Please please please dems, pick someone besides Pelosi for Speaker of the House.
I am with you. She’s the boogyman. I have no beef with her but it’s time to move on.
She’s Team Trump Treason’s boogeyman but I tend to agree. Time to move on but she knows her way around congress and rounding up votes. Be tough for someone else to beat her for the speakership and Dems need unity.
I don't know that I've heard anyone say they want Pelosi in charge, but it seems that is how it's going to be. Why does the House Speaker always have to be a complete doof?
Democrats +6 in the Gov race, including 3 states that voted for Trump in 16. This is a good sign for 2020. FL and OH are gone me thinks. But they aren't required anymore, yet slims the margin of error for them.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats didn't catch a blue wave. But they managed the next best thing: Divided government in the Trump era.
House Democrats won back the majority for the first time since the 2010 elections. Helped by President Donald Trump, Republicans captured Senate seats in Indiana, Missouri and North Dakota to maintain a narrow advantage.
In the Great Lakes region, Democrats secured governors' offices in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, complicating the president's re-election campaign in an area that propelled him to victory in 2016. But Trump helped Republicans claim governors' seats in Ohio and in Florida, where his hand-picked choice, Ron DeSantis, edged Andrew Gillum in the state's high-profile governors' race.
Tuesday's midterm elections offered something for everyone. Democrats will control the House, but Trump will point to GOP success in the Senate as proof that he defied the odds and avoided the type of midterm wipeout that afflicted his predecessor, former President Barack Obama.
Yet Trump's administration will now face intense scrutiny from House Democrats and a slew of subpoenas and document requests of his Cabinet — not to mention a renewed push for the president's tax returns. And as special counsel Robert Mueller presses forward with the Russia investigation, the most liberal members of the Democratic caucus are expected to sound the alarm for the president's impeachment.
On a more dour note, the losses in Florida and Ohio, in a democratic year, tells me these states may be lost. Turning into Missouri...
Cordray hasn't lost yet, but it's not looking great.
no official totals yet but turnout was 50% or so..... wwhich for Ohio means approx 4 million stayed home.
My polling place was not busy at all and I’m in Franklin county which Cordray won. Cordray is the first Democrat I’ve voted for Governor. I’ve never been a fan of Mike Dewine
On a more dour note, the losses in Florida and Ohio, in a democratic year, tells me these states may be lost. Turning into Missouri...
Cordray hasn't lost yet, but it's not looking great.
no official totals yet but turnout was 50% or so..... wwhich for Ohio means approx 4 million stayed home.
My polling place was not busy at all and I’m in Franklin county which Cordray won. Cordray is the first Democrat I’ve voted for Governor. I’ve never been a fan of Mike Dewine
I grew up in Cleveland and I just don't understand what has happened to Ohio. My guess is that so many young people grew up, went to school and left the state for good. That's what I did. It's been fading redder and redder for several years so I'm guessing it's an aging state.
BTW, as a Democrat, I probably would have voted for Kasich too. I have a lot of respect for the guy, even if I don't agree with him on everything.
On a more dour note, the losses in Florida and Ohio, in a democratic year, tells me these states may be lost. Turning into Missouri...
Cordray hasn't lost yet, but it's not looking great.
no official totals yet but turnout was 50% or so..... wwhich for Ohio means approx 4 million stayed home.
My polling place was not busy at all and I’m in Franklin county which Cordray won. Cordray is the first Democrat I’ve voted for Governor. I’ve never been a fan of Mike Dewine
I grew up in Cleveland and I just don't understand what has happened to Ohio. My guess is that so many young people grew up, went to school and left the state for good. That's what I did. It's been fading redder and redder for several years so I'm guessing it's an aging state.
BTW, as a Democrat, I probably would have voted for Kasich too. I have a lot of respect for the guy, even if I don't agree with him on everything.
Kasich would have beaten Trump in a heads up primary... Trump benefitted from 10 names being on the ballot so he could win states with his "outsider" support of 30% while the rest of the field split the moderate/establishment vote
On a more dour note, the losses in Florida and Ohio, in a democratic year, tells me these states may be lost. Turning into Missouri...
Cordray hasn't lost yet, but it's not looking great.
no official totals yet but turnout was 50% or so..... wwhich for Ohio means approx 4 million stayed home.
My polling place was not busy at all and I’m in Franklin county which Cordray won. Cordray is the first Democrat I’ve voted for Governor. I’ve never been a fan of Mike Dewine
I grew up in Cleveland and I just don't understand what has happened to Ohio. My guess is that so many young people grew up, went to school and left the state for good. That's what I did. It's been fading redder and redder for several years so I'm guessing it's an aging state.
BTW, as a Democrat, I probably would have voted for Kasich too. I have a lot of respect for the guy, even if I don't agree with him on everything.
Kasich would have beaten Trump in a heads up primary... Trump benefitted from 10 names being on the ballot so he could win states with his "outsider" support of 30% while the rest of the field split the moderate/establishment vote
Maybe, maybe not. I have no faith in the Republican base to be rational and reasonable. Now if they ran against each other in a general (without a 3rd party) it would be a thumping of epic proportions I believe. Kasich is a true right of center moderate.
Trump wants Pelosi because he knows her name is poison and helps the GOP in 2020
Democrats will fuck this up, no doubt
Probably. Many seem to want to hand it to her like they did with Hillary. But there are some that want a change.
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So I'm not from the U.S, but I glance at what's happening from time to time. What does this all mean for the presidency of Donald Trump now?
it means Trump no longer has a rubber stamp in congress for things like repealing health care and tax breaks for the wealthy.
The House can also legally demand documents like tax returns from Trump and others in his administration. They can also launch investigations and load committees.
On a larger picture, there was a lot of democrat gains in crucial states that led to the Trump victory of 2016. It is difficult to extrapolate the 2018 results to 2020, but its a very good sign (if you don't like Trump).
On the other hand. Some Trump-backed governors and senators won, which also displays he still has a lot of clout and can throw his weight around, and is still a force to be reckoned with.
So I'm not from the U.S, but I glance at what's happening from time to time. What does this all mean for the presidency of Donald Trump now?
it means Trump no longer has a rubber stamp in congress for things like repealing health care and tax breaks for the wealthy.
The House can also legally demand documents like tax returns from Trump and others in his administration. They can also launch investigations and load committees.
On a larger picture, there was a lot of democrat gains in crucial states that led to the Trump victory of 2016. It is difficult to extrapolate the 2018 results to 2020, but its a very good sign (if you don't like Trump).
On the other hand. Some Trump-backed governors and senators won, which also displays he still has a lot of clout and can throw his weight around, and is still a force to be reckoned with.
Correct. The one thing I hate is that nothing is going to get done in this country over the next two years.
So I'm not from the U.S, but I glance at what's happening from time to time. What does this all mean for the presidency of Donald Trump now?
it means Trump no longer has a rubber stamp in congress for things like repealing health care and tax breaks for the wealthy.
The House can also legally demand documents like tax returns from Trump and others in his administration. They can also launch investigations and load committees.
On a larger picture, there was a lot of democrat gains in crucial states that led to the Trump victory of 2016. It is difficult to extrapolate the 2018 results to 2020, but its a very good sign (if you don't like Trump).
On the other hand. Some Trump-backed governors and senators won, which also displays he still has a lot of clout and can throw his weight around, and is still a force to be reckoned with.
Correct. The one thing I hate is that nothing is going to get done in this country over the next two years.
You mean like the 8 years of Obama? I’d love for Pelosi to step before the cameras and announce, “our number one priority over the next two years is to see Team Trump Treason fail.”
So I'm not from the U.S, but I glance at what's happening from time to time. What does this all mean for the presidency of Donald Trump now?
it means Trump no longer has a rubber stamp in congress for things like repealing health care and tax breaks for the wealthy.
The House can also legally demand documents like tax returns from Trump and others in his administration. They can also launch investigations and load committees.
On a larger picture, there was a lot of democrat gains in crucial states that led to the Trump victory of 2016. It is difficult to extrapolate the 2018 results to 2020, but its a very good sign (if you don't like Trump).
On the other hand. Some Trump-backed governors and senators won, which also displays he still has a lot of clout and can throw his weight around, and is still a force to be reckoned with.
Correct. The one thing I hate is that nothing is going to get done in this country over the next two years.
So I'm not from the U.S, but I glance at what's happening from time to time. What does this all mean for the presidency of Donald Trump now?
it means Trump no longer has a rubber stamp in congress for things like repealing health care and tax breaks for the wealthy.
The House can also legally demand documents like tax returns from Trump and others in his administration. They can also launch investigations and load committees.
On a larger picture, there was a lot of democrat gains in crucial states that led to the Trump victory of 2016. It is difficult to extrapolate the 2018 results to 2020, but its a very good sign (if you don't like Trump).
On the other hand. Some Trump-backed governors and senators won, which also displays he still has a lot of clout and can throw his weight around, and is still a force to be reckoned with.
Correct. The one thing I hate is that nothing is going to get done in this country over the next two years.
I'm not sure this is true or not. My perception is that Trump doesn't give a shit about policy, so long as it lets him market. He has no actual belief system. The one exception is immigration/minorities. He will stand fast on this issue, but no others really. They may actually get some stuff done if he can strong arm a handful of Senators.
So I'm not from the U.S, but I glance at what's happening from time to time. What does this all mean for the presidency of Donald Trump now?
it means Trump no longer has a rubber stamp in congress for things like repealing health care and tax breaks for the wealthy.
The House can also legally demand documents like tax returns from Trump and others in his administration. They can also launch investigations and load committees.
On a larger picture, there was a lot of democrat gains in crucial states that led to the Trump victory of 2016. It is difficult to extrapolate the 2018 results to 2020, but its a very good sign (if you don't like Trump).
On the other hand. Some Trump-backed governors and senators won, which also displays he still has a lot of clout and can throw his weight around, and is still a force to be reckoned with.
Correct. The one thing I hate is that nothing is going to get done in this country over the next two years.
I'm not sure this is true or not. My perception is that Trump doesn't give a shit about policy, so long as it lets him market. He has no actual belief system. The one exception is immigration/minorities. He will stand fast on this issue, but no others really. They may actually get some stuff done if he can strong arm a handful of Senators.
It's all about his base for him. I doubt they want compromise.
So I'm not from the U.S, but I glance at what's happening from time to time. What does this all mean for the presidency of Donald Trump now?
it means Trump no longer has a rubber stamp in congress for things like repealing health care and tax breaks for the wealthy.
The House can also legally demand documents like tax returns from Trump and others in his administration. They can also launch investigations and load committees.
On a larger picture, there was a lot of democrat gains in crucial states that led to the Trump victory of 2016. It is difficult to extrapolate the 2018 results to 2020, but its a very good sign (if you don't like Trump).
On the other hand. Some Trump-backed governors and senators won, which also displays he still has a lot of clout and can throw his weight around, and is still a force to be reckoned with.
Correct. The one thing I hate is that nothing is going to get done in this country over the next two years.
I'm not sure this is true or not. My perception is that Trump doesn't give a shit about policy, so long as it lets him market. He has no actual belief system. The one exception is immigration/minorities. He will stand fast on this issue, but no others really. They may actually get some stuff done if he can strong arm a handful of Senators.
It's all about his base for him. I doubt they want compromise.
That gets into the question of who owns who. I don't think they have a belief system other than immigration either. They turned against the FBI, Bush, McCain, basically anyone who Trump stirred them up against. He could get them bought into medicare for all. They are that easily manipulated.
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My girl won.. Abigail Spanberger defeated that POS Dave Brat in VA-07. This is a district that hasn't had a D since the Southern Strategy in 1971. And he isn't even welcomed back to Randolph Macon as a professor because he trashed higher education while campaigning. Scum bag.
So I'm not from the U.S, but I glance at what's happening from time to time. What does this all mean for the presidency of Donald Trump now?
it means Trump no longer has a rubber stamp in congress for things like repealing health care and tax breaks for the wealthy.
The House can also legally demand documents like tax returns from Trump and others in his administration. They can also launch investigations and load committees.
On a larger picture, there was a lot of democrat gains in crucial states that led to the Trump victory of 2016. It is difficult to extrapolate the 2018 results to 2020, but its a very good sign (if you don't like Trump).
On the other hand. Some Trump-backed governors and senators won, which also displays he still has a lot of clout and can throw his weight around, and is still a force to be reckoned with.
Correct. The one thing I hate is that nothing is going to get done in this country over the next two years.
I'm not sure this is true or not. My perception is that Trump doesn't give a shit about policy, so long as it lets him market. He has no actual belief system. The one exception is immigration/minorities. He will stand fast on this issue, but no others really. They may actually get some stuff done if he can strong arm a handful of Senators.
It's all about his base for him. I doubt they want compromise.
That gets into the question of who owns who. I don't think they have a belief system other than immigration either. They turned against the FBI, Bush, McCain, basically anyone who Trump stirred them up against. He could get them bought into medicare for all. They are that easily manipulated.
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I do agree that Pelosi should not be speaker. Her run was too long ago. I respect her immensely, in fundraising, organizing, etc.
Democrats will fuck this up, no doubt
FL and OH are gone me thinks. But they aren't required anymore, yet slims the margin of error for them.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/takeaways-split-decision-trump-democrats-083338371--election.html
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats didn't catch a blue wave. But they managed the next best thing: Divided government in the Trump era.
House Democrats won back the majority for the first time since the 2010 elections. Helped by President Donald Trump, Republicans captured Senate seats in Indiana, Missouri and North Dakota to maintain a narrow advantage.
In the Great Lakes region, Democrats secured governors' offices in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, complicating the president's re-election campaign in an area that propelled him to victory in 2016. But Trump helped Republicans claim governors' seats in Ohio and in Florida, where his hand-picked choice, Ron DeSantis, edged Andrew Gillum in the state's high-profile governors' race.
Tuesday's midterm elections offered something for everyone. Democrats will control the House, but Trump will point to GOP success in the Senate as proof that he defied the odds and avoided the type of midterm wipeout that afflicted his predecessor, former President Barack Obama.
Yet Trump's administration will now face intense scrutiny from House Democrats and a slew of subpoenas and document requests of his Cabinet — not to mention a renewed push for the president's tax returns. And as special counsel Robert Mueller presses forward with the Russia investigation, the most liberal members of the Democratic caucus are expected to sound the alarm for the president's impeachment.
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BTW, as a Democrat, I probably would have voted for Kasich too. I have a lot of respect for the guy, even if I don't agree with him on everything.
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The House can also legally demand documents like tax returns from Trump and others in his administration. They can also launch investigations and load committees.
On a larger picture, there was a lot of democrat gains in crucial states that led to the Trump victory of 2016. It is difficult to extrapolate the 2018 results to 2020, but its a very good sign (if you don't like Trump).
On the other hand. Some Trump-backed governors and senators won, which also displays he still has a lot of clout and can throw his weight around, and is still a force to be reckoned with.
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