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Pedro Yokes

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If I’m active on here it’s because I just can’t take it anymore

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Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · Aug 19

Graham is an old friend of ours from way back— he was a bartender at our neighborhood spot and worked with my wife there. I would run through a brick wall for this guy. Please, please have a look at supporting him. I’d say he is a regular guy, but he’s so much better than regular.

Graham Platner for U.S. Senate | Launch Video

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Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 4m

Like he named a bunch of very liberal senators and then when asked for a Republican said Hawley has a good idea about banning stock trading which btw, Collins doesn’t support. Saying he admires Josh Hawley is a massive stretch here given the context.

Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 7m

Ok I found out, this reads VERY much like a reporter asked him to name a Republican he could say something good about, and he said he could find common ground with Hawley on one narrow thing and he pointed to a really popular thing that Collins opposes.

That’s good politics.

Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 10m

I would need to see the reference to have more context — which I can’t find online anywhere. But I can assure you he does not admire Josh Hawley. He eats, sleeps, and breathes community and union organizing and supports Medicare for all and isn’t taking AIPAC money.

Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 14m

He did security work — protection for US State Dept workers in Afghanistan — for a couple months in 2018. Then he quit. If people think that’s disqualifying so be it. But people acting like he’s buddy’s with Erik Prince is disingenuous.

Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 17m

When out of state candidates stop sending me texts and calling me for money all stop having an opinion on these races

Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 21m

When did he say that? I saw him just last month and talked to him. I’ve texted with him a few times since he announced. Never seen him say anything like that and I would be shocked if he has expressed any support for Hawley

Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 1h

And Mamdani?

Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 1h

I mean, honestly, how do you expect him to disprove a negative?

Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 2h

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Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 2h

It can sometimes seem like MAGA-oriented media/influencer is an easy way to make a lucrative amount of money— because the people are doing so are incredibly mediocre.

But it’s also an incredibly crowded and oversaturated market! (See Dr. Phil)

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Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 2h

I mean everyone has admitted there was an affair of some kind — they were sexting— it’s not in dispute.

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Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 2h

Who on earth would willingly hand over money to read this book in this or any economy

Oliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 2h

Scoop: Olivia Nuzzi has written a book during her year in exile, in which she is set to in part address her relationship with RFK Jr. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/olivia-nuz...

Have I Got Nuzzi For You

Olivia Nuzzi is set to address her relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a forthcoming book, galleys of which are circulating among a select group of readers, Status has learned.

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Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 10h

I’m going to give you the pictures of the Four Alpha Male High-T Master Race Warriors captured in these chats, without further comment

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Margaret Sullivan @sulliview.bsky.social · 15h

Here’s the post https://open.substack.com/pub/margaretsullivan/p/the-media-is-largely-ignoring-the?r=1yc91&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

The media is largely ignoring the trauma of millions. Here's why.

Plus: Watch George Stephanopolous pushes JD Vance with follow-up questions, cringe at Bari Weiss's pep talk to CBS journalists; and more

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 5d

There are 7,000 union Machinists in Maine. You'll find them at the Bath Iron Works, in our paper mills, our lobstering industry.

Middle-class jobs that can support a family: that's what you get when you have a union.

I am honored beyond words to receive this endorsement.

An endorsement graphic: Maine State Council of Machinists endorses Graham Platner for U.S. Senate

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Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 1d

There’s absolutely zero chance that Janet Mills is going to generate this level of enthusiasm in these small towns. It’s sad for her that Schumer talked her into running. Losing a primary is a less than ideal way to end an otherwise solid career.

Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 2d

72 hours, five town halls:
600 people in Belfast
650 in Brewer
150 in Dover-Foxcroft
275 in Rumford
290 in Skowhegan

A movement is building before our eyes.

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Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 1d

TikTok did this to music

Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 1d

Constantly? Yall are doing way too much here

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karl rove knausgård @uhactually.bsky.social · 1d

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/n... The context for this article, I suspect, is that these guys spend all their time in completely closed media environments and private group chats and so they’re expecting Stalin and not a friendly guy who reminds them of their liberal documentary filmmaker nephew.

Mamdani Seeks to Charm New York’s Most Powerful Capitalists

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Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 2d

I think the saving grace here is that he lacks Trump’s rizz with non-engaged voters

Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 2d

The thing about MTG is she is batshit crazy, yes— but she also talks to her constituents in Northwest GA where agriculture, food processing, and construction are just getting absolutely pounded by labor shortages. All politics are local at the end of the day.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

Crazy week.

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Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 2d

I think this is missing a “Realistic Fan Base Expectations” category, at which I would say Penn St is like a C+

Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 2d

$30 for a buttoned men’s shirt is crazy cheap lol. I would be skeptical of anything at that price point. And… silk? Who the fuck is wearing silk shirts lol.

Pedro Yokes @pedroyokes.bsky.social · 2d

Of all the things that are not going to happen when Mamdani wins; this will not happen the most.

New York Post @nypost.com · 2d

NYPD cops will flee the force if Mamdani is elected, Ray Kelly warns

"He is a problem. He is antisemitic. He is someone who has a lot of crazy ideas," Kelly told Cats, describing the NYPD as a "target" for Mamdani.

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