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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 7h

Don’t you love the way Trump can post violent AI videos of people attacking Joe Biden or Democrats and Republicans are fine with it. But if a Democrat has a private text message in which he says something similar, all hell breaks loose.

Democrats, don’t fall for it.

www.cnn.com/2025/10/08/p...

A major police group says Democrat running for Virginia AG should decline to serve if he wins | CNN Politics

The embattled Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general returned to the campaign trail Wednesday as a major state police group called on him not to take office if he wins in November following ...

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The Democratic Coalition @thedemcoalition.bsky.social · 5h

Tell Congress: Pass the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act:

Tell Congress: Pass the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act

Contact Congress today!

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 2h

And MAGA will buy it.

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 8h

I like how the news will be like “while the President claiming Portland was ruled by a giant skeleton named Mr Nibbles is not strictly true, it does speak to the anxiety of many Americans”

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 7h

No one is covering the GOP's scheme to rig congressional maps for 2026 as closely as Democracy Docket. It is providing gavel to gavel coverage of the ongoing hearing over whether the Texas gerrymander will be in place for the midterms.

Support its work by subscribing now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 3h

Spare us the RFK Junior puff pieces.

www.wsj.com/lifestyle/fi...

Another Controversial Stance From RFK Jr: Working Out in Jeans

The health secretary’s gym habit is a source of curiosity and bewilderment in the fitness world.

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 3h

What type of incompetence allowed this guy to get hired?

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The superintendent arrested by ICE had a consulting gig. His districts repeatedly hired the firm

Since his arrest last month by immigration agents, the public has grappled with how Ian Roberts became a public schools leader despite lacking authorization to work in the U.S., a history of criminal ...

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 6h

And Fox viewers believe it.

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Stacey💙 🌊 🪷 @yecats47.bsky.social · 7h

Yeah I have commented under the local news station’s fb posts here in VA that the same people that are saying “vote red” are the same ones that voted for a 34 times count felon, adjudicated rapist, racist and habitual liar. I think that has stunned some of them 😆

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Sandieglo @sandieglo.bsky.social · 15h

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Dana Goldberg @dgcomedy.bsky.social · 7h

Release the Epstein Files.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 7h

Just a reminder, the layoffs in govt were just done out of spite, not necessity

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Adam Keiper @adamkeiper.com · 6h

"I suppose it’s possible that if we turn back the current authoritarian attempt and then make overhauling democracy our top priority in the immediate aftermath then maybe we could fix some of the problems....[But] do you think the American public has the stomach—or attention span—for any of that?"

Is This What ‘Late-Stage Democracy’ Looks Like?

What if the Constitution *is* a suicide pact?

www.thebulwark.com

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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 6h

Congrats, MAGA, you’ve owned the Libs—and all it’s cost you is a functioning government, a working democracy, human rights, national peace, economic stability, affordable groceries, affordable healthcare, qualified leaders, and global standing.

johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/congratula...

Congratulations, Trump Supporters, You've Owned the Libs

Well, Trump Supporters, as a member of the woke radical Left, it kills me to say this, but you win.

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 6h

Trump has sold out our entire country.

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 6h

Truth.

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 6h

Crazy, demented, liar.

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 11h

A smoky eye always pairs well with a politically motivated indictment.

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 7h

Don’t you love the way Trump can post violent AI videos of people attacking Joe Biden or Democrats and Republicans are fine with it. But if a Democrat has a private text message in which he says something similar, all hell breaks loose.

Democrats, don’t fall for it.

www.cnn.com/2025/10/08/p...

A major police group says Democrat running for Virginia AG should decline to serve if he wins | CNN Politics

The embattled Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general returned to the campaign trail Wednesday as a major state police group called on him not to take office if he wins in November following ...

www.cnn.com

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 12h

No, there was no technical problem. He froze.

🔥Harry Potter Resists Fascism🔥 @harrypotterresists.bsky.social · 1d

Miller spilled the beans, then froze...
Explainer.

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 12h

Shockingly, she's got a point about giving Qatar a military base in the U.S.

But hey, there's got to be payback for the $400 million jet Qatar "donated" to Trump.

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 12h

First MTG and now Loomer? When you've lost the Trump babes, you've lost the war. 😚

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 10h

Trump is giving Qatar a military base in America.

Remember, Qatar funds Hamas.

Oh yeah, Qatar also gave Trump a $400 million plane.

www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth...

Hegseth announces Qatar will build air force facility at U.S. base in Idaho

The move is a sign of increasingly close ties between the U.S. and Qatar.

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 10h

Trump is giving Qatar a military base in America.

Remember, Qatar funds Hamas.

Oh yeah, Qatar also gave Trump a $400 million plane.

www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth...

Hegseth announces Qatar will build air force facility at U.S. base in Idaho

The move is a sign of increasingly close ties between the U.S. and Qatar.

www.cbsnews.com

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 11h

Well, Trump has to pay Qatar back for the $400 million plane gift.

newrepublic.com/post/201647/...

MAGA Melts Down Over Trump Giving Qatar a Military Base in U.S.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Qatar would build an Air Force base in Idaho.

newrepublic.com

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