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Three ways to read CBS's "avoidance election" poll: Left: over 7 in 10 Democratic voters say they're voting to oppose Trump. Center: no majority sees a clear plan from either party. Right: "maybe" voters lean GOP. www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-ho...

CBS News/YouGov House estimate (Oct 21-23): Democrats 229 seats, Republicans 206. Range D 215 to D 237; 218 is the majority. CBS's own read: the lead is durable but not growing, and the undecided lean Republican. www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-ho...

Trump told the Washington Examiner his approval is about 60%. Left: critics cite NYT/Siena at 34%. Center: RCP average is 38.8% approve, 60.4% disapprove. Right: Byron York says Trump has little choice but to stay upbeat. ground.news/article/byro...

Maine Senate is tied: Jackson (D) 49, Collins (R) 49. Fox News poll, Oct 16-20, 1,514 likely voters, ±2.5. Early voters favor Jackson by 40; Election Day voters favor Collins by 12. Which electorate is bigger? www.foxnews.com/politics/fox...

Mississippi Senate, three reads: ⬅️ Change Research (D): Hyde-Smith (R) 43, Colom (D) 40, Pinkins (I) 6 ⏺️ DDHQ forecast: Hyde-Smith still 91% ➡️ Axios: GOP weighing late money to protect her Tightening, or a sponsor's poll? politicalwire.com/2026/10/23/m...

InsiderAdvantage Senate polls, Oct 21-22: MI: El-Sayed (D) 47, Rogers (R) 46 OH: Brown (D) 47, Husted (R) 44 IA: Hinson (R) 47, Turek (D) 45 All within ±2.83. insideradvantage.com/insideradvan...

Texas Senate, three reads of a 49-49 Fox poll: ⬅️ Paxton favorability 41/58 ⏺️ Emerson: Talarico 48, Paxton 46, inside the margin ➡️ Paxton erased Talarico's 2-pt September lead Which holds? www.foxnews.com/politics/fox...

New Maine Senate poll (Fox News, Beacon (D)/Shaw (R)): 🔵 Jackson 49% 🔴 Collins 49% 1,514 likely voters, Oct 16-20, ±2.5. Trump approval in Maine: 37/62. Collins won by nearly 9 in 2020. Now it's a coin flip. www.foxnews.com/politics/fox...

Bill discusses the impact of Maduro's departure from Venezuela https://themonolith.media/bill-discusses-the-impact-of-maduros-departure-from-venezuela/ Article Summary The content discusses America's persistent drug crisis, focusing on discussions with former President Trump about military actio

Trump still holds power; not a lame duck yet https://themonolith.media/__trashed-955/ Article Summary Recent weeks have been tumultuous for Donald Trump and the Republican Party, igniting jubilation among Democrats. The GOP's poor performance in elections and Trump's plummeting approval ratings—

Exploring mind's ontology and its vulnerabilities https://themonolith.media/__trashed-952/ Article Summary The author reflects on a five-year quest to understand how certain influential figures and groups—think Donald Trump, Elon Musk, MAGA supporters, and QAnon—hijack rational and moral frame

Texas shifts further from Democrats with Jasmine Crockett's run https://themonolith.media/texas-shifts-further-from-democrats-with-jasmine-crocketts-run/ Article Preview Next year's midterms present a promising landscape for Democrats, marked by strong performances in special elections and a growi

Trump's fentanyl claims serve as a war pretext https://themonolith.media/trumps-fentanyl-claims-serve-as-a-war-pretext/ Article Preview President Trump recently signed an executive order labeling fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction," framing drug trafficking into the U.S. as a military threa

Trump's cancellation of citizenship ceremonies harms America https://themonolith.media/trumps-cancellation-of-citizenship-ceremonies-harms-america/ Article Summary This summer, a remarkable event unfolded as a dear friend and many others from various countries, such as Yemen and Togo, became Ameri

Trump's voters skeptical of his affordability claims https://themonolith.media/trumps-voters-skeptical-of-his-affordability-claims/ Article Summary A recent poll reveals significant discontent among American voters regarding the economy, with many of President Donald Trump's own supporters attribu

11 / 28 / 2025 - Essay #5 - Just slippin' by on LSD (in D.C.) https://themonolith.media/12-5-2025/ Since this is the Dawn of Man aka Phase 1 of Monolith Media that'll cover USA politics I thought it would be appropriate to share details of my four trips to Washington D.C. which were in 2025, 2010,

11 / 21 / 25 - Essay #4 (What's in a Name) https://themonolith.media/11-21-25/ Ahead of a logo, IRS EID, trademark, credo, elevator speech, and vision a decision had to be made on what to call 'this' which requires diving into the world of GoDaddy and top-level domains (aka TLDs) such as .com .net

1 / 14 / 25 - Essay #3 (Vision) https://themonolith.media/1-14-25/ When the idea for a political website evolved last spring, self doubt surfaced as entrepreneurship into the unknown is time consuming, risky, and expensive but in the immortal words of Jules Winnfield, "God got involved." How? Withi

11 / 07 / 25 - Essay #2 (Freedom of Speech) https://themonolith.media/11-7-25/ Amendment One to the Constitution was ratified on December 15, 1791. It is most commonly recognized for its protection of the freedom of speech, religion, the press, and making complaints and requests to the government.

10 / 31 / 25 - Essay #1 (Introduction) https://themonolith.media/10-31-25/ Welcome to the inaugural essay for The Monolith Media which is the wording of the Introduction video. Hello, I’m Tim Luby, Founder and publisher of The Monolith – a platform built to restore intellectual curiosity and

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman orders demolition of Alabama test facilities https://themonolith.media/nasa-administrator-jared-isaacman-orders-demolition-of-alabama-test-facilities/ Article Preview NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is set to modernize the agency by demolishing aging facilities

Israel's efforts to influence American media coverage https://themonolith.media/__trashed-956/ Article Summary In March 2011, the Israeli consulate in New York faced a challenge as an IDF delegation prepared for a PR tour in the U.S. Seeking media attention, they reached out to Act For Israel, a

Monroe's impact on U.S. foreign policy redefined relations https://themonolith.media/__trashed-957/ Article Summary On December 2, 1823, President James Monroe presented the Monroe Doctrine to Congress, a significant proclamation that transformed the United States' identity and its diplomatic re

Poor encouraged to spend beyond their means https://themonolith.media/__trashed-966/ Article Summary The article describes the contemporary economic landscape as a "Second Gilded Age," drawing parallels with the late 19th-century period of extreme wealth inequality. During the original Gilded Age,

10 / 31 / 25 - Essay #1 (Introduction) https://themonolith.media/an-essay-article-example-3/ Welcome to the inaugural essay for The Monolith Media which is the wording of the Introduction video. Hello, I’m Tim Luby, Founder and publisher of The Monolith – a platform built to restore intellec

11 / 07 / 25 - Essay #2 (Freedom of Speech) https://themonolith.media/an-essay-article-example-2/ Amendment One to the Constitution was ratified on December 15, 1791. It is most commonly recognized for its protection of the freedom of speech, religion, the press, and making complaints and requests

1 / 14 / 25 - Essay #3 (Vision) https://themonolith.media/an-essay-article-example-1/ When the idea for a political website evolved last spring, self doubt surfaced as entrepreneurship into the unknown is time consuming, risky, and expensive but in the immortal words of Jules Winnfield, "God got in

11 / 21 / 25 - Essay #4 (What's in a Name) https://themonolith.media/11-21-25/ Ahead of a logo, IRS EID, trademark, credo, elevator speech, and vision a decision had to be made on what to call 'this' which requires diving into the world of GoDaddy and top-level domains (aka TLDs) such as .com .net

11 / 28 / 2025 - Essay #5 - Just slippin' by on LSD (in D.C.) https://themonolith.media/12-5-2025/ Since this is the Dawn of Man aka Phase 1 of Monolith Media that'll cover USA politics I thought it would be appropriate to share details of my four trips to Washington D.C. which were in 2025, 2010,

Zohran Mamdani's win boosts democratic socialism https://themonolith.media/zohran-mamdanis-win-boosts-democratic-socialism/ Article Summary Zohran Mamdani's recent election victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo in New York represents a significant achievement for democratic socialism in the Un

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Democrats may regret midterm election outcomes https://themonolith.media/democrats-may-regret-midterm-election-outcomes/ Article Summary In the aftermath of the recent midterm elections, political analyst Mahmood Mamdani has highlighted potential regrets for the Democratic Party regarding certain

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Tennessee probation system endangers domestic violence victims https://themonolith.media/tennessee-probation-system-endangers-domestic-violence-victims/ Article Summary Summary of Reporting Highlights on Domestic Violence Homicides in Tennessee Gun Access and Supervision Gaps In Tennessee's fi

The Supreme Court declined to overturn its same-sex marriage decision https://themonolith.media/the-supreme-court-declined-to-overturn-its-same-sex-marriage-decision/ Article Summary The U.S. Supreme Court has recently denied an appeal from former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who sought to ove

Critique of the notion that Democrats are too old https://themonolith.media/critique-of-the-notion-that-democrats-are-too-old/ Article Summary The ongoing discourse around the Democratic Party often highlights its "gerontocracy," with calls for younger leaders to revitalize the party. Notable figu

Violent protests during TPUSA event at UC Berkeley https://themonolith.media/violent-protests-during-tpusa-event-at-uc-berkeley/ Article Summary A violent confrontation erupted near the University of California, Berkeley, on November 10, 2025, as tensions flared ahead of a Turning Point USA (TPUSA

November 11: America's inaugural Day of Remembrance https://themonolith.media/november-11-americas-inaugural-day-of-remembrance/ Article Summary On November 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first observance of Armistice Day. This date marked the first anniversary of the armistice

Exploring the surreal nature of our everyday lives https://themonolith.media/exploring-the-surreal-nature-of-our-everyday-lives/ Article Summary In "The Matrix," Morpheus tells Neo that “You’ve been living in a dream world,” a sentiment that has recently resonated within American society and

House GOP Budget Chair Jodey Arrington won't run again https://themonolith.media/house-gop-budget-chair-jodey-arrington-wont-run-again/ Article Summary House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, a Republican from Texas, announced on Tuesday that he will not be seeking reelection in 2026, mar

Trump’s meatpacking investigation faces MAGA doubts https://themonolith.media/trumps-meatpacking-investigation-faces-maga-doubts/ Article Summary On November 10, 2025, tensions remain high between American ranchers and the Trump administration concerning the beef industry. The Justice Department

Democrats agree it's time for Chuck Schumer to leave https://themonolith.media/democrats-agree-its-time-for-chuck-schumer-to-leave/ Article Summary For 40 days, congressional Democrats unified around a clear message: they would not support any stopgap funding measure that failed to include Afforda

Voter discontent with Trump should concern Democrats https://themonolith.media/voter-discontent-with-trump-should-concern-democrats/ Article Summary Zohran Mamdani’s ascendancy in the political landscape, particularly as a candidate for mayor in the media capital of the U.S., presents a unique s