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December 12, 2025

Letters from an American • 27 implied HN points • 13 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Doug Jones has launched a run for Alabama governor, leaning on his 2017 upset and his record prosecuting KKK members while stressing dignity, the rule of law, and traditional Alabama values.
  2. Tommy Tuberville and the MAGA-aligned faction promote a protectionist, white Christian "Western" identity and use harsh anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric that traces back to long-standing racist theories.
  3. Jones ties his campaign to concrete economic and democratic concerns—farmers losing markets, rising energy costs, shrinking healthcare access, and a lack of good-paying jobs—and calls for unity beyond partisan divides to protect opportunity and democracy.

Comparing Zohran to H*tler Is Why Americans Hate the Media

JoeWrote • 158 implied HN points • 02 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Media often misrepresents statements and actions of political figures to stir controversy. This can lead to a misunderstanding of their true intentions.
  2. Accusations of severe antisemitism against individuals can be exaggerated and detrimental, especially when they do not align with actual remarks or actions.
  3. Public perception is shifting, and many are becoming skeptical of mainstream media's narratives and the way they frame political discussions.

Everything's Fine.

News Items • 275 implied HN points • 27 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Many voters are struggling financially, with dwindling savings and rising loan costs.
  2. Cultural issues will likely play a significant role in the 2024 presidential campaign.
  3. The economic environment for most Americans is challenging, signaling a coming storm.

December 9, 2025

Letters from an American • 26 implied HN points • 10 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Cable news adopted a profit-driven strategy that favors culture-war stories because they pull in viewers, and that coverage makes cultural issues seem more important to voters while helping right-wing politicians.
  2. The current political leadership treats the government like a media operation, placing loyalists and TV personalities in power and trying to control or reshape news outlets to push a version of reality often detached from facts.
  3. Most people's lives and most laws are about economic and affordability issues, but media focus and corporate consolidation distract from those concerns; by contrast, strong investigative journalism has historically exposed power and spurred reform.

The Last Big Mystery of the New York City Mayoral Election

Michael Tracey • 40 implied HN points • 11 Nov 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Zohran Mamdani used a smart strategy to win the Democratic nomination by connecting with young progressive voters. This new coalition helped him secure a solid base for his campaign.
  2. He shifted his image from an outsider to a mainstream politician by aligning with political elites and making compromises. This included getting the backing of Governor Kathy Hochul to solidify his position.
  3. There are allegations of a secret deal involving Curtis Sliwa that could have influenced the election outcome. While some claim Sliwa was offered money to drop out, details about this supposed bribery remain unclear.
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Polls vs Early Voting: the real data is bullish for Trump

The Dossier • 391 implied HN points • 03 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Polls can be misleading and don't always reflect the true situation. What's more important is the actual voter turnout.
  2. Republican voters are showing strong motivation and participation in early voting. This could be a good sign for Trump's campaign.
  3. The media often pushes narratives that may not align with the reality of voter enthusiasm. It's key to focus on the numbers rather than just headlines.

Guess Who Came to Dinner

Diane Francis • 539 implied HN points • 08 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Donald Trump is still a major figure in the Republican Party, despite losing elections and facing legal challenges. Many of his supporters remain loyal to him.
  2. Trump continues to push controversial figures and ideas to grab attention and maintain his base, even if this alienates some party members.
  3. The Republican Party faces a tough choice: they need Trump's supporters to win, but his actions and beliefs may hurt their chances in elections.

Inside the Pro-Israel Information War

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 860 HN points • 08 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Campaigns
  1. There is a concerted effort to shape online discourse and silence pro-Palestinian voices by pro-Israel forces in Silicon Valley.
  2. Pro-Israel groups are heavily involved in shaping media coverage and advocating for Israel in the public discourse.
  3. Efforts to suppress pro-Palestinian speech, influence media outlets, and lobby lawmakers are prominent in the pro-Israel information war.

In which insane German delusions about the near-certainty of a Harris presidency are dashed on the rocks of Trump's decisive victory

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 322 implied HN points • 08 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Donald Trump won the election by a large margin, securing more votes and sweeping key states. This shows a significant shift in voter support compared to previous elections.
  2. Media coverage leading up to the election was heavily biased and failed to accurately predict the outcome. Many people were misled by false narratives about the competitiveness of the race.
  3. The reaction from German officials and media after the election reveals their misunderstanding of American politics. They underestimated Trump's chances and overestimated Harris's appeal.

Blame Cuomo

Gideon's Substack • 31 implied HN points • 06 Nov 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Andrew Cuomo's campaign was disliked and didn't inspire voters, leading to his loss in the election.
  2. Cuomo's presence in the race helped Zohran Mamdani rise as a clear alternative, pushing other candidates to unite against him.
  3. If voters supported Cuomo out of fear, they learned that scared choices can lead to outcomes they wanted to avoid, like Mamdani's victory.

Election Countdown, 262 Days to Go: Do ‘Turning Points’ Exist Any More?

Breaking the News • 602 implied HN points • 17 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Damaging news does not necessarily decrease support for politicians like Donald Trump, and good news doesn't always increase support for politicians like Joe Biden.
  2. Events like the death of Alexei Navalny or legal judgments against Trump have the potential to be pivotal moments, but whether they truly become turning points remains uncertain.
  3. The argument that President Biden is too old is being questioned and examined for its relevance and accuracy.

Released: The Durham Classified Appendix

The Reactionary • 70 implied HN points • 31 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. The Classified Appendix from John Durham's report gives more details about Hillary Clinton's plan to connect Trump with Russian interference.
  2. It reveals how Clinton and her team tried to influence the Obama Administration and the use of Crowdstrike to support claims that Russians hacked Democratic emails.
  3. The document also shares background on Russian hacks from 2014 to 2016 and how these were discovered by U.S. intelligence.

CROSSPOST: 23 Economics Nobel Prize Winners for Kamala Harris

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 238 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Many Nobel Prize winners in economics believe Kamala Harris would be better for the economy than Donald Trump. They think her ideas will strengthen the middle class and promote fairness.
  2. Harris's economic agenda focuses on enhancing competition and creating job opportunities. These policies are seen as more beneficial for the country's overall economic health.
  3. In contrast, Trump's policies are viewed as harmful, leading to higher prices and greater inequality. Experts worry that his actions could jeopardize essential economic stability.

entitled guilt as a campaign strategy

bad cattitude • 245 implied HN points • 18 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Campaigns that rely on guilt and fear aren't working well. People don't respond positively to being shamed into voting.
  2. Instead of presenting a hopeful message, some candidates are using negative tactics that feel patronizing and desperate. This approach can push potential supporters away.
  3. Focusing on humor and relatable moments in a campaign is important. Candidates who can connect with audiences are more likely to win support.

Why You Should Ignore All the Polls

The Ruffian • 227 implied HN points • 02 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Polls don't really tell you what you need to know about elections. They can be misleading and don't account for many factors.
  2. When you feel tempted to constantly check election updates, try doing something else instead. Activities like walking or listening to music can make you feel better.
  3. No matter how informed you think you are, you can't predict the outcome of elections. It's better to accept uncertainty than stress about it.

Thinking Clearly About Politics, Physics, Age, Feinstein, and Biden

The Crucial Years • 827 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🌍 World Politics Campaigns
  1. Realism can help combat ageism and older individuals can make a significant impact in progressive causes.
  2. It's important to be realistic about capabilities and call for changes when political figures are unable to perform effectively.
  3. Honesty is crucial in addressing challenges like climate change and transitioning responsibilities to younger generations can be positive.

This was Very Close: The Numbers

startupdreams • 211 implied HN points • 08 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. The election was surprisingly close, with only 247,000 votes deciding the outcome in three key states.
  2. Even though Trump won the popular vote by a large margin, the close numbers raise questions about the legitimacy of his mandate.
  3. This election mirrors the tight races of 2020, showing that the political landscape remains very divided.

'The Most Disgraceful Campaign in American History'

Nonzero Newsletter • 225 implied HN points • 08 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. The time machine feature looks back at past conversations to provide insight into American culture and politics. It's a fun way to connect the past with today's issues.
  2. The discussion highlights how ideas of what is 'disgraceful' in politics have changed over time. What was seen as bad behavior in the past might not seem as shocking now.
  3. McCain's 2008 campaign faced backlash for misleading ads, showing how important honesty is in politics. The criticism he faced then is part of why we expect more transparency from politicians today.

Why I won't vote for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in the 2024 election

Michael Tracey • 201 implied HN points • 03 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. The author believes that both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are not suitable candidates for president in 2024. They feel detached from the idea of voting for major party candidates they don't support.
  2. There is frustration with how media and commentators have not critically engaged with Trump's record while he campaigns again. The author thinks most critiques focus on dramatic or superficial issues rather than serious policy analysis.
  3. The author values foreign policy highly when deciding how to vote, feeling that the U.S.'s global influence means leadership choices need to be carefully considered for their international impact.

The Eternal Conundrum Of The Unknowable Voter

Singal-Minded • 348 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Understanding the unknown voter is a challenge for pundits and can lead to repeated mistakes in predicting election outcomes.
  2. The campaign adviser Mike Donilon is highlighted in a recent article for his impactful role in Joe Biden's campaign.
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Account Based What?

42 Slash • 98 implied HN points • 11 May 23
💼 Business Campaigns
  1. ABM is about focusing on your top dream accounts with sales leading the way
  2. Start small with 1 BDR and 1 Marketer for a pilot campaign
  3. ABM success comes from targeted account lists, personalized creatives, and leveraging events for face-to-face interactions

Project Fear Is Not Enough

The Weekly Dish • 160 implied HN points • 25 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Kamala Harris is struggling in her political campaign and isn't gaining much support. It's important for candidates to connect with voters and show strong leadership.
  2. Fear tactics alone won't win elections; candidates need to have clear and positive messages. Engaging people with hope is often more effective than just warning them about the opposition.
  3. A candidate's popularity can be influenced by their ability to communicate and inspire. Good communication skills and a relatable presence make a big difference in how voters perceive them.

The great RFK Jr. bamboozle of 2024: a brief history

Michael Tracey • 164 implied HN points • 20 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. RFK Jr. initially launched an Independent campaign to challenge the two-party system, gaining significant public support. But he later endorsed Trump, which confused many supporters who thought he was against that very system.
  2. His withdrawal from the race and endorsement of Trump hurt the minor parties that had backed him, with some feeling they had been misled. They believed he would empower Third Parties, but his actions ended up weakening them.
  3. Despite claiming to stand against the political establishment, RFK Jr.'s actions seemed to reinforce the existing power dynamics instead. Many critics feel he used his famous name for personal gain rather than genuine political change.

Democrats Should Make Trump Pay for Selling Pardons

I Might Be Wrong • 9 implied HN points • 09 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Trump appears to be using the pardon power to protect allies and likely enrich himself, creating a plausible quid pro quo narrative voters dislike.
  2. Democrats have an easy political opening to run tough-on-corruption, populist messaging about a "pardon pipeline" and could turn it into a potent attack ad theme.
  3. Political obstacles exist: Biden’s own controversial pardon invites immediate "what abouts," and many progressives support pardons on criminal-justice grounds, which makes unified Democratic messaging harder.

The White House is betting the election on a theory of skewed polls 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

Silver Bulletin • 308 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Democrats have historically not been trailing in presidential race polls until now, leading to a sense of confidence within their campaign officials.
  2. In the current presidential race, Joe Biden is behind in the polls against Trump, hinting at potential challenges ahead.
  3. The White House has shown signs of poll denialism, reacting negatively to polling data that does not align with their expectations.

An Open Letter To Open-Minded Harris Voters

Zero HP Lovecraft • 120 implied HN points • 06 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Polling can be biased and often underestimate supporters of certain candidates. Many polls showed high Democratic enthusiasm that didn't match the voting results.
  2. There is a belief that media and academic views can be heavily influenced by biases, especially when they align with certain political perspectives. This can affect how information is presented to the public.
  3. Some people feel excluded or attacked for their identity in today's conversation about race and gender. This sentiment can create a divide and affect the way political campaigns relate to different groups.

sunday memepool: taking stock

bad cattitude • 108 implied HN points • 10 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. The recent elections have led to shifts in political power. This shows that people's opinions and needs can change over time.
  2. Celebrating election outcomes is important, but it's also crucial to start thinking about what comes next. The real work often begins after the celebrations are over.
  3. Staying aware of the changes and the reasons behind them can help people engage better in future political discussions and decisions. It's a good chance to reflect and plan ahead.

A new era dawns

Unreported Truths • 85 implied HN points • 21 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Trump is back with a stronger desire to make big changes in how the government works. He seems more focused and ready to use his power differently this time.
  2. His leadership style looks to be less about compromise and more about taking decisive action, which might mean playing rough in politics.
  3. Trump wants to prioritize American citizens over outside issues, but his vision can feel darker and more intense than previous presidents like Reagan.

Trump's Trick or Tweet

Diane Francis • 379 implied HN points • 01 Nov 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Donald Trump is using his famous name to create a new social media platform. This move is seen as a risky threat to American democracy.
  2. He has raised a lot of money for this project by taking advantage of legal loopholes. This makes people question the fairness of the financial system.
  3. The situation highlights concerns about how some public figures can manipulate rules for personal gain. It raises alarms about trust and transparency in business.

"Shares My Values" is the Political Master Key

I Might Be Wrong • 10 implied HN points • 06 Nov 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Voters mainly care about the economy, so candidates focusing on serious economic issues often win more support. Culture war topics, like transgender issues, might seem less important to most voters.
  2. Candidates who seem too focused on culture wars can appear frivolous and out of touch with voters' real concerns. This can damage their credibility and trustworthiness.
  3. It's crucial for candidates to show they share the values of the voters. If people believe a candidate aligns with their concerns and priorities, they're more likely to support them.

Postmortem 2024

Skeptic • 95 implied HN points • 14 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. The 2024 election saw Trump winning decisively, and it's important to note that it wasn't just about Harris losing, but Trump running a strong campaign.
  2. Harris should have better addressed key issues like crime, economics, and immigration and connected more with voters by engaging in important discussions on platforms like podcasts.
  3. Looking ahead, while many may feel upset about the results, it's crucial to remain optimistic about the future and know that political power can shift back to Democrats in upcoming elections.

Part 2 on that barrage of nightmare scenarios about a second Trump term

Think Future • 39 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Forecasting nightmare scenarios about a second Trump term reflects the current political landscape.
  2. Trump's nightmare scenario might actually be a utopian dream for his base, promising defense and correction of the system in their favor.
  3. Despite the prevalence of nightmare scenarios, positive futures are still possible, and current issues-based polling may offer insights into potential outcomes.

Who Has The Better Final Pitch?

The Ruffian • 98 implied HN points • 05 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. Voting is happening now in America, and people are waiting in long lines. This shows how engaged citizens are in the election process.
  2. The focus is on the final pitches made by the candidates before the election. It's important to compare these to understand their messages better.
  3. There is an anticipation about who will win, either a new president or a president-elect. This moment is significant for the future of the country.

It's Good When Cheap Crap is Cheap

I Might Be Wrong • 5 implied HN points • 17 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns
  1. The holidays push people to buy lots of unneeded stuff just to meet social expectations, so cheap junk gets bought in huge quantities.
  2. Affordability is becoming a central political issue because policies like tariffs, health-care premium changes, and interest rates affect everyday prices and make politicians vulnerable.
  3. There’s a debate over what counts as ‘essential’ — dismissing items like deodorant or extra pencils overlooks that cheap, everyday goods still matter when prices rise and can hurt families on tight budgets.