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The big takeaway from the Virginia Gubernatorial race for Republicans
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:18 pm
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:18 pm
First, I don’t take this result tonight as some repudiation of Trump, given that Democrats have held the VA Governor’s office for a while. The takeaway I have is that Democrats did very well in getting their voters to turn out, showing that they are clearly energized and eager to support Democratic candidates.
So, if Republicans want to do well in the midterms next year, they have to actually get major legislation passed, if they don’t, they’re in bad shape. They simply can’t rely on the same old lines that the can use with a Democratic President or on voter turnout because Democratic turnout will be great. They will need something substantive on their records to overcome that Democratic turnout.
So, if Republicans want to do well in the midterms next year, they have to actually get major legislation passed, if they don’t, they’re in bad shape. They simply can’t rely on the same old lines that the can use with a Democratic President or on voter turnout because Democratic turnout will be great. They will need something substantive on their records to overcome that Democratic turnout.
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Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:20 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
The takeaway is don't run GOPe candidates. Run Trump Nationalist candidates.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:20 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
Not doing very well so far are they though?
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:22 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
quote:is that Virginia is now Massachusetts South
The big takeaway from the Virginia Gubernatorial race for Republicans
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:22 pm to atlgamecockman
quote:No, but you guys act like this is some historical event.
Not doing very well so far are they though?
The last 5 PRESIDENTS saw their party lose control of the NJ and VA governor mansion in the year after their election. That is a remarkable stat.
Obama lost more than ONE THOUSAND seats for his party over 8 years. Where is your input on that?
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:22 pm to atlgamecockman
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Not doing very well so far are they though?
There isn’t really a large sample size to make that determination. They didn’t do well, tonight, but they were the underdogs anyway. Republicans have done well in multiple special elections that have occurred over the last year.
This post was edited on 11/7/17 at 10:30 pm
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:22 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
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The big takeaway from the Virginia Gubernatorial race for Republicans by Roll Tide Ravens
They won't win California or New York either. Am I a political genius?
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:22 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
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The takeaway I have is that Democrats did very well in getting their voters to turn out
That’s the story of every election. When Democrats get sufficient turn out they steamroll Republicans. 2018 is gonna be even uglier for Repugs.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:23 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
As long as progressive loons just keep being themselves, I think we will be fine. You guys are better than any campaign ad or policy success for helping conservative turnout. I'm not too concerned. I still think the majority of this country is composed of rational, decent people. 
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:24 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
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First, I don’t take this result tonight as some repudiation of Trump, given that Democrats have held the VA Governor’s office for a while.
Delve into the suburban numbers and get back to me.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:24 pm to RCDfan1950
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They won't win California or New York either. Am I a political genius?
You’ve completely missed the point of my post. What I am saying isn’t about Virginia.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:25 pm to beastieboys
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That’s the story of every election. When Democrats get sufficient turn out they steamroll Republicans. 2018 is gonna be even uglier for Repugs.
Because so many dims don't even know when the elections are/what they are voting for.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:26 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
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So, if Republicans want to do well in the midterms next year, they have to actually get major legislation passed, if they don’t, they’re in bad shape
Agreed. Very good point.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:26 pm to Toddy
Toddy, any election not won by a Republican is a repudiation of Trump in your mind. Yet, you probably wouldn’t think the same way if it were Hillary and Democrats had lost.
This post was edited on 11/7/17 at 10:27 pm
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:28 pm to nugget
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Because so many dims don't even know when the elections are/what they are voting for.
The high water mark for political commentary right here folks.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:30 pm to nugget
Like when Trump Junior said the election was tomorrow?
Or when Trump said to vote on the wrong day?
Or when Trump said to vote on the wrong day?
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:49 pm to atlgamecockman
Don't act like you're interested in high level political discourse. You got 2 coherent replies to your gotcha attempt, and you ignored them. But you reply within minutes to the low hanging fruit.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:52 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
quote:These tards conveniently forget those losses.
Republicans have done well in multiple special elections that have occurred over the last year.
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Georgia's 6th congressional district: Tom Price resigned February 10, 2017, to become the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services. A special election was held on April 18, 2017. A runoff was held on June 20, 2017, and waswon by Republican Karen Handel.
Kansas's 4th congressional district: Republican Mike Pompeo resigned January 23, 2017, to become Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. A special election was held on April 11, 2017, and won by Ron Estes, the Republican Kansas State Treasurer.
Montana's at-large congressional district: Ryan Zinke resigned March 1, 2017, to become the United States Secretary of the Interior. Republican Greg Gianforte, a businessman and nominee for the previous year's gubernatorial race, defeated Democrat Rob Quist and Libertarian Mark Wicks 49.7% to 44.1% and 5.7%.
South Carolina's 5th congressional district: Mick Mulvaney resigned February 16, 2017, to become the Director of theOffice of Management and Budget. A special election was held on June 20, 2017, and was won by Republican Ralph Norman.
This post was edited on 11/7/17 at 11:08 pm
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:58 pm to link
Sorry, busy subverting dear leader's mind control in other, more entertaining threads.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:58 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
Better look at those independent numbers as well. High dem turnout plus trump turning off independents does not bode well for the Cheetos
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