R. Kirk McPike
@kirkmcpike.bsky.social
City Councilman in Alexandria. Congressional Chief of Staff.
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Republicans refused to fund tax credits to prevent Americans' health care costs, but they snuck in a provision that will give Republican Senators millions of dollars in taxpayer money.
They won't help you, but they'll take your money for themselves. This stinks to high heaven.
They won't help you, but they'll take your money for themselves. This stinks to high heaven.
Spending Bill Would Pave Way for Senators to Sue Over Phone Searches
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Republicans refused to fund tax credits to prevent Americans' health care costs, but they snuck in a provision that will give Republican Senators millions of dollars in taxpayer money.
They won't help you, but they'll take your money for themselves. This stinks to high heaven.
They won't help you, but they'll take your money for themselves. This stinks to high heaven.
Today across Alexandria, and America, we stopped to remember the valor and sacrifices of America's veterans. Thank you to everyone who has served our nation in uniform!
November 12, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Today across Alexandria, and America, we stopped to remember the valor and sacrifices of America's veterans. Thank you to everyone who has served our nation in uniform!
Baking fun today: bread made with a pouliche preferment. I acc dentally added too little flour before starting the bulk fermentation, and tried to incorporate it as I folded the dough. This I got a limited rise and it’s a bit dense — but still very tasty!
November 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Baking fun today: bread made with a pouliche preferment. I acc dentally added too little flour before starting the bulk fermentation, and tried to incorporate it as I folded the dough. This I got a limited rise and it’s a bit dense — but still very tasty!
You just reboot the series again. This “oh no what do we do he died in the last one” thing is absurd. There have already been two Bond continuities. Start a third. No one will mind. Do something different and cool, like set the next group of movies back during the Cold War.
this kind of feels like freaking out over a problem that 95% of the audience is not going to have an issue with
Report: Amazon Is Struggling to Think How to Bring James Bond Back From the Dead
Daniel Craig's permanent exit in 'No Time to Die' is apparently causing issues for the next 'Bond' film.
gizmodo.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
You just reboot the series again. This “oh no what do we do he died in the last one” thing is absurd. There have already been two Bond continuities. Start a third. No one will mind. Do something different and cool, like set the next group of movies back during the Cold War.
The deal cut by the Senate last night is unacceptable.
I will vote NO on the Senate’s so-called “deal.” It does nothing to fix the GOP’s healthcare crisis that’s sending costs skyrocketing. Democrats should not reward Republicans for their cruelty or their failure to govern.
November 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The deal cut by the Senate last night is unacceptable.
"Pluribus" is remarkable. Whoever does content acquisition for Apple TV is the best in the business. I can't wait to see where this show goes.
November 9, 2025 at 4:03 AM
"Pluribus" is remarkable. Whoever does content acquisition for Apple TV is the best in the business. I can't wait to see where this show goes.
A focus on affordability, with policy responses specific to each campaign, powered the Democratic wins in New Jersey, Virginia and New York.
"Each candidate answered the affordability prompt with a tailored message fit to electorate. Affordability is a big tent."
substack.com/home/post/p-...
"Each candidate answered the affordability prompt with a tailored message fit to electorate. Affordability is a big tent."
substack.com/home/post/p-...
The Democrats Have a New Winning Formula
The affordability theory of everything
substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A focus on affordability, with policy responses specific to each campaign, powered the Democratic wins in New Jersey, Virginia and New York.
"Each candidate answered the affordability prompt with a tailored message fit to electorate. Affordability is a big tent."
substack.com/home/post/p-...
"Each candidate answered the affordability prompt with a tailored message fit to electorate. Affordability is a big tent."
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Nancy Pelosi was one of the greatest Speakers and Congressional party caucus leaders in our nation’s history. No one was better at counting and whipping votes to pass legislation in support of the American people. Thank you for your service, @nancypelosi69.bsky.social!
November 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Nancy Pelosi was one of the greatest Speakers and Congressional party caucus leaders in our nation’s history. No one was better at counting and whipping votes to pass legislation in support of the American people. Thank you for your service, @nancypelosi69.bsky.social!
I think that Microsoft might have set the size of these menu icons incorrectly.
November 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I think that Microsoft might have set the size of these menu icons incorrectly.
Voting in Alexandria is a great experience because of the hard work of our election officers.
From early voting to Election Day, poll workers are the heart of our elections. We are so grateful for their service. We're always looking for more help if you're interested in joining their ranks! Visit our website: alexandriava.gov/Elections
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Voting in Alexandria is a great experience because of the hard work of our election officers.
Reposted by R. Kirk McPike
No matter how hard people try to convince us having empathy is wrong,
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
No matter how hard people try to convince us having empathy is wrong,
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
Now let's retake the US House and Senate next year (and re-elect our great Congressman in the process). Last night's wins in Virginia and California will help in the fight for the House. The Senate remains a harder fight.
'This is day one': Alexandria Democrats celebrate statewide wins with Rep. Beyer
‘This is day one’: Alexandria Democrats celebrate statewide wins with Rep. Beyer | ALXnow
Alexandria's Democrats celebrated a blue wave of election wins in Virginia yesterday (Tuesday) with a night of whoops, cheers and excitement in Del Ray. Voters and local officials packed Pork Barrel BBQ,...
www.alxnow.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Now let's retake the US House and Senate next year (and re-elect our great Congressman in the process). Last night's wins in Virginia and California will help in the fight for the House. The Senate remains a harder fight.
Last night was a phenomenal victory for America and Democrats of every stripe: progressive, liberal and centrist Democratic candidates returned amazing results across the country.
America is rejecting Trump's abuses and corruption. Let's stay united and defeat the GOP again in 2026!
America is rejecting Trump's abuses and corruption. Let's stay united and defeat the GOP again in 2026!
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Last night was a phenomenal victory for America and Democrats of every stripe: progressive, liberal and centrist Democratic candidates returned amazing results across the country.
America is rejecting Trump's abuses and corruption. Let's stay united and defeat the GOP again in 2026!
America is rejecting Trump's abuses and corruption. Let's stay united and defeat the GOP again in 2026!
In 2017, Democrats swept the big three races in Virginia and defied expectations by *almost* winning the House of Delegates. Tonight, we're repeating in the big three and walking away with ~60 seats in the House of Delegates.
The takeway? People are sick to death of Trump.
The takeway? People are sick to death of Trump.
November 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM
In 2017, Democrats swept the big three races in Virginia and defied expectations by *almost* winning the House of Delegates. Tonight, we're repeating in the big three and walking away with ~60 seats in the House of Delegates.
The takeway? People are sick to death of Trump.
The takeway? People are sick to death of Trump.
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If Trump were smart, he would double down on the ballroom right now.
November 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM
If Trump were smart, he would double down on the ballroom right now.
Congratulations to Lieutenant Governor-Elect @senatorhashmi.bsky.social!
November 5, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Congratulations to Lieutenant Governor-Elect @senatorhashmi.bsky.social!
Congratulations, Governor-Elect @abigailspanberger.com!
November 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Congratulations, Governor-Elect @abigailspanberger.com!
Alexandria! Today is the day. Vote for @abigailspanberger.com for Governor and our ENTIRE Democratic ticket!
November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Alexandria! Today is the day. Vote for @abigailspanberger.com for Governor and our ENTIRE Democratic ticket!
It never really occurred to me until just now that Mark Warner won the 2001 Virginia gubernatorial election in an environment where George W Bush’s approval rating was 90%. That’s incredibly impressive.
November 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It never really occurred to me until just now that Mark Warner won the 2001 Virginia gubernatorial election in an environment where George W Bush’s approval rating was 90%. That’s incredibly impressive.
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I find the outright bigotry against the Mamdani (NYC) and Hashmi (VA) campaigns gross and, well, deplorable.
Video: At Rally in Purcellville, Glenn Youngkin and John Reid Cut Loose with Repulsive Xenophobia, Islamophobia, etc.; Claim “radical Islamists…are on the march”; Declare, “I don’t want [Hashmi] anywhere. I don’t even want her in the state!” bluevirginia.us/2025/11/vide...
November 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I find the outright bigotry against the Mamdani (NYC) and Hashmi (VA) campaigns gross and, well, deplorable.
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Did not expect one of the best paragraphs I’d read about baseball would come from an Irish newspaper
www.irishexaminer.com/sport-column...
www.irishexaminer.com/sport-column...
November 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Did not expect one of the best paragraphs I’d read about baseball would come from an Irish newspaper
www.irishexaminer.com/sport-column...
www.irishexaminer.com/sport-column...
Met with canvassers in Alexandria yesterday, then hit the doors to turn out votes for the entire Democratic ticket. Virginia, let’s win this thing for the sake of our commonwealth, our nation, and our future!
November 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Met with canvassers in Alexandria yesterday, then hit the doors to turn out votes for the entire Democratic ticket. Virginia, let’s win this thing for the sake of our commonwealth, our nation, and our future!
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers for powering through an epic Game 7 to win the 2025 World Series!
November 2, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers for powering through an epic Game 7 to win the 2025 World Series!
Not shown: my great relief that I was using proper hand signals as I was unaware my colleague was behind me!
You love to see a multi-modal council member spotted in the wild! Props to @kirkmcpike.bsky.social who always mixes a stylish blazer with his bike rides.
November 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Not shown: my great relief that I was using proper hand signals as I was unaware my colleague was behind me!