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JW Wharton

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@SCSUPoliSci professor, @insider_ct columnist. https://teapawt.net/t.co/0AiQZIxpZR, https://teapawt.net/t.co/Y7ncE299Aq

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Finding a way to sidestep the electoral college once seemed all but impossible. But with Democrats winning full control of more state governments last week, it now appears within reach β€” at least politically. wapo.st/4t10AQe
Group of people smiling and cheering on the steps of a large building with tall columns, likely celebrating a political event. The headline reads: "Movement to end the electoral college surges after Democratic wins.

ALT Group of people smiling and cheering on the steps of a large building with tall columns, likely celebrating a political event. The headline reads: "Movement to end the electoral college surges after Democratic wins.

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If the sources in this article are correct, Schumer has 38 votes in his pocket β€” and this thing is done.
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The Hill: Senators-elect Roy Cooper, Annie Andrews, Josh Turek and Mary Peltola will vote for Chuck Schumer as Senate Majority Leader β€” Source Link to article: thehill.com/homenews/senate/…
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Mamdani declines to back fellow New Yorker Schumer as Senate majority leader gothamist.com/news/mamdani-d…
Mamdani declines to back fellow New Yorker Schumer as Senate majority leader

Mamdani declines to back fellow New Yorker Schumer as Senate majority leader

Sen. Chuck Schumer also declined to endorse Mamdani for mayor after he won last year's Democratic primary.

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Cory Booker carried 36 of 40 legislative districts in New Jersey and received the second-highest percentage for any Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in state history. newjerseyglobe.com/congress/…
Booker’s landslide gives him wins in 36 of 40 N.J. legislative districts - New Jersey Globe

Booker’s landslide gives him wins in 36 of 40 N.J. legislative districts - New Jersey Globe

Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is on track to carry 36 of New Jersey's 40 legislative districts after his landslide re-election victory over Republican

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JUST IN: The Gampel family is suing #UConn. wfsb.com/2026/11/13/gampel-f…
Gampel family sues UConn, state over pavilion name change

Gampel family sues UConn, state over pavilion name change

The family of Harry A. Gampel is suing the University of Connecticut and the state over a recent name change to the school’s basketball pavilion.

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Pope Leo XIV drew laughter from a crowd of supporters in Lima, Peru, on Friday after accidentally beginning his remarks in Italian instead of Spanish. β€œOh, sorry! I’m speaking Italian. Here, at home, and I’m speaking Italian,” the pontiff said before switching languages and continuing his remarks. The lighthearted moment came as Pope Leo greeted supporters outside the apostolic nunciature before departing for Chiclayo, where he previously served as a missionary.
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Just before 8AM in #Boston, just about 600 feet up at the top of One Financial. #snow. #WCVB
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Caitlin@caitlin_mmmNov 13
Do you know how to ski
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I can tell with nearly 100% accuracy whether you grew up working or middle class with one very simple question, and I have a decade worth of testing this to go by
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Average age of seven outgoing Senators: 69.4 Average age of the senators replacing them: 43.8
Jacob Rubashkin (@JacobRubashkin) profile pictureJacob Rubashkin@JacobRubashkinNov 11
Colom is the latest millennial elected to the Senate. Senators under 50 will nearly double (8 to 15). CHS (67)β†’Colom (43) Cornyn (74)β†’Talarico (37) Peters (67)β†’AES (42) Cassidy (69)β†’Letlow (45) Smith (68)β†’Flanagan (47) Shaheen (79)β†’Pappas (47) Graham (62)β†’Andrews (46)
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People are starting to leave post it notes at Chris Van Hollen’s office encouraging him to run for Senate Majority Leader
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It turns out, the CSCU system is paying attention to the I-Team's reports. πŸ‘€ Full story: wfsb.com/2026/11/11/i-team-c…
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me going on twitter to check if outlook is also down for everyone else
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austin@jesuissupremeNov 12
Microsoft Outlook outage when I’m having an absolute nightmare of a workday
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has awarded the soldier who reprimanded him and members of his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier a Joint Service Commendation Medal. cnn.it/4jcjn7Q
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Breaking: Nvidia’s board is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang after he had two extramarital affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese spy. on.wsj.com/4jcpr01
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UPDATE: CT House Speaker @MattRitterCT is not headed to the @UConn president's office after all Ritter says he will remain in the legislature for the next 2 years though he is "humbled that people at UConn reached out to me about the possibility of serving as interim president"
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BREAKING: Channel 3 obtained body cam video of a state rep's interaction with police... following accusations that she stole campaign signs. wfsb.com/2026/11/10/state-re…
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The Democratic Party needs a new and bold direction. I will not support Chuck Schumer’s reelection as Democratic leader.
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Ellen Barkin@EllenBarkinNov 9
Move the fuck over
Don Winslow (@donwinslow) profile pictureDon Winslow
@donwinslowNov 7
Chuck Schumer has been in political office for 51 years and 10 months. And at 75 years old he needs MORE? After 51 years, he needs to lead the Senate AGAIN? And you're going to give it to him? That's your genius fucking plan??????????????????????
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Potato
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First time in Massachusetts, Miles?
Miles Howard (@MilesPerHoward) profile pictureMiles Howard@MilesPerHowardNov 9
I don’t know if this is unusual or grimly normal in Boston, but I had 2 encounters with 2 drivers experiencing road rage today. First guy threw something at me for driving the speed limit and the second tailgated me blasting his horn after I responded slowly to a left turn green.
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