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There was never a Racial Realignment We're witnessing a Latino "Dealignment" and that's why the experts keep missing it

In which @mikemadrid.bsky.social explains what I've been saying this whole time: Latinos aren’t racial identity voters—they’re economic voters. They behave like working-class voters across every demographic because that’s primarily what they are." greattransformation.substack.com/p/there-was-...

This mom has three children with autism. She’s spent thousands on false hope. With three autistic children, a Michigan mother has been lured into spending thousands on unproven and sometimes risky treatments to ease their symptoms.

I've said for years that fearmongering about and around autism doesn't just hurt #ActuallyAutistic people: It hurts their parents. It leads them down rabbit holes and expensive "treatments" and if they don't spend on them, they are stigmatized as bad parents.
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talk to @mikemadrid.bsky.social about it, JVL! He says the Latino vote started shifting as tariffs made the economy worse (their #1 issue), before ICE started mass deportations

There is not one face of the Democratic Party. Tonight proved there are many faces, but each with a commitment to fight back against the reckless failure of the Trump regime and actually serve people.

Thank goodness.

Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.

BREAKING: Maine voters reject changes to voting in the state, including requiring photo ID and having a shorter early voting period.

Follow AP for live updates.

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Normal People Don’t Want This Shit is running away with the vote tonight

Today, Mainers sent a clear message that we won’t let fear or division erode our democracy or threaten public safety.

With the rejection of Question 1, Maine voters have ensured that our elections will remain open, secure, and accessible–just as they should be.

Republicans thought they had a permanent hold over young men. They didn't.

Spanberger wins men 18-29 by 14%, Sherrill by 10%, and Mamdani by a stunning 40%.

New Jersey, it is the honor of my life to earn your trust to become this great state’s 57th Governor.

I promise to listen, lead with courage, and never forget who I serve.

AP Race Call: Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor’s race

RING THE BELL!

With just early voting in, Mikie Sherrill has a twenty-point lead in the heavily Hispanic Passaic County. Trump flipped Passaic, which is home to Puerto Ricans and Dominicans.

i want to repeat this: mamdani and spanberger have run similar campaigns tailored to their respective electorates and it is maddening to watch political journalists attempt to create some broad contrast where none exist

Spanberger: To my husband, I love you with my whole heart. And it is very strange to declare my love for you in front of millions of people.

Congratulations to Abigail Spanberger on her historic victory as the 75th Governor of Virginia! I look forward to continuing to work together to build a stronger and more affordable Virginia. Onwards!

I lived in Hampton Roads forever. So happy tonight!

Portland, not SoPo 😊

the shoe-wearing pup is laying down with his front paws extended toward the camera. his shoed back feed look comical next to his body. he’s smiling with a big goofy grin.

a small black dog in profile. he’s wearing little Converse-style black and white shoes on his paws. they’re laced up around the ankles like high tops.

a person’s tattooed arm extends to scritch the chin of the shoe-wearing pup. one of his little sneakers is visible beneath his haystack of whiskers.

This dog was spotted wearing shoes. This is not a drill. He hopes you like them. 13/10

I was a non-partisan poll observer for the League of Women Voters in Portland from 8 am - 1 pm. It was a very steady stream of voters at my location and I was told very high turnout for an off-cycle election.

Historian Heather Cox Richardson and Public Health Expert Jessica Knurick, PhD, RDN Plus Jim talks about Trump's "Gatsby" message for voters.

Wow. Dr. Jessica Knurick!🔥🔥📣

Jim Acosta shows a few of the video clips of her addressing major MAHA issues. Seriously. Watch. She joins Jim at about the 30 minute mark after Heather leaves.

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@drjessicaknurick.bsky.social @jimacosta.bsky.social

Army charity offers grants to soldiers missing SNAP payments Army Emergency Relief, headed by retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army Tony Grinston, will help cover food assistance for troops during the shutdown

Army charity offers grants to soldiers missing SNAP payments trib.al/icjHy9C

Is Graham Platner Solving the Wrong Problem for Maine Democrats? What Susan Collins' 2020 win says about beating her in 2026.

This is why Platner using the "C-word" and saying women shouldn't get drunk to avoid sexual assault might not fly in a state like that. Republicans operatives are having fun watching Democrats tear each other up over Platner.
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I have been saying this amid Platner mania, even before the Reddit posts: Democrats don't need to win over Trump voters or young men to win in Maine. They need to win older white women with college degrees who vote for Kamala Harris and Susan Collins. #MESen

Misinformation in Maine’s Voter Suppression Referendum Began with a Deceptive Title Petition tactics hid absentee ballot limits. Question 1 proponents then used Newburgh ballots to mislead further.

Mainers have until tomorrow to reject a voter suppression effort pushed by Leonard Leo’s money and the unrelentingly deceitful Yes on 1 campaign.

Vote No on 1 and help get out the vote. #mepolitics open.substack.com/pub/amyfried...

Authorities Investigating Explosion at Harvard Medical School, Believed To Be Intentional
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The American Academy of Pediatrics puts out a statement saying it does not recommend routine use of leucovorin for autism, pushing back against the Trump administration. "the current evidence base remains too limited to support specific clinical recommendations."
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A couple from Warren will see their monthly cost increase from $800 to $2100 a month.

Log on to healthcare.gov, look at your plan, and send me your increases at slotkin.senate.gov/letters.

Tear Gas, Pepper Balls Among Weapons Deployed Against Illinois Protesters A judge recently issued a restraining order on crowd-control tactics by federal agents in the state, including those involved in Operation Midway Blitz.

New from Bellingcat: “‘Pattern of Extreme Brutality’ — Tear gas, pepper balls among weapons used by federal agents at Illinois immigration protests.”
Read the full investigation:
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/10...

This is the correct ruling given a permanent injunction issued in League of Women Voters v. Harrington, where a court blocked the U.S. Election Assistance Commission director adding proof of citizenship to the federal voter registration form without commissioners' approval