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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 4h

BREAKING: Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-chief of staff reportedly received presidential pardons Thursday, just weeks after being sentenced to prison for government corruption convictions, according to news reports.

Former Tennessee Speaker Casada, ex-chief of staff, reportedly pardoned | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-chief of staff reportedly received presidential pardons Thursday, just weeks after being sentenced to prison for government corruption convictions, according to news reports.

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 12h

Ellis starting the day off by reading out Carl Sandburg's poem "Chicago" in its entirety.

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Andria @andria.bsky.social · 12h

For the record, the officer I spoke with said Charlotte has about 1,900 active officers atm.
Prior reporting has said the fop group has 2k members, including retirees.

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Andria @andria.bsky.social · 12h

Thanks. Seeking parity in reporting and treatment of things like police groups and teachers’ groups.

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Michael Bitzer @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social · 1d

We followed up with this question:

"Some political commentators have described Trump’s decision to deploy the military to U.S. cities without approval or permission by local officials as the actions of a dictator. Would you agree or disagree with that statement?"

Findings released tomorrow #ncpol

Michael Bitzer @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow we release the following Catawba-YouGov Survey ?: "President Trump has recently used the military & National Guard to police cities in the U.S., often without approval from a mayor or governor. Do you support or oppose the use of the military & National Guard to police cities?"

#ncpol

The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 1d

Via @notus.com | Three North Carolina Republicans are asking the governor to send the National Guard to Charlotte, embracing President Donald Trump’s use of the military for local law enforcement.

www.theassemblync.com/politics/hou...

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 14h

I know open racism is disgustingly common, but I’m still of the belief that a school segregationist shouldn’t be eligible for this position

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 1d

Former US Rep. Dan Bishop under consideration for U.S. Attorney job in North Carolina. Bishop is being vetted by the Trump administration for the district covering Durham, Greensboro and Winston-Salem. (Via @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol

Former Rep. Dan Bishop under consideration for U.S. Attorney job in NC

Sen. Thom Tillis confirms former Rep. Dan Bishop has been discussed as a potential U.S. attorney in central North Carolina.

www.newsobserver.com

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Michael Bitzer @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social · 13h

With news that 3 GOP US Representatives have asked for National Guard deployment in Charlotte (www.foxnews.com/politics/gop...), new Catawba-YouGov Survey of 1K NCians finds a plurality against such a move, with stark partisan differences #ncpol

www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...

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Andria @andria.bsky.social · 13h

I asked an active officer directly. No I won’t give his name.

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Andria @andria.bsky.social · 13h

Prompted by this @christadutton.bsky.social story from Notus/The Assembly.

Sure, the R congress folk and some media outlets will characterize the letter from FOP leaders to represent the whole group of 2k, but it’s wrong. Call them out.

www.theassemblync.com/politics/hou...

#ncpol

House Republicans from N.C. Want the National Guard Sent to Charlotte

Reps. Pat Harrigan, Mark Harris, and Chuck Edwards signed a letter asking Gov. Josh Stein to deploy the state’s guard.

www.theassemblync.com

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Andria @andria.bsky.social · 13h

Also it’s probably not a “union” formally.

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Andria @andria.bsky.social · 13h

“The [Charlotte] police union wrote a letter to local leaders last month asking the city’s mayor, Stein and Trump to send in National Guard troops.”

Correct it. The local FOP did not vote on the letter. A few leaders of the group, which includes retirees, wrote it.

#ncpol

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Andria @andria.bsky.social · 14h

Dan Bishop’s territory would cover Orange County, home of UNC Chapel Hill.

Doesn’t cover Charlotte or military bases, I think.

Bad resolution map but you get the picture.

Map of the DoJ’s Middle District in NC, with counties labeled.
Guilford, Alamance, Orange, Durham, Cabarrus, Davidson, Yadkin, Surry, Richmond, Scotland, Hoke, Randolph, Forsyth, some others.

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 1d

Former US Rep. Dan Bishop under consideration for U.S. Attorney job in North Carolina. Bishop is being vetted by the Trump administration for the district covering Durham, Greensboro and Winston-Salem. (Via @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol

Former Rep. Dan Bishop under consideration for U.S. Attorney job in NC

Sen. Thom Tillis confirms former Rep. Dan Bishop has been discussed as a potential U.S. attorney in central North Carolina.

www.newsobserver.com

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 1d

There were 13 elections last night for a statewide office.

Democrats swept all 13.

That’s 1 in NJ. 3 in VA. 2 in GA. And 7 in PA (all judges, retention and regular).

They won 12 of the 13 races by double-digits, with margins up to 24%. The only other race, the tightest, they won by 6%.

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Holy City Sinner @holycitysinner.com · 1d

SC State Guard aids food distribution during shutdown www.counton2.com/news/sc-stat...

SC State Guard aids food distribution during shutdown

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – The Trump Administration has said it will partially fund SNAP benefits in November as the federal government shutdown continues. Thousands of South Carolinians who rel…

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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 2d

Rumors of my demise have been slightly exagerated. I am employed through Feb. 2, with the option to move back to North Carolina after that date. Please keep the scoops coming. #ncpol

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Mediagazer @mediagazer.com · 1d

NYT reports 12.33M subscribers in Q3 after adding 460K digital subs, total revenue up 9.5% YoY to $700.8M, and adjusted operating profit up 26.1% YoY to $131.4M (Katie Robertson/New York Times)

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 1d

What we know, final edition of the night:
[Now in 3 parts]

—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 1d

Supreme Court arguments have begun on the tariffs case. You can listen on the court website www.supremecourt.gov -- scroll down the right side to the link to oral arguments.

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 1d

TODAY'S BIG DEAL: Our @ashleymurray.bsky.social has a seat at the Supreme Court & we will have a story later today on the arguments over the Trump tariffs (Trump won't be there but Bessent will). Here is her excellent preview for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/its-...

It’s small businesses versus Trump in tariff case before the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear one of the first major cases of President Donald Trump’s second term Wednesday, when the administration defends the president’s emergency tariffs that Ame...

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 2d

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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 2d

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 1d

Mississippi Democrats flipped 3 legislative seats & broke the GOP's Senate supermajority, @ashtonpittman.bsky.social writes: www.mississippifreepress.org/mississippi-...

Mississippi Democrats Break Republican Senate Supermajority, Flipping 3 Legislative Seats

After 13 years, Mississippi Democrats broke the Republican Party's supermajority in the Mississippi Senate, flipping 3 legislative seats.

www.mississippifreepress.org

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Joshfrai @joshfrai.bsky.social · 1d

Yesterday was great. Today the struggle continues.

Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 1d

Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school

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Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 1d

Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school

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Andria @andria.bsky.social · 1d

Add in the failure of Austin’s Prop Q, which would’ve raised the average household’s property tax by $300 for public safety and social services.

www.fox7austin.com/news/austin-...

Austin voters reject Proposition Q

www.fox7austin.com