1pooh4u Posted February 15 Posted February 15 Stefanik’s seat isn’t likely to go to a democrat 2 Quote
katt_goddess Posted February 15 Posted February 15 1 hour ago, tsar4 said: I think I see where this is going. Trump & Musk are going to cut, deport, and piss off other countries, all the while saying, "Well, once we're done, things will turn around". That is, until the time comes where they say, "Well, we didn't have enough time to fix everything Biden broke...but if we had another term..." There is that but there's also the very high possibility that if they can't ensure that they keep themselves in power, the highest gumbies in the group literally grab the loot and run. 13 minutes ago, 1pooh4u said: Stefanik’s seat isn’t likely to go to a democrat If the frickin' democrats can put someone forward and push the messaging out that all the shit currently going on is from the gop running wild and unchecked, don't necessarily count it out. Especially if social security, Medicare and Medicaid have been officially plundered by then. Since these decisions are being made by rich/fake rich idiots that seem to think no one will notice if money is slow because they've never had to worry too much about their bills, they likely don't realize that everyone else will notice that stuff isn't getting paid on time and prices have exceeded budgets. This is 100% Dumpster Administration so start voting them off the island. 5 Quote
tsar4 Posted February 15 Author Posted February 15 8 minutes ago, katt_goddess said: There is that but there's also the very high possibility that if they can't ensure that they keep themselves in power, the highest gumbies in the group literally grab the loot and run. If the frickin' democrats can put someone forward and push the messaging out that all the shit currently going on is from the gop running wild and unchecked, don't necessarily count it out. Especially if social security, Medicare and Medicaid have been officially plundered by then. Since these decisions are being made by rich/fake rich idiots that seem to think no one will notice if money is slow because they've never had to worry too much about their bills, they likely don't realize that everyone else will notice that stuff isn't getting paid on time and prices have exceeded budgets. This is 100% Dumpster Administration so start voting them off the island. Of course, there is the possibility that the "hack" already has the results in the bag. 5 Quote
1pooh4u Posted February 15 Posted February 15 22 minutes ago, katt_goddess said: There is that but there's also the very high possibility that if they can't ensure that they keep themselves in power, the highest gumbies in the group literally grab the loot and run. If the frickin' democrats can put someone forward and push the messaging out that all the shit currently going on is from the gop running wild and unchecked, don't necessarily count it out. Especially if social security, Medicare and Medicaid have been officially plundered by then. Since these decisions are being made by rich/fake rich idiots that seem to think no one will notice if money is slow because they've never had to worry too much about their bills, they likely don't realize that everyone else will notice that stuff isn't getting paid on time and prices have exceeded budgets. This is 100% Dumpster Administration so start voting them off the island. Idk I think Stefanik’s district is pretty conservative now. It wasn’t always. It can go either way up there but they kept re electing her. Doesn’t make me hopeful that they’ll go to a Dem from that 3 Quote
rpgamer Posted February 15 Posted February 15 We've also seen what happens when dems run on the "Anything's better than this shit" platform. Coast through expecting an easy win, do fuck all with it, then wonder why they can't motivate voters to support the status quo. 2 Quote
Raptorpat Posted February 15 Posted February 15 1 hour ago, 1pooh4u said: Idk I think Stefanik’s district is pretty conservative now. It wasn’t always. It can go either way up there but they kept re electing her. Doesn’t make me hopeful that they’ll go to a Dem from that it's enough of a GOP heatsink that they considered changing the law to postpone a special as long as possible I think it's possible in a super low-turnout special election, given the post-Trump era Dem overperformance in specials combined multiplied by anti-incumbent sentiments but it's also possible that the Dem brand is so toxic to Fox people that nothing matters anymore 1 4 Quote
1pooh4u Posted February 15 Posted February 15 9 minutes ago, Raptorpat said: it's enough of a GOP heatsink that they considered changing the law to postpone a special as long as possible I think it's possible in a super low-turnout special election, given the post-Trump era Dem overperformance in specials combined multiplied by anti-incumbent sentiments but it's also possible that the Dem brand is so toxic to Fox people that nothing matters anymore That’s the thing, Pat. I don’t think any of it matters anymore. No one really seems to be in an uproar over how GOP members of Congress gave their power to Trump. No one we need to care, gives a fuck that the DoJ turned a NYC Mayor into a puppet. Nothing matters except for the chaos and when I see shit like “Staten Island Democrat Leaders drop Adams, endorse Cuomo” I can’t help but think the patients are running the asylum now. 🫠 “the USA, the world’s first open air insane asylum. Come for the drugs. Stay for the guns. “. -Trip Advisor, probably 6 Quote
naraku360 Posted February 15 Posted February 15 7 hours ago, katt_goddess said: If the frickin' democrats can put someone forward and push the messaging out that all the shit currently going on is from the gop running wild and unchecked, don't necessarily count it out. If that's the "if" we have to hedge our bets on, I don't know how I could justify not counting it out. Quote
rpgamer Posted February 15 Posted February 15 The dems we're supposed to be counting on.. Dems Reportedly Angry That Progressives Are Pushing Them to Act Like an Opposition Party Quote House Democratic lawmakers reportedly used a closed-door meeting earlier this week to vent their frustrations with progressive advocacy groups that have been driving constituent calls and pressuring the party to act like a genuine opposition force in the face of the Trump administration's authoritarian assault on federal agencies and key programs. 5 Quote
André Toulon Posted February 15 Posted February 15 (edited) 8 hours ago, rpgamer said: The dems we're supposed to be counting on.. Dems Reportedly Angry That Progressives Are Pushing Them to Act Like an Opposition Party They're too big of bitches to not be bitches when called bitches. It's becoming way too clear that there's no red or blue..just purple. Dems ain't gonna do shit... they're hoping a few Republicans save them from having to open their mouths Edited February 15 by André Toulon 2 4 Quote
katt_goddess Posted February 15 Posted February 15 14 hours ago, 1pooh4u said: Idk I think Stefanik’s district is pretty conservative now. It wasn’t always. It can go either way up there but they kept re electing her. Doesn’t make me hopeful that they’ll go to a Dem from that I think with a lot of these auto-vote for R places, it's become a matter of not bothering to actually think. It's comfort voting - 'I voted the way my family has always voted and everything is just great for us!'. Most of the horrors that land on the backs of 'others' don't touch them personally. But now you've got literal idiots invading every sector of government and gutting everything that doesn't benefit them personally. It's gone beyond just 'eggs are too high'. It's now 'bird flu is in the milk and has been passed on to pets and humans' while the CDC is gutted and the asshole with a dead brain worm in charge of it all thinks you need more liquid silver in your diet. They are tariffing metals used to package even the cheapest of foods [ soup -and- beer ]. If anyone thinks this isn't going to hit the Redhats of Trailer Park Town, guess again. You messed with their beer now. And yes, I'm horribly aware that democrats don't often seem to want to be bothered with actively fighting back no matter what the alternatives are. I live in a red state after all. Surrounded by farmers who seem to have forgotten that it was Drumpf's stupidity last time that cost them their crops and their export deals and this time, there's no returning from any of that because the end game is bankruptcy for all family farms and plantations for the rich. 14 hours ago, tsar4 said: You can't tell the criminals from the criminals anymore... That happened near here too. Some guy wandered into the local prison claiming to be ICE and left with a prisoner. Turns out the prisoner was a friend of his and called him for help so dude just walked over there and literally walked him out of the prison before the real ICE could show up. The 'very big bad guy illegal' was pulled over for driving without a license or some such petty shit. In farm country, its practically a rite of passage to drive without a license because that's the only way to get all the equipment to the proper field in decent time. 3 Quote
rpgamer Posted February 16 Posted February 16 So glad to know that when it comes to opposing fascism, elected leaders will choose the "wait and see how people feel about it" approach. Spoiler Quote Those Democrats left trying to take charge doubt the slower court challenges can keep up with the rapid, precision onslaught mounting each day from presidential appointees and associates of Elon Musk. For whatever judgments do come out in their favor, many believe – though few will yet say so publicly – that Trump may soon just start ignoring what he doesn’t like, and they’ll have no recourse. .. Others argue they have to be the ones to hold the institutions in place, keeping their resistance within bounds of forcing debates through the night on votes they are going to lose and rallies in front of buildings that Trump has locked them out of, where they say things like “a rally a day keeps the fascists away,” as Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin did at the CFPB rally, and then head home again with their signs. .. For top Democrats in and out of elected office, every day is an existential tug-of-war between worrying about sounding like shrill paranoiacs and worrying that they are not saying or doing nearly enough. They don’t know what the next three-and-a-half years are supposed to be when they already hit “Constitutional crisis” in the first three-and-a-half weeks. .. They are also carefully watching how public mood is shifting on the ground in the most closely divided districts, not yet convinced that voters want the kind of resistance to Trump that they or the loudest activists are demanding 1 Quote
Jman Posted February 21 Posted February 21 Is everyone hoping his heart gives out before 2028? Because the CPAC crew is serious. 3 Quote
tsar4 Posted February 21 Author Posted February 21 https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/elon-musk-wisconsin-supreme-court-election/ 4 Quote
_lost_username_ Posted February 21 Posted February 21 2 hours ago, Jman said: Is everyone hoping his heart gives out before 2028? Because the CPAC crew is serious. I don’t think he’ll have the support to even try again in 2028, especially if his approval ratings keep declining. I also don’t think he has the force of will to pull it off. Just look at that Elon/booger kid press conference—Trump looked weak and small. His head slumped to his chest, and he just looked old. I doubt he’ll be in any condition to lead the fight for a third term—not that it matters since he hasn’t even chosen a successor. When he’s gone, the Republicans—who already despise each other—will turn on one another, and it will be glorious. 3 Quote
Insipid Posted March 6 Posted March 6 I'm cautiously optimistic about this. Republican congressmen have had bad town halls and are now being told to not hold them antmore. An opportunity for Democrats. They really have to stop the half-ass measures too. 3 Quote
Raptorpat Posted March 27 Posted March 27 News is happening so best to create a thread now rather than splice one down the road. Election content for the 2025-26 cycle goes here. I've dropped in a bunch of things that literally happened in the past day to jumpstart the thread: Election Administration 3/25/25 White House Executive Order usurps Congress attempting to abrogate state control of elections Utah Gov. Cox signs away the state’s popular universal vote-by-mail election system, requiring opting in Kansas lawmakers voted to place a referendum on the August 2026 primary ballot to replace merit-appointment/retention elections with open partisan elections for the Kansas Supreme Court Recent Elections Democrats in Pa. Senate upset took inspiration from an Iowa special election campaign Democrat wins Pennsylvania special election, handing party control of state House Upcoming Elections Elon Musk dumping millions into trying to flip the Wisconsin Supreme Court, because some states think electing judges is a good idea ‘A lot closer than people expected’: GOP worries, Dem cash dominate tense Florida special election 2 Quote
naraku360 Posted March 27 Posted March 27 22 minutes ago, Raptorpat said: Shithole Cuntry 2025-26 Election Cycle Thread 1 Quote
Insipid Posted March 27 Posted March 27 Older people, the most likely voters, are worried about their social security and medicare. These people do remember the old days of the Democrat party too. I will be cautiously optimistic pessimistic. 1 Quote
Raptorpat Posted March 27 Posted March 27 The demographic shifts between the parties has led to (post-2016) the highest propensity voters being Democrats. I'd expect Dems to continue blowing Rs out of the water in specials and in the 2025 elections, but I think the realities of gerrymandering and partisan averages will blunt any potential waves in the actual 2026 elections (that being said, they only need to flip like three seats in the house so idk). This of course is all predicated on elections remaining largely the same as they are now. 2 3 Quote
Seight Posted March 27 Posted March 27 8 hours ago, Raptorpat said: The demographic shifts between the parties has led to (post-2016) the highest propensity voters being Democrats. I'd expect Dems to continue blowing Rs out of the water in specials and in the 2025 elections, but I think the realities of gerrymandering and partisan averages will blunt any potential waves in the actual 2026 elections (that being said, they only need to flip like three seats in the house so idk). This of course is all predicated on elections remaining largely the same as they are now. My dad likes to say "Republicans like every part of democracy except for the pesky 'letting people decide things for themselves' thing." 6 Quote
katt_goddess Posted March 28 Posted March 28 22 hours ago, SwimOdin said: Remember democracy? Pepperidge Farms remembers. And maybe it'll remember things even better if you buy some of those Milano cookies... 4 Quote
Raptorpat Posted March 30 Posted March 30 Quote Louisiana Voters Shoot Down Major Constitutional Amendments Published Mar 30, 2025 at 6:29 AM EDTUpdated Mar 30, 2025 at 6:29 AM EDT Louisiana decisively rejected four proposed constitutional amendments intended to reform the state's policies on justice, juvenile crime, taxation, and judicial elections. Each measure received over 60-percent opposition from state voters. Newsweek contacted the office of Governor Jeff Landry for comment via email outside of office hours. Why It Matters Among other things, Pelican State voters roundly rejected proposals to expand the list of crimes for which minors could be tried as adults without requiring another constitutional vote. What To Know Louisiana's Republican Governor, Jeff Landry, said he does not see the defeat as a failure. "Although we are disappointed in tonight's results, we do not see this as a failure. We realize how hard positive change can be to implement in a state that is conditioned for failure," Landry said in a statement. "We will continue working to give our citizens more opportunities to keep more of their hard-earned money and provide a better future for Louisianans. This is not the end for us, and we will continue to fight to make the generational changes for Louisiana to succeed." This is what each amendment tried to change in the state's Constitution: Amendment 1: Expanded Court Powers and Specialty Courts Voters rejected a proposal to expand the Louisiana Supreme Court's authority over out-of-state attorneys and allow lawmakers to create specialized trial courts that cross district lines. The measure, prompted by controversy over mass hurricane lawsuits filed by an out-of-state law firm, faced a legal challenge earlier this month. It was defeated by more than 170,000 votes. Amendment 2: Sweeping Fiscal Overhaul Aiming to rewrite Article VII of the Louisiana Constitution, this amendment that ran to more than 100 pages proposed capping state spending growth, consolidating reserve funds, reallocating nearly $2 billion from education savings to pay down retirement debt, and phasing out business inventory taxes. A key component of Landry's tax reform agenda, Amendment 2 was rejected by over 150,000 votes. Amendment 3: Adult Prosecution for Juveniles This amendment sought to expand the list of crimes for which minors could be tried as adults without requiring another constitutional vote. Authored by State Senator Heather Cloud, it was strongly opposed by youth justice advocates who argued existing laws were already broad enough. Amendment 3 faced the most overwhelming rejection, losing by more than 180,000 votes. Amendment 4: Judicial Election Timing Fix Designed to align special judicial election timing with Louisiana's upcoming closed-party primary system, this amendment was defeated by over 120,000 votes. Supporters argued it would prevent logistical challenges in filling judicial vacancies, while opponents contended the change was minor and could have been handled legislatively. It was the only proposed amendment not subject to a legal challenge. What People Are Saying Landry said in a statement: "Amendment 2 was a chance to permanently lower the maximum state income tax rate, double the tax deductions for residents over the age of 65, create a government growth limit, provide a permanent pay raise for teachers and school staff, maintain the homestead exemption and protect religious organizations, keep more tax dollars in local communities, allow for the elimination of inventory tax, and protect against special interest tax breaks. "The primary goal of Amendment 2 was to create a better opportunity for our citizens. To work towards inviting people into our state, rather than have them leave. Unfortunately, Soros and far left liberals poured millions into Louisiana with propaganda and outright lies about Amendment 2. It is not clear whether Landry was referring to investor and philanthropist George Soros in person, or one of his foundations. Louisiana Citizen Advocacy Group said in a post on X, formerly Twitter: "In rejecting Louisiana Constitutional Amendment 2, Louisiana citizens from every walk of life stood up and demanded good and faithful government, a government that protects us, and does not mislead us. "65 percent of voters demanded government transparency. We do not exist to serve government, government exists to serve us, and it would do well to remember that. We will protect our state and every person who lives here. We will defend government of the people, by the people, and for the people. The founders who gave all deserve no less." Pollster John Couvillon said in a post on X: "This was a 'primal scream' kind of vote, driven by robust Democratic EV [early voting] turnout that I'm not seeing being offset by a strong GOP Election Day vote." What Happens Next Landry is eligible to run for reelection in 2027. https://www.newsweek.com/louisiana-voters-jeff-landry-constitutional-amendments-2052722 2 Quote
Louisiana Voters Shoot Down Major Constitutional Amendments Published Mar 30, 2025 at 6:29 AM EDTUpdated Mar 30, 2025 at 6:29 AM EDT
discolé monade Posted March 31 Posted March 31 (edited) is this actually legal? doesn't seem like this is legal. i mean...given the current state of the state of the union, i'm not surprised...but.. is this actually legal? Musk hands out $1M checks after efforts to block the giveaways in court are rejected Edited March 31 by discolé monade 1 Quote
Dark_Cloud_Overhead Posted March 31 Posted March 31 1 hour ago, discolé monade said: is this actually legal? doesn't seem like this is legal. i mean...given the current state of the state of the union, i'm not surprised...but.. is this actually legal? Musk hands out $1M checks after efforts to block the giveaways in court are rejected It shouldn't be, but as we've all seen the law is completely malleable these days. 3 Quote
1pooh4u Posted March 31 Posted March 31 Musk says his next target are members of Congress who got insanely wealthy. So, pretty much all of them or just Pelosi cuz they all got a hard on for her Pretty sure no republicans will be investigated just a token GOP member to keep up appearances 2 Quote
1pooh4u Posted March 31 Posted March 31 4 hours ago, discolé monade said: is this actually legal? doesn't seem like this is legal. i mean...given the current state of the state of the union, i'm not surprised...but.. is this actually legal? Musk hands out $1M checks after efforts to block the giveaways in court are rejected It’s not lol an organization was giving ice cream to college students who voted and the republicans in WI got huffy and mentioned WI’s strict laws regarding gifts for votes. fuckin circus 3 1 Quote
Raptorpat Posted April 2 Posted April 2 2 minutes ago, 1pooh4u said: FL seats stay GOP Their standard 30-point margins were cut in half: 4 Quote
katt_goddess Posted April 2 Posted April 2 8 minutes ago, 1pooh4u said: FL seats stay GOP Something smells like diaper. I could have sworn that at least in the Weil / Fine run-up, Weil was +10 at one point. I knew there was no hope for a district that would willingly vote for Matt 'if there's grass on the field' Gaetz. 1 3 Quote
Raptorpat Posted April 2 Posted April 2 FL repubs were sounding the alarm and the national party jumped in at the last minute 1 3 Quote
katt_goddess Posted April 2 Posted April 2 3 minutes ago, Raptorpat said: FL repubs were sounding the alarm and the national party jumped in at the last minute The national party needs to run out of money. 3 Quote
1pooh4u Posted April 2 Posted April 2 24 minutes ago, Raptorpat said: Their standard 30-point margins were cut in half: That’s cool but the outcome stays the same however if the Dems get off their asses they can claim those seats, in is it 2 years or whenever the OG Reps terms end? (Idk how much time each had left) 2 Quote
1pooh4u Posted April 2 Posted April 2 Omg it’s so close https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-wisconsin-supreme-court-special-election 1 Quote
1pooh4u Posted April 2 Posted April 2 Please WI return to your progressive pro union roots and tell Musk WI isn’t for sale 1 1 Quote
Raptorpat Posted April 2 Posted April 2 8 minutes ago, 1pooh4u said: That’s cool but the outcome stays the same however if the Dems get off their asses they can claim those seats, in is it 2 years or whenever the OG Reps terms end? (Idk how much time each had left) This is the House, so the seats are up every two years. The takeaway though is that the Republicans are horrendously underperforming in specials by like over 15 points, meaning anything they won be less than 15 points is at risk prior to the midterms. I would assume, all things equal, that they won't perform as poorly in the actual midterms but it's still a terrible data point for that party for the next year and 7 months until then. 7 minutes ago, 1pooh4u said: What’s going on in WI w their SC seat? It's gonna yo-yo back and forth as random counties' results are added in. Saw that Milwaukee is telling people to stay in line while they can print more ballots, so that won't even be counted until the end. Best to just check in in a couple hours, unless you just drip feed off the tension. 1 3 Quote
1pooh4u Posted April 2 Posted April 2 18 minutes ago, Raptorpat said: This is the House, so the seats are up every two years. The takeaway though is that the Republicans are horrendously underperforming in specials by like over 15 points, meaning anything they won be less than 15 points is at risk prior to the midterms. I would assume, all things equal, that they won't perform as poorly in the actual midterms but it's still a terrible data point for that party for the next year and 7 months until then. It's gonna yo-yo back and forth as random counties' results are added in. Saw that Milwaukee is telling people to stay in line while they can print more ballots, so that won't even be counted until the end. Best to just check in in a couple hours, unless you just drip feed off the tension. I, unlike the chaos goblins, do not drip feed off tension. I’m all about the chill and zero percent for the tension. Too old anymore for that shit 😆🫠😆 5 Quote
Dark_Cloud_Overhead Posted April 2 Posted April 2 Phony Stark goes down in flames. Looks like a total asskicking, too. Guess money can't buy everything. 4 Quote
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