The Serious Election Day Thread

[Marvin the Martian]

You’re usually calm and reasonable. I don’t understand saying Trump supporters love Putin. I’ve never heard any clients, friends or acquaintances who support Trump loving Putin or saying anything positive about him.

I said it because he said,"Sounds much like Putin or Xi thinking to me." So who tends to want Putin to make Ukraine a wholly owned subsidiary? It sure isn't all Trump backers, Dan for example. But there are more than a few who cheer for Russia to take what they want of Ukraine.

 

[UncleMark]

And now. Where you see abortion a loser all over the country not in fla. He gets out ahead of stuff. Handles it.

The abortion question would be winning anywhere else but FL, since they require 60% rather than a simple majority like everywhere else.

 

[orangecoast]

Reports that NYPD getting ready for civil unrest.

I started seeing the barriers getting set up around Trump Tower in Chicago today and the salt trucks running all day. Can't wait for the gatherings outside it to shout at the building and flip it off.

 

[Spartans9312]

Trump improved by 5 points in Lackawanna County (Scranton) compared to 2020 numbers

 

[mcmurtry66]

Cannot be understated what DeSantis did on abortion tonight. He didn't shy from the issue or talk about it in sheepish and embarrassed terms. Got out there and made the case.

Hopefully it gives Governor's across the country more confidence to control the narrative.

He’s the best of the Republican Party. And it’s not even close. And I get if people don’t like his politics. But if you are a conservative he’s the best in the party

 

[orangecoast]

The abortion question would be winning anywhere else but FL, since they require 60% rather than a simple majority like everywhere else.

What a dumb rule. Same rule for the Marijuana legalization.

 

[snarlcakes]

Trump up 4 in Iowa with 40% in….many rural counties have yet to report

The Seltzer lady set her reputation on fire🔥

 

[BradStevens]

What a crazy world, supporting Israel might cost Ds Michigan and being anti Israel may cost them PA.

Maybe it's Harris's fault for being perceived as talking out of both sides of her mouth?

 

[sweetsilence]

The abortion question would be winning anywhere else but FL, since they require 60% rather than a simple majority like everywhere else.

I think the abortion issue is oversold in its importance.

 

[IUclover]

PA numbers not looking great for Harris.

 

[mcmurtry66]

The abortion question would be winning anywhere else but FL, since they require 60% rather than a simple majority like everywhere else.

He did enough

 

[Marvin the Martian]

Cannot be understated what DeSantis did on abortion tonight. He didn't shy from the issue or talk about it in sheepish and embarrassed terms. Got out there and made the case.

Hopefully it gives Governor's across the country more confidence to control the narrative.

He made the case and won 43-57. 60% is awful hard to get. In any real math, he lost.

 

[Joe_Hoopsier]

I know it's late, but just to be clear, this is what I posted on the other site:

What other site?

 

[mcmurtry66]

I think the abortion issue is oversold in its importance.

I think without abortion Harris would be getting destroyed

 

[snarlcakes]

This is wild if it sticks.

 

[mcmurtry66]

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Prices

 

[BradStevens]

I know it's late, but just to be clear, this is what I posted on the other site:

What's the other site? Are people stepping out on the WC???

 

[IUCrazy2]

I said it because he said,"Sounds much like Putin or Xi thinking to me." So who tends to want Putin to make Ukraine a wholly owned subsidiary? It sure isn't all Trump backers, Dan for example. But there are more than a few who cheer for Russia to take what they want of Ukraine.

Based on our conversation in the other thread, I want to jump in here. Vladimir Putin is a twat. I can't stand him and I wish the Ukrainians would have pushed the Russians right back out of their country. They didn't and I don't think they can. I know you said you think they need to talk too. That is where I am at. I hope I am not one of the people you think is cheering for Russia.

 

[UncleMark]

Cannot be understated what DeSantis did on abortion tonight. He didn't shy from the issue or talk about it in sheepish and embarrassed terms. Got out there and made the case.

The measure got 56% of the vote. Would have won anywhere else but FL.

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4969765-florida-abortion-rights-ballot/

The measure needed a 60 percent supermajority to pass, the highest threshold in the country. No abortion measure to date has passed with 60 percent of the vote.​

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Florida was one of 10 states voting on abortion-related ballot measures Tuesday. All the others needed a simple majority to pass. ​

 

[ChicagoFineForNow]

He made the case and won 43-57. 60% is awful hard to get. In any real math, he lost.

I'm sorry but a constitutional amendments passed by a simple majority would be completely asinine.

 

[Marvin the Martian]

Based on our conversation in the other thread, I want to jump in here. Vladimir Putin is a twat. I can't stand him and I wish the Ukrainians would have pushed the Russians right back out of their country. They didn't and I don't think they can. I know you said you think they need to talk too. That is where I am at. I hope I am not one of the people you think is cheering for Russia.

Certainly not you. Start with Mas and DBM.

 

[Morrison]

The difference is marked. Going off the top of my head Desantis won gov by less than a point. In four years he branded same the free state of fla. Got out ahead of everything. Demonstrated remarkable competence in handling disasters. Then won re-election against a former Dem gov by 20 points. In one cycle 20 points. And if memory serves it was a historical margin. Converted Hispanics. And now. Where you see abortion a loser all over the country not in fla. He gets out ahead of stuff. Handles it.

I love ya but Harris bears no resemblance to Desantis when it comes to either intellect or competence. She’s just god awful. Desantis is legit. His problem is overcoming a shitty personality

You guys are ready to crash, I’m just starting to drink. 😎

 

[stollcpa]

I said it because he said,"Sounds much like Putin or Xi thinking to me." So who tends to want Putin to make Ukraine a wholly owned subsidiary? It sure isn't all Trump backers, Dan for example. But there are more than a few who cheer for Russia to take what they want of Ukraine.

Okay.

There’s zero about Russia and China leaders that I like. In fact I despise them.

There are folks who question where some our aide might be going in Ukraine. In fact they think the Zelenskyy is corrupt.

 

[mattndallas]

I started seeing the barriers getting set up around Trump Tower in Chicago today and the salt trucks running all day. Can't wait for the gatherings outside it to shout at the building and flip it off.

Yes, but the upstairs bar is fabulous.

 

[mcmurtry66]

You guys are ready to crash, I’m just starting to drink. 😎

i ate too much chili and there's really not a shittier feeling than that. super miserable right now

 

[OpenWheels]

So, as it looks like Trump has won, will he have to preside from a jail cell?

Or will they stay his punishments for a sitting president?
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[stollcpa]

The Seltzer lady set her reputation on fire🔥

Democrat gamesmanship.

 

[OpenWheels]

Dude is going to be able to claim "a mandate" .

 

[BCCHoosier]

Desantis is the star of the republican party and no one comes close. you look back at where it was when he ran, what he turned it to, hispanic voters, dade, abortion defeated. may hate his politics which i get but he's by far the best politician in the party and it's not even close

We'll see in 4 years. Florida has a lot of challenges going forward, including HO and Auto insurance rates/availability, Corporations not liking his meddling, infrastructure, etc.

 

[mattndallas]

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[MyTeamIsOnTheFloor]

Prices

“Ear blood in, ear blood out”

 

[ChicagoFineForNow]

Yes, but the upstairs bar is fabulous.

Eh. Not a single TV in the place. Which I get it, elegance and all. But the $40 Eggs Benedict I ordered could have been done better at Egg Harbor for $12.

Drinks are okay. Only great part is the Eastern European women waitresses. He has a type.

 

[mattndallas]

We'll see in 4 years. Florida has a lot of challenges going forward, including HO and Auto insurance rates/availability, Corporations not liking his meddling, infrastructure, etc.

 

[mcmurtry66]

We'll see in 4 years. Florida has a lot of challenges going forward, including HO and Auto insurance rates/availability, Corporations not liking his meddling, infrastructure, etc.

yeah i don't like numerous examples of his overreach

 

[crazed_hoosier2]

He’s the best of the Republican Party. And it’s not even close. And I get if people don’t like his politics. But if you are a conservative he’s the best in the party

I have some issues with him. But I would vote for him. Where he’s good, he’s really good.

 

[Marvin the Martian]

Okay.

There’s zero about Russia and China leaders that I like. In fact I despise them.

There are folks who question where some our aide might be going in Ukraine. In fact they think the Zelenskyy is corrupt.

Hea may be, the leader in Taiwan may be for all I know. I recall Churchill was asked how he could ally with Stalin and his response was that he would put a favorable word to parliament for satan if satan helped defeat Hitler.

We have two main threats, China and Russia. Z may be corrupt, but he is still far better than Putin.

 

[Cortez88]

So is incumbency maybe not an advantage anymore? The populace seems to always think things are going terribly so maybe being in charge isn’t the best spot to be?

 

[outside shooter]

I think the abortion issue is oversold in its importance.

The Florida bill was also poorly written in some aspects, such as explicitly eliminating the requirement for parental notification of a minor requesting an abortion.

 

[ChicagoFineForNow]

So is incumbency maybe not an advantage anymore? The populace seems to always think things are going terribly so maybe being in charge isn’t the best spot to be?

Is she an incumbent? "Turn the page" seems a bad campaign slogan in that case.

 

[mattndallas]

Eh. Not a single TV in the place. Which I get it, elegance and all. But the $40 Eggs Benedict I ordered could have been done better at Egg Harbor for $12.

Drinks are okay. Only great part is the Eastern European women waitresses. He has a type.

Rossi's? 😄