Politics Thread

**94GRAD** · 11-09-2022, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by xukeith

This year might have neen the most opportune time to beat liberals with inflation and economy being a big issue.
Big miss for Republicans.
I guess Obama saved the liberals day in voter turnout.
Only hope now is Nevada and Wisconsin to turn red. Slight hope for GA.
I am surprised at Dem's turnout.

Really? Since Roe v. Wade was overturned and kicked back to the states, People have been champing at the bit to vote against restricting personal choice and the people that are trying to restrict it.

Strange Brew · 11-09-2022, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by 94GRAD

Really? Since Roe v. Wade was overturned and kicked back to the states, People have been champing at the bit to vote against restricting personal choice and the people that are trying to restrict it.

Don't know what affect turning out for a Federal election will have on the decision. The Gov races sure but abortion at the Fed level is done unless there's an Amendment passed.

Edit: I understand that turnout for Guvs affects overall turnout.

Strange Brew · 11-09-2022, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Xville

that's my entire point. If the republicans did have a tsunami, that would have been good for trump, but bad for the general in '24. In other words, Biden would beat Trump again. The great part about last night is that Republicans did enough to get to gridlock, but not so well that Trump could lean on it to win the primary again. Now, there is enough ammunition for republican leadership to steer away from Trump and to more sane candidates.

I get what you're saying however it would've been good for Rs in general not just Trump. I'm hoping he backs out and DeSantis/others can rise.

DeSantis is rolling. He won Dade County last night. A Republican hasn't won that county in eons.

**paulxu** · 11-09-2022, 11:48 AM

I know a LOT of people vote straight party line, and both parties have put forth candidates that are less than ideal.

But the fact that 2 million Georgians can vote for Herschel Walker to be their representative in the Senate just amazes me.

Strange Brew · 11-09-2022, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by paulxu

I know a LOT of people vote straight party line, and both parties have put forth candidates that are less than ideal.

But the fact that 2 million Georgians can vote for Herschel Walker to be their representative in the Senate just amazes me.

I feel the same way about Fetterman in PA. Walker wasn't a good candidate but he's done ok and we'll see what happens in a runoff. I think he'll lose but you never know.

Then again, the fine people of PA elected a State Rep who is dead.

**bjf123** · 11-09-2022, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by 94GRAD

Really? Since Roe v. Wade was overturned and kicked back to the states, People have been champing at the bit to vote against restricting personal choice and the people that are trying to restrict it.

I think that might have resulted in a larger than expected turn out of younger women who saw this as the only issue. Unfortunately, the extremes of both parties are out of touch with most of America on abortion. You have the far left wanting abortion up to the moment of birth, while the far right wants a total ban in all cases. The reality is that most Americans want abortions available to save the life of the mother, or in the case of rape or incest. Most also are ok with abortions prior to the third trimester, but a ban after that. Neither party can support those options.

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**bobbiemcgee** · 11-09-2022, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

I get what you're saying however it would've been good for Rs in general not just Trump. I'm hoping he backs out and DeSantis/others can rise.

DeSantis is rolling. He won Dade County last night. A Republican hasn't won that county in eons.

Desantis opponent was a "dead man walking". Lost some many times before. Trump's massive ego won't let him back out. Should be an interesting primary.