Spew Spewitt
@spewspewitt.bsky.social
FDT. FEM. FMJ. FJDV.
Voting is everything. Never take democracy for granted.
Voting is everything. Never take democracy for granted.
The last time we had five Democrat-appointed justices on the Supreme Court was 1969. Read that again.
December 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The last time we had five Democrat-appointed justices on the Supreme Court was 1969. Read that again.
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BREAKING: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ discharge petition has reached 218 signatures, clearing the threshold needed to force a vote on a clean, three-year extension of Obamacare premium subsidies.
December 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
BREAKING: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ discharge petition has reached 218 signatures, clearing the threshold needed to force a vote on a clean, three-year extension of Obamacare premium subsidies.
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The Supreme Court's use and abuse of the Shadow Docket is *how* Chief Justice John Roberts legitimizes Donald Trump's authoritarian takeover of the government.
Me, in print for a change, in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Me, in print for a change, in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
The Supreme Court’s Shadowy Plan to Subvert Democracy
In making frequent, ill use of the “shadow docket,” the high court is not just handing Trump policy victories. It’s upending the rule of law.
www.thenation.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The Supreme Court's use and abuse of the Shadow Docket is *how* Chief Justice John Roberts legitimizes Donald Trump's authoritarian takeover of the government.
Me, in print for a change, in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Me, in print for a change, in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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Trump 0-3 on indicting Tish James and just had his ass handed to him by Indiana Republican legislators he threatened and bullied. Also new low in AP poll at 36% approval.
December 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Trump 0-3 on indicting Tish James and just had his ass handed to him by Indiana Republican legislators he threatened and bullied. Also new low in AP poll at 36% approval.
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BREAKING: Indiana Republicans FAILED to pass a new 9-0 congressional gerrymander after enough GOP senators sided with Dems. The GOP's 7-2 map stays in place.
Trump is trying to re-gerrymander maps nationwide. At least 11 Indiana Rs got death threats after he called for primaries—but it still failed
Trump is trying to re-gerrymander maps nationwide. At least 11 Indiana Rs got death threats after he called for primaries—but it still failed
December 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
BREAKING: Indiana Republicans FAILED to pass a new 9-0 congressional gerrymander after enough GOP senators sided with Dems. The GOP's 7-2 map stays in place.
Trump is trying to re-gerrymander maps nationwide. At least 11 Indiana Rs got death threats after he called for primaries—but it still failed
Trump is trying to re-gerrymander maps nationwide. At least 11 Indiana Rs got death threats after he called for primaries—but it still failed
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Elections have consequences. A man like this never belonged near the levers of power. Not the first time. And certainly not this second time when everything was knowable. We are trapped in a tragedy and must fight our way out.
December 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Elections have consequences. A man like this never belonged near the levers of power. Not the first time. And certainly not this second time when everything was knowable. We are trapped in a tragedy and must fight our way out.
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don't miss it, as it's buried in my latest analysis of the year's legislative results: where each state stands on who controls its government heading into 2026
boltsmag.org/legislative-...
boltsmag.org/legislative-...
December 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
don't miss it, as it's buried in my latest analysis of the year's legislative results: where each state stands on who controls its government heading into 2026
boltsmag.org/legislative-...
boltsmag.org/legislative-...
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A huge night for Democrats:
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM
A huge night for Democrats:
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
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Folks, this redistricting landscape is as confusing as it is outrageous. The VRA case. CA. TX. UT. FL. VA. IN. NC. MD... So, at Bolts we're doing a reader Q&A to answer some of your questions.
But to do that, we need to know what's perplexing you most, what you're left wondering.
Let me know! (↓)
But to do that, we need to know what's perplexing you most, what you're left wondering.
Let me know! (↓)
December 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Folks, this redistricting landscape is as confusing as it is outrageous. The VRA case. CA. TX. UT. FL. VA. IN. NC. MD... So, at Bolts we're doing a reader Q&A to answer some of your questions.
But to do that, we need to know what's perplexing you most, what you're left wondering.
Let me know! (↓)
But to do that, we need to know what's perplexing you most, what you're left wondering.
Let me know! (↓)
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The U.S. Supreme Court: "ICE can racially profile people it arrests."
Also, the U.S. Supreme Court: "Texas can disenfranchise voters based on race."
Can we all agree that we currently have a white supremacist Supreme Court?
Also, the U.S. Supreme Court: "Texas can disenfranchise voters based on race."
Can we all agree that we currently have a white supremacist Supreme Court?
December 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The U.S. Supreme Court: "ICE can racially profile people it arrests."
Also, the U.S. Supreme Court: "Texas can disenfranchise voters based on race."
Can we all agree that we currently have a white supremacist Supreme Court?
Also, the U.S. Supreme Court: "Texas can disenfranchise voters based on race."
Can we all agree that we currently have a white supremacist Supreme Court?
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Anyone else feel like we’re in a big political news lull today?
December 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Anyone else feel like we’re in a big political news lull today?
With these sort of numbers, Susan Collins better start writing a concession speech.
December 3, 2025 at 3:55 AM
With these sort of numbers, Susan Collins better start writing a concession speech.
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IF THEY PRIVATIZE TVA, YOUR BILLS GO UP
Billionaires and political insiders are trying to privatize TVA — the public power system that keeps our region’s energy affordable. My opponent’s backers support it. I’m fighting to stop it. Email your Senators today and tell them: NO to TVA privatization.
Billionaires and political insiders are trying to privatize TVA — the public power system that keeps our region’s energy affordable. My opponent’s backers support it. I’m fighting to stop it. Email your Senators today and tell them: NO to TVA privatization.
November 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
IF THEY PRIVATIZE TVA, YOUR BILLS GO UP
Billionaires and political insiders are trying to privatize TVA — the public power system that keeps our region’s energy affordable. My opponent’s backers support it. I’m fighting to stop it. Email your Senators today and tell them: NO to TVA privatization.
Billionaires and political insiders are trying to privatize TVA — the public power system that keeps our region’s energy affordable. My opponent’s backers support it. I’m fighting to stop it. Email your Senators today and tell them: NO to TVA privatization.
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Special elections are called special for a reason
Often closer than a general election would be
But the fact it is this close is wild
Giving 2017 GA-6 vibes with Jon Ossoff narrowly losing
Matt Van Epps 48% (R)
Aftyn Behn 46% (D)
emersoncollegepolling.com/tennessee-7t...
Often closer than a general election would be
But the fact it is this close is wild
Giving 2017 GA-6 vibes with Jon Ossoff narrowly losing
Matt Van Epps 48% (R)
Aftyn Behn 46% (D)
emersoncollegepolling.com/tennessee-7t...
Tennessee 7th District 2025 Special Election Poll: Republican Van Epps and Democrat Behn Locked In Tight Race - Emerson Polling
Voters Split on Trump’s Job Performance as Economic Issues Top Voters’ Concerns A new Emerson…Full Release & Results
emersoncollegepolling.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Special elections are called special for a reason
Often closer than a general election would be
But the fact it is this close is wild
Giving 2017 GA-6 vibes with Jon Ossoff narrowly losing
Matt Van Epps 48% (R)
Aftyn Behn 46% (D)
emersoncollegepolling.com/tennessee-7t...
Often closer than a general election would be
But the fact it is this close is wild
Giving 2017 GA-6 vibes with Jon Ossoff narrowly losing
Matt Van Epps 48% (R)
Aftyn Behn 46% (D)
emersoncollegepolling.com/tennessee-7t...
How much money does James Carville need to retire and go away?
November 25, 2025 at 2:41 AM
How much money does James Carville need to retire and go away?
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VOTE EARLY, VOTE AFTYN
Today is the last Saturday to vote early in the TN-7 special congressional race in Tennessee. Not sure where or when to vote? Not in the district, but want to canvass to get out the vote? Check out the links in our BIO!
Today is the last Saturday to vote early in the TN-7 special congressional race in Tennessee. Not sure where or when to vote? Not in the district, but want to canvass to get out the vote? Check out the links in our BIO!
November 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
VOTE EARLY, VOTE AFTYN
Today is the last Saturday to vote early in the TN-7 special congressional race in Tennessee. Not sure where or when to vote? Not in the district, but want to canvass to get out the vote? Check out the links in our BIO!
Today is the last Saturday to vote early in the TN-7 special congressional race in Tennessee. Not sure where or when to vote? Not in the district, but want to canvass to get out the vote? Check out the links in our BIO!
The next discharge petition should be the “NO PARDON FOR GHISLAINE ACT.”
November 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The next discharge petition should be the “NO PARDON FOR GHISLAINE ACT.”
Mamdani just crossed 1 million votes!
November 5, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Mamdani just crossed 1 million votes!
Just early voted for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social to be the next mayor of NYC! New Yorkers, it’s time to show up! Vote now!
October 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Just early voted for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social to be the next mayor of NYC! New Yorkers, it’s time to show up! Vote now!
Today would be a great day for Hakeem Jeffries to endorse Zohran Mamdani. Early voting starts tomorrow. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Today would be a great day for Hakeem Jeffries to endorse Zohran Mamdani. Early voting starts tomorrow. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
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Andrew, we're voting you off the island and back to the suburbs.
Our new ad just aired during Survivor.
Our new ad just aired during Survivor.
October 16, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Andrew, we're voting you off the island and back to the suburbs.
Our new ad just aired during Survivor.
Our new ad just aired during Survivor.
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NEW: Adrian Fontes has CERTIFIED the results of the AZ-07 election of Adelita Grijalva. Mike Johnson is OUT of EXCUSES and should swear her in.
October 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
NEW: Adrian Fontes has CERTIFIED the results of the AZ-07 election of Adelita Grijalva. Mike Johnson is OUT of EXCUSES and should swear her in.
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