Ken Klippenstein
@kenklippenstein.bsky.social
Independent journalist.
Send tips via Signal: 202-510-1268.
Join my newsletter 👇👇👇
kenklippenstein.substack.com
Send tips via Signal: 202-510-1268.
Join my newsletter 👇👇👇
kenklippenstein.substack.com
Pinned
There's one example of a successful hostile takeover of a major party - Donald Trump - and it didn't happen by playing nice with the party bigwigs. Trump went to war with them, humiliated them. And now "Little Marco" works for him.
November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
There's one example of a successful hostile takeover of a major party - Donald Trump - and it didn't happen by playing nice with the party bigwigs. Trump went to war with them, humiliated them. And now "Little Marco" works for him.
Ro Khanna, who has called for Chuck Schumer to be replaced, says the only reason other Democrats aren't calling for it is because it would "offend a lot of donors."
"Are we gonna be beholden to the donors that have gotten us two terms of Donald Trump, or are we gonna listen to people?"
"Are we gonna be beholden to the donors that have gotten us two terms of Donald Trump, or are we gonna listen to people?"
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Ro Khanna, who has called for Chuck Schumer to be replaced, says the only reason other Democrats aren't calling for it is because it would "offend a lot of donors."
"Are we gonna be beholden to the donors that have gotten us two terms of Donald Trump, or are we gonna listen to people?"
"Are we gonna be beholden to the donors that have gotten us two terms of Donald Trump, or are we gonna listen to people?"
Democratic Senator Shaheen reveals that "We kept senator Schumer informed throughout"
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Democratic Senator Shaheen reveals that "We kept senator Schumer informed throughout"
👀 Hakeem Jeffries defends Chuck Schumer, saying he "waged a valiant fight on behalf of the American people"
November 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
👀 Hakeem Jeffries defends Chuck Schumer, saying he "waged a valiant fight on behalf of the American people"
"Chuck Schumer should go ... he's no longer capable of leading the Democratic Party."
"I am an establishment Democrat and I'm here to say that Bernie Sanders is much more in line with where I and many other Democrats are today than Chuck Schumer is."
"I am an establishment Democrat and I'm here to say that Bernie Sanders is much more in line with where I and many other Democrats are today than Chuck Schumer is."
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
"Chuck Schumer should go ... he's no longer capable of leading the Democratic Party."
"I am an establishment Democrat and I'm here to say that Bernie Sanders is much more in line with where I and many other Democrats are today than Chuck Schumer is."
"I am an establishment Democrat and I'm here to say that Bernie Sanders is much more in line with where I and many other Democrats are today than Chuck Schumer is."
Democratic Senator Shaheen says ending the shutdown wasn't a failure because it achieves a later vote that will get Republicans on the record.
"Americans...are gonna know who's on their side and who is not."
"Americans...are gonna know who's on their side and who is not."
November 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Democratic Senator Shaheen says ending the shutdown wasn't a failure because it achieves a later vote that will get Republicans on the record.
"Americans...are gonna know who's on their side and who is not."
"Americans...are gonna know who's on their side and who is not."
Democratic Senator Shaheen says ending the shutdown wasn't a failure because it achieves a later vote that will get Republicans on the record.
"Americans...are gonna know who's on their side and who is not."
"Americans...are gonna know who's on their side and who is not."
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Democratic Senator Shaheen says ending the shutdown wasn't a failure because it achieves a later vote that will get Republicans on the record.
"Americans...are gonna know who's on their side and who is not."
"Americans...are gonna know who's on their side and who is not."
"Staying in a shutdown mode was not getting us anywhere."
Democratic Senator Shaheen says "Hopefully the Republicans may hear us."
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
"Staying in a shutdown mode was not getting us anywhere."
Democratic Senator Shaheen says "Hopefully the Republicans may hear us."
November 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Democratic Senator Shaheen says "Hopefully the Republicans may hear us."
SENATOR ANGUS KING: "Standing up to Donald Trump didn't work. It actually gave him more power."
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
SENATOR ANGUS KING: "Standing up to Donald Trump didn't work. It actually gave him more power."
DEMOCRATIC SENATOR SHAHEEN: "We've heard from a number of our colleagues on the other side of the aisle that they're willing to come to the table, they're willing to work with us once the government is open to get this done."
November 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
DEMOCRATIC SENATOR SHAHEEN: "We've heard from a number of our colleagues on the other side of the aisle that they're willing to come to the table, they're willing to work with us once the government is open to get this done."
DNC Vice Chair calls Chuck Schumer's shutdown deal a "mistake"
November 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
DNC Vice Chair calls Chuck Schumer's shutdown deal a "mistake"
looks like senate dems are folding on the shutdown in exchange for a doomed vote 40 days from now and nothing else
November 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
looks like senate dems are folding on the shutdown in exchange for a doomed vote 40 days from now and nothing else
REPORTER: Some in your party look at your election and say that is permission to hold the line in Congress and refuse to fund the government or fold on the shutdown. Should congressional Democrats view your victory that way?
ABIGAIL SPANBERGER: Absolutely not.
ABIGAIL SPANBERGER: Absolutely not.
November 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
REPORTER: Some in your party look at your election and say that is permission to hold the line in Congress and refuse to fund the government or fold on the shutdown. Should congressional Democrats view your victory that way?
ABIGAIL SPANBERGER: Absolutely not.
ABIGAIL SPANBERGER: Absolutely not.
Reposted by Ken Klippenstein
I love klippenstein for his consistency.
A fair reading to call this a loss for Mamdani. Also, possible to see why it could be that Mamdani did this both strategically and/or from personal belief.
Our heroes don't need to be flawless or win every battle.
But we do need to hold them accountable.
A fair reading to call this a loss for Mamdani. Also, possible to see why it could be that Mamdani did this both strategically and/or from personal belief.
Our heroes don't need to be flawless or win every battle.
But we do need to hold them accountable.
November 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
I love klippenstein for his consistency.
A fair reading to call this a loss for Mamdani. Also, possible to see why it could be that Mamdani did this both strategically and/or from personal belief.
Our heroes don't need to be flawless or win every battle.
But we do need to hold them accountable.
A fair reading to call this a loss for Mamdani. Also, possible to see why it could be that Mamdani did this both strategically and/or from personal belief.
Our heroes don't need to be flawless or win every battle.
But we do need to hold them accountable.
Reposted by Ken Klippenstein
Mamdani's first loss:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/mamdanis-f...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/mamdanis-f...
Mamdani's First Loss
Mayor-elect of New York bows to "national security." Will it last?
www.kenklippenstein.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Mamdani's first loss:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/mamdanis-f...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/mamdanis-f...
Reposted by Ken Klippenstein
Important article about politicians and how you, yes YOU the people have to hold them accountable at every single turn!
November 9, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Important article about politicians and how you, yes YOU the people have to hold them accountable at every single turn!
Reposted by Ken Klippenstein
“Counterterrorism funding cannot be a political issue,” crazy thing to say
November 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
“Counterterrorism funding cannot be a political issue,” crazy thing to say
Mamdani's first loss:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/mamdanis-f...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/mamdanis-f...
Mamdani's First Loss
Mayor-elect of New York bows to "national security." Will it last?
www.kenklippenstein.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Mamdani's first loss:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/mamdanis-f...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/mamdanis-f...
Reposted by Ken Klippenstein
I've seen enough: the gerontocracy is dead.
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/the-geront...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/the-geront...
The Gerontocracy Is Dead
Nancy Pelosi's retirement announcement and the gerontocracy's quiet war on little old me
www.kenklippenstein.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I've seen enough: the gerontocracy is dead.
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/the-geront...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/the-geront...
Reposted by Ken Klippenstein
Reposted by Ken Klippenstein
Ken right now
November 7, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Ken right now
I've seen enough: the gerontocracy is dead.
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/the-geront...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/the-geront...
The Gerontocracy Is Dead
Nancy Pelosi's retirement announcement and the gerontocracy's quiet war on little old me
www.kenklippenstein.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I've seen enough: the gerontocracy is dead.
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/the-geront...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/the-geront...
Asked if he voted for Cuomo or Mamdani, Chuck Schumer replies: "Look, I voted, and I look forward to working with the next mayor to help New York City."
November 6, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Asked if he voted for Cuomo or Mamdani, Chuck Schumer replies: "Look, I voted, and I look forward to working with the next mayor to help New York City."
Reposted by Ken Klippenstein
Mamdani's Magic
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/mamdanis-m...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/mamdanis-m...
Mamdani's Magic
How a 34-year-old became the next mayor of New York City
www.kenklippenstein.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Mamdani's Magic
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/mamdanis-m...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/mamdanis-m...