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Randy Renstrom

@RandyRenstrom

Political and social psychologist. College professor in Iowa by way of Chicago & Youngstown. Alum of @OhioState @UChicago & @LoyolaChicago.

 Grinnell, IA
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Joined July 2014
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The background image for "Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home" on Amazon Prime is Julia Child pulling a gun on Jacques Pepin.
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President Ozymandias
Anna Bower (@AnnaBower) profile pictureAnna Bower
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In his first public appearance since his party suffered crushing electoral losses, Trump is at the site of the White House ballroom, talking about the marble he ordered for the floor.
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Emily Parcell@emilyparcell3h
Iowa has 31 Obama-Trump counties, more than any state in the nation. Rob Sand carried 16 of them, and 3 more were separated by less than a percentage point.
Elaine Godfrey (@elainejgodfrey) profile pictureElaine Godfrey
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Looks like every county in Iowa moved left last night? nytimes.com/interactive/2026…
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Notable observation from @kkondik exactly one year ago after Republicans were overwhelmed in the VA and NJ elections. I bet some GOP states are glad they didn't follow NC and TX over the redistricting cliff...
Kyle Kondik (@kkondik) profile pictureKyle Kondik@kkondik5 Nov 2025
Tonight is such a blowout so far that I wonder if it gives some Rs pause about redistricting in states that are still pondering it. They already needed to "stress-test" the districts (and they did in TX-NC-MO, I think, even considering tonight), but still.
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Yesterday was a historic night for Senate Democrats. Even before accounting for AK and MS, where Democrats are favored, they have already flipped more Senate seats in states the president won by 10+ points than all opposition parties combined over the past 40 years.
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Pete Hegseth being shown his new office by the WH tomorrow...
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Iowa will get an entirely brand new Congressional delegation... except for 93-year-old Chuck Grassley. SEN: Turek (D, flip) IA01: Bohannan (D, flip) IA02: James (D, flip) IA03: Trone-Garriott (D, flip) IA04: McGowan (R, replacing Feenstra)
Randy Renstrom (@RandyRenstrom) profile pictureRandy Renstrom@RandyRenstromOct 9
Between Randy Feenstra (#IA04) and Joni Ernst (#IASen) retiring and competitive races in #IA01, #IA02, and #IA03, there's a decent chance Iowa sees an entirely new Congressional delegation next year... except for Chuck Grassley who has been in Congress since 1959.
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Brandy Jensen@BrandyLJensen21h
I love posts I love scrolling I love being on my phone and also my laptop
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Midwest Democrats tonight:
David Weigel (@daveweigel) profile pictureDavid Weigel
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Dems feel good about flipping Ashley Hinson's House seat - an upset in 2020 which she made redder every year. Dems snapping back to Obama numbers. Dubuque County 2024: R +16 2026: D+7 Black Hawk County (Waterloo) 2024: R +3 2026: D+17
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BREAKING: Democrat Annie Andrews wins U.S. Senate race in South Carolina, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4iE47PD
BREAKING: Democrat Annie Andrews wins U.S. Senate race in South Carolina, NBC News projects. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-elections/south-carolina-senate-results

ALT BREAKING: Democrat Annie Andrews wins U.S. Senate race in South Carolina, NBC News projects. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-elections/south-carolina-senate-results

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Zachary Donnini
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Polk County, IA Big Drops (pop. 516k) 90% Reported 🔵2024: Kamala Harris +13 (at 90% reported) 🔵2026: Josh Turek +29 🔵2026: Rob Sand +37 This 16 point swing towards Turek makes him clearly favored. Hinson needs to clean up in the rurals to win.
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It's a shame Mitch McConnell isn't alive to see all this
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Republicans lining up to put their "I Voted" stickers on the front door of the Cheesecake Factory like it's Susan B. Anthony's grave...
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LOL
Acyn (@Acyn) profile pictureAcyn
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Doocy: Some of the white house staff have ordered dinner from The Cheesecake Factory.
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Go back in time to your 2024 self and tell them in two years Democrats will lose the Florida Senate race but win South Carolina...
Dustin Volz (@dnvolz) profile pictureDustin Volz@dnvolz23h
NYT's needle is at 89 percent for Andrews in South Carolina over Graham
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Turns out all those shy Trump voters that didn't show up in polling also didn't show up to vote.
Dustin Olson (@DustinOlson) profile pictureDustin Olson
@DustinOlsonOct 3
The midterms might turnout bad for Republicans but they might not be that bad. Part of the issue in determining where the midterms, especially in the House, are heading are the flaws in the public opinion polls that seem to be missing shy Trump voters as they have for a decade. Thank you @NEWSMAX and @RobAstorino for having me on Saturday Agenda to share insights with fellow special guest @aditisrivastav. Tune back into @NEWSMAX tomorrow from Noon-2pm ET to see my on Sunday Agenda with host @LidiaNews.
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Where is the Republican majority? Is it safe? Is it alright?
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Beff (e/acc) (@beffjezos) profile pictureBeff (e/acc)
@beffjezosNov 1
The Anakin edits might turn the tides of the midterms
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I have to say, Angie Nixon and Rick Scott would have to be the most bizarre pair of Senators from any state. God bless you, Florida.
Taniel (@Taniel) profile pictureTaniel
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Orange County is nearly done counting, says the AP. That's Orlando. In 2024: Harris won 55/43. Angie Nixon wins 64% to 35%.
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Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) profile pictureDecision Desk HQ
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Decision Desk HQ projects Jon Ossoff wins the GA US Senate General Election #DecisionMade: 7:18 PM EST Follow live results here: votes.decisiondeskhq.com/rac…
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Zachary Donnini (@ZacharyDonnini) profile pictureZachary Donnini
@ZacharyDonniniNov 4
Bloodbath for GOP in Florida.
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Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) profile pictureJennifer Jacobs
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"Mr Veto" tells @CBSNews he is prepared to use "tremendous powers" if Democrats take control cbsnews.com/news/trump-midte…
Trump says he is prepared to use "tremendous powers" if Democrats take control

Trump says he is prepared to use "tremendous powers" if Democrats take control

President Trump remained optimistic about GOP chances ahead of polls closing: "We have a good chance. But we're not going to be embarrassed."

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Election Twitter when vote counting starts:
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