Mark Rodin
@markrodin.bsky.social
Reporter who was fortunate to cover campaign visits by three Presidents, former precinct election official in North Carolina serving 14 years, devoted University of NC alum, scholarship benefactor & Viking Ocean Cruise lover. Married 33 years.
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She lost her first election for Wake County Board of Election, then lost her second for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction. Like Mark Robinson, she's too far to the right
She lost her first election for Wake County Board of Election, then lost her second for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction. Like Mark Robinson, she's too far to the right
Can Michele Morrow repeat her 2024 upset in this year’s Republican Senate primary?
Morrow faces Trump-backed Michael Whatley and businessman Don Brown in the 2026 Republican primary to fill Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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She lost her first election for Wake County Board of Election, then lost her second for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction. Like Mark Robinson, she's too far to the right
She lost her first election for Wake County Board of Election, then lost her second for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction. Like Mark Robinson, she's too far to the right
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He is very angry
He is very angry
Exclusive | Trump Blasted Federal Prosecutors at White House Event, Calling Them Weak
The president criticized a group of U.S. attorneys at a photo shoot, a day before the Federal Reserve subpoenas.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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He is very angry
He is very angry
Is There an Off-Switch For This Guy?
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Yes do notice the irony of the United States possibly sending in armed forces to help the protestors in Iran
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Yes do notice the irony of the United States possibly sending in armed forces to help the protestors in Iran
Is There an Off-Switch For This Guy?
For him, inundation equals distraction
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January 13, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Is There an Off-Switch For This Guy?
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Yes do notice the irony of the United States possibly sending in armed forces to help the protestors in Iran
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Yes do notice the irony of the United States possibly sending in armed forces to help the protestors in Iran
Food Prices Were Stubbornly High Last Year www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/b...
The 0,7 percent increase in food prices last year's food prices was the highest since October 2022
The 0,7 percent increase in food prices last year's food prices was the highest since October 2022
Food Prices Were Stubbornly High Last Year
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January 13, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Food Prices Were Stubbornly High Last Year www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/b...
The 0,7 percent increase in food prices last year's food prices was the highest since October 2022
The 0,7 percent increase in food prices last year's food prices was the highest since October 2022
Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
Opposition rising
Opposition rising
Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow
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January 13, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
Opposition rising
Opposition rising
Supreme Court Live Updates: Justices Seem Inclined to Allow States to Bar Transgender Athletes www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
Oh well
Oh well
Supreme Court Live Updates: Justices Seem Inclined to Allow States to Bar Transgender Athletes
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January 13, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Supreme Court Live Updates: Justices Seem Inclined to Allow States to Bar Transgender Athletes www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
Oh well
Oh well
Facing Contempt Threat, Clintons Refuse to Testify in Epstein Inquiry www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
More controversy.
More controversy.
Facing Contempt Threat, Clintons Refuse to Testify in Epstein Inquiry
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January 13, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Facing Contempt Threat, Clintons Refuse to Testify in Epstein Inquiry www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
More controversy.
More controversy.
Trump Has Another Justification for the Shooting of Renee Good: Disrespect www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
What a comment!
What a comment!
Trump Has Another Justification for the Shooting of Renee Good: Disrespect
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January 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Trump Has Another Justification for the Shooting of Renee Good: Disrespect www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
What a comment!
What a comment!
From "Live Free or Die" to "Obey or Die"
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Must agree with this well known conservative Republican columnist @sykescharlie.bsky.social
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Must agree with this well known conservative Republican columnist @sykescharlie.bsky.social
From "Live Free or Die" to "Obey or Die"
And a movie that explained how it happens.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:23 AM
From "Live Free or Die" to "Obey or Die"
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Must agree with this well known conservative Republican columnist @sykescharlie.bsky.social
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Must agree with this well known conservative Republican columnist @sykescharlie.bsky.social
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Will the House and Senate Armed Services Committees review as a result of this story?
Will the House and Senate Armed Services Committees review as a result of this story?
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
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January 13, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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Will the House and Senate Armed Services Committees review as a result of this story?
Will the House and Senate Armed Services Committees review as a result of this story?
Criminal Inquiry of Powell Draws Backlash From Some Republicans www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
Uneasy, but not wanting to anger. I am surprised at Tillis
Uneasy, but not wanting to anger. I am surprised at Tillis
Criminal Inquiry of Powell Draws Backlash From Some Republicans
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January 13, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Criminal Inquiry of Powell Draws Backlash From Some Republicans www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
Uneasy, but not wanting to anger. I am surprised at Tillis
Uneasy, but not wanting to anger. I am surprised at Tillis
Kelly Sues Pentagon Over Threats of Punishment From Hegseth www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
Courageous man. A win in court might bring Hegseth’s dismissal
Courageous man. A win in court might bring Hegseth’s dismissal
Kelly Sues Pentagon Over Threats of Punishment From Hegseth
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January 13, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Kelly Sues Pentagon Over Threats of Punishment From Hegseth www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
Courageous man. A win in court might bring Hegseth’s dismissal
Courageous man. A win in court might bring Hegseth’s dismissal
Minnesota and Illinois Sue Trump Administration Over ICE Deployments www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
Illinois no civil immigration enforcement without “express Congressional action.” Minnesota asks federal judge to block surge
Illinois no civil immigration enforcement without “express Congressional action.” Minnesota asks federal judge to block surge
Minnesota and Illinois Sue Trump Administration Over ICE Deployments
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January 13, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Minnesota and Illinois Sue Trump Administration Over ICE Deployments www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
Illinois no civil immigration enforcement without “express Congressional action.” Minnesota asks federal judge to block surge
Illinois no civil immigration enforcement without “express Congressional action.” Minnesota asks federal judge to block surge
1 picture is worth 1,000’words
January 12, 2026 at 2:46 PM
1 picture is worth 1,000’words
‘Hundreds More’ Federal Agents to Be Deployed to Minneapolis, Noem Says www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
I would encourage Ms Noem to in her words “grow up and get some maturity.”
I would encourage Ms Noem to in her words “grow up and get some maturity.”
‘Hundreds More’ Federal Agents to Be Deployed to Minneapolis, Noem Says
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January 12, 2026 at 2:19 PM
‘Hundreds More’ Federal Agents to Be Deployed to Minneapolis, Noem Says www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
I would encourage Ms Noem to in her words “grow up and get some maturity.”
I would encourage Ms Noem to in her words “grow up and get some maturity.”
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Exactly
Exactly
Adam Kinzinger (@adamkinzinger)
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January 12, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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Exactly
Exactly
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time for a team meeting. At least Coach Courtney Banghart is being honest and taking responsibility.
time for a team meeting. At least Coach Courtney Banghart is being honest and taking responsibility.
Irish embarrass UNC women, who suffer season-lows in points, shooting and season-high in turnovers
North Carolina suffered through its worst game of the season and is left searching for answers after a dismal afternoon in South Bend. The No. 22 Tar Heels’ two leading scorers — Ciera Toomey and I…
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January 12, 2026 at 5:36 AM
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time for a team meeting. At least Coach Courtney Banghart is being honest and taking responsibility.
time for a team meeting. At least Coach Courtney Banghart is being honest and taking responsibility.
@bowtiepolitics.bsky.social My goodness Tillis is finally showing chutzpah.
January 12, 2026 at 5:01 AM
@bowtiepolitics.bsky.social My goodness Tillis is finally showing chutzpah.
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More unprecedented action that threatens the Federal Reserve's independence. Mu guess is markets will react badly to this today.
More unprecedented action that threatens the Federal Reserve's independence. Mu guess is markets will react badly to this today.
Federal Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell
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January 12, 2026 at 4:59 AM
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More unprecedented action that threatens the Federal Reserve's independence. Mu guess is markets will react badly to this today.
More unprecedented action that threatens the Federal Reserve's independence. Mu guess is markets will react badly to this today.
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Be careful what you say. It may come back to haunt you
Be careful what you say. It may come back to haunt you
A Heartbeat Away from the Presidency, J.D. Vance is Just Dangerous
What's worse than being a weasel? A fascist.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Be careful what you say. It may come back to haunt you
Be careful what you say. It may come back to haunt you
Trump Seeks New Powers to Pressure ‘Underperforming’ Weapons Makers www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/b...
Taking too much authority away from Congress
Taking too much authority away from Congress
Trump Seeks New Powers to Pressure ‘Underperforming’ Weapons Makers
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January 10, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Trump Seeks New Powers to Pressure ‘Underperforming’ Weapons Makers www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/b...
Taking too much authority away from Congress
Taking too much authority away from Congress
Congratulations: Well deserved
January 10, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Congratulations: Well deserved