Andrew Okeke
@andrewokeke.bsky.social
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Trump withdraws support of Majorie Taylor Green. If it wasn’t apparent, GOP is melting inside as new vies of power are grasping at straws of what will become.
“..and an otherwise normal life to lead,..” Trump
What are you talking about?!😅🫠
“..and an otherwise normal life to lead,..” Trump
What are you talking about?!😅🫠
November 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Trump withdraws support of Majorie Taylor Green. If it wasn’t apparent, GOP is melting inside as new vies of power are grasping at straws of what will become.
“..and an otherwise normal life to lead,..” Trump
What are you talking about?!😅🫠
“..and an otherwise normal life to lead,..” Trump
What are you talking about?!😅🫠
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Matt Van Epps called in Donald Trump for a tele-rally on Thursday, where the president praised the Republican as a "star" and called opponent Aftyn Behn a "lunatic." Meanwhile, the nonpartisan Cook Report moved the race into a competitive category.
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Donald Trump talks up Matt Van Epps, criticizes Aftyn Behn - Nashville Banner
President Trump hosts tele-rally to support Republican Matt Van Epps in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, urging Republican turnout.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Matt Van Epps called in Donald Trump for a tele-rally on Thursday, where the president praised the Republican as a "star" and called opponent Aftyn Behn a "lunatic." Meanwhile, the nonpartisan Cook Report moved the race into a competitive category.
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Dear Bluesky
Zohran Mamdani showed the Democratic party exactly how to win, but I fear they will totally deny the lesson. Meanwhile, ballroom boy has already pivoted to affordability. Please don’t let the old guard lose yet another election due to corruption and incompetence.
Thanks,
God
Zohran Mamdani showed the Democratic party exactly how to win, but I fear they will totally deny the lesson. Meanwhile, ballroom boy has already pivoted to affordability. Please don’t let the old guard lose yet another election due to corruption and incompetence.
Thanks,
God
November 7, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Dear Bluesky
Zohran Mamdani showed the Democratic party exactly how to win, but I fear they will totally deny the lesson. Meanwhile, ballroom boy has already pivoted to affordability. Please don’t let the old guard lose yet another election due to corruption and incompetence.
Thanks,
God
Zohran Mamdani showed the Democratic party exactly how to win, but I fear they will totally deny the lesson. Meanwhile, ballroom boy has already pivoted to affordability. Please don’t let the old guard lose yet another election due to corruption and incompetence.
Thanks,
God
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This is big. The new anti-Trump coalition depends on the very working families that billionaire-ran monopolies exploit.
Mamdani having antitrust enforcer Lina Khan on his team is going to keep monopolies and hedge fund managers like Bill Ackman (stay in your lane) in NYC up at night :)
Mamdani having antitrust enforcer Lina Khan on his team is going to keep monopolies and hedge fund managers like Bill Ackman (stay in your lane) in NYC up at night :)
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This is big. The new anti-Trump coalition depends on the very working families that billionaire-ran monopolies exploit.
Mamdani having antitrust enforcer Lina Khan on his team is going to keep monopolies and hedge fund managers like Bill Ackman (stay in your lane) in NYC up at night :)
Mamdani having antitrust enforcer Lina Khan on his team is going to keep monopolies and hedge fund managers like Bill Ackman (stay in your lane) in NYC up at night :)
Gov. Bill Lee here in Tennessee told New Yorkers that TN is open for business. No doubt, he’s going to sell Nashville and the state to the highest bidder for a conservative paradise that serves the ultra rich. It’s not for regular persons living here. Anything to appease his daddy(Trump).
November 6, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Gov. Bill Lee here in Tennessee told New Yorkers that TN is open for business. No doubt, he’s going to sell Nashville and the state to the highest bidder for a conservative paradise that serves the ultra rich. It’s not for regular persons living here. Anything to appease his daddy(Trump).
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On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.
October 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.
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The Metro Board of Ethical Conduct on Monday unanimously dismissed allegations that Metro Councilmember Joy Kimbrough had improperly demanded a payment in exchange for a rezoning.
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Metro Board dismisses allegations against Joy Kimbrough - Nashville Banner
Metro Board of Ethical Conduct dismisses allegations against Metro Councilmember Joy Kimbrough filed by CEO of a Nashville liquor distributor.
nashvillebanner.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Metro Board of Ethical Conduct on Monday unanimously dismissed allegations that Metro Councilmember Joy Kimbrough had improperly demanded a payment in exchange for a rezoning.
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✏️: @stelliott.bsky.social
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We live in an episode of Veep
October 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
We live in an episode of Veep
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Was your congressional district drawn with a crayon? 🖍️
Because in TN-07, your neighborhood grocery might be in a different district than you.
Check to see if you're in: govotetn.org?utm_sou...
#Gerrymandering #VoteEarlyVoteAftyn #FlipTN07
Because in TN-07, your neighborhood grocery might be in a different district than you.
Check to see if you're in: govotetn.org?utm_sou...
#Gerrymandering #VoteEarlyVoteAftyn #FlipTN07
October 28, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Was your congressional district drawn with a crayon? 🖍️
Because in TN-07, your neighborhood grocery might be in a different district than you.
Check to see if you're in: govotetn.org?utm_sou...
#Gerrymandering #VoteEarlyVoteAftyn #FlipTN07
Because in TN-07, your neighborhood grocery might be in a different district than you.
Check to see if you're in: govotetn.org?utm_sou...
#Gerrymandering #VoteEarlyVoteAftyn #FlipTN07
Metro Nashville’s Ethics Board hearing has been interesting today. Gave insight into how businesses and Council work with Community Benefit Agreements (CBA). Still ongoing, but has given me more questions about what’s REALLY going on in and around Nashville.
October 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Metro Nashville’s Ethics Board hearing has been interesting today. Gave insight into how businesses and Council work with Community Benefit Agreements (CBA). Still ongoing, but has given me more questions about what’s REALLY going on in and around Nashville.
So wild some of Tennessee GOP runs their mouth about NYC issues, and we got peeps in TN struggling living in squalor TODAY.
How they even fix their lips with the fake concern is beyond me.
How they even fix their lips with the fake concern is beyond me.
October 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
So wild some of Tennessee GOP runs their mouth about NYC issues, and we got peeps in TN struggling living in squalor TODAY.
How they even fix their lips with the fake concern is beyond me.
How they even fix their lips with the fake concern is beyond me.
Been really diving deep to understand the landscape and how to organize action in a red state like TN.
Lotta windshield time. People across the political spectrum here are saying the same things but w/ a diff flavor.
There is a better place if we want it. Truly believe that. To clarity ahead ✨
Lotta windshield time. People across the political spectrum here are saying the same things but w/ a diff flavor.
There is a better place if we want it. Truly believe that. To clarity ahead ✨
October 24, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Been really diving deep to understand the landscape and how to organize action in a red state like TN.
Lotta windshield time. People across the political spectrum here are saying the same things but w/ a diff flavor.
There is a better place if we want it. Truly believe that. To clarity ahead ✨
Lotta windshield time. People across the political spectrum here are saying the same things but w/ a diff flavor.
There is a better place if we want it. Truly believe that. To clarity ahead ✨
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Murfreesboro: we're headed your way THIS Saturday. Come out to meet Democratic candidate for Governor of Tennessee Jerri Green, hear her vision, and share your priorities for the future of our great state. We hope to see you there! RSVP at bit.ly/green4murfreesboro.
October 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Murfreesboro: we're headed your way THIS Saturday. Come out to meet Democratic candidate for Governor of Tennessee Jerri Green, hear her vision, and share your priorities for the future of our great state. We hope to see you there! RSVP at bit.ly/green4murfreesboro.
Interesting to see some CMs of Metro Nashville Council clap because of no public comment tonight. Vice Mayor did call it out. The 4H kids who attended saw that 🫠.
October 22, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Interesting to see some CMs of Metro Nashville Council clap because of no public comment tonight. Vice Mayor did call it out. The 4H kids who attended saw that 🫠.
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Today we found that GoFundMe had set up a page for Nashville Public Media/Nashville Banner. We didn't authorize it. Neither did the 1M other nonprofits that GoFundMe set up pages for.
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GoFundMe created 1.4M donation pages for nonprofits; some Bay Area organizations had no clue
"Why didn't they consult me?" said one man, who discovered unauthorized 'pre-made' GoFundMe pages for two of the organizations he helps to run.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Today we found that GoFundMe had set up a page for Nashville Public Media/Nashville Banner. We didn't authorize it. Neither did the 1M other nonprofits that GoFundMe set up pages for.
abc7news.com/post/gofundm...
abc7news.com/post/gofundm...
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: "Polite word opens up even the iron gates."
-- Igbo Proverb
-- Igbo Proverb
October 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
: "Polite word opens up even the iron gates."
-- Igbo Proverb
-- Igbo Proverb
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August sales tax figures are in. $76.8M in local option sales tax for Davidson County means $14.0M for transit.
Through the first seven months of Choose How You Move, we've generated $96.9M in dedicated funding for transportation projects in Nashville.
Through the first seven months of Choose How You Move, we've generated $96.9M in dedicated funding for transportation projects in Nashville.
October 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
August sales tax figures are in. $76.8M in local option sales tax for Davidson County means $14.0M for transit.
Through the first seven months of Choose How You Move, we've generated $96.9M in dedicated funding for transportation projects in Nashville.
Through the first seven months of Choose How You Move, we've generated $96.9M in dedicated funding for transportation projects in Nashville.
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The Metro Council will consider a River North rezoning and a potential 308-acre expansion of Beaman Park at its meeting on Tuesday. Here’s our rundown of the agenda:
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Agenda rundown for next Nashville Metro Council meeting - Nashville Banner
The Nasville Metro Council meets Tuesday, and the agenda includes a wide range of appointments, rule amendments, resolutions, and legislative proposals.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The Metro Council will consider a River North rezoning and a potential 308-acre expansion of Beaman Park at its meeting on Tuesday. Here’s our rundown of the agenda:
✏️: @stelliott.bsky.social
✏️: @stelliott.bsky.social
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Mayor Freddie O'Connell announces $104M in transit-related funding, including 17 new sidewalk projects in 10 neighborhoods and 115 new smart signals.
✏️: @scavendish.bsky.social
✏️: @scavendish.bsky.social
Mayor O'Connell unveils $104M funding for transit projects - Nashville Banner
Mayor Freddie O'Connell announces $104 million for transit improvements focused on sidewalks, signals, service, and safety in Nashville.
nashvillebanner.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Mayor Freddie O'Connell announces $104M in transit-related funding, including 17 new sidewalk projects in 10 neighborhoods and 115 new smart signals.
✏️: @scavendish.bsky.social
✏️: @scavendish.bsky.social
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A VOTE FOR ME IS A VOTE TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
Tennessee just moved to certify our Dec. 2 election 3 days after polls close — an unprecedented rush that could decide whether the Epstein files are released. I’ll vote to release them... my opponent will not.
Tennessee just moved to certify our Dec. 2 election 3 days after polls close — an unprecedented rush that could decide whether the Epstein files are released. I’ll vote to release them... my opponent will not.
October 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A VOTE FOR ME IS A VOTE TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
Tennessee just moved to certify our Dec. 2 election 3 days after polls close — an unprecedented rush that could decide whether the Epstein files are released. I’ll vote to release them... my opponent will not.
Tennessee just moved to certify our Dec. 2 election 3 days after polls close — an unprecedented rush that could decide whether the Epstein files are released. I’ll vote to release them... my opponent will not.
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
October 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
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Nashville- A crash on I-65 northbound near Vietnam Vets 12:37pm CT. Commander Chuck is Tennessee’s “ONLY” Traffic Source Delivering 16 Hours Per Day Of “Live” Real-Time Traffic Coverage. You Can’t Fake “LIVE”! Click on commanderchuck.net
October 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Nashville- A crash on I-65 northbound near Vietnam Vets 12:37pm CT. Commander Chuck is Tennessee’s “ONLY” Traffic Source Delivering 16 Hours Per Day Of “Live” Real-Time Traffic Coverage. You Can’t Fake “LIVE”! Click on commanderchuck.net
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Aftyn Behn Wins the Democratic Primary!
It’s official — Aftyn Behn is the Democratic nominee for Congress in Tennessee’s 7th District! 💙
This victory belongs to every volunteer, voter, and believer who knocked doors, made calls, and showed that people power still wins in Tennessee.
It’s official — Aftyn Behn is the Democratic nominee for Congress in Tennessee’s 7th District! 💙
This victory belongs to every volunteer, voter, and believer who knocked doors, made calls, and showed that people power still wins in Tennessee.
October 8, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Aftyn Behn Wins the Democratic Primary!
It’s official — Aftyn Behn is the Democratic nominee for Congress in Tennessee’s 7th District! 💙
This victory belongs to every volunteer, voter, and believer who knocked doors, made calls, and showed that people power still wins in Tennessee.
It’s official — Aftyn Behn is the Democratic nominee for Congress in Tennessee’s 7th District! 💙
This victory belongs to every volunteer, voter, and believer who knocked doors, made calls, and showed that people power still wins in Tennessee.
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It’s Election Day for voters who live in U.S. House District 7! Go to your assigned poll place from 7am – 7pm and vote for the candidate of your choice. This is a primary, so you must choose a Republican or Democratic ballot. View the sample ballot here: bit.ly/4mWC5j1
October 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
It’s Election Day for voters who live in U.S. House District 7! Go to your assigned poll place from 7am – 7pm and vote for the candidate of your choice. This is a primary, so you must choose a Republican or Democratic ballot. View the sample ballot here: bit.ly/4mWC5j1
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: "A broken nail does not stop us from building the house."
-- Igbo Proverb
-- Igbo Proverb
October 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
: "A broken nail does not stop us from building the house."
-- Igbo Proverb
-- Igbo Proverb