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JW Wharton retweeted
New York, New York, New York!
Has it ever happened that the House, Senate, and White House are simultaneously controlled by New Yorkers?
So begins CT’s Republican “friendly” fire 🔥
Former Senate Nominee Leora Levy Calls For CTGOP Chairman Ben Proto To Resign In Disgrace After Historic Republican Wipeout
connecticutcentinal.com/poli…
Made it back on @wnpr’s this morning post-election night — it’ll be replayed at 8pm 📻
ctpublic.org/show/the-wheelh…
JW Wharton retweeted
🗳️ The votes are in. What comes next?
Professors Jennifer Hopper and Jonathan Wharton offered perspective on the midterm elections, from the economic concerns driving voters to the challenge of turning campaign promises into governing priorities.
Learn more: bit.ly/4iC7bf2
JW Wharton retweeted
More money will be spent in this election than in any previous midterm — and Elon Musk's contributions make him the largest individual contributor in an election cycle since Michael Bloomberg contributed $1bn to his own 2020 presidential campaign ft.trib.al/k3MuolD
JW Wharton retweeted
#BREAKING: Democrats win Senate majority
thehill.com/homenews/senate/…
JW Wharton retweeted
#BREAKING: Democrats seize House control from Republicans
thehill.com/homenews/house/6…
JW Wharton retweeted
Walked into polling booth with a big bag of Popeyes chicken & fries.
Poll worker: Oh how nice, you brought us Popeyes
Me: Yes! Here!
PW: I was joking
Me: I wasn't! It's my election day tradition since 2020. Bringing food as a thank you for you folks.
PW: 😍🤗
I’m often petrified about exactly THIS 🫣
So now UConn trustees are denying this?! 👀
“The University of Connecticut’s Board of Trustees is denying reporting that it may not renew its president’s contract.”
New: The University of Connecticut's Board of Trustees may not renew its president's contract, which ends in June. The Connecticut Mirror reports that the Board has approached the Democratic speaker of Connecticut's House of Representatives for the top spot. chroni.cl/4ikGLQb
JW Wharton retweeted
Who am I to disagree.
Autumn arrived in Central Park, New York City.
Have a great week ahead, everyone!
JW Wharton retweeted
Republicans hoped that President Trump would deliver a final closing argument less than 24 hours before the midterm elections.
Trump opened his remarks with a lengthy report on “the high-quality material” used to renovate the reflecting pool. on.wsj.com/3V2aogf
JW Wharton retweeted
The two largest U.S. oil companies, ExxonMobil and Chevron, report blowout profits that easily beat expectations as oil prices remain sharply elevated because of the U.S. war with Iran. nbcnews.com/business/energy/…
"‘I've talked to Rep. Hughes and been assured this won't happen again,’ [House Speaker Matt] Ritter, D-Hartford, said in a statement. ‘We move on.’” 🤦🏾♂️
No discipline for Connecticut lawmaker accused of taking campaign signs, House speaker says ift.tt/u42yd01
JW Wharton retweeted
It’s like humorist Will Rogers had a crystal ball in the 1920s to see Michigan today: “I belong to no organized political party. I’m a Democrat.”
