This is why I didn't buy the argument "Mitch not being in the Senate makes it harder for Republicans to confirm or pass things". Because Republicans *always* scrape up 50 votes for things they consider important like this while also ensuring Collins and Murkowski get cover to vote No.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.

Cassidy: "I will vote for Mr Blanche. I will be criticized for this vote. What's new?"

My ongoing saga of hearing out-of-context things my son says while playing Roblox: "Oh no! I died in the Sushi Horror game!"

If Nancy Mcae wants to take one more turn on the humiliation conga, be my guest!

Politico@politico.com · last mo.

Nancy Mace considering running for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

Trump had a meltdown for years when it was shown that his 2017 inauguration had less people than Obama. This must be driving him even more insane than he already is.

Oliver Willis@owillis.bsky.social · 2mo ago

by 11am *there's still nobody there* its june. its a holiday week. this is washington dc. there's. nobody. there.

This is textbook #smerconish right here. Sanewash the ever-living hell out of everything Trump does as No Big Deal. But if a Democrat does even a fraction of this, spend days and significant amounts of airtime criticizing it.

Remember when Biden was President and Republicans were hysterically screaming every day that he was going to ban gas ovens and force us to eat bugs? Fun times...

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo ago

Chris Wright makes shit up: "President Biden's goal for the United States was to be France -- tear everyone's air conditioners out"

Good. Go. Let a new generation of leaders finally get a chance.

Mediaite@mediaite.com · 2mo ago

‘I’m Done, I’m Not in That F*cking Political Party’: James Carville Freaks Out After Progressives Win Big in Democratic Primaries

@froomkin.bsky.social put it best what the NYT and AG Sulzberger wants: "One: You will earn my displeasure if you warn people too forcefully about the possible end to democracy at the hands of a deranged insurrectionist. And two: You prove your value to me by trolling our liberal readers."

Why is New York Times campaign coverage so bad? Because that’s what the publisher wants. | Press Watch

Sulzberger's two rules: Don't be alarmist and don't make the partisans happy.

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Greg Sargent@gregsargent.bsky.social · 2mo ago

NYT opinion editors publish these types of things *because* progs will tweet angrily about it, which they interpret as, "this writer gets the right people angry, this writer is provocative, this writer gets talked about." Angry tweets only confirm/reward their initial instinct to publish this stuff.

Elmo: How is everybody doing? *Country pours out all it's anxiety to Elmo* Elmo: I hope both teams have fun! "F*** YOU ELMO!" We are so screwed up...

Elon Green@elongreen.bsky.social · 2mo ago

ok, this place has the juice

Senator Cornyn, welcome to the "But I'm loyal! Trump won't betray me!" Club. Congresswoman Stefanik and Senator Cassidy will give you a tour of the clubhouse.

TPM@talkingpointsmemo.com · 3mo ago

President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) over Sen. John Cornyn (R) in the Texas Senate primary runoff Tuesday after months of waffling.

The only ppl who don't think Rahm will get laughed out of the primaries are right wing Centrists in the media...

The Economist@economist.com · 3mo ago

Few people know the ins and outs of Democratic politics like @rahmemanuel.bsky.social. For The Insider this week, @zannymb.economist.com sat down with Barack Obama’s former chief of staff to discuss the Democratic Party and whether he’s eyeing the presidency in 2028

zaslav tried to take this from us but he COULDNT it is too powerful

Coyote vs. ACME | Official Trailer

YouTube video by Coyote vs. Acme

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Out of context things I hear my 8-year old say while playing Roblox. An ongoing series: "I just got my fourth kill! Sweet Home Alabama!"

Pretty impressive that @acyn.bsky.social and @atrupar.com have as much viewership as Fox News.

Drew Harwell@drewharwell.com · 5mo ago

Sorry folks, X is the political mainstream now. If you're not on X, you're missing out on the central cultural figures of American life - Gunther Eagleman, End Wokeness and Catturd h/t @kylewilsontharp.bsky.social www.chaoticera.news/p/for-republ...

When polls show Democrats want their party to fight, along comes Matthew Yglesias to tut-tut us for not abandoning entire sections of our base and views to appeal to right-wing MAGA. The man who coined Pundit's Fallacy falling victim to his own garbage is ironic. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/o...

Opinion | The Democratic Brand Is Toxic in Too Many States

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Trump's entire speech: "I DIDN'T LOSE! I SO DIDN'T LOSE! I WON!"

So let's re-elect someone responsible for breaking Washington for a *sixth* term!

@funnybunnykitty.bsky.social · 6mo ago

** Susan Collins officially announces reelection bid in Maine “At a time when Washington seems broken and trust is low, Maine needs experienced, steady leadership and a senator committed to the hard work it takes to get things done,” WE DON'T NEED TRUMP'S TOADY. www.politico.com/live-updates...

Both-siding stupidity to sane wash whatever Republicans are pushing. Bari must be so pleased with her little Reek.

Parker Molloy@parkermolloy.com · 7mo ago

Been reading this over and over and can't for the life of me understand what he's even trying to say. This is a lot of words to say... nothing.

You're semi-regular reminder that Chuck Schumer is not a wartime consigliere.

Mike Masnick@masnick.com · 7mo ago

Chuck Schumer rejecting out of hand the one point of leverage he has, the one that was actually working really well last year until he caved, is the most Chuck Schumer he can be. spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/st-louis/...

"And now you see why evil will always triumph! Because good is dumb!"

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 9mo ago

Jeffries: "The border is secure. That's a good thing. It happened on his watch. He wants to claim credit for it, of course he'll get credit for that. In terms of making sure that we actually deal with the issues that matter, including on immigration, there's a lot that's left to be desired."

I had no idea how many of the sites I visit run on Cloudflare...

Some thoughts on the CR/minibus. 1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins. Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.

The real winner of the 2017 elections? Florida Governor Ron DeSantis @nytpitchbot.bsky.social floridapolitics.com/archives/764...

Ron DeSantis says Florida migration helped get the left elected in New York, New Jersey

Relocation has consequences.

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He can't do it. He literally cannot even make a soft endorsement of the next mayor of NYC on the day of the election. When the choice is between the Democratic candidate, a sex pest running a sore-loser run that's been endorsed by Donald Trump and Curtis Sliwa?

Jen Bendery@jbendery.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Q: It's election day in NYC. Did you vote for Mamdani or Cuomo? Schumer: "Look, I voted, and I look forward to working with the next mayor to help NYC."

Any Democrat in 2025 that still supports the filibuster should be an instant disqualification.

rev. howard arson@theophite.bsky.social · 10mo ago

absolutely the fuck not. this needs to be a red line.

So NY Jets, please don't break my soul this year until at least week 3. K thx.

Things I hear my son say while playing Roblox that make no sense without context: "I can upgrade Onion Rings!"