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Joel Montfort

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#TX politics. Political Scientist. Democrat. #ODAT #texasdemocrat, #txlege

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · Nov 19

Firing up a TX politics starter pack covering politicians and news reporters. Please post other people you see here on bluesky so I can add them.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 2d

Cartoon by @deadder.bsky.social.

ICE thugs.

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · 2d

Miller's gaffe of plenary authority is merely acknowledging the obvious: they believe they have unlimited authoritarian powers. We have 3 more years of this law-breaking regime.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/b...

Stephen Miller Cited ‘Plenary Authority,’ Then Paused. Conspiracy Theories Started Flying.

www.nytimes.com

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · 16d

They're going to get rid of the abortion pill.

abcnews.go.com/US/health-se...

RFK Jr. launches FDA review of abortion pill

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Republican states this week that the FDA would conduct a new review of abortion pills.

abcnews.go.com

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · 16d

If the FBI releases the ICE killer's text and it starts with, " Drop what you’re doing. Look under my keyboard."
The jig is up.

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · 18d

Media companies are finally starting to admit that our democracy is in big trouble as DJT continues his assault on our Constitution.

www.cnn.com/2025/09/22/b...

The US economy has a new problem: Democracy is under siege | CNN Business

Some political scientists see a pattern that suggests American democracy is being undermined in real time. The stakes are massive for the US economy and the business world.

www.cnn.com

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · 19d

A reminder of just how admiring Obama was while speaking at John McCain’s funeral, calling him a warrior, a patriot, and a statesman.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyNs...

President Barack Obama speaks at John McCain's funeral

YouTube video by KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

www.youtube.com

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · 22d

A right-wing Plano, TX man has been arrested for making repeated racist death threats towards NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani. www.audacy.com/krld/news/lo...

Plano man arraigned after allegedly making death threats against NY Mayor candidate Mamdani

A Texas man was arraigned in a Queens courtroom after allegedly making death threats against New York City mayoral candidate and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani.

www.audacy.com

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · 23d

Elections have consequences. 1/3 of Americans couldn't be bothered to vote in '24. Now, here we are, watching Rome burn while DJT paves over the Rose Garden and gilds everything in gold spray paint — we are witnessing one of the lowest points in American history.

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · 25d

On X, someone said he probably did the graffiti too.

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · 25d

My god, we've found something Ted Cruz is worse at than being a Senator.
Highway paint roller dude.

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · 26d

.@jamestalarico pointing out the real problem in the United States: BILLIONAIRES. It's not trans people, immigrants, or muslims. The ultra-wealthy are destroying our country.

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · 29d

The call is coming from inside the house?

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · Sep 11

Hard to believe this happened 24 years ago. I remember the morning and my complete disbelief so clearly, it still haunts me. A scar that will forever shape this country moving forward. #911

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · Sep 11

I spoke to Newsweek about James Talarico's chances in the Texas Senate race. If he can maintain the momentum he's grabbed, he will do well. Take a read.
www.newsweek.com/james-talari...

James Talarico's chances of winning in Texas

The state representative officially entered the Texas Senate race on Tuesday.

www.newsweek.com

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · Sep 10

tHiS iSn't BiLl CLiNtOn'S hAnDwRiTiNG.

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · Sep 6

DJT changes DOD to the Department of War and claims we lost every war since WWII because we "never fought to win."
All of y'all Vets okay with that statement? Did you fight to lose?
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/u...

Trump Says U.S. Military Has ‘Never Fought to Win’ Since World War II

www.nytimes.com

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · Sep 6

Politico is reporting that @jamestalarico will be jumping in the US Senate race to challenge @ColinAllredTX and @AstroTerry in the Democratic primary. We just need @JoaquinCastrotx to challenge Abbott, and we have a loaded ticket.

www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

State Rep. James Talarico to jump in Texas Senate race

The rising star has been flirting with a bid as Democrats look to flip the Lone Star state.

www.politico.com

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · Sep 4

TX Rep Ronnie Jackson is suing CA for redistricting its Congressional seats, claiming it will dilute his power. I have no idea how he plans to pursue a case in which he has zero standing, but he filed it with MAGA Judge Kacsmaryk.

news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/t...

Texas Representative Sues Newsom Over California Redistricting

A congressman from Texas is asking a federal judge to block a retaliatory move by California to wipe out Republican congressional gains the Trump administration hopes to secure through Texas’ controve...

news.bloomberglaw.com

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · Sep 2

In a serious authoritarian move, the FBI arrested an Army veteran for protesting against ICE. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Alarm after FBI arrests US army veteran for ‘conspiracy’ over protest against Ice

Legal experts say the charges against Afghanistan war veteran Bajun Mavalwalla II mark an escalation in the Trump administration’s crackdown on first amendment rights

www.theguardian.com

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · Sep 1

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · Sep 1

Vance, on vacation, waiting patiently to hear he's up.

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · Sep 1

Oof! An 11-year-old in Houston playing ding-dong ditch rang the wrong doorbell and ended up shot dead. What has this country come to? A rite of passage for kids is now a death warrant.

www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

11-year-old fatally shot after ringing doorbell and running from Houston home, officials say

The boy was playing "doorbell ditch," a game in which someone rings a doorbell and runs away, police said. A person was questioned and released.

www.nbcnews.com

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · Aug 30

He missed the bus.

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · Aug 30

Newsweek reporting that DJT spotted golfing in Virginia today.
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...

Trump pictured heading to play golf after baseless viral death speculation

False rumors that President Donald Trump had died went viral across social media.

www.newsweek.com

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Joel Montfort @montfort.me · Aug 30

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