Michael Schaffer
@michaelschaffer
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Capital City columnizer, @POLITICOmag. Co-host, @citycast_dc. Formerly: Editor of @washingtonian & @wcp. D.C. Native. Admirer of schemes.
Washington D.C.
Joined March 2009
RT @pauldemko: "The Hill is like living in a small town,” Wilson said. “And you know all these people, and you’re around them all the time.….
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RT @anniekarni: Glad @michaelschaffer wrote this. An Elderly Lawmaker’s Staff Keeps Walking Back Things She Tells Reporters. Should They K….
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I wrote about a very 2025 DC dillemma: An Elderly Lawmaker’s Staff Keeps Walking Back Things She Tells Reporters. Should They Keep Quoting Her?
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RT @alexanderburns: My riff tonight: America's mighty political dynasties are crumbling in the age of political disruption. Clinton, Bush,….
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RT @peterbakernyt: A sad day for @washingtonpost readers as the standalone Metro section in print is eliminated and folded behind Style. As….
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The last time DC had a military parade, it was my HS graduation. This time, my kid just graduated. The similarities end there — and the gap says a ton about why this might be riskier for Trump than it seems
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I wrote about the decision to shut down Dupont Circle ahead of Pride — a sign of changing life in Trump-era DC (and the absurdity of Uncle Sam owning so much local land)
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“It’s easy to AI-render a Dick Van Dyke sculpture. So much easier than actually getting it done.” via @politico.
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Ooof. Actual sculptors say Trump's $34 million "Gaden of American heroes" will actually be a collection of Chinese mannequins. "Totally unworkable" by USA 250th — unless it is 3D-printed schlock.
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RT @natsfert: "In the aftermath of Biden’s disastrous decision to run again, it sure looks like the incentive structure for keeping mum has….
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RT @politico: Column: The era of political staff covering up for impaired bosses might be coming to an end. "In the aftermath of Biden’s d….
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RT @patcaldwell: Are You a Political Staffer? Is Your Boss Losing It? It’s Time to Speak Up (Leak to @michaelschaff….
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Sometimes it’s still good to read the print edition
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I wrote about a guy being facing jail for a nonviolent version of what Jan 6 mob got pardoned for. Trial will be a test of whatr Trump's pardons mean for future DC protest arrests. Easy to see defense playing up the hypocrisy, getting jury to acquit.
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RT @jmart: Nice @michaelschaffer lede. Donald Trump’s Justice Department is trying to jail a guy for trespassing on federal property in o….
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RT @politico: Column: Trump ally Ed Martin, who once represented Jan. 6 defendants, is trying to put a guy in jail for a nonviolent protest….
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RT @learnaboutsam: SAM Pres. @KevinSabet told @POLITICOMag's @michaelschaffer, “Any pot dispensary is on notice. Beyond that, anyone that o….
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