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This is a R+28 district(Trump +21). The possibility is there if we all get out and vote. Polls close at 7pm.
February 17, 2026 at 5:10 PM
This is a R+28 district(Trump +21). The possibility is there if we all get out and vote. Polls close at 7pm.
About 20 years ago, Jesse Jackson came to Fernandina Beach, a small town in Northeast Florida for a rally. It was after midnight and hundreds of people showed up. He was a magnet for those who felt left out. He will be missed.
February 17, 2026 at 11:49 AM
About 20 years ago, Jesse Jackson came to Fernandina Beach, a small town in Northeast Florida for a rally. It was after midnight and hundreds of people showed up. He was a magnet for those who felt left out. He will be missed.
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This pretty much covers it.
February 13, 2026 at 10:35 AM
This pretty much covers it.
Gas is up over $3 a gallon and eggs are over $4 a dozen but all the people who thought it was important 15 months ago don't seem to care anymore. Why is that?
February 12, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Gas is up over $3 a gallon and eggs are over $4 a dozen but all the people who thought it was important 15 months ago don't seem to care anymore. Why is that?
Good news all around.
"HD‑35 voted for President Donald Trump by roughly 58 points in the 2024 presidential election underscoring broader questions about Republican strength in heavily rural districts..."
"HD‑35 voted for President Donald Trump by roughly 58 points in the 2024 presidential election underscoring broader questions about Republican strength in heavily rural districts..."
Democrat overperforms by 30 points in deep-red Oklahoma
"This district voted Trump +58 in 2024, so this is a 30 point Democratic overperformance," election account Vote Hub wrote.
www.newsweek.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Good news all around.
"HD‑35 voted for President Donald Trump by roughly 58 points in the 2024 presidential election underscoring broader questions about Republican strength in heavily rural districts..."
"HD‑35 voted for President Donald Trump by roughly 58 points in the 2024 presidential election underscoring broader questions about Republican strength in heavily rural districts..."
In the Oklahoma State House District 35 Special Election Democrat Luke Kruse has lost by 24 points in this R+ 56 district, a 32 point over performance. Thank you Luke.
February 11, 2026 at 2:15 AM
In the Oklahoma State House District 35 Special Election Democrat Luke Kruse has lost by 24 points in this R+ 56 district, a 32 point over performance. Thank you Luke.
Virginia is doing what every state should do. Congratulations to Elizabeth Bennett-Parker on her 63 point win in Senate District 39 and to Kirk McPike for his 60 point win in State House District 5. Defeat all Republicans and make it as bad as possible.
February 11, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Virginia is doing what every state should do. Congratulations to Elizabeth Bennett-Parker on her 63 point win in Senate District 39 and to Kirk McPike for his 60 point win in State House District 5. Defeat all Republicans and make it as bad as possible.
"The Associated Press has yet to declare Mejia the winner in the 11-person special primary, but vote tallies show her with an 889-vote lead over Malinowski. Mejia is scheduled to give remarks at her Montclair campaign headquarters Tuesday afternoon."
Tom Malinowski concedes to Analilia Mejia in NJ special election • New Jersey Monitor
The AP has not called the race, but Analilia Mejia has maintained a lead over Tom Malinowski since soon after polls closed last week.
newjerseymonitor.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:07 PM
"The Associated Press has yet to declare Mejia the winner in the 11-person special primary, but vote tallies show her with an 889-vote lead over Malinowski. Mejia is scheduled to give remarks at her Montclair campaign headquarters Tuesday afternoon."
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Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
February 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
I just can't get enough of these headlines. We'll see more in the coming weeks and months. And, this little tidbit is pretty awesome as well: "She was outspent 3-to-1 and still won. This is what happens when grassroots Democrats show up and organize."
Democrat wins election "comfortably" in big Donald Trump district
In Louisiana, Chastity Verret Martinez received about 62 percent of the vote to Brad Daigle’s 38, according to reports.
www.newsweek.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I just can't get enough of these headlines. We'll see more in the coming weeks and months. And, this little tidbit is pretty awesome as well: "She was outspent 3-to-1 and still won. This is what happens when grassroots Democrats show up and organize."
Congratulations to Democrat Chasity Martinez on her landslide win in the Louisiana State House District 60 Special Elections tonight. Trump won the district by 13 points in 2024. Chasity won by 24 points over the Republican candidate.
February 8, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Congratulations to Democrat Chasity Martinez on her landslide win in the Louisiana State House District 60 Special Elections tonight. Trump won the district by 13 points in 2024. Chasity won by 24 points over the Republican candidate.
Now get rid of Bezos and make the paper what it once was. It's damning that the Post has come to this point.
Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Now get rid of Bezos and make the paper what it once was. It's damning that the Post has come to this point.
Happy to see I'm not the only one who got this wrong. Or, maybe we didn't. We'll see in the coming day(s).
RETRACTED: Tom Malinowski wins 11th district primary, beating back crowded field and AIPAC onslaught - New Jersey Globe
NOTE: At 10:32 p.m., following a surge of Election Day voters for Analilia Mejia, the New Jersey Globe retracted this call; the race between Mejia and
newjerseyglobe.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Happy to see I'm not the only one who got this wrong. Or, maybe we didn't. We'll see in the coming day(s).
The New Jersey CD 11 Special Primary is too close to call. Tom Malinowski and Analilia Mejia are separated by less than 500 votes.
February 6, 2026 at 3:58 AM
The New Jersey CD 11 Special Primary is too close to call. Tom Malinowski and Analilia Mejia are separated by less than 500 votes.
North Carolina Republicans wanted to pick up one seat so they redistricted. Now there are no SAFE Republican seats and Democrats could flip every race, in a good year. Hoping this is a good year.
February 5, 2026 at 10:36 PM
North Carolina Republicans wanted to pick up one seat so they redistricted. Now there are no SAFE Republican seats and Democrats could flip every race, in a good year. Hoping this is a good year.
Nobody has elections on a Thursday. New Jersey is not nobody. 11 Democrats are on the primary ballot. Polls close at 8pm and this may take a while to sort out.
Polls are open in NJ special House primaries • New Jersey Monitor
11 Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination in the race to succeed Gov. Sherrill in the House. The GOP primary has one candidate.
newjerseymonitor.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Nobody has elections on a Thursday. New Jersey is not nobody. 11 Democrats are on the primary ballot. Polls close at 8pm and this may take a while to sort out.
Is this a lot? Seems like a lot.
February 3, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Is this a lot? Seems like a lot.
Texas is turning blue? We've heard it before but this time it might actually be true.
Why Democrats’ upset in a Texas state Senate race is a big deal | CNN Politics
Even amid a series of panic-inspiring results for the GOP, a new outcome in Texas stands out.
www.cnn.com
February 1, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Texas is turning blue? We've heard it before but this time it might actually be true.
It's 10:30 in the morning and it's 30 degrees. It's going to be freezing all day isn't it? Asking for the entire state of Florida.
February 1, 2026 at 3:26 PM
It's 10:30 in the morning and it's 30 degrees. It's going to be freezing all day isn't it? Asking for the entire state of Florida.
“When a grassroots union organizer like Taylor Rehmet overperforms by almost 20 points and forces a runoff, it couldn’t be any clearer that voters are tired of Republican bullshit,” Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder said in a statement after the November race.
thehill.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:25 AM
“When a grassroots union organizer like Taylor Rehmet overperforms by almost 20 points and forces a runoff, it couldn’t be any clearer that voters are tired of Republican bullshit,” Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder said in a statement after the November race.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet has flipped the R+20 Texas Senate District 9 seat by 15 points. This is a major win for Texas Democrats and all freedom loving people. Congratulations Taylor!
February 1, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Democrat Taylor Rehmet has flipped the R+20 Texas Senate District 9 seat by 15 points. This is a major win for Texas Democrats and all freedom loving people. Congratulations Taylor!
Christian Menefee is the new Congressman from Texas District 18. Now let's see if Johnson swears him in on Monday so he can vote against the funding bill. Congrats Christian.
February 1, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Christian Menefee is the new Congressman from Texas District 18. Now let's see if Johnson swears him in on Monday so he can vote against the funding bill. Congrats Christian.
All these deaths would not have happened if everyone had simply voted for Kamala Harris.
NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES
(🎶)
DAY 31 JANUARY 2026
THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES
A TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN
TONIGHT
I want to talk to Senators & The House of Representatives
Two weeks...YOU CANNOT TRUST REPUBLICANS, THEY LIE
As you negotiate...Remember these people ⬇️
You Must Stand Firm
BLOCK ICE NOW
(🎶)
DAY 31 JANUARY 2026
THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES
A TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN
TONIGHT
I want to talk to Senators & The House of Representatives
Two weeks...YOU CANNOT TRUST REPUBLICANS, THEY LIE
As you negotiate...Remember these people ⬇️
You Must Stand Firm
BLOCK ICE NOW
February 1, 2026 at 2:43 AM
All these deaths would not have happened if everyone had simply voted for Kamala Harris.