Robb Smith
@robbsmithideas.bsky.social
Over 30 years working with nonprofits and unions; political consultant; voting rights lawyer; author of the Margin of Error blog, a newsletter for progressives on polling, campaigns, public participation, and election law: https://moeblog.substack.com/
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You know who has never been to immigration court? Chuck Schumer.
It's right smack in the middle of New York. It was the object of a national scandal. He never showed up.
It's right smack in the middle of New York. It was the object of a national scandal. He never showed up.
February 5, 2026 at 2:43 AM
You know who has never been to immigration court? Chuck Schumer.
It's right smack in the middle of New York. It was the object of a national scandal. He never showed up.
It's right smack in the middle of New York. It was the object of a national scandal. He never showed up.
"Smith is the eighth sitting senator to endorse Flanagan, who also has the backing of Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and other members of the so-called Fight Club of progressive senators of which they are all a part." Former Sen Al Franken also endorsed Flanagan.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:54 PM
"Smith is the eighth sitting senator to endorse Flanagan, who also has the backing of Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and other members of the so-called Fight Club of progressive senators of which they are all a part." Former Sen Al Franken also endorsed Flanagan.
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Klobuchar is very popular in MN &, at the moment, is a good bet to be the next governor. Or perhaps Smith just supports Flanagan, who I believe would be the nation's first Native American Senator not from Hawai'i. In any case, Flanagan is the better choice for MN primary voters this year IMO.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Klobuchar is very popular in MN &, at the moment, is a good bet to be the next governor. Or perhaps Smith just supports Flanagan, who I believe would be the nation's first Native American Senator not from Hawai'i. In any case, Flanagan is the better choice for MN primary voters this year IMO.
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Buckle up, because in all likelihood Trump is going to get even more insane and dangerous as the primaries begin next month. But voters in Minnesota and Texas are showing us they will not be cowed into staying home and keeping their heads down.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Buckle up, because in all likelihood Trump is going to get even more insane and dangerous as the primaries begin next month. But voters in Minnesota and Texas are showing us they will not be cowed into staying home and keeping their heads down.
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Even more notable was that the result in that election was nearly unanimous. Yesterday's 34 point over-performance in a Texas district Trump won by 17 points might be the most troubling result for Republicans thus far.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Even more notable was that the result in that election was nearly unanimous. Yesterday's 34 point over-performance in a Texas district Trump won by 17 points might be the most troubling result for Republicans thus far.
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Oof. Sorry, that's tough. But I respect you sticking with them!
February 1, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Oof. Sorry, that's tough. But I respect you sticking with them!
Aside from the Packers, the NFL is full of a$$hole billionaire owners. But Kraft is a special case. There was no good reason for him to make this appearance. I get why people root against the Pats (I would if I were not from Boston). I am afraid they are my team despite the current ownership.
February 1, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Aside from the Packers, the NFL is full of a$$hole billionaire owners. But Kraft is a special case. There was no good reason for him to make this appearance. I get why people root against the Pats (I would if I were not from Boston). I am afraid they are my team despite the current ownership.
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Susan Collins, always there when you don’t need her.
January 30, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Susan Collins, always there when you don’t need her.
How is this defunding ICE? They are giving them two more weeks of funding so Republicans can agree to training and body cams, which ICE will just ignore. Separating the bills is a victory, but at the moment just a minor one. We'll see what happens in 2 weeks. Or am I missing something?
January 30, 2026 at 1:04 AM
How is this defunding ICE? They are giving them two more weeks of funding so Republicans can agree to training and body cams, which ICE will just ignore. Separating the bills is a victory, but at the moment just a minor one. We'll see what happens in 2 weeks. Or am I missing something?
This could not be less important right now.
January 28, 2026 at 10:04 PM
This could not be less important right now.