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BlueintheSTL

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Reply to pstokely (Original post)

Fri Nov 9, 2018, 01:13 AM

Nov 2018

I actually think North Arkansas is more appropriate. Missouri went from a light blue state in the 90's, to a purple state in the 2000's, to now a bright red state. Kind of like Arkansas, but Missouri became bright red at a slower pace. I have to get out this state.

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With McCaskill defeat, Missouri Democrats have hit rock-bottom. Now what? [View all] pstokely Nov 2018 OP

yes Democratic Party needs to get its act together rockfordfile Nov 2018 #1

Bullsht leftynyc Nov 2018 #19

...well perhaps just in that ONE state...? samnsara Nov 2018 #26

We have wiped out Republcians here in Illinois Cary Nov 2018 #27

McCaskill ran away from Democratic principles Hokie Nov 2018 #2

LMAO qazplm135 Nov 2018 #4

That's right! Stellar Nov 2018 #32

We were lucky to have had Claire for the past 6 years as a D (even if she was a DINO) aeromanKC Nov 2018 #3

probably lucky to even have Nicole Galloway pstokely Nov 2018 #7

it's not North Alabama pstokely Nov 2018 #8

Kansas just slapped down one of the worst GOP vote suppressors in the country, elected a democratic workinclasszero Nov 2018 #9

So you AGREE with statement #2 above? DemocracyMouse Nov 2018 #12

With the help of a 3rd Party in Kansas for Governor. aeromanKC Nov 2018 #14

You raise a very interesting point. Does this mean that Missouri has to bullwinkle428 Nov 2018 #30

Boy that would be great workinclasszero Nov 2018 #34

Agree The Genealogist Nov 2018 #21

+1 BlueintheSTL Nov 2018 #5

If you don't mind snow, come to Maine! GreenPartyVoter Nov 2018 #22

I spent the first 25 years of my life in St. Louis. Missouri was once the ultimate bellwether. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #6

Start campaigning against Fox News or you'll never win in MO again. sharedvalues Nov 2018 #10

Rest, regroup, then begin to rebuild Azathoth Nov 2018 #11

I agree. Start rebuilding from the ground up. Blue_true Nov 2018 #13

Some organizers in southern California have started a monthly Dem luncheon just to keep volunteers diva77 Nov 2018 #16

Great idea. OnDoutside Nov 2018 #23

Yes. As well as events for newly registered voters where people can fellowship. Blue_true Nov 2018 #25

I like your spirit.. Cha Nov 2018 #20

FOX News propaganda destroys Democratic Politicians UCmeNdc Nov 2018 #15

We have to figure out who can win the governors race. rwheeler31 Nov 2018 #17

Jason Kander? pstokely Nov 2018 #18

I thought about him but only if he is well enough. rwheeler31 Nov 2018 #35

Now the Republicans in Missouri get what they voted for? Autumn Nov 2018 #24

Missouri has always been schizo Cary Nov 2018 #29

You'd think the author would be encouraged by the gains Dems made in other states Blue_Tires Nov 2018 #28

I don't think much has changed here. leftyladyfrommo Nov 2018 #31

In Jefferson County, right next to St. Louis to the south logosoco Nov 2018 #33

Maybe they should have supported Claire...instead of running her down. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #36