2018 Midterm Elections

[NorthDakota]

What if women went on a sex strike before the midterms?
https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/02/opin...-strike-before-the-midterms-martin/index.html

lol. so many things wrong with this article from CNN

If women went on a sex strike???? Ummm....what...

 

[Legacy]

Judge rules against Brian Kemp over Georgia voting restrictions days before gubernatorial election

Georgia must change its procedures to make it easier for some people flagged under the state’s restrictive “exact match” law to vote, a federal judge ruled Friday, dealing a blow to Republican gubernatorial candidate and Secretary of State Brian Kemp.

The “exact match” law flags voter registrations that are found to have discrepancies, such as a dropped hyphen, with other official identifications. Potential voters are allowed to settle the discrepancy by providing proof of identity.

But the state’s procedures under Kemp, whose office oversees elections, stipulated that those who had been flagged as potential noncitizens be cleared first by a deputy registrar when seeking to vote. In October, a coalition of civil rights groups sued him.

U.S. District Judge Eleanor L. Ross ruled Friday that the procedures were likely to result in the violation of voting rights for a large group of people and needed to be halted immediately. She said Kemp’s restrictions raised “grave concerns for the Court about the differential treatment inflicted on a group of individuals who are predominantly minorities."

Kemp’s actions as secretary of state have been scrutinized in the wake of a report from the Associated Press that he had stalled more than 50,000 voter registrations by disproportionately black voters under the state’s exact-match requirements.

The action raised fears of voter suppression, accusations that were made more incendiary by the implications in a state that, like many others in the South, bears a painful legacy of anti-voting tactics aimed at the black population.

Kemp’s involvement in election procedures while a candidate has also drawn criticism. During a debate with Abrams, Kemp said that he would not recuse himself in other election-related issues either, such as if the race were close enough to trigger a recount.

Ross also ruled that if the exact match rules were kept in place, it could cause people with suspended voter registration applications “irreparable harm if they lose the right to vote.”

 

[Irish YJ]

He should have said "people will die"

It's sounds a little racist to me. They are making it sound like African Americans are the only ones that can't get get it right.

Also, if dems were so concerned, it's very easy to fix the situation. Dems have a ton of deputy registrars. Anyone can become a registrar in a one hour training course in regular classes all over the state. Trainers actually come to you if you can get a group of 15 or more..

 

[connor_in]

What if women went on a sex strike before the midterms?
https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/02/opin...-strike-before-the-midterms-martin/index.html

lol. so many things wrong with this article from CNN

Apparently this must be a reference to no nut November?

 

[Irish YJ]

Apparently this must be a reference to no nut November?

It's cool with me. Slows the liberal population growth a tiny bit.

Loved this one... It's a Gillum (FL) intern at FSU..... unhinged lol..

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[NorthDakota]

It's cool with me. Slows the liberal population growth a tiny bit.

Loved this one... It's a Gillum (FL) intern at FSU..... unhinged lol..

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Gillum is a big league clown. I honestly wouldn't be remotely surprised at him getting indicted. He's received a good bit of stuff from undercover FBI agents.

 

[NorthDakota]

Want to know how to turn a disenchanted middle of the road wanderer into an “at all costs” anti lib??? This shit is how....

Right? I really wish the GOP would have picked fewer controversial people to run because holy shit...libs are so far gone now that they really truly need help.

 

[NorthDakota]

It's cool with me. Slows the liberal population growth a tiny bit.

Loved this one... It's a Gillum (FL) intern at FSU..... unhinged lol..

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Commie bitch has been charged with battery.

Good. ORANGE MAN BAD.

 

[loomis41973]

What a loon.

I think she pulled those shorts up too tight.

 

[Irish YJ]

What a loon.

I think she pulled those shorts up too tight.

i think she's been on six strike way to long...

 

[Legacy]

We'll see what the turnout among Native Americans is.

Meet the Native Americans running for office in 2018:
Indigenous candidates are seeking governorships, seats in Congress and more.
(Indian Country News)

According to a 2012 study by Demos, a public policy organization, “American Indians and Alaska Natives voting rates are among the lowest of all racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. Almost two out of five eligible American Indians and Alaska Natives are not registered to vote. Even among registered American Indians and Alaska Natives, the turnout rate is 5 to 14 percentage points lower than that of many of the registered voters of other racial and ethnic groups.”

The year of Native women

No matter what happens after the 100-day mark, this has already been an historic cycle for Native American women running for office. There are top-tier candidates for Congress, statewide office, legislatures, and even more running for corporation commissions, county offices and city posts.

Debra Haaland from New Mexico is favored to become the first Native American woman elected to Congress with a 98% chance of winning over the Rep candidate, polling 54% in favor. Native Americans make up 10.6% of New Mexico's population. Turnout in 2014:

 

[Irish#1]

The have an early voting site close to my home. The parking lot has had a lot of cars in it every day and today the line extended outside by about 40-50 people. About an hour and a half later the line was still there. It will be interesting to see what happens with Donnelly and Braun. They're now saying Donnelly has a slight lead but that was before orange hair came to town for Braun.

 

[loomis41973]

The have an early voting site close to my home. The parking lot has had a lot of cars in it every day and today the line extended outside by about 40-50 people. About an hour and a half later the line was still there. It will be interesting to see what happens with Donnelly and Braun. They're now saying Donnelly has a slight lead but that was before orange hair came to town for Braun.

Waited over an hour yesterday...even longer wait today. Record early turnout in northern Indiana.

 

[Irish#1]

Waited over an hour yesterday...even longer wait today. Record early turnout in northern Indiana.

Voting twice, nice!

 

[Legacy]

I voted. Never had this much of a wait. Other polling places reportedly were more busy. Love early voting.

 

[ACamp1900]

Voted, most likely my last time voting in Cali... felt good honestly.

 

[connor_in]

EXCLUSIVE: MICHIGAN REPORTER CAUGHT ON TAPE SAYING ‘F**K COULD YOU IMAGINE JOHN JAMES WINNING’

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">EXCLUSIVE: In a phone call to <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnJamesMI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnJamesMI</a>'s campaign, Brenda Battel, a reporter for a Michigan newspaper, thought she hung up the phone then says: "Man, if he beats her (<a href="https://twitter.com/stabenow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@stabenow</a>)… Jesus! F*cking John James. That would SUCK!"<br><br>Read: <a href="https://t.co/6ncdjPisxa">https://t.co/6ncdjPisxa</a> Via. <a href="https://twitter.com/DailyCaller?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DailyCaller</a> <a href="https://t.co/KL02lAR2aN">pic.twitter.com/KL02lAR2aN</a></p>— Henry Rodgers (@henryrodgersdc) <a href="https://twitter.com/henryrodgersdc/status/1059601464501432326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Irish YJ]

EXCLUSIVE: MICHIGAN REPORTER CAUGHT ON TAPE SAYING ‘F**K COULD YOU IMAGINE JOHN JAMES WINNING’

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">EXCLUSIVE: In a phone call to <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnJamesMI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnJamesMI</a>'s campaign, Brenda Battel, a reporter for a Michigan newspaper, thought she hung up the phone then says: "Man, if he beats her (<a href="https://twitter.com/stabenow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@stabenow</a>)… Jesus! F*cking John James. That would SUCK!"<br><br>Read: <a href="https://t.co/6ncdjPisxa">https://t.co/6ncdjPisxa</a> Via. <a href="https://twitter.com/DailyCaller?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DailyCaller</a> <a href="https://t.co/KL02lAR2aN">pic.twitter.com/KL02lAR2aN</a></p>— Henry Rodgers (@henryrodgersdc) <a href="https://twitter.com/henryrodgersdc/status/1059601464501432326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Hope he doesn't give up politics if he loses. Really like this guy.

 

[Legacy]

Ballot initiatives in Colorado include:
- Repeals a constitutional exception that allows slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime
- Establishes independent commissions for federal and state redistricting
- Establishes income brackets (currently a 4.63% flat tax) to fund education (remember the teachers' strike). Brackets would begin at incomes over $150,000 ranging from 5-8%.
- Changes campaign financing law to limit to one million dollars the amount one candidate can contribute to his/her campaign (the Democratic candidate for Governor, Jared Polis, has been funding his campaign with personal donations. He is worth almost $400 million)
- Funds transportation projects - one initiative without raising taxes, another one with taxes to repay debt

and the Big One:
- Mandates that new oil and gas development projects, including fracking, be a minimum distance of 2,500 feet from occupied buildings and other areas designated as vulnerable. (the current setbacks are 500' from homes and 1000' from schools)

Colorado Ballot Initiatives 2018


Nationally, the top self-funders of their campaigns for federal office (over $9 million) are:
Rick Scott (R), U.S. Senate in Florida: $51 million
Bob Hugin (R), U.S. Senate in New Jersey: $27.5 million
David Trone (D), Maryland’s 6th Congressional District: $16 million
Scott Wallace (D), Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District: $12.8 million
Mike Braun (R), U.S. Senate in Indiana: $9.6 million

 

[IrishLax]

EXCLUSIVE: MICHIGAN REPORTER CAUGHT ON TAPE SAYING ‘F**K COULD YOU IMAGINE JOHN JAMES WINNING’

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">EXCLUSIVE: In a phone call to <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnJamesMI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnJamesMI</a>'s campaign, Brenda Battel, a reporter for a Michigan newspaper, thought she hung up the phone then says: "Man, if he beats her (<a href="https://twitter.com/stabenow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@stabenow</a>)… Jesus! F*cking John James. That would SUCK!"<br><br>Read: <a href="https://t.co/6ncdjPisxa">https://t.co/6ncdjPisxa</a> Via. <a href="https://twitter.com/DailyCaller?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DailyCaller</a> <a href="https://t.co/KL02lAR2aN">pic.twitter.com/KL02lAR2aN</a></p>— Henry Rodgers (@henryrodgersdc) <a href="https://twitter.com/henryrodgersdc/status/1059601464501432326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Paper dealt with the reporter immediately, good on them!
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">According to the Huron Daily Tribune website, Brenda Battel has already been fired for the John James voicemail. Statement: <a href="https://t.co/1qK51PNE6w">pic.twitter.com/1qK51PNE6w</a></p>— Matt Naham (@matt_naham) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_naham/status/1059643344597463040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Irish YJ]

very good on them.
they get it. loved that it didn't take a NY minute.

 

[RDU Irish]

very good on them.
they get it. loved that it didn't take a NY minute.

Trade up to a regular CNN guest commentator role by the end of the day - solid career move.

 

[dublinirish]

Hope he doesn't give up politics if he loses. Really like this guy.

hes a Penn State and SCUM Alum. The axis of f'n evil dude

 

[Irish YJ]

Trade up to a regular CNN guest commentator role by the end of the day - solid career move.

I'm thinking she might be better suited for a seat on Morning Joe.

hes a Penn State and SCUM Alum. The axis of f'n evil dude

Some times the apples can fall off the tree, and roll way down the hill. Seriously though, he sounds like a great dude. He's definitely not a status quo type of guy.

 

[RDU Irish]

I'm thinking she might be better suited for a seat on Morning Joe.

More like Ed McMahon to Maddow's Johnny Carson.


Seriously might not sleep tonight. One of the more interesting mid-terms to me as I look to see if the traditional polls are wrong again.

Tin foil hat theory of the day - heard a few people talking about weather reports trying to make out like you have to really brave the elements to go vote when it is just normal November weather. Tied to Dems wanting low turnout. Like I said, tinfoil hat. Interesting that some of the undercurrent is Dems wanting lower turnout though.

 

[IrishLax]

One random thought as I head to the polls...

I absolutely fucking hate the idea of "make sure to vote!" ... if you have to encourage someone to vote with Twitter ads, celebrity endorsements, TV ads, etc. chances are they shouldn't be voting. If you have to be convinced by paid media to get off your ass and vote chances are you're a low-information voter who frankly shouldn't be involved in the process.

 

[RDU Irish]

One random thought as I head to the polls...

I absolutely fucking hate the idea of "make sure to vote!" ... if you have to encourage someone to vote with Twitter ads, celebrity endorsements, TV ads, etc. chances are they shouldn't be voting. If you have to be convinced by paid media to get off your ass and vote chances are you're a low-information voter who frankly shouldn't be involved in the process.

Agree 100% - always amazed at the folks who get offended by this position. Usually the same folks that can't name their own governor or think there are 57 states.

 

[Irish YJ]

Seriously might not sleep tonight. One of the more interesting mid-terms to me as I look to see if the traditional polls are wrong again.

It will be interesting. I have a feeling I'll be up late as well. The norm/average for the midterm after a new prez, is for the incoming party to lose 28 seats in the house. Dems need 23 I think.

Wonder what the vegas over/under is.

One random thought as I head to the polls...

I absolutely fucking hate the idea of "make sure to vote!" ... if you have to encourage someone to vote with Twitter ads, celebrity endorsements, TV ads, etc. chances are they shouldn't be voting. If you have to be convinced by paid media to get off your ass and vote chances are you're a low-information voter who frankly shouldn't be involved in the process.

"Hi, my name is Taylor Swift. Thanks for coming to the show. I know I'm really a yankee that migrated to TN, have never had a real job, and grew up uber rich, but you should listen to me here in the South. Orange man is bad. Get out and vote Lib on Tuesday. You don't need any life experience to understand politics. All you need to do is like my songs, and just remember, Orange Man bad."

 

[irishog77]

One random thought as I head to the polls...

I absolutely fucking hate the idea of "make sure to vote!" ... if you have to encourage someone to vote with Twitter ads, celebrity endorsements, TV ads, etc. chances are they shouldn't be voting. If you have to be convinced by paid media to get off your ass and vote chances are you're a low-information voter who frankly shouldn't be involved in the process.

^ This. All day long.

Nashville has generic billboards up reminding us. I'm sure they're paid for with tax dollars.

I am of the firm belief that the fewer people that vote, the better off we all are. It's scary how many "reminders" we get about voting in today's society. Hell, it's scary how many initiatives there are just to get people registered. This isn't a race or disenfranchisement or suppression issue at all-- it's a pure common sense issue. People that can't figure out how to register to vote, or even actually vote, are essentially deciding our collective future. Again, that is scary stuff.

 

[Legacy]

Democrats Can Get Close To A House Majority With Suburban Seats Alone

If they do it, it will be the educated, suburban, generally white districts in the Midwest who regularly vote that will reject a uniform Rep message and Donald Trump.

Forecasting the race for the House

Almost 53% of the nation did not vote for him in 2016.

How popular, unpopular is Donald Trump