Jim Schult

The I-471 bridge over the Ohio River between Covington and Cincinnati is closed following a fire. I’ve spoken with Governors DeWine and Beshear and our department is in touch with OH and KY DOTs to provide support. If in the area, please follow guidance from local officials.

Many don’t realize that the first people Hitler sent to his concentration camps weren’t everyday Jewish citizens, but his political opponents. So, when Trump rants about retribution, locking up his opponents, and giving them “very long sentences,” I can’t help but take him seriously… because history teaches us that is what fascist dictators do during their “Day One” period to consolidate their power. (After all, if you’re hellbent on staying in power but aren’t likely to win the next election, you can’t have your political opponents running around free.) To keep fascism out of our lives, vote for democracy!

Ten days before the election, take the time to listen to the five part podcast I made with @peterpomeranzev, Autocracy in America. It describes the autocratic behaviors already visible in America - which we still have the power to stop. theatlantic.com/podcasts/autoc…

(📢) The meme to end all memes: the Top 100 reasons not to support Donald Trump... in one image. I’m a NYT-bestselling Trump biographer, and this is the culmination of what I learned over a decade. What do you think—any chance we could get this to 50K RETWEETS by Election Day?

We have seen the video circulating on the internet showing someone, allegedly in Bucks County, ripping up ballots with votes for President Donald Trump. We immediately worked with our attorneys, as well as attorneys with the Trump campaign to investigate this. The Bucks County Board of Elections has confirmed that the actions seen in this video did not occur. The video is fake, with things such as the color of the envelopes being the wrong shade of green, the paper is not the same quality used by the Bucks County Board of Elections, the envelopes lack a return address, and no employee at Bucks County Board of Election meets the description of the person in the video. Furthermore, no mail-in or absentee ballots have been or will be opened and counted until election day on November 5th. To us, this is disinformation, aimed at scaring voters and dissuading them from using mail-in ballots or on-demand voting that uses the same mail-in ballot process. We have seen dirty underhanded tactics this year, from the defacing of signs, letters threatening Trump supporters, and now this video trying to scare Bucks County voters. The workers at the Board of Elections help hundreds of voters every day, and are working tirelessly to process all applications they have received. Our County Party Chair and staff all voted by mail because we are sure that our system in Bucks County works and is safe. We will remain vigilant. We will continue to work to help voters and ensure that every vote is properly counted. Please do not let their scare tactics work... please continue to cast your ballots, and let's win! -Bucks County Republican Committee

Harris does a CNN town hall because Trump refuses to show up and the coverage team criticizes HER. As Van Jones said, “Trump and Harris aren’t taking the same exam. He gets to be lawless. She has to be flawless.”

8 years in the making🥹♥️ This year, the Agars are finally back to race #Kona2024, and we are rooting for them to cross the finish line this Saturday👏🏼 #AnythingisPossible #TriDotCoaching #IMWC

NEW. I'm fed up with the obsession over polls. I explain why in the latest issue of my #OurLand newsletter. If the polls and all the reporting on polls are getting to you, you should give this a read and pass it on. And...1/2 link.motherjones.com/public/37136920

I’ve seen a lot of questions about why white men—especially young white men—seem so angry, distrustful of the Democratic Party, or drawn to MAGA-ism. I've been studying this issue for awhile now and I wanted to share some thoughts. If we want to make inroads with white dudes, we need to understand what’s happening. First, economic opportunities are shrinking. Young men are struggling with stagnant wages and fewer job prospects, making it harder for them to gain independence, start families, or even feel secure in adulthood. That instability makes many susceptible to the MAGA whirlpool. Second, there’s a major education gap. Fewer men are graduating from college compared to women, which has serious consequences for their long-term economic and social stability. Kamala Harris is doing well with educated white men, but not with those who didn’t finish college. That difference impacts their prospects and feeds into larger societal issues, which is why we need to make it a lot easier for people to go to college without racking up debt. Third, we’re facing a mental health and social isolation crisis. Young men are lonelier and struggling with mental health issues at higher rates, partly fueled by social media and the erosion of traditional community institutions (churches, men’s groups, etc.). White men in America are four times more likely to commit suicide than any other group. This is a national crisis, and we’re barely talking about it. Fourth, there’s an identity crisis. Gender roles and societal expectations are shifting (which is a good thing!), and young men are left wondering where they fit in. Without positive role models, many gravitate toward toxic figures like Donald Trump, because at least someone is speaking to their frustrations—however inartfully (which is being generous). Democrats haven’t done enough to offer better alternatives, though I think we’re starting to, with people like Tim Walz, Pete Buttigieg, and Doug Emhoff stepping up as strong role models. Fifth, forming relationships—especially romantic ones—has become harder. Economic pressures and the rise of online dating have created new dynamics that are disincentivizing young men (and women, for that matter) from building meaningful connections. This only adds to their sense of isolation and fuels resentment, particularly toward women and those who are economically better off. Lastly, there's a deep cynicism and lack of trust in institutions. Many young men no longer believe the American Dream is for them, or that they have a place in a society that’s rapidly changing. The old American mythology is crumbling around them, and with it goes their belief in a stable future. That loss of trust is driving them toward more extreme solutions and making it harder for them to feel invested in collective progress. All of these factors—along with others I haven’t mentioned—are creating a perfect storm of resentment and frustration among young white men. But these issues are real and addressable. The problem is, for too long, Democrats have retreated from engaging in spaces where these men are, leaving them to only hear from one side. That’s why I’ve been pushing for @KamalaHarris to go on Joe Rogan and praising @PeteButtigieg for going on Fox News. We need to enter these spaces and have real conversations about the issues white men are facing. Will it win all of them over? No. But if we can win over even a small fraction, it makes it much harder for Trump and MAGAism to win nationally. We can’t keep acting like white men don’t have real issues. Everyone is suffering from something, and everyone deserves to have that suffering addressed by their government. If we address these issues with the same seriousness we give to other communities, we won’t win them all—but we don’t have to. We’re building a multicultural coalition to move this country forward, but we can’t ignore the real challenges young white men are facing.

A couple of weeks ago, I complained on this hellsite about the Electoral College. Some people decided to come at me with really bad arguments in defense of the system. Well... ALLOW ME TO RETORT. My latest political philosophy lesson, in @thenation thenation.com/article/politi…

At the VP debate, JD Vance perfectly distilled "Wilhoit’s law." A THREAD.

Like the Koch brothers and other conservative billionaires, Dunn and Wilks want to slash regulations and taxes. Their endgame, however, is more radical: not just to limit the government but also to steer it toward Christian rule. propublica.org/article/tim-du…

9/ Boys Open

8/ Boys Open

A few frames from the Loveland XC Invitational this morning at Home of the Brave Park. First up, Girls Varsity. 🧵 1/ @Kings_HS @kingsathletics @Kings_Schools