Politics Thread

[XU_Lou]

Guess I just slightly disagree, and will post this to return to in a couple months. There is a very pressing need to expedite.

The grand jury indictment in the Special Counsel's case charged him with:
conspiracy to defraud the United States;
conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding;
obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding;
and conspiracy against rights.

The defendant is asserting absolute immunity to do those things (if proven) as president of the United States.

That question could have been taken up by the Supreme Court in December, instead of running through the appellate court, and we would be where we are now...without giving in to his desire for delay. The delay could push trial out past the election date, where if he controls the executive branch he can shut down the process.

Besides all of this being total and complete bullshit, maybe your guys should've acted a year or two earlier, eh?? They purposely waited to martyr Trump during the election year, thinking they could maximize their impact on the election. Funny thing is, the majority of Americans see right thru this, and know this is an exercise in destroying "democracy". Trump's numbers keep going up. You guys are real smart!

[bobbiemcgee]

He only gets 60% of the republican vote. As we know, the independents win elections.

[XU_Lou]

He only gets 60% of the republican vote. As we know, the independents win elections.

Then why is he ahead against Biden in nearly every swing state?

[XU_Lou]

I know most of you libs can't think beyond your next meal, but you will rue the day if SCOTUS says that Trump/POTUS has no immunity, and Jack wins his case (though to be clear, Trump will definitely win on appeal). Republicans will be coming hard at all of your benchwarmers. It just won't be POTUS who doesn't have immunity. Think sanctuary cities and states. Think about illegals who murdered someone who lives in a sanctuary city or state, or was let go after a crime in a sanctuary city or state. You have major exposure to illegal activities. That's just one example.

Remember that fleeting victory Harry Reid delivered for you a few years back? How did that go for Merrick Garland?

[noteggs]

They have to hear it. Too important.

Absolutely agree

[Xville]

Ok whose turn is it to check Lou’s diaper? I think It needs changing again.

[X-band '01]

Looks like Mitch McConnell will be stepping down from his leadership role in the Senate in November. Now, if we can only get Schumer to do that same.


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This has to be health related; he would have been about to be Senate Majority Leader given that the GOP will likely pick up multiple Senate seats this cycle.

How old is Schumer? Can't imagine he's in his 80s like McConnell.

[bobbiemcgee]

Pick up seats? The GOP is a joke lately.

[X-band '01]

Let's look at a few seats contested:

West Virginia - Joe Manchin retired. No way in hell Democrats hold this seat.
Ohio - Sherrod Brown is a 3-term Senator, but Ohio is getting a lot redder. Might hold the seat, might not.
Montana - Democrats have a better shot at holding this as long as they don't face a Trumpy nominee
Arizona - real wildcard with Independent Kristyn Sinema, Democrat Ruben Gallego and Republican Kari Lake. This would be almost half a pickup if this goes from I to a more solid D
Maryland - Larry Hogan's entry into the race means national Democrats now have to put money in a race that should be a solid Democrat 99% of the time. Don't think Hogan wins, but he's much more well known than whoever gets the Democratic nomination

Texas (Ted Cruz) and Florida (Rick Scott) might flip, but we're talking about states that are a lot more solid red.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

Let's look at a few seats contested:

West Virginia - Joe Manchin retired. No way in hell Democrats hold this seat.
Ohio - Sherrod Brown is a 3-term Senator, but Ohio is getting a lot redder. Might hold the seat, might not.
Montana - Democrats have a better shot at holding this as long as they don't face a Trumpy nominee
Arizona - real wildcard with Independent Kristyn Sinema, Democrat Ruben Gallego and Republican Kari Lake. This would be almost half a pickup if this goes from I to a more solid D
Maryland - Larry Hogan's entry into the race means national Democrats now have to put money in a race that should be a solid Democrat 99% of the time. Don't think Hogan wins, but he's much more well known than whoever gets the Democratic nomination

Texas (Ted Cruz) and Florida (Rick Scott) might flip, but we're talking about states that are a lot more solid red.

Not sure on the rest but Gallego leads in head to head over lake and leads by a bit when Sinema run as an independent. He is pretty well liked across the state. People got tired of Lake when and like most others were asked to pony up the proof of meddling and presented nothing. We even had the joke of an audit performed at our fairgrounds.