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In reply to the discussion: Officially: Dems piclk up 10 seats from republicans in the congress. [View all]Gregorian
(23,867 posts)50. A week ago I was saying we needed 40 votes in 2014. WE ONLY NEED ______! 21?
It's too early. I can't add two numbers. And subtraction is impossible. Where's my espresso?
What? 20 seats to gain a majority?
Argh...
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Officially: Dems piclk up 10 seats from republicans in the congress. [View all]
GreenTea
Nov 2012
OP
That's what I was wondering. 10 seats? In both the Senate & House combined? nt
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#21
Moderates are gone from the republican party. The party is left with extremists.
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#31
I think so! It certainly is worth going over the cliff and waiting until next year!
reformist2
Nov 2012
#28
All elections through 2024 are absolutely vital if we are to return this nation to sanity and
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#23
We didn't pick status quo, politicians picked their voters, drew lines around them.
julian09
Nov 2012
#43
Wishful thinking but it's possible you could see some shifts in gerrymandered districts
cherish44
Nov 2012
#47