The Political Thread

[Smart Marx]

I mean, in the history of US Politics, a president has managed to maintain control of congress only twice.

So I dunno if you can call it a disaster when it was within expected bounds.

Actually, a lot of political pundits are saying this was not nearly as bad for Democrats as it could have been.

If this had been Barack Obama I’m not sure this looks this deadlocked. The Trump hatred and the social issues should have seen a massive blue wave here.

I agree it’s not as bad as it could been, though. Republicans also had every opportunity for their red wave. That’s the issue here. Neither were able to do much change. They mostly kept their existing seats.

 

[Chris]

Also looking at most of the Texas results, this is some of the strictest "vote for your party exclusively" elections I've seen, there's barely any variance between the percentage republicans and dems got in most races, usually some variety in the races even if Republicans still win them all

 

[Grimoire Lenin]

Minnesota though hit the big trifecta though for the first time in decades.

The DFL controls the governorship, the state house, and the state senate was flipped with last night's results. Which means Minnesota is likely in line for legalized Marijuana in the next few years.

 

[Chris]

Minnesota though hit the big trifecta though for the first time in decades. The DFL controls the governorship, the state house, and the state senate was flipped with last night's results. Which means Minnesota is likely in line for legalized Marijuana in the next few years.

you gonna start smoking?

 

[Grimoire Lenin]

"It coulda been worse" is about all I'd say, nothing to celebrate with the way some states voted still

Especially considering Walker/Warnock looks like it'll go to a runoff.

But I'm amazed people could vote for that fucking clown especially after all of his family issues came out. I guess some people really only care that he used to play football.

 

[Chris]

Especially considering Walker/Warnock looks like it'll go to a runoff. But I'm amazed people could vote for that fucking clown especially after all of his family issues came out. I guess some people really only care that he used to play football.

Nah it's just the R by his name, I doubt that's exclusive to Texas. All the ads this year weren't "vote me bc I'm good" it was "vote me bc the other party will destroy America" and people believe that regardless of their side

 

[Grimoire Lenin]

you gonna start smoking?

I'll smoke to Luaren Boebert and Kari Lake losing.

 

[Comrade Khan]

If this had been Barack Obama I’m not sure this looks this deadlocked. The Trump hatred and the social issues should have seen a massive blue wave here.

I agree it’s not as bad as it could been, though. Republicans also had every opportunity for their red wave. That’s the issue here. Neither were able to do much change. They mostly kept their existing seats.

well the opposite could be said too, inflation at an all time high and high conflict abroad isnt exactly a winning combination for a sitting president. everyone was predicting a red massacre and that just didn't happen.

 

[Chris]

That election going to a runoff is pretty hilarious bc it's hc a libertarian candidate got 2% of the votes do they were at 49% each

 

[Smart Marx]

well the opposite could be said too, inflation at an all time high and high conflict abroad isnt exactly a winning combination for a sitting president. everyone was predicting a red massacre and that just didn't happen.

That’s what I’m saying. Both had these huge issues that caused absolutely no real change. That’s why I said it looks bad for both.

 

[Smart Marx]

That election going to a runoff is pretty hilarious bc it's hc a libertarian candidate got 2% of the votes do they were at 49% each

It’s absolutely going to the runoff. It’s such a weird rule, but I kinda get it. Forced people to be sure of who won and there’s no margin I guess.

 

[Grimoire Lenin]

Nah it's just the R by his name, I doubt that's exclusive to Texas. All the ads this year weren't "vote me bc I'm good" it was "vote me bc the other party will destroy America" and people believe that regardless of their side

Yeah you'd be surprised how many people in Minnesota openly told me, "Matt Birk used to be a Minnesota Viking, that's why I'm voting for him as Lieutenant Governor".

Little did people realize the moment Birk opened his mouth about being raped not being a good reason to get an abortion doomed him to the more moderate voters. Jensen was an all time worst candidate that the Minnesota Republican Party has ever shoved on stage.

 

[Chris]

It’s absolutely going to the runoff. It’s such a weird rule, but I kinda get it. Forced people to be sure of who won and there’s no margin I guess.

I like the rule myself too, it's just funny when it's a 2% candidate that causes it. I get why it's frustrating bc people want results now but I think it's a very fair way to do it

 

[Smart Marx]

This still gives me the biggest kick. Three different Republicans on the polls and they collectively have over 90% of the vote. Might be a more red state than Texas proportionally speaking.

 

[Grimoire Lenin]

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This still gives me the biggest kick. Three different Republicans on the polls and they collectively have over 90% of the vote. Might be a more red state than Texas proportionally speaking.

Oh no, Alaska being fucking weird and Uber-Conservative. That's not much of a surprise tbh.