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Michael McDonald
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Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida specializing in American elections

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Michael P. McDonald is an American political scientist. He is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida where he focuses on the United States elections.

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 13h
The Real Journalists of DC

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 14h
want to know more? subscribe to my substack

Reposted by Kimberly A. Prather, Michael D. McDonald, David Darmofal

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Rep. Aftyn Behn @aftynbehn.bsky.social · 22h
LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE!!!!!

Woke up with the energy of 1,000 Dolly Partons 💅🏼✨ A new poll has us just 2 points behind. It’s the LAST day to early vote! COLLEGE KIDS COMING HOME: hug your fam, kiss the dog, then find your polling place at iwillvote.com?utm_so.... Let’s flip TN-07!

Reposted by Marc Lynch, Rebecca Solnit, Christian E. Weller , and 5 more

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 23h
This is the scandal. Trump isn’t targeting dangerous people. He’s targeting peaceful immigrants. Almost exclusively.

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 23h
Do your models adjust for the pro-Republican polling bias revealed in the 2025 general elections?

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 1d
There are some people I’ve forgotten about who can stay on Xitter

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 1d
tbf, so did the lame “I’ve seen enough” schtick guy
carlquintanilla.bsky.social Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d
COOK POLITICAL: Republicans “may have had a blind spot: the extent to which Democrats could push .. in blue states to fight back.” 🤡

@cookpolitical.com #Redistrict
www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/hou...

Reposted by Michael D. McDonald

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d
COOK POLITICAL: Republicans “may have had a blind spot: the extent to which Democrats could push .. in blue states to fight back.” 🤡

@cookpolitical.com #Redistrict
www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/hou...

Reposted by Michael D. McDonald

nytimes.com
The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d
Indiana Republicans reversed course and said they would vote on the new congressional map that President Trump has sought.
Indiana Lawmakers Are Poised to Vote on Redistricting After All
Republican leaders in the legislature backtracked and said they would vote on a new congressional map that President Trump wants, though support remained uncertain.
nyti.ms

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 1d
For your evening timeline cleanse, here's a livestream of Pele sending lava fountains into the sky www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk0t...
[V1cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (west Halemaʻumaʻu crater)
YouTube video by USGS
www.youtube.com

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 1d
I’m old enough to remember to remember when Trump said there were no Epstein Files
jasonleopold.bsky.social Jason Leopold @jasonleopold.bsky.social · 1d
🚨 NEW/EXCLUSIVE: The FBI turned over dozens of emails to me in response to my #FOIA request that provides a behind-the-scenes look at discussions involving the review and redaction of the Epstein files

www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Email says We are prepared to receive boxes tomorrow, as NY agents are travelling to WFO in the morning, and vill arrive to Winchester where they will start photographing and we will start scanning and processing the physical files. Once I see the volume, I'|l have a better estimate of processing times, although 1 suggest we do a rolling delivery to further demonstrate the FBIls commitment to delivery and transparency.

Reposted by Michael D. McDonald, Kent Johnson, Kate Jackson

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Jason Leopold @jasonleopold.bsky.social · 1d
The emails reveal the special training given to FBI personnel working on what it called the “Epstein Transparency Project.” In some instances they referred to it as the “Special Redaction Project.” The training entailed PowerPoint slide presentations and video instruction on how to review the files.

Reposted by Michael E. Mann, Robert C. Richards, Michael D. McDonald , and 2 more

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Jason Leopold @jasonleopold.bsky.social · 1d
🚨 NEW/EXCLUSIVE: The FBI turned over dozens of emails to me in response to my #FOIA request that provides a behind-the-scenes look at discussions involving the review and redaction of the Epstein files

www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Email says We are prepared to receive boxes tomorrow, as NY agents are travelling to WFO in the morning, and vill arrive to Winchester where they will start photographing and we will start scanning and processing the physical files. Once I see the volume, I'|l have a better estimate of processing times, although 1 suggest we do a rolling delivery to further demonstrate the FBIls commitment to delivery and transparency.

Reposted by Edward Witten, Elizabeth Saunders, Will Jennings , and 20 more

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 1d
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 1d
Just remember every accusation is an admission
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
Trump on Pritzker: "The governor is a big fat slob"

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 1d
Why would anyone date Patel if it weren't for the perk package?

Reposted by Reece Jones, Rosemary A. Joyce, Michael D. McDonald , and 1 more

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 1d
Video of her being dragged by authorities in Ghana:

www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

Reposted by Rosemary A. Joyce, David Rothschild, David S. Cohen , and 3 more

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
Trump on Pritzker: "The governor is a big fat slob"

Reposted by Anna O. Law, Nandita Sharma, Rosemary A. Joyce , and 5 more

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David Bier @davidjbier.bsky.social · 1d
ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.

Reposted by Rebecca Tushnet, Michael D. McDonald, Manisha Sinha

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 1d
1. EXCLUSIVE

Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage

The use of Chinese components was previously unreported

Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s AI supercomputer, used by U.S. military, secretly relies on Chinese hardware
Records obtained by Oligarch Watch reveal that the facility relies on Chinese transformers, creating a major security vulnerability.
oligarchwatch.substack.com

Reposted by Michael D. McDonald

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Daniel Radosh @radosh.bsky.social · 1d
When you only want boy-friendly spaces

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 1d
They were just tourists

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 1d
The turkeys committed child sex crimes and then they paid Trump a $1 million bribe?

Reposted by Michael D. McDonald

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NPR @npr.org · 1d
What is a presidential turkey pardon – and why is it happening again? n.pr/48aUSmd
A tradition for turkeys: Another presidential pardon
What is a presidential turkey pardon – and why is it happening again?
n.pr

Reposted by Michael D. McDonald, Nicole Guenther Discenza, David Darmofal

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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 2d
NEW: As President Trump increases pressure on Colorado Governor Polis to free Tina Peters, a close ally of Peters is calling for Gov Polis and Attorney General Weiser to be executed.

MAGA podcaster Joe Oltmann called for the execution of several Colorado Democrats by name.

Reposted by Rosemary A. Joyce, Esther K. Choo, Robert C. Richards , and 7 more

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 2d
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.

The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 2d
And still am

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 2d
Now expect Trump to post through it with a bunch of AI slop warrior Trump memes

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 2d
And James! First post I saw only mentioned him

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 2d
Trump probably thought that he would look strong and manly by indicting Comey and instead he now looks weak and pathetic

I know Comey had to go through some grief so I hope he can savor the win