublic.com
Trump — the so called ‘Peace President’ — has now bombed 7 countries in less than a year. (PASTA POMODORO—recipe on my Substack)
A blind refugee has been found dead after being abandoned by Border Patrol miles away from home
Trump illegally taxed us $200 billion. Big corporations may be refunded—you won't see a dime.
The Supreme Court is trying to save Trump from himself. It won’t work.
Mamdani is not going to start his mayoral tenure by slashing services for working people to pay for Adams’s mismanagement. The city is required to balance the budget. So the state can either raise taxes on the ultra rich—or the city has to look to other tools.
Minneapolis didn’t just resist Trump—they torched the right’s entire worldview. (BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH - recipe on my Substack)
Sic Semper Tyrannis Virginia has a chance to live up to its motto and block Trump from rigging the midterms. Check out @fairelectionsva.bsky.social to help Virginia protect democracy.
“When they go low, we go high” has always been misunderstood. Today is a good example.
The DOJ is botching the Epstein files because they’re too busy trying to steal an election for Trump