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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 1d

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 1d

Democrats are winning the big arguments with Trump and need to keep fighting.

New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 1d

Today, 12pm ET - @simonwdc.bsky.social is joined by journalist Leon Krauze to discuss the Nobel Committee’s awarding of the Peace Prize to María Corina Machado. Leon will reflect on the significance of the award for the people of Venezuela and the Americas.
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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 2d

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 2d

Texas Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social shares why he's running for U.S. Senate and what his campaign represents.

Learn more, support him here: jamestalarico.com

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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 2d

From Hopium:
- Mikie Sherrill rocks her debate, Spanberger debates tonight
- Schumer: "Every day gets better for us"
- Dems flip Fairbanks, Alaska
- Greg Sargent on need for Dems to fight Trump's rising authoritarianism more forcefully
This, more 👇

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Sherrill Rocks Her Debate, Schumer:"Every Day Gets Better For Us," Greg Sargent On Dems Needing To Challenge Trump's Escalating Authoritarianism More Directly

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 3d

Election Day 2025 is less than four weeks away, and we're ready to help @mikiesherrill.bsky.social get over the finish line to become the next Governor of New Jersey.

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Chuck Schumer @schumer.senate.gov · 4d

The government is shut down because Trump and the Republicans are hellbent on taking health care away from you.

And they won’t even come to the table to talk to us about it.

This is not about politics. It's about people.

Let’s break it down:

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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 4d

In Economist/You Gov weekly tracking poll Trump's job approval drops 3 pts, now 39%-56% (-17)
- Only 37% support military in cities
- 33% support his handling of shutdown
- Rs lose 2 pts in generic ballot, Ds now up 44-39 w/RVs
Lots of not winning here for Trump/Rs
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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 4d

The disrespect and contempt they show for Democrats in Congress is illiberal, authoritarian and just stunning.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

DURBIN: You won't even say whether you talked to the WH about this?

BONDI: I'm not going to discuss any internal conversations with you

D: They're going to transfer TX Guard troops to the state of Illinois. What's the rationale?

B: I wish you loved Chicago as much as you hate President Trump

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 4d

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 4d

Inspiring words from @booker.senate.gov in new interview with @simonwdc.bsky.social

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 5d

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 5d

@simonwdc.bsky.social checked in with Rep. @ericswalwell.bsky.social to talk the budget battle, cowardly Rs, Trump's rising authoritarianism, Epstein, and more.

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 5d

Today, 2:30pm ET - Representative Eric Swalwell joins @simonwdc.bsky.social live on Substack. Click below to watch live.

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LIVE SOON: Rep. Eric Swalwell Joins Hopium

Starting Oct 6 at 2:30 PM EDT

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 5d

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 5d

Get to know James Talarico, an eighth-generation Texan, former middle school teacher, seminarian, now state representative and candidate for the U.S. Senate.

Learn more about this emerging leader, support his campaign here: jamestalarico.com

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 6d

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 6d

This past week, Congressmen Greg Landsman and Marc Veasey of the @newdems.bsky.social joined for a report on Day 1 of the Trump shutdown. Landsman and Veasey cohost the Member-driven "The Fly-In" podcast.

Catch up on this full discussion: www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/reps-lands...

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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 6d

From Hopium:
- Ugly new CBS News poll for Trump, 58% disapproval
- Dems must become more aggressive in challenging Trump's escalating authoritarianism
- Wonderful new interview with James Talarico
This, more 👇
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Sunday Hopium - Brutal New CBS Poll For Trump, Fighting Their Rising Authoritarianism More Aggressively, A Wonderful New Conversation With James Talarico

Paid Subscribers Gather This Week Thursday At 7pm ET/Welcome New Subscribers!!!!!

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 8d

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 8d

Rep. Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, with @simonwdc.bsky.social on how Trump is weakening the ability for the US to meet the challenge of defending our country against its foreign adversaries.

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 8d

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Hopium Chronicles @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social · 8d

Leaders Schumer and Jeffries are forcing Trump and Republicans to take responsibility for the incredible harm they are doing to the country.

↓ the latest video, written analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social
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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 8d

Leaders Schumer and Jeffries are forcing Trump and Republicans to take responsibility for the incredible harm they are doing to the country. My latest (video, written analysis) 👇
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Dems Are Forcing Trump To Take Responsibility For The Harm He's Doing To The Country (New Video And Analysis)

Rep. Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, joins us live at noon ET to talk about Trump's speech to the generals this week.....

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