Cold Days Coming

[Devout Centrist]

Projection: Republicans Retain Control of House
@NBCNews; November 7th, 2028

BREAKING: PETE BUTTIGIEG ELECTED 47th PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES; GEORGIA PUTS HIM OVER THE TOP
New York Times; November 8th, 2028

’Poor Performance’ in Down Ballot Races Bristles House Democrats
Chicago Tribune; November 8th, 2028

With Loss in Wisconsin, Democrats Fail to Secure Senate Majority
CNN Election Center; November 9th, 2028

Buttigieg’s narrow victory in the electoral college masks a decisive victory in the popular vote
MSNBC; November 10th, 2028

GREENE REFUSES TO CONCEDE; SAYS GEORGIA AND ARIZONA WERE ‘STOLEN’
Fox News; November 10th, 2028

Pete Buttigieg’s victory depended on hard work from queer femmes of color; here’s what he can do to support them
Slate; November 10th, 2028

Georgia Secretary of State Jody Hice set to give press conference
Atlanta Journal-Constitution; November 11th, 2028

BREAKING: GEORGIA SOS REFUSES TO CERTIFY BUTTIGIEG’S VICTORY; INVOKES NEW STATE LAW ON APPOINTING ELECTORS
CBS; November 12th, 2028

Republicans in Arizona Raise Challenge to Buttigieg Victory
CNN; November 12th, 2028

Governor Recalls Legislature in Special Session
Atlanta Journal-Constitution; November 13th, 2028

WHAT WE ARE WITNESSING IS A COUP ATTEMPT
Lawrence O’Donnell, The Last Word; November 14th, 2028

Campaign Lawyers Descend on Atlanta, Starting Legal Battle over Georgia Certification
The Lead with Jake Tapper; November 15th, 2028

Forsyth and Barrow Counties Refuse to Certify Election Results
Fox News; November 17th, 2028

In Rare Speech, Ailing President Biden Urges GOP to ‘do the right thing’ and Recognize Buttigieg Victory
Annie Linskey, Washington Post; November 18th, 2028

ARIZONA CERTIFIES BUTTIGIEG AS VICTOR
New York Times; November 20th, 2028

Georgia Governor ‘Will Not’ Certify Buttigieg Electors
ABC; November 22nd, 2028

Georgia House Set to Vote on Competing Electors This Week
This Week with George Stephanopoulos; November 24th, 2028

GEORGIA HOUSE APPROVES REPUBLICAN ELECTOR SLATE, SETTING UP LEGAL CHALLENGE
NBC; November 27th, 2028

Protests Erupt Across Country as Democratic Leaders Plot Response
MSNBC; November 28th, 2028

Georgia Supreme Court Will Not Hear Challenge to New Elector Slate
Atlanta Journal-Constitution; November 29th, 2028

Governor Walker: ‘We will be sending’ Republican Electors to Washington
American Conservative; November 30th, 2028

District Court Judge Issues Injunction Against Georgia Elector Slate; Orders Counties to Resolve Certification Issues by December 10th
Lawfare; December 2nd, 2028

Eleventh Circuit Hears Oral Arguments as Safe Harbor Deadline Approaches
Boston Globe; December 6th, 2028

ELEVENTH CIRCUIT AXES INJUNCTION; BUTTIGIEG CAMPAIGN APPEALS TO SCOTUS
New York Times; December 8th, 2028

SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO STAY APPEALS COURT RULING IN SHOCK 4-4 DECISION; STATES ‘RETAIN POWER’ TO APPOINT OWN ELECTORS
Scotusblog; December 12th, 2028

Democratic Leaders ‘Will Object’ to Georgia Elector Slate
MSNBC; December 12th, 2028

Protest Movement Explodes in Major Cities; 250,000 March in DC
Washington Post; December 13th, 2028

Susan Collins ‘Has Significant Concerns’ about Georgia Elector Slate
The Hill; December 14th, 2028

Electoral College Votes to Elect Marjorie Taylor Greene
National Review; December 18th, 2028

BREAKING: ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTES FOR MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE, SETTING UP JAN. 6 FIGHT
New York Times; December 18th, 2028

Protestors March on Georgia Capitol; Clash with Militia Groups
SF Chronicle; December 18th, 2028

Breaking: Fire Reported at Waffle House Near Capitol Museum
Fox 5 News Atlanta; December 19th, 2028

PROTESTORS STORM CAPITOL MUSEUM; CENTRAL CITY UNDER LOCKDOWN
Atlanta Journal-Constitution; December 19th, 2028

Protestors Set Fire to Catholic Church: Video
American Conservative; December 19th, 2028

FIRES REPORTED ACROSS ATLANTA AS VIOLENT CLASHES BETWEEN PROTESTORS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUE
New York Times; December 20th, 2028

Biden Calls for Calm as Reports of Violence Grow; Los Angeles, Chicago, New York Latest Victims
Washington Post; December 20th, 2028

Reports of Fires Near the White House as Protestors Circle Capitol
CNN; December 21st, 2028

GREENE: “I will restore order to our lawless cities as President”
Fox News; December 21st, 2028

National Guard Deployed in Atlanta, Miami, DC, elsewhere
Miami Herald; December 22nd, 2028

Breaking: Protestors Seize Market Street; Establish ‘San Fran Self Sufficient Unoccupied Zone’
San Francisco Chronicle; December 23rd, 2028

67 Cities Report Rioting or Civil Unrest; Law Enforcement Continues to Fight Rioters Nationwide
Newsweek; December 24th, 2028

’Black Christmas’ as Violence Continues; 95 Dead, 20k Structures Burned Nationwide; Atlanta Hardest Hit
Politico; December 26th, 2028

Buttigieg Reportedly in Communication with MTG: REPORT
MSNBC; December 27th, 2028

Buttigieg Refuses to Concede; Issues Tearful Plea for Peace
New York Times; December 29th, 2028

Violence Dies Down as Police Regain Control; Peaceful Protests Continue
Los Angeles Times; December 30th, 2028

Over 1000 Structures Destroyed in Atlanta; City Hall Scorched by Flames
WSB News Atlanta; December 31st, 2028

Country Celebrates Anxious New Year as Violence Ebbs
Washington Post; January 1st, 2029

Joint Chiefs Issue Extraordinary Statement, Disavow Intervention in Electoral Process
Politico; January 2nd, 2029

Calm in DC as New Congress is Sworn In
The Hill; January 3rd, 2029

Washington Under Lockdown as January 6th Approaches; Chainlink Fence Surrounds Capitol
CNN; January 4th, 2029

Electoral Count Set to Begin Tomorrow as Protests Continue Across the Country; 3.5 Million Flood Washington
NBC; January 5th, 2029

Senator Gallego Raises Objection to Georgia Elector Slate
Fox 10 News Phoenix; January 6th, 2029

HOUSE VOTES 219-216 IN FAVOR OF GEORGIA ELECTOR SLATE; SENATE VOTES 51-49 IN FAVOR OF SLATE
NBC; January 6th, 2029

Collins, Romney Vote Against Georgia Slate
Politico; January 6th, 2029

BREAKING: DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKERS WALK OUT OF ELECTORAL COUNT
MSNBC; January 6th, 2029

Speaker Scalise: “We will move forward alone” on Certification of Greene Victory
Fox News; January 6th, 2029

GREENE OFFICIALLY ELECTED PRESIDENT; WILL TAKE OFFICE ON JANUARY 20th
@CNNBRK; January 7th, 2029

[Devout Centrist]

Cold Days Coming

Contents

Prologue
November 4th, 2026
In the Court of the Crimson Queen, Part I
In the Court of the Crimson Queen, Part II

[Devout Centrist]

a great start however I cannot see any Democrat conceding on such grounds after such a blatant coup.

The midterms are going to be brutal.

Yeah, I went back and changed that headline. It doesn't make much sense from a storytelling perspective to have unilateral deescalation when the opposition so blatantly takes power for themselves.

I should have something new out early this week. I'm hoping to jump between flashbacks and current events over the next few chapters.

[Devout Centrist]

Republicans Rejoice as Democrats Suffer Major Defeat in Midterms

November 4th, 2026

ATLANTA - Democrats across the country were dealt a series of stinging defeats yesterday, as Republican contenders won a slew of competitive races from coast to coast. The new Republican majority in the House will be the largest since 2014 and the Senate will remain in Republican hands for at least the next two years.

Going into Tuesday night, Democratic consultants were worried about possible warning signs from a number of key constituencies. Internal polls conducted on behalf of Democratic congressional candidates in suburbia revealed a substantial decline in the number of white women who expressed support for the President. Equally worrying was a decline in enthusiasm among core Democratic voters across the country, with numbers among young voters and black voters posting major declines compared to 2024.

However, few could have predicted how sharp the decline would be among Latino voters. A national exit poll produced by Edison Research suggests that Republicans won as much as 46% of Latino voters, including a majority of Latino and Hispanic men. Women who identified as Hispanic or Latino remained solidly in the Democratic camp, but reported far lower enthusiasm for Democratic candidates compared to 2024.

All of these factors, combined with increased Republican turnout across the board, led to substantial Democratic losses. In Georgia, Democrats lost the senate seat held by Jon Ossoff and failed to capture the Governor’s mansion for the seventh consecutive term. In the Midwest, Republicans stormed to victory in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, seizing all three gubernatorial races for the first time since 2010. Out in the West, Governor Kari Lake (R-AZ) won re-election over her Democratic opponent, and Republicans increased their majority in the state legislature.

At the Federal level, the situation was even more dire for Democrats. Republicans picked up 25 seats in the House of Representatives, bringing their majority to a stunning 244 seats. In the Senate, Republicans gains were more muted, with the Party adding one more seat to bring their majority to 53.

In lighter news for Democrats, the Congressional Progressive Caucus grew by five seats last night, as attrition and primary defeats chipped away at a number of senior Party leaders in the House. All in all, though, there were few positive signs for Democrats in last night’s results.

After yesterday’s result, many Democratic lawmakers expressed their concerns about expanded Republican majorities in crucial state legislatures. Some pointed out that efforts are already underway by some Republican activists to change the way that states appoint electors to the Electoral College. This could potentially tip the balance in a close election.

On the other side of the aisle, Republican leaders stated that they were confident that the next two years would prove to be more fruitful compared to the last Congress. Senior Party members on the Hill privately indicated that they wished to avoid yet another electoral debacle like the one the Party faced in 2024, when former President Trump had strongly pushed for Republicans in the House to overturn President Biden’s reelection victory. The former President passed away on November 27th, 2024, rendering the challenge moot.

Now, Democrats and Republicans must navigate a decidedly post Trump political landscape. The possibility of future battles over electoral legitimacy looms large, even as the midterm campaign itself appears to have concluded without much doubt.

[Devout Centrist]

Markets Plunge as Greene Formally Wins Election
CNBC; January 8th, 2029

Congressional Progressives Organize Day of Action Set for January 21st
The Hill; January 8th, 2029

Washington Under Lockdown as Protests Continue
New York Times; January 9th, 2029

Hey, Marjorie, You Can’t Hunt the Undocumented - LIVE MONOLOGUE
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert; January 10th, 2029

Greene Makes Immigration, Healthcare Top Priorities in Leadup to Inaugural
Fox News; January 11th, 2029

Greene Nominates Kyle Duncan to Supreme Court Vacancy
SCOTUSBlog; January 12th, 2029

Lin Manuel Miranda Produces Stunning, Powerful Takedown of Greene’s Immigration Czar
Variety; January 13th, 2029

Greene Supporters Flood DC as Inauguration Nears
Reuters; January 14th, 2029

Mike Wirth’s Senate confirmation hearings: what Democrats should be asking
Vox; January 15th, 2029

Scientists Say 2028 was the Hottest Year on Record; Earth Hits the 1.5 C Mark
Washington Post; January 16th, 2029

Greene Taps Arizona Sheriff to Head DHS; Faces Uphill Battle in Senate
CNN; January 17th, 2029

BREAKING: LEAKED FILES REVEAL GREENE CONSULTED TURKISH, HUNGARIAN LEADERS ON ELECTION STRATEGY
@NBCNewsNow; January 18th, 2029

Phil Mudd: Greene’s Actions ‘Tantamount’ To Treason
Daily Update with Van Jones; January 19th, 2029

Zero Democrats will Attend Greene Inaugural
Tucker Carlson Tonight; January 19th, 2029

GREENE INAUGURATED AMIDST VIOLENCE, LOOTING
Boston Globe; January 20th, 2029

DC Police ‘Overwhelmed’ by Left Wing Looters
Fox News; January 20th, 2029

FOUR DEAD IN INAUGURAL VIOLENCE; ANTIFA CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISRUPTION
OANN; January 20th, 2029

Greene Promises to ‘Refresh and Renew the Tree of Liberty’ in Inaugural Address
New York Times; January 20th, 2029

"We saw a stunningly restrained Greene today"
--Chuck Todd; January 20th, 2029

Late Night Reacts to MTG Inaug
NowThis News; January 21st, 2029

7.5 Million Attend People’s March in DC; 395 Demonstrations from Coast to Coast
MSNBC; January 22nd, 2029

’Total Ban’ of abortion in the works, Greene says; Republican leaders struggle to clarify
CBS; January 23rd, 2029

MTG starts her Presidency with a 39% approval rating. That’s historically bad.
Vox; January 25th, 2029

Greene Signs EO on Chinese Tariffs; Steel Tariff Doubles
Fox Business; January 26th, 2029

SOURCE: LEAKED BORDER PATROL MEMO CONTAINS ‘SHOOT TO KILL’ ORDER
MSNBC; January 27th, 2029

Greene Signs ‘Partial Freeze’ Executive Order on Immigration; No New Asylum Requests to be Approved
Fox News; February 1st, 2029

Immigrant Activists Stage Week of Rage at Ports of Entry Across the Southern Border
DailyKos; February 4th, 2029

Supreme Court Nominee Kyle Duncan in Hot Water for Past Comments on LGBTQI People
Pinknews; February 9th, 2029

Lana Condor Slams MTG in Oscar Acceptance Speech; 'Roosevelt' Wins Best Picture
Vanity Fair, February 11th, 2029

”There will be a Wall with Troops” Greene Confirms in her First Address to Congress
The American Conservative; February 14th, 2029

GOP Healthcare Blueprint Contains Significant Cuts to Medicaid, Medicare
Fox Business; February 18th, 2029

Greene Meets with Taiwanese President William Lai; Beijing Lodges Formal Protest
NBC; February 25th, 2029

White House Hunger Strike Enters Second Month; 9 of the Original 40 Remain Chained to White House Fence
Slate; February 28th, 2029

Duncan Nomination Proceeds through Judiciary Committee on Party Line Vote
Meet the Press; March 4th, 2029

Greene Budget Increases Funding for DHS and IHS; Eliminates Food Stamp Program
The Eleventh Hour with Katy Tur; March 10th, 2029

Inflation hit 4.5% in January, Slightly Lower than Expectations
CNBC; March 12th, 2029

BREAKING: TWO PROTESTORS SHOT BY BORDER PATROL IN NOGALES
CNN; March 14th, 2029

GREENE ANNOUNCES WITHDRAWAL FROM USMCA
Forbes; March 19th, 2029

Third Revision: US Economy Grew by 3.9% in Fourth Quarter
Bureau of Economic Analysis; March 28th, 2029

DUNCAN CONFIRMED TO SUPREME COURT IN 50-50 VOTE
@CNNBRK; April 4th, 2029

[Devout Centrist]

Bump.

There will be more soon

[Devout Centrist]

Whistleblower Leaks Greene Deportation Plan
New York Times; May 5th, 2029

THEY ARE BUILDING CAMPS AT THE SOUTHERN BORDER
Sunrise Movement Press Release; May 9th, 2029

Secretary Lamb: ‘Radical Left’ Responsible for Leak
Washington Post; May 10th, 2022

’Freedomcare’ Bill Faces Stiff Opposition in House; 40 million expected to lose coverage
Politico; May 12th, 2029

April CPI Clocks In at 5.1% YOY
@Marketwatch; May 13th, 2029

Rep. Guzman (R-TX): I am a ‘no’ on Freedomcare
The Hill; May 15th, 2029

Franklin Graham: Greene will ‘purge the Enemy’
700 Club; May 21st, 2029

’Freedomcare’ Vote Called Off by Speaker Scalise
Fox News; May 30th, 2029

Greene: GOP Traitors will be punished
Breitbart; June 4th, 2029

SOURCE: Greene Mulls U.S. Pull Out from NATO
Washington Post; June 25th, 2029

Gas prices steady at $3.25/gal; Heavy traffic expected this holiday week
USA Today; July 2nd, 2029

Fourth of July Marked by Protests, Demonstrations in Major Cities
CNN; July 4th, 2029

PROTESTOR SHOT DEAD IN DALLAS; OFFICER PUT ON PAID LEAVE
Dallas Morning News; July 5th, 2029

House Passes National Abortion Ban in Narrow Vote; Bill Expected to Fail in Senate
New York Times; July 9th, 2029

REVISED FREEDOMCARE BILL PASSES HOUSE
Reuters; July 28th, 2029

Lake Mead Dips to 910 ft; nears “dead pool” status
Las Vegas Review-Journal; August 1st, 2029

Senate Leader Thune: Vote on Freedomcare after August Recess
Washington Post; August 3rd, 2029

SRP customers face 20% water cut
ABC 15 Phoenix; August 10th, 2029

Ethical Looting: A How-To Guide
Teen Vogue; August 15th, 2029

ICE Director Unveils Anti-Sanctuary City Plan
Fox News; August 20th, 2029

”If we have to take these areas with force, by force…that’s something that we have to do. There won’t be no go zones in this country. End of story”
ICE Director Miller; August 20th, 2029

Wildfires Scorch Shasta National Forest; 95% of CA now in Severe or Exceptional Drought
Sacramento Bee; August 27th, 2029

Senate Mulls Freedomcare and House Abortion Ban as Recess Ends
New York Times; September 3rd, 2029

Senate rejects national abortion ban by a vote of 45-55
CNN; September 7th, 2029

”For them to reject that bill is a complete betrayal. We’re not gonna accept failure when it comes to protecting the unborn.”
President Greene; September 7th, 2029

GREENE DIRECTS FEDERAL MARSHALS TO ARREST ANYONE PROVIDING ABORTION; DISTRICT COURT JUDGE ISSUES INJUNCTION
MSNBC; September 10th, 2029

”These judges write words on paper. That’s what this woman, who is unmarried and has no kids of her own I might add, has done. I am the President. I was elected by 85 million people. I make the law. The law will come from me, not from her.”
President Greene, following remarks at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum; September 11th, 2029