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Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#237926: Apr 8th 2018 at 10:30:38 AM

I think the inherent numbers Texas make his victory a long shot. He's making it competitive, but unless Cruz gets hit with a Moore level scandal, or the economy takes a rapid dive, America's Most Hated Senator (as voted by everyone who has ever worked with him) will probably be here to stay.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#237927: Apr 8th 2018 at 10:34:51 AM

Yeah Texas is absolutely a long shot, but as this year has demonstrated long shots absolutely can happen and shouldn't be written off.

edited 8th Apr '18 10:35:13 AM by Fourthspartan56

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#237928: Apr 8th 2018 at 11:01:38 AM

Plus, he's raising his own money, so its not like he's diverting DNC resources from more viable campaigns.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#237929: Apr 8th 2018 at 11:08:30 AM

Meanwhile it puts ever more pressure on Republicans, who've seem sure things go down the toilet at least a few times now.

Kaiseror Since: Jul, 2016
#237930: Apr 8th 2018 at 11:08:56 AM

Wasen't texas predominantly blue state a few decades ago, what the hell happened?

Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#237931: Apr 8th 2018 at 11:11:38 AM

Yeah and the RNC will respond in kind, so not only is he not waiting DNC money he’s pulling RNC money from other raises, the RNC can’t focus on taking Florida if they’re having to play defence in Texas.

[up] The Democrats became more inclusive and the Republicans became more raicst, so the entire south switched from blue to red.

The south never forgave LBJ for the voting rights act and Nixon pushed the southern strategy, it took time for the two shifts to fully come into effect but they’ve solidified over recent years.

edited 8th Apr '18 11:13:49 AM by Silasw

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
megaeliz Since: Mar, 2017
#237932: Apr 8th 2018 at 11:38:45 AM

[up] That's why it's important to make even seemingly safe seats competitive. If we can distract them, and make them have to work to keep it, and keeps them from putting more resources into potentially winnable races.

Draghinazzo (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: I get a feeling so complicated...
#237933: Apr 8th 2018 at 11:44:06 AM

On the off-chance O'Rourke wins it's also a huge blow to the Republicans because Texas is one of their most important states.

Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#237934: Apr 8th 2018 at 11:45:50 AM

Every Senate seat counts, especially when its far from certain that the Dems will be able to hold a few states (West Virginia in particular).

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#237935: Apr 8th 2018 at 12:01:30 PM

If Republicans lost every single seat it would be a dream come true,although they'll probably raise a huge fuss about the other side cheated,it would be a glorious day when that happens

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#237936: Apr 8th 2018 at 12:10:03 PM

They'd probably claim fraud regardless of how many seats they lost.

i'm tired, my friend
Steven (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
#237937: Apr 8th 2018 at 12:31:05 PM

Some might even instigate violence

Remember, these idiots drive, fuck, and vote. Not always in that order.
Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#237938: Apr 8th 2018 at 12:34:10 PM

[up]X4 West Virginia is actully one of the safer at serious risk seats, most anylists put four Dems seats at toss up, North Dakota, Indiana, Missouri and either West Virginia of Florida, with West Virginia and Florida looking to be on the safer end of the toss up scale.

Currently I’m expecting us to see a shift somewhere between -2 and +2 for the Dems, they’re likely to lose one of North Dakota, Indiana, Missouri, but have real pick up chances in Nevada, Arizona and Tennessee.

edited 8th Apr '18 12:38:02 PM by Silasw

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
Jetyl The Dev Cat from my apartment Since: Jan, 2013 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
The Dev Cat
#237939: Apr 8th 2018 at 1:51:49 PM

still, isn't the house going in full reelection, so worst case, GOP still has a simple majority in the senate, but the house flips blue?

won't that at least stop the bleeding a little bit?

I'm afraid I can't explain myself, sir. Because I am not myself, you see?
megaeliz Since: Mar, 2017
#237940: Apr 8th 2018 at 2:07:54 PM

Trump is on a twitter rampage today.

“The FBI closed the case on Hillary, which was a rigged investigation. They exonerated her even before they ever interviewed her, they never even put her under oath.....” and much more. So true Jesse! @Watters World

The Washington Post is far more fiction than fact. Story after story is made up garbage - more like a poorly written novel than good reporting. Always quoting sources (not names), many of which don’t exist. Story on John Kelly isn’t true, just another hit job!

President Xi and I will always be friends, no matter what happens with our dispute on trade. China will take down its Trade Barriers because it is the right thing to do. Taxes will become Reciprocal & a deal will be made on Intellectual Property. Great future for both countries!

Many dead, including women and children, in mindless CHEMICAL attack in Syria. Area of atrocity is in lockdown and encircled by Syrian Army, making it completely inaccessible to outside world. President Putin, Russia and Iran are responsible for backing Animal Assad. Big price.......to pay. Open area immediately for medical help and verification. Another humanitarian disaster for no reason whatsoever. SICK!

And the reason why he cares about Syrian War Crimes all of a sudden?

If President Obama had crossed his stated Red Line In The Sand, the Syrian disaster would have ended long ago! Animal Assad would have been history!

edited 8th Apr '18 2:15:23 PM by megaeliz

Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#237941: Apr 8th 2018 at 2:10:44 PM

A Democratic House, assuming they vote as a bloc (and very few Democrats have much to gain by voting with Trump) can put a stop to the worst legislative excesses of the GOP. They also gain control of powerful investigative bodies. That said, a House victory is not guaranteed though it is likely.

Getting the Senate (unlikely, but possible) would be even better, because it would mean that the US isn't totally fucked if a liberal Supreme Court Justice dies/Kennedy resigns, and Trump's worst Cabinet picks could be blocked.

Still, until the GOP is kicked out of the White House, administrative and foreign policy damage is still going to occur.

edited 8th Apr '18 2:11:09 PM by Rationalinsanity

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
megaeliz Since: Mar, 2017
#237942: Apr 8th 2018 at 2:40:03 PM

[up] I hate that this is necessary.

the Tea Party and Faux News pushed us into this seesaw of power, where instead of relying on a strong middle ground in both parties to keep the crazies where they belong, and keep a more stable government, the Republicans have moved so far to the Right that there is no middle ground. So it's just this wild See-Saw of completely switching priorities and directions when a new party is in power.

And what about 2020 House elections? We need to remember those as well.

edited 8th Apr '18 2:42:46 PM by megaeliz

LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#237943: Apr 8th 2018 at 2:42:09 PM

Black political views are not a monolith.

Just something to keep in mind, because people tend to equate "Vote Democrat" with "All Blacks think the same" and it's annoying.

KarkatTheDalek Not as angry as the name would suggest. from Somwhere in Time/Space Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Not as angry as the name would suggest.
#237944: Apr 8th 2018 at 2:47:26 PM

...That kind of reminds me of that one Key and Peele sketch.

edited 8th Apr '18 2:49:39 PM by KarkatTheDalek

Oh God! Natural light!
megaeliz Since: Mar, 2017
#237945: Apr 8th 2018 at 2:54:38 PM

Remember how I brought up people starting to equate displays of patriotism with Trumpism? Well, I imagine it will only get worse from here on out, folks.

Trump's Military Parade Is Set For Veterans Day

The Pentagon says a military parade requested by President Trump will take place in Washington on Veterans Day to honor those who have served in the military from the Revolutionary War through today.

The document addressed to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff provides "initial guidance," including assurances that the display will not include tanks, to minimize damage to the city streets. The D.C. City Council had already tweeted its objections ("Tanks but No Tanks").

The memo does not estimate the cost, but as NPR has reported, estimates have suggested it would be between $3 million and $50 million. Tamara Keith and Tom Bowman reported that holding it on Veterans Day, which also commemorates the end of World War I, could reduce complaints:

The memo says the parade will begin at the White House and proceed to the U.S. Capitol, with a "heavy air component at the end." It notes that Trump will be surrounded by military heroes in the reviewing area at the Capitol. [1]

Is there any way at all we could salvage this, or is this just a lost cause.

edited 8th Apr '18 3:05:38 PM by megaeliz

BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#237946: Apr 8th 2018 at 3:09:50 PM

..."Animal Assad"? Really?

Do not obey in advance.
Imca (Veteran)
#237947: Apr 8th 2018 at 3:11:11 PM

[up][up] Be glad he is pissing off a segment of people that voted for him 60%?

archonspeaks Since: Jun, 2013
#237948: Apr 8th 2018 at 3:11:53 PM

I actually don’t really care so much about the parade. Considering how often the military is put on display that’s hardly outside the norm.

They should have sent a poet.
RainehDaze Nero Fangirl (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
Nero Fangirl
#237949: Apr 8th 2018 at 3:13:13 PM

[up] Consider the day that it's being run on.

Imca (Veteran)
#237950: Apr 8th 2018 at 3:14:02 PM

Or the fact that none of the military wants to do it.


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