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I love to talk about politics and pop culture. Boston grown & homed. See, hear & read me at NBC10 Boston, GBH, Bay Windows, South End News.

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The 1 week figure comes from U.S. intelligence assessments for fissile material production. FactCheck adds nuance that full weaponization takes longer. My point remains that the JCPOA kept that timeline at over a year, now it’s well under a year.

08.03.2026 00:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My point stands regardless of whether you think Trump pulled out because he's a warmonger or that decision *caused* the escalation. Walking away from the JCPOA removed the constraints on Iran's nuclear program and left us with no agreement and no inspectors. That's not disputed.

06.03.2026 09:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Where am I getting 'potentially weeks'? The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, the State Department, the Arms Control Association, and FactCheck.org β€” all put Iran's fissile material production timeline at roughly one week or less. That's not my opinion. That's the U.S. intelligence community.

06.03.2026 09:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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RFK Jr. came for vaccines, fluoride, and SNAP benefits. We let it go. Then he came for Dunkin'. Sir. You have declared war on Massachusetts. πŸ©β˜• From the state that invented American democracy β€” in a ... TikTok video by Sue O’Connell

RFK Jr. came for vaccines, fluoride, and SNAP benefits. We let it go. Then he came for Dunkin'.
Sir, you have declared war on Massachusetts.

www.tiktok.com/t/ZTh73L1Ed/

05.03.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Takeaways from Tuesday's midterm primaries Political commentator Sue O’Connell weighs in on the results from primary elections in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas.

Takeaways from Tuesday's midterm primaries
Political commentator Sue O’Connell weighs in on the results from primary elections in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas.
www.nbcboston.com/video/news/p...

05.03.2026 15:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Analysis | Would we be at war if Trump didn't pull out of Iran nuclear deal? Political commentator Sue O’Connell talks about the agreement to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, reached under former President Barack Obama, from which President Donald Trump withdrew the U....

Would we be at war if Trump didn't pull out of Iran nuclear deal?
Political commentator Sue O’Connell talks about the agreement to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, reached under former President Barack Obama. www.nbcboston.com/video/news/p...

05.03.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The Iran war: How did we get here and what happens next? NBC10 Boston political commentator Sue O’Connell joins us on Uncovering the News with a deeper look at the history and complex geopolitical dealings that have led to this escalating war in the Middle ...

The Iran war: How did we get here and what happens next?

NBC10 Boston political commentator Sue O’Connell joins us on Uncovering the News with a deeper look at the history and complex geopolitical dealings that have led to this escalating war in the Middle East.
www.nbcboston.com/video/multim...

05.03.2026 15:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Analysis | What questions should we be asking about the Iran operation? NBC10 Boston’s Sue O’Connell gives a breakdown of past U.S. conflicts in the Middle East and what the operation in Iran could mean for the future.

Analysis | What questions should we be asking about the Iran operation?
I give a breakdown of past
U.S. conflicts in the Middle East and what the operation in Iran could mean for the future.
nbcboston.app.link/eNeBLPF9b1b

03.03.2026 02:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Analysis | How are Trump voters responding to war in Iran? Political commentator Sue O’Connell looks at how the MAGA base is reacting to the military action after President Donald Trump campaigned on β€œno new wars” in 2024.

I offer thoughts on how the MAGA base is reacting to the military action after President Donald Trump campaigned on β€œno new wars” in 2024.

www.nbcboston.com/video/news/p...

03.03.2026 02:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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30 years in journalism. Here's what I know: when the story keeps changing, that's not a messaging problem β€” that's an accountability problem. Trump said one thing. Then another. Then another. Rubi... TikTok video by Sue O’Connell

30 years in journalism. Here's what I know: when the story keeps changing, that's not a messaging problem β€” that's an accountability problem.

Save this. Share it with someone who needs to hear it.
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02.03.2026 22:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pakistan in β€˜open war' with Afghanistan: How should the U.S. respond? Political commentator Sue O’Connell gives her analysis on the increasing conflict in the Middle East.

Pakistan says it’s in β€œopen war” with Afghanistan. Airstrikes. A failed ceasefire. And a region where ISIS and al Qaeda are trying to regroup.
Is this fallout from the 2021 U.S. withdrawal β€” and what should Washington do now?

My quick breakdown
nbcboston.app.link/eJH4tkRS70b

28.02.2026 12:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Analysis | What to make of the Clinton depositions Political commentator Sue O’Connell weighs in on the testimony on Jeffrey Epstein that Republicans subpoenaed Bill and Hillary Clinton to get.

If no one is accusing the Clintons of wrongdoing, why were they subpoenaed? 6 hours of questions. Pizzagate. Epstein. And now a precedent set for former presidents testifying before Congress.
Did Republicans just open the door for Trump? Watch my breakdown nbcboston.app.link/auJZhSFS70b

28.02.2026 12:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fine. I’m open to the SAVE Act. With conditions. Federal mandate? Federal expense β€” free passports, free IDs, free renewals. And let's go all the way: one federal ID that syncs across the IRS, Social ... TikTok video by Sue O’Connell

Fine.
I’m open to the SAVE Act.
With conditions.
Be careful what you wish for…
www.tiktok.com/t/ZThteHrc1/

27.02.2026 22:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you want to buy a gun, you don't need a passport or birth certificate to prove citizenship. And while states require documentation to get married, rules vary widely by state.
But under the SAVE Act, you'd need documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.

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26.02.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Analyzing the State of the Union, from theatrics to substance Political commentator Sue O’Connell says that while there’s a long history of sending messages with guests to the annual address, President Donald Trump β€œhas turned the State of the Union into a full ...

Every president uses gallery guests to send a message, but Trump took it to another level Tuesday. The question is whether the theatrics can carry Republicans through the November midterms. Watch my analysis here.

www.nbcboston.com/video/news/p...

26.02.2026 12:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump used the State of the Union to push the SAVE Act which would require a passport or birth certificate just to REGISTER to vote. 21 million eligible Americans don't have these documents readily available. Part 6
#SOTU #SAVEAct #Trump #VotingRights #2026Midterms
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25.02.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address Political commentator Sue O’Connell gives her analysis of the president’s speech and the reactions of lawmakers in the House Chamber.

But behind the production value, the president played fast and loose with the facts throughout.
My immediate analysis is here πŸ‘‡
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www.nbcboston.com/video/news/p...

25.02.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My hot take β€” filed as the speech ended:
If President Trump wanted the 2026 State of the Union to feel like a variety show or reality TV, he nailed it. Celebrity moments, emotional gallery reveals, surprise announcements β€” and Democrats cast in a full villain edit.
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25.02.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fact-checking Trump's 2026 State of the Union address Trump made a series of exaggerated and false claims as he touted his administration's work on the economy, crime, immigration and more.

From reality star…to UNREALITY star.
There were very few actual facts in President Trump’s State of The Union address.
Take a look at the score card:

www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

25.02.2026 13:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Governor Maura Healey has issued a partial travel ban for Bristol, Plymouth, and Barnstable counties. It’s enforceable, with a $500 fine for non-essential travel.
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Watch on the NBC10 Boston app. XUMO_NBC_BOSTON_FAST_STREAM

24.02.2026 10:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

On 495, some stretches are down to two narrow lanes, with exits closed or snow-packed. We’re even seeing cars stuck trying to pull into gas stations.
Every type of vehicle is affected β€” tractor trailers, pickups, sedans. Conditions are changing mile to mile.
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24.02.2026 10:42 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

In the Thunder Truck today.
Along Route 24 through Raynham and Bridgewater, roads are dangerous and a mess β€” cars abandoned, plowed in, buried, some left in travel lanes.
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24.02.2026 10:42 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Wow!! That’s amazing!

21.02.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

If voter fraud is so rampant, why can't anyone find it? This is Part 5 of my series on Trump’s effort to nationalize elections.
The the data speaks for itself. www.facebook.com/share/16o4RH...

20.02.2026 22:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Epstein files: New fallout at Harvard, Boston museum; key context The Jeffrey Epstein files have sparked questions about his ties to Harvard’s Hasty Pudding and misinformation regarding the Gardner heist.

Epstein files: Key context
Questions about his ties to Harvard's Hasty Pudding and new controversies, like misinformation regarding the Gardner heist.
Mary Markos reports & I explain. nbcboston.app.link/Zd0G7KEvU0b

20.02.2026 10:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The government could flag YOU for criminal investigation β€” because of a typo. That's not a hypothetical. It's happening right now in Texas, Missouri, and Arizona. I'm breaking down Trump's new executi... TikTok video by Sue O’Connell

TikTok version: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTh4pEp8e/

19.02.2026 22:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The government could flag YOU for criminal investigation β€” because of a typo. That's not a hypothetical. It's happening right now in Texas, Missouri, and Arizona. This is Part 4 of my series on Trump’s effort to nationalize elections ahead of the midterms. www.facebook.com/share/1JZAwT...

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18.02.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kids were still on the ice when the shooting started. By Tuesday, both sides were already using this family's tragedy as a weapon. We need to talk about what we're actually missing. #Pawtucket #Rhod... TikTok video by Sue O’Connell

Kids were still on the ice when the shooting started. By Tuesday, both sides were already using this family's tragedy as a weapon. We need to talk about what we're actually missing.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZThXGnMhn/

18.02.2026 22:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Analysis | Rev. Jesse Jackson and the origin of the Rainbow Coalition Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died at 84, believed power came from coalitions, political analyst Sue O’Connell explains β€” along with how his β€œRainbow Coalition” was born in Boston.

Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died at 84, believed power came from coalitions, political analyst Sue O'Connell explains β€” along with how his "Rainbow Coalition" was born in Boston.

www.nbcboston.com/video/on-air...

18.02.2026 00:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0