GOP candidates distance from Trump

Scholar power: 1.6%

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Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Elizabeth Warren	1%	29	1.6%

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Elizabeth Warren

@warren.senate.gov

After six American soldiers died in an Iranian attack earlier this year, Democrats pressed Pete Hegseth for answers — but he's stonewalling.

Rep. Pat Ryan and I are pushing for a public hearing.

Our service members and their families deserve better.

September 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Reposted by David H. Kaye, David R. Miller

14%

Scholar power: 14.5%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 David H. Kaye	17%	28	9.0%
🎓 David R. Miller	12%	21	5.5%
Total			14.5%

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Anjali Dayal

@anjalikdayal.bsky.social

On Iran, Trump asks, "Do I drive them into hell with no chance of survival" for future generations? A reminder: he is addressing the United Nations, whose charge is to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.

September 22, 2026 at 2:41 PM

Reposted by Simon Lester

14%

Scholar power: 14.0%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Simon Lester	35%	16	14.0%

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53.0%

4.5 h

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0.066

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FinTwitter

@fintwitter.bsky.social

Trump: I believe we will make a deal with Iran after the midterm elections

September 22, 2026 at 2:40 PM

by Scott Lucas

45%

Scholar power: 45.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Scott Lucas	39%	15	45.3%

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52.0%

14.2 h

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0.053

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

In Thursday call from #Saudi Crown Prince #MBS, #Trump pledged direct military action v. #Houthis in #Yemen

But on Sunday, as US planes prepared for airstrikes, Trump called off operation

#SaudiArabia #IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 14h

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

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US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

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September 22, 2026 at 4:57 AM

Reposted by David H. Kaye

9%

Scholar power: 9.0%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 David H. Kaye	17%	28	9.0%

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49.0%

3.7 h

6

9.0%

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0.049

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New York Post

@nypost.com

Trump warns Iran at UN he may 'drive them into hell,' says US 'settling years of unfinished business'

UNITED NATIONS — President Trump called on United Nations members to support the US war effort against Iran as he floated a dramatic military escalation that would “drive them into hell.&#822…

trib.al

September 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM

by David Darmofal

22%

Scholar power: 22.9%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 David Darmofal	23%	11	22.9%

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46.0%

6.8 h

0

22.9%

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0.031

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David Darmofal

@daviddarmofal.bsky.social

Wow! No wonder Hinson wants Trump's war in Iran over yesterday.

Political Poll Bot @pollresults.org · 9h

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Sep 17 - 20, 2026

Josh Turek 50%
Ashley Hinson 42%
Don't know 5%
Someone else 2%

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September 22, 2026 at 12:24 PM

by Scott Lucas

45%

Scholar power: 45.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Scott Lucas	39%	15	45.3%

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51.0%

14.3 h

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-i...

US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

eaworldview.com

September 22, 2026 at 4:54 AM

Reposted by Dan Immergluck

3%

Scholar power: 3.8%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Dan Immergluck	8%	23	3.8%

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53.0%

4.6 h

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3.8%

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0.012

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FinTwitter

@fintwitter.bsky.social

TRUMP: I URGE IRAN TO MAKE A DEAL

September 22, 2026 at 2:35 PM

Reposted by David Darmofal

7%

Scholar power: 7.6%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 David Darmofal	23%	11	7.6%

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45.0%

22.3 h

61

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0.012

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Weedle

@weedle.bsky.social

If Kamala Harris had won the 2026 election we would not be at war with Iran right now. If Al Gore had won the 2000 election we would never have invaded Iraq.

Half of this site will scream at you that this isn't true.

September 21, 2026 at 8:54 PM

by Scott Lucas

45%

Scholar power: 45.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Scott Lucas	39%	15	45.3%

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52.0%

14.1 h

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0.042

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

UK Prime Minister Burnham: We will provide defensive air support to #SaudiArabia to counter attacks by #Yemen 's #Houthis

Agreed to request for air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets to defend energy infrastructure

Will use 1st meeting w Trump, in New York on Tues, to urge de-escalation of #IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 14h

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

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US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

eaworldview.com

September 22, 2026 at 5:05 AM

by Timothy D. McBride

0%

Scholar power: 0.0%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Timothy D. McBride	0%	23	0.0%

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65.0%

17.8 h

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0.011

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Another one bites the dust... bails on the IRAN WAR...

Mike Rogers says Iran war needs to 'end quickly' amid rising prices
www.politico.com/live-updates...

Mike Rogers says Iran war needs to 'end quickly' amid rising prices

The GOP Senate candidate was the second Republican to break with the White House on the issue Monday.

www.politico.com

September 22, 2026 at 1:21 AM

by Timothy D. McBride

0%

Scholar power: 0.0%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Timothy D. McBride	0%	23	0.0%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

MIDEAST WAR
Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/w...

Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War

The conflict has opened a second front in the Middle East after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, adding to global uncertainty and turmoil in energy markets.

www.nytimes.com

September 22, 2026 at 10:53 AM

by Scott Lucas

45%

Scholar power: 45.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Scott Lucas	39%	15	45.3%

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13.9 h

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0.042

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#Iran Govt: GDP shrank by 10.1% year-on-year between March 21 and June 20

Oil and gas sector contracted by 26.4%

#IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 14h

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

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US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

eaworldview.com

September 22, 2026 at 5:14 AM

Reposted by Alan Richardson

1%

Scholar power: 1.4%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Alan Richardson	3%	21	1.4%

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48.0%

23.3 h

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0.007

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Rachel Maddow

@maddow.bsky.social

"Trump's approval rating fell to 32% - the lowest ‌of his political career - as his fellow Republicans soured on his handling of the cost of living amid the unpopular Iran war.

His approval rating is lower than any recorded for Biden, his Democratic predecessor..."

www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

September 21, 2026 at 7:49 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

0%

Scholar power: 0.0%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Timothy D. McBride	0%	23	0.0%

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56.0%

23.7 h

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0.0%

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0.007

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

She was before it before she'a against it...

owa GOP Senate candidate calls for Iran war to end despite voting to let Trump continue it www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

Iowa GOP Senate candidate Ashley Hinson calls for Iran war to end despite voting to let Trump continue it

Hinson, a congresswoman who is running for Senate, said the Iran war “needs to be brought to a successful and immediate end” and called for other policies to lower costs.

www.nbcnews.com

September 21, 2026 at 7:29 PM

by Scott Lucas

45%

Scholar power: 45.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Scott Lucas	39%	15	45.3%

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46.0%

22.0 h

9

45.3%

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0.034

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#Trump bailed out of personal commitment to help #SaudiArabia w direct military action against #Yemen 's #Houthis

On Thursday, Trump agreed to appeal of #Saudi Crown Prince #MBS

But by midday Sunday, Trump U-turned again as commanders approved target lists and troops loaded bombs onto warplanes

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 1d

UPDATES: US War on #Iran, Day 207 --- #SaudiArabia 's Conflict with #Yemen 's #Houthis Escalates

#IranWar #BabAlMandeb

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