Jacob Smith
@jacobfhsmith.bsky.social
Poli Sci Asst. Prof. Congress-watcher. Elections junkie. Fan of coffee, running. Swiftie. Breads Bakery and Zabar's enthusiast. JB and AOC in '28. he/him. NYC. 🏳️🌈
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Not out yet, but my forthcoming book Coverage Denied is available for preorder! www.amazon.com/Coverage-Den...
November 27, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Not out yet, but my forthcoming book Coverage Denied is available for preorder! www.amazon.com/Coverage-Den...
Wicked: For Good Riddance
BREAKING: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's resigning from Congress — effective January 5, 2026.
November 22, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Wicked: For Good Riddance
Michigan Consumer Sentiment, that's your entry music!
I think the thing a lot of people are upset by is actually rather difficult to measure with economic data
November 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Michigan Consumer Sentiment, that's your entry music!
Marist has D+14 on the generic ballot, Trump at 39/56 approvals. maristpoll.marist.edu/polls/a-look...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Marist has D+14 on the generic ballot, Trump at 39/56 approvals. maristpoll.marist.edu/polls/a-look...
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This is funny. Gov. Greg Abbott delayed in scheduling the #TX18 special—which is taking place under the old lines—and almost certainly did so to keep a Dem seat vacant.
The court cites that still-ongoing special as proof that reverting to the old lines would not be disruptive. Oops!
The court cites that still-ongoing special as proof that reverting to the old lines would not be disruptive. Oops!
November 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
This is funny. Gov. Greg Abbott delayed in scheduling the #TX18 special—which is taking place under the old lines—and almost certainly did so to keep a Dem seat vacant.
The court cites that still-ongoing special as proof that reverting to the old lines would not be disruptive. Oops!
The court cites that still-ongoing special as proof that reverting to the old lines would not be disruptive. Oops!
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Our Nov. Strength In Numbers/@verasight.io poll comes out tomorrow at 7am ET. Will have numbers on 2026, Trump (duh), health care and immigration, third party support, D vs R "out of touch" numbers, pol/party ratings & more -- and will live at this link www.gelliottmorris.com/p/new-poll-d...
New poll: Democrats lead the 2026 generic ballot, and their edge widens when voters are reminded Republicans control Congress
Plus: Voters see both parties as out of touch, for different reasons; Trump hits new low on pocketbook issues; Large majorities oppose ending ACA subsidies and SNAP, support taxing high earners
www.gelliottmorris.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Our Nov. Strength In Numbers/@verasight.io poll comes out tomorrow at 7am ET. Will have numbers on 2026, Trump (duh), health care and immigration, third party support, D vs R "out of touch" numbers, pol/party ratings & more -- and will live at this link www.gelliottmorris.com/p/new-poll-d...
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A greater focus on tangible economic issues like student debt relief could help Democrats win back young voters argue William Harrison and @jacobfhsmith.bsky.social of Fordham University
blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
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A greater focus on tangible economic issues like student debt relief could help Democrats win back young voters | USAPP
Many voters were potentially persuadable had the Biden administration taken more actions on student debt.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A greater focus on tangible economic issues like student debt relief could help Democrats win back young voters argue William Harrison and @jacobfhsmith.bsky.social of Fordham University
blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
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Echelon Insights poll
Trump job approval
Approve 42%
Disapprove 57%
Generic ballot
🔵 Democratic 49%
🔴 Republican 45%
echeloninsights.com/in-the-news/...
Trump job approval
Approve 42%
Disapprove 57%
Generic ballot
🔵 Democratic 49%
🔴 Republican 45%
echeloninsights.com/in-the-news/...
Echelon Insights November Verified Voter Omnibus
In this month’s voter omnibus, we asked about ideological divisions within the Democratic Party, retrospective questions one year since Trump’s election, and redistricting.
echeloninsights.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Echelon Insights poll
Trump job approval
Approve 42%
Disapprove 57%
Generic ballot
🔵 Democratic 49%
🔴 Republican 45%
echeloninsights.com/in-the-news/...
Trump job approval
Approve 42%
Disapprove 57%
Generic ballot
🔵 Democratic 49%
🔴 Republican 45%
echeloninsights.com/in-the-news/...
With my former student William Harrison @fordhamposc.bsky.social, I wrote this blog post on our research on student debt relief and the path forward for the Democratic Party. blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
blogs.lse.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
With my former student William Harrison @fordhamposc.bsky.social, I wrote this blog post on our research on student debt relief and the path forward for the Democratic Party. blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
Jones finished only a tenth of a point behind Herring 2017.
With Richmond’s update, we have what should be our final totals in VA
Spanberger +15.36%
Hashmi +11.56%
Jones +6.68%
Statewide turnout is 76.2% of 2024
Spanberger finished at nearly 85% of Harris’ vote total, and she also received more votes than Trump 2020 in VA
Spanberger +15.36%
Hashmi +11.56%
Jones +6.68%
Statewide turnout is 76.2% of 2024
Spanberger finished at nearly 85% of Harris’ vote total, and she also received more votes than Trump 2020 in VA
November 15, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Jones finished only a tenth of a point behind Herring 2017.
Marvel: Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover event in the history of film.
NYC sweet treats:
NYC sweet treats:
November 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Marvel: Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover event in the history of film.
NYC sweet treats:
NYC sweet treats:
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Reminder that Ken Starr was canned by Baylor University for covering up multiple sexual assaults when he was the school’s president…
ngl It would be pretty funny if Bill Clinton turned out to be a total boy scout in this and that KEN STARR was the guilty one.
November 13, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Reminder that Ken Starr was canned by Baylor University for covering up multiple sexual assaults when he was the school’s president…
Chaos with Ed 2025!
Verdict of one Labour grandee I just bumped into: “Ed Miliband is the person most likely to be the most next Prime Minister”.
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Chaos with Ed 2025!
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Republicans could decide to wake up and eliminate the filibuster tomorrow and there's nothing Tim Kaine could do to stop them.
It's just insane that so many congressional Dems still think it's their duty to save Republicans from themselves. Even Dems act like the GOP has no agency!
It's just insane that so many congressional Dems still think it's their duty to save Republicans from themselves. Even Dems act like the GOP has no agency!
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Republicans could decide to wake up and eliminate the filibuster tomorrow and there's nothing Tim Kaine could do to stop them.
It's just insane that so many congressional Dems still think it's their duty to save Republicans from themselves. Even Dems act like the GOP has no agency!
It's just insane that so many congressional Dems still think it's their duty to save Republicans from themselves. Even Dems act like the GOP has no agency!
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The new #UT01 is the first time Salt Lake County has gotten a Congressional district all to itself since the 90s and as such, it's a safely Democratic district.
It backed Harris by 24 points last year, so the main feature next year will be a potentially explosive primary
It backed Harris by 24 points last year, so the main feature next year will be a potentially explosive primary
November 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The new #UT01 is the first time Salt Lake County has gotten a Congressional district all to itself since the 90s and as such, it's a safely Democratic district.
It backed Harris by 24 points last year, so the main feature next year will be a potentially explosive primary
It backed Harris by 24 points last year, so the main feature next year will be a potentially explosive primary
YouGov had Sherrod up 1 in their last poll for BGSU.....
What was YouGov cooking?
Their final Virginia poll was underrated
Shout out to Chaz and State Navigate for getting LG, AG, and House of Delegates right as well as top of ticket
YouGov just had Governor
Their final Virginia poll was underrated
Shout out to Chaz and State Navigate for getting LG, AG, and House of Delegates right as well as top of ticket
YouGov just had Governor
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
YouGov had Sherrod up 1 in their last poll for BGSU.....
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Boom. There it is. Signature 218. clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
November 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Boom. There it is. Signature 218. clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
Jon Stewart would have raised holy hell if the shutdown continued long enough to delay his flights to have Thanksgiving with his far right relatives.
Jon Stewart mocked Democrats for squandering last week’s election wins while Stephen Colbert said the party achieved “jack squat” from the shutdown.
Late Night Hosts Mock Senate Democrats Saying They ‘Caved’ On Shutdown
Jon Stewart mocked Democrats for squandering last week’s election wins while Stephen Colbert said the party achieved “jack squat” from the shutdown.
www.forbes.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Jon Stewart would have raised holy hell if the shutdown continued long enough to delay his flights to have Thanksgiving with his far right relatives.
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Utah redistricting ruling finally came out, the map the judge picked creates a single Salt Lake based district that Dems should win fairly easily
November 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Utah redistricting ruling finally came out, the map the judge picked creates a single Salt Lake based district that Dems should win fairly easily
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katie wilson rn
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
katie wilson rn
I was on @fox9mn.bsky.social talking about the end of the shutdown. www.fox9.com/video/1738498
Is the government shutdown ending?
It's Day 41 of the federal government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, but is it coming to an end? Fordham University Assistant Professor for Political Science Jacob Smith joined Adam Llorens an...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I was on @fox9mn.bsky.social talking about the end of the shutdown. www.fox9.com/video/1738498
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FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!
SCOTUS DENIES ATTEMPT TO HEAR CASE TO OVERTURN GAY MARRIAGE!!
SCOTUS DENIES ATTEMPT TO HEAR CASE TO OVERTURN GAY MARRIAGE!!
#BREAKING: Over no public dissents, #SCOTUS denies Kim Davis's petition asking the justices to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges (which recognized federal constitutional protections for same-sex marriage):
www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
www.supremecourt.gov
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!
SCOTUS DENIES ATTEMPT TO HEAR CASE TO OVERTURN GAY MARRIAGE!!
SCOTUS DENIES ATTEMPT TO HEAR CASE TO OVERTURN GAY MARRIAGE!!
"Newt Gingrich? The college professor?"
I read this and immediately thought “well that would actually be awesome because then Marty can go back to the 90s where he probably had a really awesome time as a teenager” and then I was like oh wait his PARENTS would have been teenagers in the 90s and then I just sat here for like 45 minutes
November 8, 2025 at 3:49 AM
"Newt Gingrich? The college professor?"