David S. Bernstein
@dbernstein.bsky.social
Journalist. Politics and policy. Contributing editor Boston Magazine, bylines Politico Magazine, Atlantic, many more. Formerly of Boston Phoenix. Substack: https://goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com
Narrator: He was done
November 27, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Narrator: He was done
Reposted by David S. Bernstein
The Senate Democratic primary in Massachusetts could feature three pols who got to Congress by refusing to wait their turn. That might fit voters’ mood this cycle. My new piece:
open.substack.com/pub/goodpoli...
open.substack.com/pub/goodpoli...
Three Rebels
Ed Markey, Seth Moulton, and (possibly) Ayanna Pressley are on a collision course. They all got to Washington by stepping on party toes.
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The Senate Democratic primary in Massachusetts could feature three pols who got to Congress by refusing to wait their turn. That might fit voters’ mood this cycle. My new piece:
open.substack.com/pub/goodpoli...
open.substack.com/pub/goodpoli...
You posters all trying to make my eyes see some Lizza-Nuzzi crap, but I’m dodging that incoming like
a man in a suit and sunglasses is dancing on a rooftop
ALT: a man in a suit and sunglasses is dancing on a rooftop
media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:07 PM
You posters all trying to make my eyes see some Lizza-Nuzzi crap, but I’m dodging that incoming like
There seem to be disagreement in MAGA land about specifically which elected Democrats are responsible for today’s tragic shooting.
November 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
There seem to be disagreement in MAGA land about specifically which elected Democrats are responsible for today’s tragic shooting.
Trump is already out with a Truth Social post about the “animal” who shot the National Guardsmen. No sense waiting for the facts to be verified.
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Trump is already out with a Truth Social post about the “animal” who shot the National Guardsmen. No sense waiting for the facts to be verified.
I can’t even
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
Trump Administration Says It Will Not Commemorate World AIDS Day
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I can’t even
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
Oh cool now they’re giving hints about their affordability plan, maybe it’s like a scavenger hunt
November 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Oh cool now they’re giving hints about their affordability plan, maybe it’s like a scavenger hunt
The Senate Democratic primary in Massachusetts could feature three pols who got to Congress by refusing to wait their turn. That might fit voters’ mood this cycle. My new piece:
open.substack.com/pub/goodpoli...
open.substack.com/pub/goodpoli...
Three Rebels
Ed Markey, Seth Moulton, and (possibly) Ayanna Pressley are on a collision course. They all got to Washington by stepping on party toes.
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The Senate Democratic primary in Massachusetts could feature three pols who got to Congress by refusing to wait their turn. That might fit voters’ mood this cycle. My new piece:
open.substack.com/pub/goodpoli...
open.substack.com/pub/goodpoli...
Man with extensive history of sexual harassment has thoughts
November 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Man with extensive history of sexual harassment has thoughts
Trying everything they can think of to crush America’s international tourism business, for purely xenophobic reasons
November 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Trying everything they can think of to crush America’s international tourism business, for purely xenophobic reasons
If I was the Dems I would very much want the WH bragging about this big accomplishment
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
If I was the Dems I would very much want the WH bragging about this big accomplishment
Beware anybody posting that @ayannapressley.bsky.social “leads” a potential #mapoli Senate race based on a single poll showing her 0.4 pct pts ahead of @edmarkey.bsky.social with a MoE of +/- 6.5%
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Beware anybody posting that @ayannapressley.bsky.social “leads” a potential #mapoli Senate race based on a single poll showing her 0.4 pct pts ahead of @edmarkey.bsky.social with a MoE of +/- 6.5%
Massachusetts Cold to ICE (Suffolk/Globe poll)
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Massachusetts Cold to ICE (Suffolk/Globe poll)
Your move, Newton
Brookline Town Meeting declares Trump unfit for office trib.al/kzuGNG2
Brookline Town Meeting declares Trump unfit for office
The anonymous vote approved the resolution, which pointed to Trump's alleged violations of the Constitution and his "unsoundness of mind."
trib.al
November 25, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Your move, Newton
Gen. Mike Flynn tweets that Trump should immediately replace Pam Bondi with Sidney Powell as Attorney General.
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Gen. Mike Flynn tweets that Trump should immediately replace Pam Bondi with Sidney Powell as Attorney General.
I gotta admit, I did not know that we give infinite free money to immigrants, that does seem generous.
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I gotta admit, I did not know that we give infinite free money to immigrants, that does seem generous.
Increasing chatter that Susie Wiles will be replaced at the start of the year. No idea if it’s true, but if so I’ll likely be doing a lot more “Don’t worry your heads ladies” skeets. Wiles is frequently the only high-ranking woman in the picture.
November 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Increasing chatter that Susie Wiles will be replaced at the start of the year. No idea if it’s true, but if so I’ll likely be doing a lot more “Don’t worry your heads ladies” skeets. Wiles is frequently the only high-ranking woman in the picture.
PBS News’s Lisa DesJardins confirms that the Trump health care plan, which was intended for announcement today, has been postponed at least through this week, after pushback from House Republicans.
November 24, 2025 at 10:55 PM
PBS News’s Lisa DesJardins confirms that the Trump health care plan, which was intended for announcement today, has been postponed at least through this week, after pushback from House Republicans.
Have we learned nothing from Star Trek III?
Trump signs executive order launching "Genesis" mission to expedite scientific discovery using AI (Kathryn Watson/CBS News)
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Main Link | memeorandum Permalink
November 24, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Have we learned nothing from Star Trek III?
I’m not saying DHS public accounts can’t be trusted, but this includes a claim that the kid used his truck “to violent ATTACK ICE…” when by the subsequent description the kid drove off as soon as ICE arrived. (Also, the alleged attack on Border Patrol doesn’t sound all that violent, but🤷♂️)
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I’m not saying DHS public accounts can’t be trusted, but this includes a claim that the kid used his truck “to violent ATTACK ICE…” when by the subsequent description the kid drove off as soon as ICE arrived. (Also, the alleged attack on Border Patrol doesn’t sound all that violent, but🤷♂️)
The MAGA marketplace is not taking the Comey/James dismissal ruling well
November 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The MAGA marketplace is not taking the Comey/James dismissal ruling well
I AM YOUR PRESIDENT AND I DEMAND WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S 3 AND A HAROLD AND KUMAR REBOOT
A person directly familiar with the conversations tells Semafor that Donald Trump has personally pressed Larry Ellison to revive Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour" franchise.
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
Exclusive: How Trump is trying to remake American culture — starting with his favorite buddy-cop franchise
The president is offering some creative input on potential upcoming projects.
www.semafor.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I AM YOUR PRESIDENT AND I DEMAND WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S 3 AND A HAROLD AND KUMAR REBOOT
Alex Jones has confirmed that Jeffrey Epstein “Worked For Not Only Mossad, But Was A Billion Dollar Bagman For The Rothschilds And The House of Windsor.” Which, big if not the rantings of a deranged lunatic.
November 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Alex Jones has confirmed that Jeffrey Epstein “Worked For Not Only Mossad, But Was A Billion Dollar Bagman For The Rothschilds And The House of Windsor.” Which, big if not the rantings of a deranged lunatic.
The phrase “Imagine living in 1978” is violence, and I want someone arrested
November 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The phrase “Imagine living in 1978” is violence, and I want someone arrested