Walker Bragman
@walkerbragman.bsky.social
He/Him. Dad. Journo tracking dark money and attacks on public health. JD, ADHD, occasional cartoonist.
Co-founder of Accountability Journalism Institute. Accountabilityjournalism.org
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Reporting: https://www.importantcontext.news
Co-founder of Accountability Journalism Institute. Accountabilityjournalism.org
Signal: walkerbragman.44
Reporting: https://www.importantcontext.news
Pinned
“Out Of His Depth,” “Sold His Soul,” “Clueless”: NIH Staffers Speak Out About Director Bhattacharya
Widespread dissatisfaction over the NIH’s “continuous free fall” has people speaking out.
www.importantcontext.news
NEW: Important Context spoke with a dozen people working at NIH about Director Jay Bhattacharya.
The descriptions were universally unflattering, painting the health economist as ineffectual, dishonest, ideological, arrogant, and uncommitted to science.
www.importantcontext.news/p/out-of-his...
The descriptions were universally unflattering, painting the health economist as ineffectual, dishonest, ideological, arrogant, and uncommitted to science.
www.importantcontext.news/p/out-of-his...
They both need to go tho
Asked if he thinks Schumer is effective and should keep his job, Hakeem Jeffries replies: "Yes and yes."
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
They both need to go tho
Has even a single Democratic Senator called for Schumer to step down as minority leader?
November 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Has even a single Democratic Senator called for Schumer to step down as minority leader?
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Hearing now that @chrismurphyct.bsky.social will allow the fast-tracking of the capitulation CR.
If any senator objects, the bill passage could be delayed until Friday. But apparently zero Senators have objected to the scheduling motion on the hotline.
Zero!
If any senator objects, the bill passage could be delayed until Friday. But apparently zero Senators have objected to the scheduling motion on the hotline.
Zero!
I got back to my office after the vote last night and recorded this. There's no way to sugarcoat what happened. And my fear is that Trump gets stronger, not weaker, because of this acquiescence. I'm angry - like you. But I choose to keep fighting.
November 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Hearing now that @chrismurphyct.bsky.social will allow the fast-tracking of the capitulation CR.
If any senator objects, the bill passage could be delayed until Friday. But apparently zero Senators have objected to the scheduling motion on the hotline.
Zero!
If any senator objects, the bill passage could be delayed until Friday. But apparently zero Senators have objected to the scheduling motion on the hotline.
Zero!
It’s time for a new political party in America.
That’s why we need a hostile takeover of the Democratic Party. Register and get active in primaries.
That’s why we need a hostile takeover of the Democratic Party. Register and get active in primaries.
“Rather than taking over the Democratic Party the same way the right took over the Republican Party, we should take the easier route and just start up a new party ourselves!”
I’m about to fill my pockets with stones and walk into the sea.
I’m about to fill my pockets with stones and walk into the sea.
November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
It’s time for a new political party in America.
That’s why we need a hostile takeover of the Democratic Party. Register and get active in primaries.
That’s why we need a hostile takeover of the Democratic Party. Register and get active in primaries.
The same Democratic Party that just surrendered in the shutdown fight:
- gave up pandemic relief without a fight
- failed to ban gerrymandering
- gave up on Build Back Better
- voted to confirm Trump’s appointees.
Rollover.
Wither.
Die.
Like Fox News line: Democrats win, they lose.
- gave up pandemic relief without a fight
- failed to ban gerrymandering
- gave up on Build Back Better
- voted to confirm Trump’s appointees.
Rollover.
Wither.
Die.
Like Fox News line: Democrats win, they lose.
November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The same Democratic Party that just surrendered in the shutdown fight:
- gave up pandemic relief without a fight
- failed to ban gerrymandering
- gave up on Build Back Better
- voted to confirm Trump’s appointees.
Rollover.
Wither.
Die.
Like Fox News line: Democrats win, they lose.
- gave up pandemic relief without a fight
- failed to ban gerrymandering
- gave up on Build Back Better
- voted to confirm Trump’s appointees.
Rollover.
Wither.
Die.
Like Fox News line: Democrats win, they lose.
*Former Democratic vice presidential candidate* Tim Kaine defends surrendering to Trump and burning up the good will and energy from the recent elections.
Tim Kaine on backlash he's getting: "I got the first good night's sleep last night that I've gotten since Oct 1, b/c I wasn't worried about being able to look Capitol Police in the eye when I walked in, or what a furloughed fed worker would say to me at church, or what somebody would say about SNAP"
November 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
*Former Democratic vice presidential candidate* Tim Kaine defends surrendering to Trump and burning up the good will and energy from the recent elections.
Where are the calls for Schumer to step down as minority leader from Democratic electeds? So far, I’ve seen @rokhanna.bsky.social.
Anyone else?
Anyone else?
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Where are the calls for Schumer to step down as minority leader from Democratic electeds? So far, I’ve seen @rokhanna.bsky.social.
Anyone else?
Anyone else?
I don’t want to hear how bad this is from senators. Save it.
I want to hear demands for Schumer’s resignation.
I want to hear demands for Schumer’s resignation.
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I don’t want to hear how bad this is from senators. Save it.
I want to hear demands for Schumer’s resignation.
I want to hear demands for Schumer’s resignation.
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Chuck @schumer.senate.gov should step down
8 Senate Democrats sided with Trump and Republican fascists in throwing 15 million Americans off Medicaid and Obamacare:
Dick Durbin (IL), Maggie Hassan (NH), Tim Kaine (VA), Angus King (I-ME), Cortez Masto (NV), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Jacky Rosen (NV), John Fetterman (PA).
Dick Durbin (IL), Maggie Hassan (NH), Tim Kaine (VA), Angus King (I-ME), Cortez Masto (NV), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Jacky Rosen (NV), John Fetterman (PA).
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Chuck @schumer.senate.gov should step down
Say it with me: Tea Party of the Left
That is what this moment calls for:
A loud, uncompromising, ideological faction that exists solely as opposition to the other side and pushes their own side toward hardline policy positions.
That is what this moment calls for:
A loud, uncompromising, ideological faction that exists solely as opposition to the other side and pushes their own side toward hardline policy positions.
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Say it with me: Tea Party of the Left
That is what this moment calls for:
A loud, uncompromising, ideological faction that exists solely as opposition to the other side and pushes their own side toward hardline policy positions.
That is what this moment calls for:
A loud, uncompromising, ideological faction that exists solely as opposition to the other side and pushes their own side toward hardline policy positions.
This is why Democrats lose
Hahahahah they were just playing a trick on us where they’d pretend to fight back until we voted for them, and then immediately cave www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 AM
This is why Democrats lose
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Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
11/9/25: The day centrism died.
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 AM
11/9/25: The day centrism died.
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What is the point of a political party that caves on its own demands right when it’s winning handily
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 AM
What is the point of a political party that caves on its own demands right when it’s winning handily
What is the point of a political party that will not fight for the people?
November 10, 2025 at 4:33 AM
What is the point of a political party that will not fight for the people?
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The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
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The big tent is too big
Cull the Democratic Party. Systematically chip away all the weak, corporate centrists and corrupt, gutless elected officials who refuse to fight and instead suck at the teat of the oligarchy.
November 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The big tent is too big
Oh man, did you bet on the wrong horse…
My statement on the funding deal to reopen government, protect federal employees, and vote to protect health care:
November 10, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Oh man, did you bet on the wrong horse…
My prediction is that 2026 will be the year of progressive challengers.
Not bc Dem voters are all socialists, but bc the question that will determine the fate of incumbents in primaries is:“Will you fight hard against Trump?”
Easier for candidates with lefty stances to make the “yes” case.
Not bc Dem voters are all socialists, but bc the question that will determine the fate of incumbents in primaries is:“Will you fight hard against Trump?”
Easier for candidates with lefty stances to make the “yes” case.
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
My prediction is that 2026 will be the year of progressive challengers.
Not bc Dem voters are all socialists, but bc the question that will determine the fate of incumbents in primaries is:“Will you fight hard against Trump?”
Easier for candidates with lefty stances to make the “yes” case.
Not bc Dem voters are all socialists, but bc the question that will determine the fate of incumbents in primaries is:“Will you fight hard against Trump?”
Easier for candidates with lefty stances to make the “yes” case.
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agreeing to make a terrible deal while your main opponent is quite literally being boo'd on live tv by an entire stadium of people is the kind of political instinct you'd normally only find in a 3 week old dead goldfish
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
agreeing to make a terrible deal while your main opponent is quite literally being boo'd on live tv by an entire stadium of people is the kind of political instinct you'd normally only find in a 3 week old dead goldfish
Donald Trump and the GOP appear to have won the shutdown fight thanks to a politically inexplicable surrender by Senate Democrats.
November 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Donald Trump and the GOP appear to have won the shutdown fight thanks to a politically inexplicable surrender by Senate Democrats.
They’re really gonna bail this guy out
November 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
They’re really gonna bail this guy out
The Tea Party was successful in pressuring Republican leaders (and Democrats) in part because they showed up to town halls events and got loud.
Throwing that out there.
Throwing that out there.
November 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The Tea Party was successful in pressuring Republican leaders (and Democrats) in part because they showed up to town halls events and got loud.
Throwing that out there.
Throwing that out there.