Rachel Bitecofer
@rachelbitecofer.bsky.social
National political analyst/strategist. Author of Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts, co host of This is America on The Cycle on Substack 👇🦆🏈
I watch the news so you don’t have to. https://thecycle.substack.com/
I watch the news so you don’t have to. https://thecycle.substack.com/
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Hit 'Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game
Hit 'em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game, by Rachel Bitecofer with Aaron Murphy. A radica, urgent plan for how the Democratic Party and its supporters can...
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If you want to know why we lost in 2024 look no further than our failure to run a negative campaign focused on Trump’s dangerous plans for America.
Learn more and please share 👇
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Learn more and please share 👇
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Reposted by Rachel Bitecofer
🚨🧵An Open Letter to @elonmusk:
America is an Idea, Not an Ethnicity
American culture has never been about shared blood, shared ancestry, or even shared origin. From the beginning, it has been something far more radical than that.
American culture is an idea. open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
America is an Idea, Not an Ethnicity
American culture has never been about shared blood, shared ancestry, or even shared origin. From the beginning, it has been something far more radical than that.
American culture is an idea. open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
An Open Letter to Elon Musk
America is an Idea, Not an Ethnicity
open.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:41 PM
🚨🧵An Open Letter to @elonmusk:
America is an Idea, Not an Ethnicity
American culture has never been about shared blood, shared ancestry, or even shared origin. From the beginning, it has been something far more radical than that.
American culture is an idea. open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
America is an Idea, Not an Ethnicity
American culture has never been about shared blood, shared ancestry, or even shared origin. From the beginning, it has been something far more radical than that.
American culture is an idea. open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
Katie Miller claims Stephen Miller's genes are making her sick:
"Why have I been more nauseous this pregnancy, had more eczema? It's because it's more of my husband's genetic makeup than mine in this baby."
"Why have I been more nauseous this pregnancy, had more eczema? It's because it's more of my husband's genetic makeup than mine in this baby."
February 18, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Katie Miller claims Stephen Miller's genes are making her sick:
"Why have I been more nauseous this pregnancy, had more eczema? It's because it's more of my husband's genetic makeup than mine in this baby."
"Why have I been more nauseous this pregnancy, had more eczema? It's because it's more of my husband's genetic makeup than mine in this baby."
Leavitt: When you see it on Truth Social, you know it's directly from Trump
(When Trump posted a racist video of the Obamas as apes, the White House claimed it was done by a staffer)
(When Trump posted a racist video of the Obamas as apes, the White House claimed it was done by a staffer)
February 18, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Leavitt: When you see it on Truth Social, you know it's directly from Trump
(When Trump posted a racist video of the Obamas as apes, the White House claimed it was done by a staffer)
(When Trump posted a racist video of the Obamas as apes, the White House claimed it was done by a staffer)
🚨🧵An Open Letter to @elonmusk:
America is an Idea, Not an Ethnicity
American culture has never been about shared blood, shared ancestry, or even shared origin. From the beginning, it has been something far more radical than that.
American culture is an idea. open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
America is an Idea, Not an Ethnicity
American culture has never been about shared blood, shared ancestry, or even shared origin. From the beginning, it has been something far more radical than that.
American culture is an idea. open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
An Open Letter to Elon Musk
America is an Idea, Not an Ethnicity
open.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:41 PM
🚨🧵An Open Letter to @elonmusk:
America is an Idea, Not an Ethnicity
American culture has never been about shared blood, shared ancestry, or even shared origin. From the beginning, it has been something far more radical than that.
American culture is an idea. open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
America is an Idea, Not an Ethnicity
American culture has never been about shared blood, shared ancestry, or even shared origin. From the beginning, it has been something far more radical than that.
American culture is an idea. open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
Folks, I’m coming up on @donlemonofficial.bsky.social in a bit- tune in! youtube.com/@thedonlemon...
Bluesky
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February 17, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Folks, I’m coming up on @donlemonofficial.bsky.social in a bit- tune in! youtube.com/@thedonlemon...
Nazi camps were called "concentration camps" because they were designed to "concentrate" enemies of the state—political opponents, Jews, and others into guarded, isolated locations, forcing them to live outside the rule of law under harsh, often fatal conditions without trials.
February 17, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Nazi camps were called "concentration camps" because they were designed to "concentrate" enemies of the state—political opponents, Jews, and others into guarded, isolated locations, forcing them to live outside the rule of law under harsh, often fatal conditions without trials.
Reposted by Rachel Bitecofer
🚨🚨🚨 🧵You Build the Fences First
Infrastructure for Tyranny
In 1933, the Nazis did not hide Dachau.
They invited outsiders to see it.
open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
Infrastructure for Tyranny
In 1933, the Nazis did not hide Dachau.
They invited outsiders to see it.
open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
You Build the Fences First
Infrastructure for Tyranny
open.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:06 PM
🚨🚨🚨 🧵You Build the Fences First
Infrastructure for Tyranny
In 1933, the Nazis did not hide Dachau.
They invited outsiders to see it.
open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
Infrastructure for Tyranny
In 1933, the Nazis did not hide Dachau.
They invited outsiders to see it.
open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
Reposted by Rachel Bitecofer
A group of crows is called a murder
A group of rhinos is called a crash
A group of MAGAs is called a grift
A group of rhinos is called a crash
A group of MAGAs is called a grift
February 15, 2026 at 7:07 PM
A group of crows is called a murder
A group of rhinos is called a crash
A group of MAGAs is called a grift
A group of rhinos is called a crash
A group of MAGAs is called a grift
🚨🚨🚨 🧵You Build the Fences First
Infrastructure for Tyranny
In 1933, the Nazis did not hide Dachau.
They invited outsiders to see it.
open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
Infrastructure for Tyranny
In 1933, the Nazis did not hide Dachau.
They invited outsiders to see it.
open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
You Build the Fences First
Infrastructure for Tyranny
open.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:06 PM
🚨🚨🚨 🧵You Build the Fences First
Infrastructure for Tyranny
In 1933, the Nazis did not hide Dachau.
They invited outsiders to see it.
open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
Infrastructure for Tyranny
In 1933, the Nazis did not hide Dachau.
They invited outsiders to see it.
open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
Reposted by Rachel Bitecofer
Today is the 167th anniversary of Oregon becoming a state! It’s also Valentine’s Day, so we’re highlighting some of the amazing rivers in the 4th district and the key species to fish in each one.
February 14, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Today is the 167th anniversary of Oregon becoming a state! It’s also Valentine’s Day, so we’re highlighting some of the amazing rivers in the 4th district and the key species to fish in each one.
Reposted by Rachel Bitecofer
I just got back from reading through some of the Epstein files. It is a time consuming process as we do not have cooperation from Bondi’s DOJ.
Adults that rape children must be held accountable. No matter their party, their connections or how much $ they have.
Adults that rape children must be held accountable. No matter their party, their connections or how much $ they have.
February 14, 2026 at 12:11 AM
I just got back from reading through some of the Epstein files. It is a time consuming process as we do not have cooperation from Bondi’s DOJ.
Adults that rape children must be held accountable. No matter their party, their connections or how much $ they have.
Adults that rape children must be held accountable. No matter their party, their connections or how much $ they have.
Who’s the hottest Dem (probable) male presidential candidate?
This will be the best looking field in history 🔥
This will be the best looking field in history 🔥
February 12, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Who’s the hottest Dem (probable) male presidential candidate?
This will be the best looking field in history 🔥
This will be the best looking field in history 🔥
🚨🧵Better Know a Tool to Fight Fascism:
CaPA Connector Connects the Grassroots to Donors
People ask me this question constantly.
What can I actually do?
Here’s one thing 👇
open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
CaPA Connector Connects the Grassroots to Donors
People ask me this question constantly.
What can I actually do?
Here’s one thing 👇
open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
Better Know a Tool to Fight Fascism:
CaPA Connector Connects the Grassroots to Donors
open.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:44 PM
🚨🧵Better Know a Tool to Fight Fascism:
CaPA Connector Connects the Grassroots to Donors
People ask me this question constantly.
What can I actually do?
Here’s one thing 👇
open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
CaPA Connector Connects the Grassroots to Donors
People ask me this question constantly.
What can I actually do?
Here’s one thing 👇
open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
Pam Bondi refused to look at the victims behind her who feel that DOJ is ignoring them.
February 11, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Pam Bondi refused to look at the victims behind her who feel that DOJ is ignoring them.
Reposted by Rachel Bitecofer
Epstein survivors raise their hands to signal they've been ignored by Trump's DOJ as AG Pam Bondi refuses to look at them
(Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty)
(Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty)
February 11, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Epstein survivors raise their hands to signal they've been ignored by Trump's DOJ as AG Pam Bondi refuses to look at them
(Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty)
(Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty)
Reposted by Rachel Bitecofer
February 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Reposted by Rachel Bitecofer
NYT: Jeffrey Epstein directed one of his aides to obtain hidden video cameras, apparently to be set up in his home in Palm Beach, according to a recently released 2014 email.
A number of Epstein's victims have said they suspected they were being recorded.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
A number of Epstein's victims have said they suspected they were being recorded.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Epstein Directed Aide to Obtain Hidden Video Cameras
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:40 PM
NYT: Jeffrey Epstein directed one of his aides to obtain hidden video cameras, apparently to be set up in his home in Palm Beach, according to a recently released 2014 email.
A number of Epstein's victims have said they suspected they were being recorded.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
A number of Epstein's victims have said they suspected they were being recorded.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
🚨🚨🚨Video captures a DHS employee break the window at the Eugene Oregon Fed Building.
They declared a riot and tear gassed everyone over it.
They declared a riot and tear gassed everyone over it.
February 11, 2026 at 2:13 AM
🚨🚨🚨Video captures a DHS employee break the window at the Eugene Oregon Fed Building.
They declared a riot and tear gassed everyone over it.
They declared a riot and tear gassed everyone over it.
Reposted by Rachel Bitecofer
The White House just sent a "Don't Panic" email. That'll do it
February 9, 2026 at 9:01 PM
The White House just sent a "Don't Panic" email. That'll do it
Grand Ole Pedophiles
Unearthed video of Kid Rock talking about the Olsen twins, who were 14 years old at the time:
"Why is every guy in America waiting for these chicks to turn 18? I mean, you know what I say—if there's grass on the field, play ball!"
Unearthed video of Kid Rock talking about the Olsen twins, who were 14 years old at the time:
"Why is every guy in America waiting for these chicks to turn 18? I mean, you know what I say—if there's grass on the field, play ball!"
February 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Grand Ole Pedophiles
Unearthed video of Kid Rock talking about the Olsen twins, who were 14 years old at the time:
"Why is every guy in America waiting for these chicks to turn 18? I mean, you know what I say—if there's grass on the field, play ball!"
Unearthed video of Kid Rock talking about the Olsen twins, who were 14 years old at the time:
"Why is every guy in America waiting for these chicks to turn 18? I mean, you know what I say—if there's grass on the field, play ball!"
Just 14% of people rounded up by ICE were “the worst of the worst” criminals.
That means 86% were NOT.
Trump is building concentration camps for Latinos.
That means 86% were NOT.
Trump is building concentration camps for Latinos.
February 9, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Just 14% of people rounded up by ICE were “the worst of the worst” criminals.
That means 86% were NOT.
Trump is building concentration camps for Latinos.
That means 86% were NOT.
Trump is building concentration camps for Latinos.
🧵How Low Can He Go?
Republican Approval Sets Trump's Floor
Trump can be hated by a majority of America and still be just as dangerous. The number that matters—the only number that actually restrains him—is Republican approval.
Learn more (no firewall) open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
Republican Approval Sets Trump's Floor
Trump can be hated by a majority of America and still be just as dangerous. The number that matters—the only number that actually restrains him—is Republican approval.
Learn more (no firewall) open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
How Low Can He Go?
Republican Approval Sets the Floor
open.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:26 PM
🧵How Low Can He Go?
Republican Approval Sets Trump's Floor
Trump can be hated by a majority of America and still be just as dangerous. The number that matters—the only number that actually restrains him—is Republican approval.
Learn more (no firewall) open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
Republican Approval Sets Trump's Floor
Trump can be hated by a majority of America and still be just as dangerous. The number that matters—the only number that actually restrains him—is Republican approval.
Learn more (no firewall) open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...
I’ve noticed media will talk about anyone in the Epstein files other than the one guy other than Epstein who appears in the files the most.
That’s called Obey in Advance
That’s called Obey in Advance
February 9, 2026 at 3:51 AM
I’ve noticed media will talk about anyone in the Epstein files other than the one guy other than Epstein who appears in the files the most.
That’s called Obey in Advance
That’s called Obey in Advance