David Pepper
@davidpepperoh.bsky.social
Bad news for Vivek = Good news for Ohio
November 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Bad news for Vivek = Good news for Ohio
“You are not allowed to give up.”
- Alexei Navalny
Honored to join the @KetteringFdn tonight, as we recognize those who’ve shown incredible courage in the fight for democracy and against authoritarianism.
- Alexei Navalny
Honored to join the @KetteringFdn tonight, as we recognize those who’ve shown incredible courage in the fight for democracy and against authoritarianism.
November 19, 2025 at 1:07 AM
“You are not allowed to give up.”
- Alexei Navalny
Honored to join the @KetteringFdn tonight, as we recognize those who’ve shown incredible courage in the fight for democracy and against authoritarianism.
- Alexei Navalny
Honored to join the @KetteringFdn tonight, as we recognize those who’ve shown incredible courage in the fight for democracy and against authoritarianism.
Lawmakers to Braun: see you in 2026!
November 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Lawmakers to Braun: see you in 2026!
LIVE look:
Trump just lost his effort to stop the release of the Epstein files.
Trump just lost his effort to stop the release of the Epstein files.
November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
LIVE look:
Trump just lost his effort to stop the release of the Epstein files.
Trump just lost his effort to stop the release of the Epstein files.
Ohio is failing on virtually every measure. And everyday Ohioans are paying the price.
Even the Ohio GOP admits it—problem is, they’ve been in charge the whole time.
Rather than doubling down on failure w Vivek and more of the same policies, time for a new direction.
Even the Ohio GOP admits it—problem is, they’ve been in charge the whole time.
Rather than doubling down on failure w Vivek and more of the same policies, time for a new direction.
November 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Ohio is failing on virtually every measure. And everyday Ohioans are paying the price.
Even the Ohio GOP admits it—problem is, they’ve been in charge the whole time.
Rather than doubling down on failure w Vivek and more of the same policies, time for a new direction.
Even the Ohio GOP admits it—problem is, they’ve been in charge the whole time.
Rather than doubling down on failure w Vivek and more of the same policies, time for a new direction.
November 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Vivek knows he’s losing.
As do many on the right.
As do many on the right.
November 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Vivek knows he’s losing.
As do many on the right.
As do many on the right.
New painting: 🎨
November 16, 2025 at 12:53 PM
New painting: 🎨
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The emails tying Trump to Epstein are 100% as you’d expect. On brand.
A shocking email would be if Trump ever stood up to Epstein.
WATCH
The emails tying Trump to Epstein are 100% as you’d expect. On brand.
A shocking email would be if Trump ever stood up to Epstein.
WATCH
November 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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The emails tying Trump to Epstein are 100% as you’d expect. On brand.
A shocking email would be if Trump ever stood up to Epstein.
WATCH
The emails tying Trump to Epstein are 100% as you’d expect. On brand.
A shocking email would be if Trump ever stood up to Epstein.
WATCH
Perfect way to start the weekend, talking w democracy champions in Springfield, Missouri about the battle for democracy we are in, the importance of our work RIGHT NOW, and the big bipartisan wins for democracy we saw this week in Indiana and Utah.
We are all on the front lines!
We are all on the front lines!
November 15, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Perfect way to start the weekend, talking w democracy champions in Springfield, Missouri about the battle for democracy we are in, the importance of our work RIGHT NOW, and the big bipartisan wins for democracy we saw this week in Indiana and Utah.
We are all on the front lines!
We are all on the front lines!
“If the election were held today, we’d come up short.”
Even Vivek says he’s behind @amyactonoh.bsky.social
Donate to her campaign here: secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_a...
Even Vivek says he’s behind @amyactonoh.bsky.social
Donate to her campaign here: secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_a...
November 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
“If the election were held today, we’d come up short.”
Even Vivek says he’s behind @amyactonoh.bsky.social
Donate to her campaign here: secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_a...
Even Vivek says he’s behind @amyactonoh.bsky.social
Donate to her campaign here: secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_a...
Elder 32. Princeton 30.
The most insane game of football I have ever witnessed.
The most insane game of football I have ever witnessed.
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Elder 32. Princeton 30.
The most insane game of football I have ever witnessed.
The most insane game of football I have ever witnessed.
“Our problems are man-made; therefore, they may be solved by man. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.” - JFK
Great to be at the Kennedy Dinner in Columbiana County.
Packed house!
Great to be at the Kennedy Dinner in Columbiana County.
Packed house!
November 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM
“Our problems are man-made; therefore, they may be solved by man. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.” - JFK
Great to be at the Kennedy Dinner in Columbiana County.
Packed house!
Great to be at the Kennedy Dinner in Columbiana County.
Packed house!
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Taking off the gloves: a case study
How an unknown appointee took on extremists and became the top vote-getter: “Democrats have to understand that people have the stomach to hear the pushback….”
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Taking off the gloves: a case study
How an unknown appointee took on extremists and became the top vote-getter: “Democrats have to understand that people have the stomach to hear the pushback….”
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November 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Taking off the gloves: a case study
How an unknown appointee took on extremists and became the top vote-getter: “Democrats have to understand that people have the stomach to hear the pushback….”
1/
Taking off the gloves: a case study
How an unknown appointee took on extremists and became the top vote-getter: “Democrats have to understand that people have the stomach to hear the pushback….”
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November 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Reminder: despite years of promises, Trump has never developed “health concepts” into any kind of plan, even though they are once again attacking the ACA.
In the meantime, he’s obsessed with and executing ballroom plans.
Cartoon by @knecessary.bsky.social
In the meantime, he’s obsessed with and executing ballroom plans.
Cartoon by @knecessary.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Reminder: despite years of promises, Trump has never developed “health concepts” into any kind of plan, even though they are once again attacking the ACA.
In the meantime, he’s obsessed with and executing ballroom plans.
Cartoon by @knecessary.bsky.social
In the meantime, he’s obsessed with and executing ballroom plans.
Cartoon by @knecessary.bsky.social
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Cartoon Tuesday: Top-Down Delusion
By @knecessary.bsky.social
For more cartoons, go here: open.substack.com/pub/davidpep...
Cartoon Tuesday: Top-Down Delusion
By @knecessary.bsky.social
For more cartoons, go here: open.substack.com/pub/davidpep...
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Cartoon Tuesday: Top-Down Delusion
By @knecessary.bsky.social
For more cartoons, go here: open.substack.com/pub/davidpep...
Cartoon Tuesday: Top-Down Delusion
By @knecessary.bsky.social
For more cartoons, go here: open.substack.com/pub/davidpep...
When voters hear fiery words but see weak actions:
- some disbelieve your WORDS because they expect people w fiery words to take appropriate action
- others disbelieve YOU, because they believe your words, but you’re not willing to back up those words w action.
Either way, you lose…
- some disbelieve your WORDS because they expect people w fiery words to take appropriate action
- others disbelieve YOU, because they believe your words, but you’re not willing to back up those words w action.
Either way, you lose…
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
When voters hear fiery words but see weak actions:
- some disbelieve your WORDS because they expect people w fiery words to take appropriate action
- others disbelieve YOU, because they believe your words, but you’re not willing to back up those words w action.
Either way, you lose…
- some disbelieve your WORDS because they expect people w fiery words to take appropriate action
- others disbelieve YOU, because they believe your words, but you’re not willing to back up those words w action.
Either way, you lose…
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New painting:
“Hidden Falls”, Jackson County
New painting:
“Hidden Falls”, Jackson County
November 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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New painting:
“Hidden Falls”, Jackson County
New painting:
“Hidden Falls”, Jackson County
Tim Snyder:
“Havel did not like the word dissident because it suggested a separate vocation. He thought the “dissidents” were just being themselves, living their truths, sovereign and unpredictable. Dissidence was just a matter of trying to live according to virtues rather than conforming.”
“Havel did not like the word dissident because it suggested a separate vocation. He thought the “dissidents” were just being themselves, living their truths, sovereign and unpredictable. Dissidence was just a matter of trying to live according to virtues rather than conforming.”
November 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Tim Snyder:
“Havel did not like the word dissident because it suggested a separate vocation. He thought the “dissidents” were just being themselves, living their truths, sovereign and unpredictable. Dissidence was just a matter of trying to live according to virtues rather than conforming.”
“Havel did not like the word dissident because it suggested a separate vocation. He thought the “dissidents” were just being themselves, living their truths, sovereign and unpredictable. Dissidence was just a matter of trying to live according to virtues rather than conforming.”
Trump proved me right even faster than I could’ve predicted: open.substack.com/pub/davidpep...
November 8, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Trump proved me right even faster than I could’ve predicted: open.substack.com/pub/davidpep...
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@amyactonoh now up 1 for Ohio Governor.
Way up with independents.
Let’s go!
Details here: www.newsweek.com/amy-acton-ed...
@amyactonoh now up 1 for Ohio Governor.
Way up with independents.
Let’s go!
Details here: www.newsweek.com/amy-acton-ed...
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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@amyactonoh now up 1 for Ohio Governor.
Way up with independents.
Let’s go!
Details here: www.newsweek.com/amy-acton-ed...
@amyactonoh now up 1 for Ohio Governor.
Way up with independents.
Let’s go!
Details here: www.newsweek.com/amy-acton-ed...
Dr. Amy Acton campaigns everywhere and gets herself into a lead over Vivek.
Highest job approval in Ohio. By a lot.
Perfect matchup—doctor, not a politician.
Dem Operatives: women can’t win. Let’s primary her!
Vivek: 🙏
Highest job approval in Ohio. By a lot.
Perfect matchup—doctor, not a politician.
Dem Operatives: women can’t win. Let’s primary her!
Vivek: 🙏
November 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Dr. Amy Acton campaigns everywhere and gets herself into a lead over Vivek.
Highest job approval in Ohio. By a lot.
Perfect matchup—doctor, not a politician.
Dem Operatives: women can’t win. Let’s primary her!
Vivek: 🙏
Highest job approval in Ohio. By a lot.
Perfect matchup—doctor, not a politician.
Dem Operatives: women can’t win. Let’s primary her!
Vivek: 🙏