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Tim Shiflett

@demts.bsky.social

Kudzu Vine Podcast co-host (2007-present) ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ New Deal Liberal; Democratic Party of Georgia

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This is really getting out of hand. Itโ€™s as if the entire state of Minnesota is under assaultโ€ฆ

28.01.2026 02:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just followed all.๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™

27.01.2026 22:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Virginia state court blocks Democratsโ€™ redistricting push The ruling is a major setback for Democratsโ€™ efforts to redraw the lines in the state.

Naturally, it was a judge appointed by a Republican who did thisโ€ฆ

www.politico.com/news/2026/01...

27.01.2026 22:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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GOP Candidate Quits Governor's Race in Minnesota Chris Madel (R) made a stunning exit from the Minnesota governor's race, saying he cannot support the national GOP's "stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member o...

Trump is losing his Party, one person at a time. And, heโ€™s not gaining any. The math is simple. Keep resisting, folksโ€ฆ

politicalwire.com/2026/01/26/g...

26.01.2026 16:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Brian Reisinger joined us to discuss Acre Trader Author Brian Reisinger joined us to discuss Acre Trader and other issues facing family farmers in America. Also, Tim, Wendy, David discussed the second tragic k

Our thanks to Brian Reisinger
for joining on the show to discuss Acre Trader and other issues facing family farmers. Listen to Brian's interview and the rest of the show at:

open.spreaker.com/A4NZ/x5p8bsd8

26.01.2026 01:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I donโ€™t know how a lot of you feel. But as for me, I donโ€™t believe a damn thing that Kristi Noem saysโ€ฆ

25.01.2026 00:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you for the boost! And, I just followed all these fine Resisters.๐Ÿ’™

22.01.2026 14:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am at least trying to follow Trumpโ€™s meanderings in the White House Press Briefing Room. If anyone else talked this way, theyโ€™d be committedโ€ฆ

20.01.2026 20:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great list; followed all.๐Ÿ’™

20.01.2026 20:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! The Blue sticks together!

19.01.2026 02:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Dr. Elizabeth Suhay Dr. Elizabeth Suhay of American University joined us to discuss her new book:ย Debating the American Dream:ย How Explanations for Inequality Polarize Politics.

Our thanks to @lizsuhay.bsky.social of @americanuniversity.bsky.social
for joining us on the show tonight to discuss her book.

Listen to the interview and full show at: open.spreaker.com/A4NZ/s8gh1rhf

19.01.2026 01:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Live updates: Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis President Donald Trump on Thursdayย threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, allowing him to deploy troops as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement persist in Minneapolis.

apnews.com/live/donald-...

15.01.2026 14:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution as Trump pressures 2 GOP senators to flip Senate Republicans have voted to dismiss a war powers resolution that would have limited President Donald Trumpโ€™s ability to conduct further attacks on Venezuela.

Trump now has firm control of the Military. There is not really much of anything now in the way of a Dictatorship taking holdโ€ฆ

Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution as Trump pressures 2 GOP senators to flip

apnews.com/article/trum...

14.01.2026 23:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says A top Justice Department official says there is not currently any basis to open a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S.

Is anyone surprised? I certainly am not. And, I will also not be surprised when they sweep all of this under the table. Dark days are upon usโ€ฆ

Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says

apnews.com/article/just...

13.01.2026 23:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sen. Mark Kelly sues Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over efforts to reduce his military retirement rank Hegseth said last week that the Pentagon was taking steps to downgrade Kellyโ€™s military retirement rank and pay after the senator urged service members not to follow illegal orders.

Goodโ€ฆletโ€™s see if Hegseth can take it as well as he tries to dish it out.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

12.01.2026 19:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Steve Morris of The Long Run & The Recount Steve joined us to discuss Governor's races around the country and more. Also, Tim, Wendy and David discussed the killing of Renee Good by ICE, and the threats

Our thanks to Steve Morris of The Long Run and @therecount.com
for joining us on the show tonight. Listen to Steve's interview: open.spreaker.com/A4NZ/6qrgkvgf

12.01.2026 01:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Live updates: Trump administration faces outrage over Minneapolis ICE shooting | CNN Politics Follow for live news updates on President Donald Trumpโ€™s administration, as a fatal shooting by ICE in Minneapolis has led to wider protests against the presidentโ€™s immigration crackdown.

I firmly believe that this Administration is actively attempting to instigate a violent response from any civilian. Itโ€™s almost as if Minnesota is their trial run for something biggerโ€ฆ

www.cnn.com/politics/liv...

12.01.2026 02:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NEW: MAYOR FREY: โ€œICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.โ€

07.01.2026 18:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7445    ๐Ÿ” 1919    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 244    ๐Ÿ“Œ 113
Political Predictions for 2026 and More! Tim, Wendy and David each made muliple political predictions for the year ahead. We also discussed the military actions taken against Venezuela and the ramifcat

First show of 2026!!!
Political predictions and more:

open.spreaker.com/A4NZ/0jgqrtsz

05.01.2026 02:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iโ€™m sure no one will explain that oneโ€ฆ

03.01.2026 16:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Flag Ship of the Fleet!๐Ÿคช

23.12.2025 22:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump announces new class of U.S. battleships named after himself The move comes amid outcry from Democrats after the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts affixed Trump's name to its sign in Washington.

Heโ€™s just going around, randomly naming things after himself. And, thereโ€™s not one thing that anyone can or will do to stop it.
This man is over the edge, folksโ€ฆ

www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...

23.12.2025 16:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Dr. Michael Bitzer joined us to discuss North Carolina politics In addition to Dr. Bitzer of Old North State Politics, Wendy Davis gave a report on the Winter 2025 DNC Meeting, we discussed the Trump Adminstration violation

Our thanks to Dr. Michael Bitzer for joining us on the final show of the year to discuss North Carolina politics. Listen to the show at:

open.spreaker.com/A4NZ/svyrzg6r

22.12.2025 01:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump's handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump-Kennedy Center The White House says President Donald Trumpโ€™s handpicked board has voted to rename Washingtonโ€™s leading performing arts center as the Trump-Kennedy Center.

I look forward to the day that the next decent President overturns every bit of this nonsense we are enduring.

Trump's handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump-Kennedy Center

apnews.com/article/trum...

18.12.2025 18:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yelling a rehash of Donnieโ€™s Truth Social posts at the voters tonight isnโ€™t gonna help you one bit, Mr. President.๐Ÿ™„

18.12.2025 02:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Miles Coleman and Milan Singh Milan Singh joined us as guest host and discussed the new Yale Youth Poll. In the middle of the show with covered a myriad of races across the nation with Miles

A big thanks to both @milansingh.bsky.social of the Yale Youth Poll & @jmilescoleman.bsky.social
from the
@center4politics.bsky.social
for joining us on the show tonight. Listen to the show at: open.spreaker.com/A4NZ/sgse4034

15.12.2025 01:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just followed all. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™

13.12.2025 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I saw Trump on the Field inserting himself as the center of attention, and I turned the Army-Navy Game offโ€ฆ

13.12.2025 20:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Followed all.๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™

13.12.2025 05:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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