Larry Wayne

This aged well.

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Arab Israelis may make up 21 % of the population, but at the moment they hold 8.3% of the seats in the Knesset. If that changes to 20% that will change Israeli politics forever.

Adam Schwarz@adamjschwarz.bsky.social

Netanyahu is sounding utterly desperate today. He's posting non-stop about high Arab voting turnout to create hysteria and fear. He also released a video statement claiming "They are trying to steal the election from us!" Arab Israelis make up 21% of the Israeli electorate.

politicalwire.comMaine Senate Race Turns Very Personal

First cousins can marry in Maine, with genetic counseling. Second cousins, as Troy Jackson and his partner, can marry without restriction.

Taegan Goddard@politicalwire.com

Maine Senate Race Turns Very Personal https://politicalwire.com/2026/10/27/maine-senate-race-turns-very-personal/?ap=b

This was an event for (let me make sure I get this right) Eastern European heritage. For Mamdani to pick two Jewish examples of Eastern European heritage at such an event is the least antisemitic thing he could possibly do.

Sam@samd.bsky.social

the ADL is more mad about Zohran calling a neighborhood Eastern European than Elon giving a Nazi salute Zohran derangement syndrome is real

People are not talking enough about the Texas governor's race. Every poll is within the margin of error. Gina Hinojosa is getting no support. If Texas has a democratic governor the republican party is over as a national party. Texas has 40 electoral votes and 38 representatives.

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If she loses by 2-3 points, which is where most polling has her, they will take this as proof they were right not to get involved in the race. But that means she could have gotten involved if they did. Ken Martin and Andy Beshear are both millstones around the neck of the democrats.

As much as Schumer and Jeffries, who get a lot of heat from people.

If a democratic governor of Texas stopped voting shenanigans harming cities (like the stupid rule about one drop box per county) that radically changes voting in Texas. The 38 representatives are currently 24 republicans and 13 democrats (with one vacancy by a former republican).

25 to 13 could easily become 18 and 18. The fact that Ken Martin and Andy Beshear (he is the head of the Democratic Governors Association) have not waded into this race is insane. It is political malpractice. I

Here's the thing. Pete Hegseth was manifestly unqualified to be Secretary of Defense. Yet only three Republicans voted against him and only one of the 50 who voted for him has said he regrets that vote. You need 67 to impeach. If democrats win 52 seats, they still need 15 votes.

2 of the 3 senators who voted against him would be gone (McConnell and Collins, if democrats are at 52) as would the person who said they regretted the vote (Tillis). So we are at 53 (with Murkowski). There is no way that 14 additional republicans are going to impeach him.

Does he deserve to be impeached? He was manifestly unqualified and went down from there. So of course. But the numbers are not there.

Desperation causes people to make mistakes. The mistakes get bigger as desperation grows. Michigan, Ohio, Alaska. Clearly Republicans are desperate. Voters don't like desperate.

Bill Clinton famously stated, "When people are feeling insecure, they'd rather have someone who is strong and wrong rather than somebody who is weak and right." Nothing says weakness more than desperation.

Todd Blache and Donald Trump think that Alaskans can's differentiate between Sullivan, Daniel J. Jr and Sullivan, Dan S. (registered republican, incumbent. Alaska responds. #latches #danmulligan

You know who hasn't been on television supporting Todd Blanche's Alaska election interference lawsuit? Dan S. Sullivan. #latches #danmulligan

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This frivolous lawsuit is exactly the kind of corruption Alaskans are sick and tired of.

For a limited time only all new subscribers will get a boop on the nose.

The State of Alaska has joined Mary Peltola's Motion to Compel Todd Blanche to Eat a Bag of Dicks. #danmulligan #latches

Adam Klasfeld@klasfeldreports.com

Alaska authorities strongly oppose the Trump DOJ’s attempted “interference” in the election. This is significant because there were concerns the state—which sought to DQ the second Sullivan—would take the same side. But it didn’t. Quite the contrary. buff.ly/EJHtDpX

politico.comMamdani is using NYPD gym to host pickup basketball games with friendsThe choice of location has scrambled NYPD training operations, angering a police union and a Republican lawmaker.

He's the mayor of New York. Where is he supposed to play basketball? Cheesman Park? I bet at the end of this it turns out his security detail recommended the NYPD gym because it would be safe.

Chris Sommerfeldt@c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social

New: Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a group of his friends have been secretly using the NYPD Police Academy’s gymnasium in Queens to play pickup basketball — scrambling some operations at the facility. w/ @grahamrayman.bsky.social & Joe Anuta www.politico.com/news/2026/10...

abcnews.comJudge appears skeptical of DOJ's legal maneuvering in Alaska lawsuitThe judge handling the Justice Department's bid to block certification of Alaska's Senate race if the Republican narrowly loses showed skepticism of DOJ's legal strategy.

The judge gave the Department of Jihad until TODAY to respond to the motion to dismiss. The judge said the State of Alaska could respond today, if they want, but they don't have to. The judge said she would rule Thursday. #latches #danmulligan

The richest man in the world can't buy wit.

Matt Novak@paleofuture.bsky.social

What did Flavio thing Trump was going to do? Call Brad Raffensperger and ask him to find 4,430,192 votes? Invade? This US can't win a war in Iran. The US is afraid to start a war with Cuba. Brazil is a lot bigger.

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David Schwartz@davidschwartz.bsky.social

Jimmy Kimmel: What do you do when your presidency crashes and burns and may very well take Congress down along with it? You make a phone call to the totally stable Nicki Minaj. 😂

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I may be naive, but I refuse to believe that the fascists will take over France or Germany as they are being kicked out of Hungary and Serbia.

Adam Schwarz@adamjschwarz.bsky.social

Hungarian PM Péter Magyar: "I have just spoken by phone with the leaders of the Students List, who won the elections in Serbia, to congratulate them... I assured them of Hungary’s support. I was delighted to hear how much strength our victory in April had given them during this difficult struggle."

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Mary Peltola is one of a kind.

Mary Peltola@marypeltola.com

This war in Iran is raising the cost of everything. There is help available for getting food, paying for heat, or weatherizing your home. Go to MaryPeltola.com/Help for a list of resources available to you. Stay safe, and look out for each other.

politicalwire.comNetanyahu Goes Into Full Panic Mode

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The thing about using the threat of nuclear destruction in a campaign ad is it only works if the other guy is the crazy one. It does not work if you are the crazy one. It just makes you look even crazier. That's why it worked for Lyndon Johnson and why I expect it will not work for Netanyahu.

Taegan Goddard@politicalwire.com

Netanyahu Goes Into Full Panic Mode https://politicalwire.com/2026/10/26/netanyahu-goes-into-full-panic-mode/?ap=b

cleveland.comPlain Dealer/cleveland.com endorses Amy Acton for Ohio governorThe Plain Dealer editorial board endorses Democrat Amy Acton for Ohio governor, citing her preparedness and community engagement, while condemning opponent Vivek Ramaswamy's weaponizing of Acton's chi...

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The thing about the ad is that it was pretty clear after a day that it was having the opposite of its intended effect. In a rational world, the candidate would pull the ad and apologize to staunch the bleeding. But instead both Trump and Vance doubled down on the ad so Ramaswamy did too.

Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social

The Ramaswamy ad has pushed the largest newspaper in Ohio, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, to reverse its position on endorsements. "A candidate who uses childhood sexual abuse as a weapon against the person who endured it has crossed a line that Ohioans should defend, whatever their party."

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I think it's probably not healthy for the practice of democratic self-government that so many journalists don't take journalism seriously.

flyingrodent@flyingrodent.bsky.social

I think this becomes quite understandable in the context of an international fascist movement that has swept much of the planet in a decade, with horrifying and very extreme consequences for the entire species

nypost.comUS, Canada ‘very close’ to tariff deal: WHUS-Canada trade talks are “gathering steam” and close to a deal nearly two months into the latest tariff spat between America and its northern neighbor, White House economic adviser Kev…

If Kevin Hassett said it to the New York Post it must be true.

“Committed” isn’t the same as “invested.”⁣ Otherwise I'd be on Wall Street instead of a state mental hospital.

Justin Wolfers@justinwolfers.bsky.social

Just a reminder: “Committed” isn’t the same as “invested.”⁣ ⁣ Otherwise, I’d have already accomplished everything on my calendar. https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/how-to-spot-a-fake-trillion

chicagotribune.comWalter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original ‘Star Trek’ series, dies at 90

Why is it the two guys who hate each other are always the last two left?

Chicago Tribune@chicagotribune.com

Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “Star Trek” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90.

If there is one thing the 2026 Brazilian general election demonstrates it's that the electoral college is stupid.

You heard it folks, the technical term for the current state of climate is "gobsmackingly bananas."

Prof. Eliot Jacobson@climatecasino.net

I apologize for not being on top of this landmark crossing, but the global sea-surface temperature is once again in "gobsmackingly bananas" territory. The Climate 8-Ball says: uncharted territory dead ahead!

Guess who appointed the judge in the Alaska case? Obama. Literally the only sitting judge in the District of Alaska appointed by a democrat.

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Mary Peltola's motion to compel Todd Blanche to eat a bag of dicks. I mean to dismiss the frivolous Department of Jihad lawsuit in Alaska.

politicalwire.comAnother Bonus Quote of the Day

It turns out Donald Trump isn't the only one obsessed with Jon Husted's ass.

Taegan Goddard@politicalwire.com

Another Bonus Quote of the Day https://politicalwire.com/2026/10/25/another-bonus-quote-of-the-day-153/?ap=b

politicalwire.comKamala Harris Assesses Her Next Move

The fact that Harris said that she wasn't running for governor because politics was broken and someone needed to fix it makes her utterly unqualified for any political office.

Taegan Goddard@politicalwire.com

Kamala Harris Assesses Her Next Move https://politicalwire.com/2026/10/26/kamala-harris-assesses-her-next-move/?ap=b

Lula's election has me weirdly depressed. An unpopular 80 year old, who everyone thought would lose, eking out a win against a fascist. It hits too close to home.

politicalwire.comDemocrats Aim for More Deep Red Seats

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Democrats Aim for More Deep Red Seats https://politicalwire.com/2026/10/26/democrats-aim-for-more-deep-red-seats/?ap=b

Long live democracy.

Rav BOO!dram 🎃👻@rvbdrm.com

Claudia Sheinbaum: “Long live democracy, the people of Brazil won. Congratulations, President Lula!”

Like father like son. Maybe he will end up in the same cellblock.

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

Nobody's shocked that Jason Miller is the one posting Bolsonaro's refusal to concede. Trumpworld isn't just watching Brazil, they're coordinating. Same playbook, same people, different country. The authoritarian network is global, and it's poison.

Hungary, Serbia, Brazil. Democracy can come back. Trump is grasping at air.

Apparently this speech was vetted about as well as the Acton mother commercial.

FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social

Vivek Ramaswamy's wife: Apparently, Vivek does not support women. Apparently, he is pro-child abuse. Apparently, he doesn't respect doctors.

Trump has said a lot of racist things. This is probably the most racist thing that wasn't a repost of someone else's racism.

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com

Rally speaker: "Mike Rogers is an American. Abdul has a birth certificate. The birth certificate says he's a citizen of America. You know what? a birth certificate doesn't make you an American."

As someone who had their mother and grandparents' citizenship stripped away, this is beyond disgusting.

His father was racist. His was raised racist. His brand was racism in 2015, "When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best. ... They're bringing drugs. They're bringing crime. They're rapists. And some, I assume, are good people." Clinton was right to condemn the deplorables.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

This is just pure racism. Republicans objectively are campaigning on little more than bigotry.