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JW Wharton

@PreppyProf

@SCSUPoliSci professor, @insider_ct columnist. https://teapaw.org/t.co/0AiQZIxpZR, https://teapaw.org/t.co/Y7ncE299Aq

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Joined December 2012
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“Our state kept its longtime congressional delegation “blue” but our Connecticut General Assembly clearly lost numerous Republican lawmakers particularly with the state Senate down to a record three GOP senators.” ctinsider.com/opinion/articl…

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): A lot of voters switched parties. They won't stay there

'Political dealignment is not sustainable. These voters are difficult to understand by many party officials and pollsters,' Jonathan Wharton writes.

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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. “Oh, 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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Do you know how to ski
𝚙𝚒𝚐𝚎𝚘𝚗 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚏𝚝 (@topogeny) profile picture𝚙𝚒𝚐𝚎𝚘𝚗 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚏𝚝@topogenyNov 13
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)→Colom (43) Cornyn (74)→Talarico (37) Peters (67)→AES (42) Cassidy (69)→Letlow (45) Smith (68)→Flanagan (47) Shaheen (79)→Pappas (47) Graham (62)→Andrews (46)
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The UConn drama continues…go WeHa 👋🏾 cc: WeHa’s own @tyseymour
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West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor will serve as chair of the UConn Board of Trustees. ctpost.com/news/education/ar…
Gov. Lamont appoints West Hartford mayor as new chair of UConn Board of Trustees

Gov. Lamont appoints West Hartford mayor as new chair of UConn Board of Trustees

West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor will serve as chair of the UConn Board of Trustees.

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“The race will be the first contested election for Democratic leader in decades.” 👀
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BREAKING: Chris Van Hollen of Maryland challenges Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying voters “called for change.” apnews.com/article/van-holle…
Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader

Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader

Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland says he will run for Senate Majority Leader in the next Congress, setting up a challenge to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer after the party swept to power...

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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. 👀 Full story: wfsb.com/2026/11/11/i-team-c…
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tori ☻ | 🐞@tarpscffNov 12
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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wooooooow big UConn news 😯
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UConn Board of Trustees Chair Daniel Toscano has resigned after seven years. The decision indicates President Radenka Maric has won a ferocious power struggle and will see her contract extended. dailyructions.com/daniel-tos…
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Outlook’s down as I’m emailing essays back to students. Oh well, who needs grades anyway
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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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John Craven@johncraven1Nov 11
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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During class, a student noticed my Twitter account had the “verified” checkmark… Me: nooooooo, I’m LEGACY checkmark — I’ve been having it before everyone had it Her: ohhhhh you’re actually legit Everyone: 😂😂😂😆😆😆 Me, looking at everyone:
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“Another possible successor to Schumer is fellow Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy…” 🤯
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BLUMENTHAL BACKS SCHUMER: Sen. Richard Blumenthal says he will support Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader after earlier calling for "new energy and ideas." connecticut.news12.com/blume…
Blumenthal declines to endorse Schumer to lead U.S. Senate

Blumenthal declines to endorse Schumer to lead U.S. Senate

Sen. Richard Blumenthal told reporters that "we need to have a conversation about leadership in the Senate." He is the highest-profile Democrat to withhold an endorsement for Schumer to become Senate...

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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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