Nathan Coulter
@nathancoulter.bsky.social
Husband, Dad, Hubert Humphrey DFLer, State Representative for 51B, fmr Sunday School teacher, fmr Bloomington City Councilmember.
Let’s get to work.
Let’s get to work.
“The choice isn't between winning with big money or losing without it. It's between perpetuating a broken system that only serves to hold them back and becoming the party they claim to be. Democrats have the fundraising strength to choose the higher ground. They should take it.”
#mnleg
#mnleg
Study after study shows campaign ads barely move the needle. So where does money’s real power come from? I ranked the five ways money corrupts politics—from least to most corrosive. What I’ve learned from 15 years of tracking political money:
Money Doesn't Buy Elections. It Does Something Worse.
Campaign ads barely move the needle. The real influence is hiding in plain sight.
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
“The choice isn't between winning with big money or losing without it. It's between perpetuating a broken system that only serves to hold them back and becoming the party they claim to be. Democrats have the fundraising strength to choose the higher ground. They should take it.”
#mnleg
#mnleg
7YO and 4YO are playing Apples to Apples (Jr), and they’ve discovered why the game is funny, but it’s also the most chaotic thing I’ve ever witnessed.
I love it so much.
I love it so much.
December 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
7YO and 4YO are playing Apples to Apples (Jr), and they’ve discovered why the game is funny, but it’s also the most chaotic thing I’ve ever witnessed.
I love it so much.
I love it so much.
“If you are under the age of 50 and you show up and act normal for, like 3 months, they will do whatever you want because they’re so excited to have a young person there.”
Honestly, that covers about 80% of how I’m a state legislator. (To be clear, the other 20% is working my ass off.) #mnleg
Honestly, that covers about 80% of how I’m a state legislator. (To be clear, the other 20% is working my ass off.) #mnleg
from a state party director
December 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
“If you are under the age of 50 and you show up and act normal for, like 3 months, they will do whatever you want because they’re so excited to have a young person there.”
Honestly, that covers about 80% of how I’m a state legislator. (To be clear, the other 20% is working my ass off.) #mnleg
Honestly, that covers about 80% of how I’m a state legislator. (To be clear, the other 20% is working my ass off.) #mnleg
It was only a matter of time…
Can confirm that (we assume) ICE apprehended someone at the Bloomington Wal-Mart this afternoon. #mnleg #BloomingtonMN
Can confirm that (we assume) ICE apprehended someone at the Bloomington Wal-Mart this afternoon. #mnleg #BloomingtonMN
December 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
It was only a matter of time…
Can confirm that (we assume) ICE apprehended someone at the Bloomington Wal-Mart this afternoon. #mnleg #BloomingtonMN
Can confirm that (we assume) ICE apprehended someone at the Bloomington Wal-Mart this afternoon. #mnleg #BloomingtonMN
The latest budget forecast put out by MN Management & Budget yesterday confirmed what DFLers have been saying all along: the decisions being made by the Trump Administration and DC Republicans are impacting our state budget just like they're impacting family budgets. #mnleg
December 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The latest budget forecast put out by MN Management & Budget yesterday confirmed what DFLers have been saying all along: the decisions being made by the Trump Administration and DC Republicans are impacting our state budget just like they're impacting family budgets. #mnleg
I mean, I’d take this over the electoral college.
Halle Berry declares Gavin Newsom 'should not be our next president' after he vetoed menopause care bill
Halle Berry declares Gavin Newsom 'should not be our next president' after he vetoed menopause care bill
Halle Berry boldly calls out California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his potential presidential run at the New York Times' 2025 DealBook Summit. 'He probably should not be our next president.'
www.latimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I mean, I’d take this over the electoral college.
December 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I’m running again to keep working hard and fighting back. #mnleg #BloomingtonMN
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I’m running again to keep working hard and fighting back. #mnleg #BloomingtonMN
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December 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I’m running again to keep working hard and fighting back. #mnleg #BloomingtonMN
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The President’s comments about our Somali neighbors are of course vile and racist, and federal authorities targeting even citizens shows exactly what they’re trying to do: sow fear and hate. #mnleg
December 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The President’s comments about our Somali neighbors are of course vile and racist, and federal authorities targeting even citizens shows exactly what they’re trying to do: sow fear and hate. #mnleg
Lemme tell ya. Few things harder as a parent than sitting on your hands when 4YO announces “I have a joke! Why did six eight nine?”
November 30, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Lemme tell ya. Few things harder as a parent than sitting on your hands when 4YO announces “I have a joke! Why did six eight nine?”
OK, but if it starred @petej-218.bsky.social, I would absolutely watch NCIS: Duluth.
I only watch CBS for sports and I'm always amazed at these copaganda franchises that have somehow spawned six different shows with twelve seasons each. And all of them called "NCIS: Duluth" or "Ambulance Firemen Marshals" or some shit.
November 28, 2025 at 12:23 AM
OK, but if it starred @petej-218.bsky.social, I would absolutely watch NCIS: Duluth.
Just sitting here wondering what Joel Bethersonton and Phil Baharnd are up to today.
November 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Just sitting here wondering what Joel Bethersonton and Phil Baharnd are up to today.
Incredible that the #mnleg House GOP couldn’t find anyone to run in the 47A special election, and a stunning indictment of their chances at winning a majority next year.
November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Incredible that the #mnleg House GOP couldn’t find anyone to run in the 47A special election, and a stunning indictment of their chances at winning a majority next year.
One thing they don’t tell you about parenting is how much of your time is spent turning clothing (socks, pant legs, jacket sleeves, etc) right-side out.
November 25, 2025 at 10:58 PM
One thing they don’t tell you about parenting is how much of your time is spent turning clothing (socks, pant legs, jacket sleeves, etc) right-side out.
“On Mom’s 42nd birthday, it’ll be a new day on Uranus.”
7YO said this on our drive home just now. At no point in that sentence was I prepared for what the next word would be.
7YO said this on our drive home just now. At no point in that sentence was I prepared for what the next word would be.
November 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
“On Mom’s 42nd birthday, it’ll be a new day on Uranus.”
7YO said this on our drive home just now. At no point in that sentence was I prepared for what the next word would be.
7YO said this on our drive home just now. At no point in that sentence was I prepared for what the next word would be.
Seems bad…
Our latest polling sees Trump's approval and economic ratings dip to new lows this term
40% approve of his overall job handling
36% approve of handling of economy
32% say national economy is good
On overall job rating, strong disapproval is 2x strong approval
More: www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-ve...
40% approve of his overall job handling
36% approve of handling of economy
32% say national economy is good
On overall job rating, strong disapproval is 2x strong approval
More: www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-ve...
November 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Seems bad…
I’m glad that the U of M, UMN Physicians, and Fairview are heading back to the table for honest-to-goodness mediation. For all parties - for the broader public interest in Minnesota - that’s the best next step. #mnleg
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I’m glad that the U of M, UMN Physicians, and Fairview are heading back to the table for honest-to-goodness mediation. For all parties - for the broader public interest in Minnesota - that’s the best next step. #mnleg
A lot of good people have decided not to run for re-election recently. So call this a reminder that we need good people now, maybe more than we ever have. #mnleg
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A lot of good people have decided not to run for re-election recently. So call this a reminder that we need good people now, maybe more than we ever have. #mnleg
This is not “another Lucy and the football”.
Lucy’s not even holding the fuckin ball and eight Senate Dems are running up for the kick anyway.
Lucy’s not even holding the fuckin ball and eight Senate Dems are running up for the kick anyway.
November 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
This is not “another Lucy and the football”.
Lucy’s not even holding the fuckin ball and eight Senate Dems are running up for the kick anyway.
Lucy’s not even holding the fuckin ball and eight Senate Dems are running up for the kick anyway.
iTunes updates popping up on my computer be like
Decline all this, and see what now thou art
November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
iTunes updates popping up on my computer be like
Now it’s gone too far. AI just lied to me by telling me it’s Tom Skerritt’s birthday.
November 7, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Now it’s gone too far. AI just lied to me by telling me it’s Tom Skerritt’s birthday.
Truly I did not know how much I needed @nickofferman.bsky.social in muttonchops. #DeathByLightning
November 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Truly I did not know how much I needed @nickofferman.bsky.social in muttonchops. #DeathByLightning
THE BLUE (GREEN?) WAVE CONTINUES!
HUGE POST-ELECTION NEWS: I got today’s Wordle in two.
November 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
THE BLUE (GREEN?) WAVE CONTINUES!
HUGE POST-ELECTION NEWS: I got today’s Wordle in two.
November 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
HUGE POST-ELECTION NEWS: I got today’s Wordle in two.