Andrew Bates
@andrewbatesnc.bsky.social
Former Biden White House Senior Deputy Press Secretary and founder of Wolfpack Strategies. Winston-Salem native. @NCState alum.
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Can the Courts Rein Trump In? Fmr. White House Special Counsel Weighs In • John Harwood asks Norm Eisen whether the Supreme Court has enabled Trump’s lawlessness.
Can the Courts Rein Trump In? Fmr. White House Special Counsel Weighs In
John Harwood asks Norm Eisen whether the Supreme Court has enabled Trump’s lawlessness.
zeteo.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Can the Courts Rein Trump In? Fmr. White House Special Counsel Weighs In • John Harwood asks Norm Eisen whether the Supreme Court has enabled Trump’s lawlessness.
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If the Epstein files feel incomplete, it’s because they are.
We still don’t have full transparency ... and absolutely no one deserves protection but the victims.
We still don’t have full transparency ... and absolutely no one deserves protection but the victims.
Bondi Busted Hiding Trump Goons’ Messages From the Epstein Files
Communications from Bondi and other top administration officials were conspicuously absent.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM
If the Epstein files feel incomplete, it’s because they are.
We still don’t have full transparency ... and absolutely no one deserves protection but the victims.
We still don’t have full transparency ... and absolutely no one deserves protection but the victims.
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Who does DOJ think they're fooling?
The 3 MILLION Epstein files they're holding back r obviously full of stuff that should be turned over eg internal comms among Trump cronies
We have the receipts & lay them out in our complaint to OIG. @axios.com has the exclusive
www.axios.com/2026/02/06/e...
The 3 MILLION Epstein files they're holding back r obviously full of stuff that should be turned over eg internal comms among Trump cronies
We have the receipts & lay them out in our complaint to OIG. @axios.com has the exclusive
www.axios.com/2026/02/06/e...
Missing records from Bondi and Patel draw scrutiny in Epstein release
The complaint calls it "deeply troubling" that no communications from Bondi or Patel appear in the ream of documents.
www.axios.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Who does DOJ think they're fooling?
The 3 MILLION Epstein files they're holding back r obviously full of stuff that should be turned over eg internal comms among Trump cronies
We have the receipts & lay them out in our complaint to OIG. @axios.com has the exclusive
www.axios.com/2026/02/06/e...
The 3 MILLION Epstein files they're holding back r obviously full of stuff that should be turned over eg internal comms among Trump cronies
We have the receipts & lay them out in our complaint to OIG. @axios.com has the exclusive
www.axios.com/2026/02/06/e...
Trump broke his promise to focus on deporting violent criminals. ICE is harassing innocent people instead.
ICE's billions in new funding came at the expense of health care, like Democrats from @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social to @aoc.bsky.social are pointing out
ICE's billions in new funding came at the expense of health care, like Democrats from @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social to @aoc.bsky.social are pointing out
February 5, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Trump broke his promise to focus on deporting violent criminals. ICE is harassing innocent people instead.
ICE's billions in new funding came at the expense of health care, like Democrats from @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social to @aoc.bsky.social are pointing out
ICE's billions in new funding came at the expense of health care, like Democrats from @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social to @aoc.bsky.social are pointing out
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BREAKING: huge, gigantic, enormous win
SCOTUS allows our big victory at trial upholding the Prop 50 redistricting to remain in place
Kudos to my @democracydefendersaction.org, @lulacorg.bsky.social, Arnold & Porter & rest of the coalition that countered Trump's attempt to steal Congressional seats
SCOTUS allows our big victory at trial upholding the Prop 50 redistricting to remain in place
Kudos to my @democracydefendersaction.org, @lulacorg.bsky.social, Arnold & Porter & rest of the coalition that countered Trump's attempt to steal Congressional seats
February 4, 2026 at 7:05 PM
BREAKING: huge, gigantic, enormous win
SCOTUS allows our big victory at trial upholding the Prop 50 redistricting to remain in place
Kudos to my @democracydefendersaction.org, @lulacorg.bsky.social, Arnold & Porter & rest of the coalition that countered Trump's attempt to steal Congressional seats
SCOTUS allows our big victory at trial upholding the Prop 50 redistricting to remain in place
Kudos to my @democracydefendersaction.org, @lulacorg.bsky.social, Arnold & Porter & rest of the coalition that countered Trump's attempt to steal Congressional seats
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Looks like Affordability will be front & center in the midterms. Two advisors from the Cost Coalition, @andrewbatesnc.bsky.social and Terry Holt on the pod today. I started with the basics. What do people mean when they say, "Affordability?"
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February 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Looks like Affordability will be front & center in the midterms. Two advisors from the Cost Coalition, @andrewbatesnc.bsky.social and Terry Holt on the pod today. I started with the basics. What do people mean when they say, "Affordability?"
bit.ly/Click-2-Listen
YouTu.be/yAHMubn3EE8
bit.ly/Click-2-Listen
YouTu.be/yAHMubn3EE8
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A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
Talked with BBC about how it's good that Trump pulled back from what would be the worst real estate deal in U.S. history
But that it's a huge giveaway to our competitors when we tell allies we don't care if you've lost soldiers defending America
But that it's a huge giveaway to our competitors when we tell allies we don't care if you've lost soldiers defending America
January 22, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Talked with BBC about how it's good that Trump pulled back from what would be the worst real estate deal in U.S. history
But that it's a huge giveaway to our competitors when we tell allies we don't care if you've lost soldiers defending America
But that it's a huge giveaway to our competitors when we tell allies we don't care if you've lost soldiers defending America
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NEW: Trump wanted to be a dictator
One year in, he has so far FAILED because of the enormous pushback
@DDFund’s new report shows how the democracy movement met his autocratic flood the zone with rule of law shock & awe
www.democracydefendersfund.org/autocracy-v-...
One year in, he has so far FAILED because of the enormous pushback
@DDFund’s new report shows how the democracy movement met his autocratic flood the zone with rule of law shock & awe
www.democracydefendersfund.org/autocracy-v-...
Autocracy vs. Democracy in America: The First Year
This report evaluates the first year of the Trump administration’s authoritarian surge and the overall resilience of our democracy. The administration has inflicted profound damage, but our battered d...
www.democracydefendersfund.org
January 20, 2026 at 7:39 PM
NEW: Trump wanted to be a dictator
One year in, he has so far FAILED because of the enormous pushback
@DDFund’s new report shows how the democracy movement met his autocratic flood the zone with rule of law shock & awe
www.democracydefendersfund.org/autocracy-v-...
One year in, he has so far FAILED because of the enormous pushback
@DDFund’s new report shows how the democracy movement met his autocratic flood the zone with rule of law shock & awe
www.democracydefendersfund.org/autocracy-v-...
Wrote for @zeteo.com about how the legacy of 4-term NC Governor Jim Hunt, who passed away last month, has new relevance for Democrats in 2026 and 2028.
-Framing investments in working people - especially education - as a measure of community pride
-Framing investments in working people - especially education - as a measure of community pride
January 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Wrote for @zeteo.com about how the legacy of 4-term NC Governor Jim Hunt, who passed away last month, has new relevance for Democrats in 2026 and 2028.
-Framing investments in working people - especially education - as a measure of community pride
-Framing investments in working people - especially education - as a measure of community pride
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“His biggest problem is that costs are continuing to go up, and he promised people they would go down, and whenever people see him creating some other kind of a problem, rather than buckling down and trying to un-break that key promise, they turn against him more,” says @andrewbatesnc.bsky.social.
How Trump’s foreign intervention could shake up the midterm elections
Democrats immediately argued that U.S. military action in Venezuela was an abandonment of the president’s promise to focus on improving lives at home.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:50 PM
“His biggest problem is that costs are continuing to go up, and he promised people they would go down, and whenever people see him creating some other kind of a problem, rather than buckling down and trying to un-break that key promise, they turn against him more,” says @andrewbatesnc.bsky.social.
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BREAKING: We are suing Trump & his cronies to restore the Kennedy Center’s lawful name
We @democracydefendersaction.org are proud to represent Kennedy Center Trustee @repbeatty.bsky.social w/ our friends at Washington Litigation Group
Congress named the Kennedy Center & only they can change it
We @democracydefendersaction.org are proud to represent Kennedy Center Trustee @repbeatty.bsky.social w/ our friends at Washington Litigation Group
Congress named the Kennedy Center & only they can change it
Press Release | Democracy Defenders Action
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty today sued President Trump and others to stop the unlawful renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The lawsuit was brought on behalf of the Congressw...
www.democracydefendersaction.org
December 23, 2025 at 1:57 AM
BREAKING: We are suing Trump & his cronies to restore the Kennedy Center’s lawful name
We @democracydefendersaction.org are proud to represent Kennedy Center Trustee @repbeatty.bsky.social w/ our friends at Washington Litigation Group
Congress named the Kennedy Center & only they can change it
We @democracydefendersaction.org are proud to represent Kennedy Center Trustee @repbeatty.bsky.social w/ our friends at Washington Litigation Group
Congress named the Kennedy Center & only they can change it
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“Would a lame duck build himself an assisted living ballroom?”: Eleven months into his second term, Donald Trump’s agenda is stalling, fueling questions about whether he has already become a lame duck president. The Weeknight panel weighs in.
December 16, 2025 at 3:53 AM
“Would a lame duck build himself an assisted living ballroom?”: Eleven months into his second term, Donald Trump’s agenda is stalling, fueling questions about whether he has already become a lame duck president. The Weeknight panel weighs in.
More corrupt knee-bending.
Instacart illegally fired an employee for exercising her right to run for Congress as a Democrat, saying they were worried about how the Trump Administration would respond to her support for reproductive rights and gun reform. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Instacart illegally fired an employee for exercising her right to run for Congress as a Democrat, saying they were worried about how the Trump Administration would respond to her support for reproductive rights and gun reform. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Instacart director says she was fired for Democratic congressional campaign
Lisa Vedernikova Khanna, a candidate in Virginia, says in a lawsuit that the mobile shopping giant cited concerns her bid could hurt the company with President Donald Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
More corrupt knee-bending.
Instacart illegally fired an employee for exercising her right to run for Congress as a Democrat, saying they were worried about how the Trump Administration would respond to her support for reproductive rights and gun reform. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Instacart illegally fired an employee for exercising her right to run for Congress as a Democrat, saying they were worried about how the Trump Administration would respond to her support for reproductive rights and gun reform. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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In the new Emerson poll in TN 07, 97% of Harris voters support Aftyn Behn (D) and 88% of Trump voters support Matt Van Epps (R). If that pattern holds across races in 2026 and there is a slight Democratic turnout edge, Democrats would be favored in any CD that Trump won by 12 points or less.
November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
In the new Emerson poll in TN 07, 97% of Harris voters support Aftyn Behn (D) and 88% of Trump voters support Matt Van Epps (R). If that pattern holds across races in 2026 and there is a slight Democratic turnout edge, Democrats would be favored in any CD that Trump won by 12 points or less.
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BREAKING: We won! 3rd Circuit affirms illegality of Habba appointment
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
December 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
BREAKING: We won! 3rd Circuit affirms illegality of Habba appointment
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
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From the problems created by his old friend Epstein to those presented by his new friend Zohran....
this was Trump's weakest week.
I explain in my weekly column @contrariannews.org
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
this was Trump's weakest week.
I explain in my weekly column @contrariannews.org
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Has Trump’s Power Peaked?
Publisher's Roundup 45
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
From the problems created by his old friend Epstein to those presented by his new friend Zohran....
this was Trump's weakest week.
I explain in my weekly column @contrariannews.org
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
this was Trump's weakest week.
I explain in my weekly column @contrariannews.org
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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It’s remarkable how bad right-leaning polling has gotten for Trump. Cygnal and McLaughlin have sent big warnings about 2026. Echelon found him dropping 8 points. TIPP showed him losing 10. Now this - Fox has him dropping 9 points. No illusions now. They know they are in a bad place.
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
It’s remarkable how bad right-leaning polling has gotten for Trump. Cygnal and McLaughlin have sent big warnings about 2026. Echelon found him dropping 8 points. TIPP showed him losing 10. Now this - Fox has him dropping 9 points. No illusions now. They know they are in a bad place.
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NJ voters: keep on turning out to the Polls today!
Some voter suppression BS going on in with bomb threats to Democratic precincts
The threats have now been officially determined to be NON CREDIBLE. Voting is perfectly safe, it's a beautiful day, make your choices known!
Some voter suppression BS going on in with bomb threats to Democratic precincts
The threats have now been officially determined to be NON CREDIBLE. Voting is perfectly safe, it's a beautiful day, make your choices known!
Statement of Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Regarding Today’s Election.
November 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
NJ voters: keep on turning out to the Polls today!
Some voter suppression BS going on in with bomb threats to Democratic precincts
The threats have now been officially determined to be NON CREDIBLE. Voting is perfectly safe, it's a beautiful day, make your choices known!
Some voter suppression BS going on in with bomb threats to Democratic precincts
The threats have now been officially determined to be NON CREDIBLE. Voting is perfectly safe, it's a beautiful day, make your choices known!
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The Trump family's multibillion dollar crypto fortune raises new questions about the prices of Hunter Biden's paintings.
October 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The Trump family's multibillion dollar crypto fortune raises new questions about the prices of Hunter Biden's paintings.
Wrote for @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy about how 2/3 of Trump voters agree w/ Democrats that he should not take health care from millions.
As polls get even worse for him, Trump should "admit he got this wrong, reach back out to Democrats and his own voters, and end his health care shutdown."
As polls get even worse for him, Trump should "admit he got this wrong, reach back out to Democrats and his own voters, and end his health care shutdown."
October 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Wrote for @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy about how 2/3 of Trump voters agree w/ Democrats that he should not take health care from millions.
As polls get even worse for him, Trump should "admit he got this wrong, reach back out to Democrats and his own voters, and end his health care shutdown."
As polls get even worse for him, Trump should "admit he got this wrong, reach back out to Democrats and his own voters, and end his health care shutdown."
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👀 Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with Republicans on Obamacare funding, saying she’s not a fan of the law but demands action to prevent a premium hike. “I’m absolutely disgusted that health insurance premiums will DOUBLE if the tax credits expire this year.” She says GOP leaders don’t have a plan.
October 7, 2025 at 12:28 AM
👀 Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with Republicans on Obamacare funding, saying she’s not a fan of the law but demands action to prevent a premium hike. “I’m absolutely disgusted that health insurance premiums will DOUBLE if the tax credits expire this year.” She says GOP leaders don’t have a plan.
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Oregon AG Rayfield: Huge win at this moment in our democracy right now.
This is the president that is normalizing the use of the United States military in our country.
So to get this strong of a ruling out today for the public to see—it’s incredibly important.
This is the president that is normalizing the use of the United States military in our country.
So to get this strong of a ruling out today for the public to see—it’s incredibly important.
October 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Oregon AG Rayfield: Huge win at this moment in our democracy right now.
This is the president that is normalizing the use of the United States military in our country.
So to get this strong of a ruling out today for the public to see—it’s incredibly important.
This is the president that is normalizing the use of the United States military in our country.
So to get this strong of a ruling out today for the public to see—it’s incredibly important.
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Oct 3 poll of 2,811 U.S. adults (+/-2.4%)
% of U.S. adults saying Democrats' bigger goal in congressional shutdown talks is to:
Preserve Affordable Care Act tax credits & restore Medicaid funds 61%
Expand Medicaid benefits to immigrants in the U.S. illegally 13%
today.yougov.com/topics/polit...
% of U.S. adults saying Democrats' bigger goal in congressional shutdown talks is to:
Preserve Affordable Care Act tax credits & restore Medicaid funds 61%
Expand Medicaid benefits to immigrants in the U.S. illegally 13%
today.yougov.com/topics/polit...
October 4, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Oct 3 poll of 2,811 U.S. adults (+/-2.4%)
% of U.S. adults saying Democrats' bigger goal in congressional shutdown talks is to:
Preserve Affordable Care Act tax credits & restore Medicaid funds 61%
Expand Medicaid benefits to immigrants in the U.S. illegally 13%
today.yougov.com/topics/polit...
% of U.S. adults saying Democrats' bigger goal in congressional shutdown talks is to:
Preserve Affordable Care Act tax credits & restore Medicaid funds 61%
Expand Medicaid benefits to immigrants in the U.S. illegally 13%
today.yougov.com/topics/polit...