Jeff Hauser
@jeffhauser.bsky.social
Personal account. Run Revolving Door Project (@revolvingdoordc.bsky.social) & co-manage my son's athletic career. https://revolvingdoorproject.substack.com
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Jeff Hauser
@jeffhauser.bsky.social
· Aug 23
The *vibe* of the new publication is clearly “we are here to defend liberalism against its leftwing assailants.”
Launching that sort of publication in summer 2025 is, let’s just say, *A CHOICE*.
There is an evergreen market for that sort of writing. You will never go broke writing this stuff.
Launching that sort of publication in summer 2025 is, let’s just say, *A CHOICE*.
There is an evergreen market for that sort of writing. You will never go broke writing this stuff.
Criticizing Democrats from the left does not reinforce right wing arguments. (indeed, fwiw, it makes Democrats seem more moderate!)
Criticizing Democrats from the right reinforces MAGA criticism.
Criticizing Democrats from the right reinforces MAGA criticism.
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Unless Democrats are aggressively pushing to rescind funding - $75 billion - Congress appropriated for ICE - any 3R cosmetic/messaging package from Schumer Dems should be a nonstarter. No one should take Ds seriously unless they are pushing to slash funding for ICE/CBP.
Congressional Republicans gave Trump a slush fund for ICE and CBP in the "Big Beautiful Bill." Tens of billions of dollars that is still usable even during a shutdown.
Democrats must make rescinding that money the price of any future govt funding, as Republicans did with IRS money from the IRA.
Democrats must make rescinding that money the price of any future govt funding, as Republicans did with IRS money from the IRA.
January 27, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Unless Democrats are aggressively pushing to rescind funding - $75 billion - Congress appropriated for ICE - any 3R cosmetic/messaging package from Schumer Dems should be a nonstarter. No one should take Ds seriously unless they are pushing to slash funding for ICE/CBP.
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Congressional Republicans gave Trump a slush fund for ICE and CBP in the "Big Beautiful Bill." Tens of billions of dollars that is still usable even during a shutdown.
Democrats must make rescinding that money the price of any future govt funding, as Republicans did with IRS money from the IRA.
Democrats must make rescinding that money the price of any future govt funding, as Republicans did with IRS money from the IRA.
January 25, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Congressional Republicans gave Trump a slush fund for ICE and CBP in the "Big Beautiful Bill." Tens of billions of dollars that is still usable even during a shutdown.
Democrats must make rescinding that money the price of any future govt funding, as Republicans did with IRS money from the IRA.
Democrats must make rescinding that money the price of any future govt funding, as Republicans did with IRS money from the IRA.
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John Roberts was born today.
A reminder on what he has unleashed on America.
This all his fault.
A reminder on what he has unleashed on America.
This all his fault.
This is all John Roberts’ fault
Trump owes his corrupt and abusive reign to one man.
www.motherjones.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:35 PM
John Roberts was born today.
A reminder on what he has unleashed on America.
This all his fault.
A reminder on what he has unleashed on America.
This all his fault.
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1/2🧵 👀 Still on Tiktok? Since Larry Ellison, ally of Trump, got his hands on the algorithms, guess what?
Many users have been unable to send the word "Epstein" in DMs Lefty political posts poof...not recommended! ICE posts in mod jail...
#TikTokCensorship
🧾 is.gd/9aRB5S
Earlier: is.gd/IJMgwU
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Many users have been unable to send the word "Epstein" in DMs Lefty political posts poof...not recommended! ICE posts in mod jail...
#TikTokCensorship
🧾 is.gd/9aRB5S
Earlier: is.gd/IJMgwU
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January 27, 2026 at 2:10 PM
1/2🧵 👀 Still on Tiktok? Since Larry Ellison, ally of Trump, got his hands on the algorithms, guess what?
Many users have been unable to send the word "Epstein" in DMs Lefty political posts poof...not recommended! ICE posts in mod jail...
#TikTokCensorship
🧾 is.gd/9aRB5S
Earlier: is.gd/IJMgwU
⬇️⬇️
Many users have been unable to send the word "Epstein" in DMs Lefty political posts poof...not recommended! ICE posts in mod jail...
#TikTokCensorship
🧾 is.gd/9aRB5S
Earlier: is.gd/IJMgwU
⬇️⬇️
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People have talked about the oddity of the 8th Circuit being 10 GOP, one Dem nominee among 11 active judges, but the *why* is important: three of the four slots Trump filled are because judges (2 D, 1 R) remained on active status well past age 70 -- i.e., two Dems failed to retire strategically. 1/2
Expected this, given the makeup of the 8th Circuit. I've been wondering if this is why Trump chose Minneapolis, actually. Blue governor, blue mayor, in a conservative circuit.
NEW:
Ugh, the 8th Circuit grants DHS’s motion for an administrative stay pending appeal.
That means the TRO granted against DHS by Judge Menendez last week is on hold.
Ugh, the 8th Circuit grants DHS’s motion for an administrative stay pending appeal.
That means the TRO granted against DHS by Judge Menendez last week is on hold.
January 27, 2026 at 2:12 PM
People have talked about the oddity of the 8th Circuit being 10 GOP, one Dem nominee among 11 active judges, but the *why* is important: three of the four slots Trump filled are because judges (2 D, 1 R) remained on active status well past age 70 -- i.e., two Dems failed to retire strategically. 1/2
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I like Relinquish (the post of Senate Minority Leader), Resign (from the Senate), and Retire (from politics), personally, and I’ve told him as much
January 27, 2026 at 6:19 AM
I like Relinquish (the post of Senate Minority Leader), Resign (from the Senate), and Retire (from politics), personally, and I’ve told him as much
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What are @chuckschumer.com and @adamjentleson.bsky.social's 3 Rs again? Retreat, Retreat, Retreat? Step up or step aside you cowards.
Tonight, most (if not all) the Zipps bar locations throughout Maricopa were raided by federal agents. Community members arrived to legally observe and agents pepper sprayed the crowd least one location. Workers were taken.
January 27, 2026 at 5:43 AM
What are @chuckschumer.com and @adamjentleson.bsky.social's 3 Rs again? Retreat, Retreat, Retreat? Step up or step aside you cowards.
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Got an email from the reactionary centrists at Searchlight Institute urging Democrats to avoid calling to #AbolishICE and pushing instead the message of “reform and retrain.” 🤯
This is such bad advice and an invitation to let America slide further into fascism I had to write a quick rant 🧵 1/
This is such bad advice and an invitation to let America slide further into fascism I had to write a quick rant 🧵 1/
January 15, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Got an email from the reactionary centrists at Searchlight Institute urging Democrats to avoid calling to #AbolishICE and pushing instead the message of “reform and retrain.” 🤯
This is such bad advice and an invitation to let America slide further into fascism I had to write a quick rant 🧵 1/
This is such bad advice and an invitation to let America slide further into fascism I had to write a quick rant 🧵 1/
The bullshit is Abundant.
Got an email from the reactionary centrists at Searchlight Institute urging Democrats to avoid calling to #AbolishICE and pushing instead the message of “reform and retrain.” 🤯
This is such bad advice and an invitation to let America slide further into fascism I had to write a quick rant 🧵 1/
This is such bad advice and an invitation to let America slide further into fascism I had to write a quick rant 🧵 1/
January 27, 2026 at 1:33 PM
The bullshit is Abundant.
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The Trump admin is scrambling because the secret police it sends out for kidnappings and rioting has been killing people on video then brazenly lying about it, but Schumer's instinct is to whip his caucus into taking a position *more conservative* than that held by the median voter.
He's got to go.
He's got to go.
Majority of the country now wants to abolish and/or dismantle ICE and yet Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. told the caucus the message had to be to “restrain, reform and restrict ICE.”
Once again it looks like Schumer is about to choke after getting a massive opportunity.
So pathetic and weak.
Once again it looks like Schumer is about to choke after getting a massive opportunity.
So pathetic and weak.
Senate Democrats plot strategy as DHS standoff deepens heading into shutdown week
Two sources who were on a Democratic caucus strategy call Sunday said Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told the group the message must be to “restrain, reform and restrict ICE.”
www.nbcnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:48 AM
The Trump admin is scrambling because the secret police it sends out for kidnappings and rioting has been killing people on video then brazenly lying about it, but Schumer's instinct is to whip his caucus into taking a position *more conservative* than that held by the median voter.
He's got to go.
He's got to go.
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“Abolish ICE” is literally the MODERATE position in America today. Not even the position Schumer’s constituents are demanding. The MODERATE position is “abolish.”
Majority of the country now wants to abolish and/or dismantle ICE and yet Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. told the caucus the message had to be to “restrain, reform and restrict ICE.”
Once again it looks like Schumer is about to choke after getting a massive opportunity.
So pathetic and weak.
Once again it looks like Schumer is about to choke after getting a massive opportunity.
So pathetic and weak.
Senate Democrats plot strategy as DHS standoff deepens heading into shutdown week
Two sources who were on a Democratic caucus strategy call Sunday said Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told the group the message must be to “restrain, reform and restrict ICE.”
www.nbcnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:03 AM
“Abolish ICE” is literally the MODERATE position in America today. Not even the position Schumer’s constituents are demanding. The MODERATE position is “abolish.”
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Pope Leo’s top U.S. ally — Cardinal Joseph Tobin — calls on Congress to defund ICE.
January 27, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Pope Leo’s top U.S. ally — Cardinal Joseph Tobin — calls on Congress to defund ICE.
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This is not about Bovino or Noem. They need to go.
This is about Stephen Miller - he has been masterminding and leading Trump's immigration regime of terror. Until Miller is gone from the White House, nothing will change.
As long as Miller is there - he will run the show as the de facto POTUS.
This is about Stephen Miller - he has been masterminding and leading Trump's immigration regime of terror. Until Miller is gone from the White House, nothing will change.
As long as Miller is there - he will run the show as the de facto POTUS.
Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted
The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.
www.theatlantic.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:56 PM
This is not about Bovino or Noem. They need to go.
This is about Stephen Miller - he has been masterminding and leading Trump's immigration regime of terror. Until Miller is gone from the White House, nothing will change.
As long as Miller is there - he will run the show as the de facto POTUS.
This is about Stephen Miller - he has been masterminding and leading Trump's immigration regime of terror. Until Miller is gone from the White House, nothing will change.
As long as Miller is there - he will run the show as the de facto POTUS.
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Running list of athletes who have spoken out or taken action amid the Trump-Vance administration spending billions of US tax dollars on masked agents who have racially profiled, beaten, and kidnapped thousands of people — and murdered Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti:
January 27, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Running list of athletes who have spoken out or taken action amid the Trump-Vance administration spending billions of US tax dollars on masked agents who have racially profiled, beaten, and kidnapped thousands of people — and murdered Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti:
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New York Knicks player Guerschon Yabusele: “I stand with Minnesota”
January 26, 2026 at 11:50 PM
New York Knicks player Guerschon Yabusele: “I stand with Minnesota”
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Pro Football Hall of Famer John Randle posted a statement about ICE as text overlays on various portraits of himself and I kind of love it
January 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Pro Football Hall of Famer John Randle posted a statement about ICE as text overlays on various portraits of himself and I kind of love it
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“We're talking about murders here, these are serious matters. The situation must change, the government must stop operating in this way.”
This is legit.
This is legit.
January 26, 2026 at 11:22 PM
“We're talking about murders here, these are serious matters. The situation must change, the government must stop operating in this way.”
This is legit.
This is legit.
The dude is not even running for re-election!
Perhaps people who venerate this guy reveal too much about themselves?
Perhaps people who venerate this guy reveal too much about themselves?
House Democrat Announces Support For ICE Deportations In His State: They Have the ‘Right and Responsibility’
House Democrat Announces Support For ICE Deportations In His State: They Have the ‘Right and Responsibility’
Jared Golden supported ICE deportations in his district Friday, claiming the federal agency has "the right and responsibility" to remove criminals.
The post House Democrat Announces Support For ICE Deportations In His State: They Have the ‘Right and Responsibility’ first appeared on Mediaite.
dlvr.it
January 27, 2026 at 12:38 AM
The dude is not even running for re-election!
Perhaps people who venerate this guy reveal too much about themselves?
Perhaps people who venerate this guy reveal too much about themselves?
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tonight I am thinking of these two heroic minnesotans from the nicollet speedway showdown. I hope they are having a good night
January 26, 2026 at 11:50 PM
tonight I am thinking of these two heroic minnesotans from the nicollet speedway showdown. I hope they are having a good night
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minneapolis was their gettysburg
BREAKING: The Border Patrol's Greg Bovino has been ousted from his role of "Commander at Large"—and Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski could be next to lose their jobs, sources tell @nickmiroff.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
January 26, 2026 at 11:51 PM
minneapolis was their gettysburg
I wonder what percentage of the pundits who attack the left on immigration or from an Abundance point of view have either:
1. Praised Hillbilly Elegy or
2. Collaborated with Bari Weiss.
I bet it's a majority?
1. Praised Hillbilly Elegy or
2. Collaborated with Bari Weiss.
I bet it's a majority?
January 26, 2026 at 11:58 PM
I wonder what percentage of the pundits who attack the left on immigration or from an Abundance point of view have either:
1. Praised Hillbilly Elegy or
2. Collaborated with Bari Weiss.
I bet it's a majority?
1. Praised Hillbilly Elegy or
2. Collaborated with Bari Weiss.
I bet it's a majority?
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Since there's a debate this week and you know what Trump admin is planning, @democrats.senate.gov should add language to DHS approps to prevent CBP/ICE from interfering in elections - and add language that prevents DOJ from taking state voter databases
you know what they're doing, stop them!
you know what they're doing, stop them!
Pam Bondi just sent a letter to Minnesota officials saying ICE will leave if the state turns over its voter database to Trump.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
January 26, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Since there's a debate this week and you know what Trump admin is planning, @democrats.senate.gov should add language to DHS approps to prevent CBP/ICE from interfering in elections - and add language that prevents DOJ from taking state voter databases
you know what they're doing, stop them!
you know what they're doing, stop them!
Pro-Palestinian voices are regularly censored by ostensibly "pro-free speech" people, which is why I do not take seriously people who have ever collaborated with, e.g , Bari Weiss.
A federal judge in Chicago has denied a summary judgment motion from Foley & Lardner, so the BigLaw firm will be headed to trial on claims that it discriminated against a Muslim Arab attorney by rescinding her job offer for pro-Palestinian statements. 1/2 storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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![Moreover, the undisputed facts show that “MJ” also made pro-Palestine social media posts but was merely counseled on Foley’s social media policy. It is a reasonable inference from MJ’s username, “catholiclawschoolgirl,” that she is not Muslim, and therefore is outside of at least one of Chehade’s protected classes. While the decisionmaking process is less developed in the record with respect to MJ, a disparate outcome (coupled with a lack of explanation as to why MJ was not disciplined) could support an inference of discrimination against Chehade. It is the role of a jury to consider the nature of MJ’s social media posts as well as any evidence of “differentiating or mitigating circumstances as would distinguish … [Foley’s] treatment” of MJ, Ineichen v. Ameritech, 410 F.3d 956, 961 (7th Cir. 2005) (internal quotations omitted), and to make the ultimate determination.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wovz3whdkughp6decczypkqq/bafkreicyqxevjyb2by4nenoazogy4oz2etveqnau56a3zdzzzbtnclfprq@jpeg)
January 26, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Pro-Palestinian voices are regularly censored by ostensibly "pro-free speech" people, which is why I do not take seriously people who have ever collaborated with, e.g , Bari Weiss.
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A federal judge in Chicago has denied a summary judgment motion from Foley & Lardner, so the BigLaw firm will be headed to trial on claims that it discriminated against a Muslim Arab attorney by rescinding her job offer for pro-Palestinian statements. 1/2 storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 26, 2026 at 8:52 PM
A federal judge in Chicago has denied a summary judgment motion from Foley & Lardner, so the BigLaw firm will be headed to trial on claims that it discriminated against a Muslim Arab attorney by rescinding her job offer for pro-Palestinian statements. 1/2 storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Why are @schumer.senate.gov are Senate Dems offering to rush through non DHS related funding bills which means giving billions more to Trump lackies like Hegseth and RFK Jr?
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
January 26, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Why are @schumer.senate.gov are Senate Dems offering to rush through non DHS related funding bills which means giving billions more to Trump lackies like Hegseth and RFK Jr?
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
thehill.com/homenews/sen...