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sir_eccles Feb 15th 2016 10:12 am

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by Steerpike (Post 11868587)
Very interesting analysis, especially the 'primary' angle.

To the brain trust - what are the chances of the Dems winning the senate in 2016?

I suspect very low. Many Rs in the senate aren't even up for re-election this term.

dakota44 Feb 15th 2016 10:54 am

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by sir_eccles (Post 11868588)
I suspect very low. Many Rs in the senate aren't even up for re-election this term.

Not exactly accurate. Only 1/3 of the Senate is up for reelection at any one time. This year that includes only 10 Dems and 24 Repubs. 34 Dems and 2 Ind. That caucus with them are not up for reelection. So definitely a chance to retake the Senate.

sir_eccles Feb 15th 2016 11:13 am

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by dakota44 (Post 11868618)
Not exactly accurate. Only 1/3 of the Senate is up for reelection at any one time. This year that includes only 10 Dems and 24 Repubs. 34 Dems and 2 Ind. That caucus with them are not up for reelection. So definitely a chance to retake the Senate.

Ah but how many are defending slim majorities?

dakota44 Feb 15th 2016 11:32 am

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by sir_eccles (Post 11868624)
Ah but how many are defending slim majorities?

There are 5 or 6 Repubs that could be at significant risk.

Leslie Feb 15th 2016 11:39 am

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by Boiler (Post 11868210)
Hookers for Hillary: meet the sex workers caucusing for Clinton in Nevada

Hookers for Hillary: meet the sex workers caucusing for Clinton in Nevada | US news | The Guardian

That just made Hillary go up in my reckoning. :thumbsup:

scrubbedexpat099 Feb 15th 2016 11:45 am

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by Leslie (Post 11868631)
That just made Hillary go up in my reckoning. :thumbsup:

I was expecting that from some on here, but not from you.


http://images.politico.com/global/20...batograph2.png

Leslie Feb 15th 2016 11:48 am

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by Boiler (Post 11868634)
I was expecting that from some on here, but not from you.


http://images.politico.com/global/20...batograph2.png

What's that map got to do with it?:confused:

YOU BETTER ANSWER ME.

scrubbedexpat099 Feb 15th 2016 12:27 pm

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by Leslie (Post 11868635)
What's that map got to do with it?:confused:

YOU BETTER ANSWER ME.

Err err err...

Well it shows the States in play for the Senate race.

I did hear that those Hookers had Bill's stamp of approval.

Leslie Feb 15th 2016 12:30 pm

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by Steerpike (Post 11868587)



I despise so much about the man, but I can't help but applaud him for
1) Hitting Bush hard on Iraq
2) Hitting Bush hard on 9/11
3) Saying Planned Parenthood does wonderful things for women.

Now that Rand Paul is gone, and Ron Paul isn't running, it's great to see Trump up there saying these things on the Republican stage. In the old days (prior elections), Ron Paul was a marginal player so tended to say his piece and get ignored, but now we have the front-runner saying these things - priceless!

I am happy with 1 & 3. :thumbup:

Hitting Jeb and W with 9/11 is, in my mind, below the belt. I have never believed, nor bought into any of the conspiracy theories regarding the matter. 9/11 wasn't W's fault any more than it was Clinton's fault. It just happened. Anyhoodles, and the reason I thought to respond specifically, Trump has been on TV doubling down on blaming Bush(s) for 9/11. :lol:

Leslie Feb 15th 2016 12:35 pm

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by Boiler (Post 11868644)
Err err err...

Well it shows the States in play for the Senate race.

I did hear that those Hookers had Bill's stamp of approval.

Ah, got it. Thank you.

RE: Bill. Eeewww. Have you seen him lately? :huh:

dc koop Feb 15th 2016 2:06 pm

Re: 2016 Election
 
Obama should tell the GOP to go **** themselves and nominate someone to replace Scalia. A lame duck president has done that before and in fact it's happened about six times in history. It's not for the republicans to deny him that right

More than likely the GOP majority will shoot it down but it might be some payback for all the grief the racist, do nothing Congress has been handing him for 7 years

Leslie Feb 15th 2016 2:13 pm

Re: 2016 Election
 
He will.

dc koop Feb 15th 2016 2:16 pm

Re: 2016 Election
 
Jeb Bush has brought in Dubya to help bolster his So Carolina campaign :lol:

dc koop Feb 15th 2016 2:18 pm

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by Leslie (Post 11868687)
He will.

I certainly hope so :thumbsup:

Jerseygirl Feb 15th 2016 2:18 pm

Re: 2016 Election
 
If nothing else the campaign is entertaining...on both sides.


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