The leftist housing orgs also just completely swamp the YIMBY movement in total donations. It’s gotta be at least 10:1. PolicyLink is bringing in literally 10x what California YIMBY brings in. The YIMBY movement is *very* grassroots and poorly funded compared to its detractors from the left.
I was just thinking about this. Stevens was seen as the steady safe hand despite instantly being the single weirdest human being anyone has ever seen and the closest analogue I have for her is Eric Adams
The BBC's current narrative is that national net zero regulations mean that councillors are forced to greenlight solar projects even when they don't want them - which is always for reasons of aesthetics. Their "hands are tied", you see. This is a Reform narrative.
November 1, 2026 at 7:08 AM
The BBC's current narrative is that national net zero regulations mean that councillors are forced to greenlight solar projects even when they don't want them - which is always for reasons of aesthetics. Their "hands are tied", you see. This is a Reform narrative.
There's a difference between a blowout and a mandate. Confusing the two could tempt Democrats to overread the results and forget the serious credibility problem they still face heading into 2028.
Good on Greg pushing back hard against the conventional wisdom in Dc already being set up to undercut any notion of a mandate for Dems to hold the Trump regime accountable for rein in corruption which has a direct impact on cost of living.
I also challenge this idea that if Dems win big, it'll be less a "blue wave" than just Republicans staying home. I note that D candidates are winning indys/driving voter enthusiasm (@gelliottmorris.com good on this too).
Trump's federal lawsuit demanding that Alaska refuse to certify a Peltola win is bullshit. It's designed to create the *impression* of confusion, which he'll then use to pressure Gov not to certify her and press Senate Rs not to seat her. It will fail but do damage.
A white kid shoots up a school. A white man shoots a conservative commentator. A white billionaire runs a child trafficking ring with a white heiress. A white senator takes bribes. But according to the conservative narrative, America is being ruined by brown people and Muslims. Make it make sense.
November 2, 2026 at 2:31 AM
A white kid shoots up a school. A white man shoots a conservative commentator. A white billionaire runs a child trafficking ring with a white heiress. A white senator takes bribes. But according to the conservative narrative, America is being ruined by brown people and Muslims. Make it make sense.