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Scruffy1

(3,255 posts)
21. They can't win without the Dumpster Fire crowd.
Sat Feb 27, 2021, 09:49 PM
Feb 2021

I think the only reason they could pick up some seats in 2020 was they got the vote of the crazies. If the former occupier isn't on the ballot most will be a no show. That is why they are still kissing his rear. I do believe that the twice impeached brought out a lot of people to the polls who normally don't vote. It wasn't about policy because he had none except being an asshole. So I call it the pendejo vote. As he fades away in Mar A Logo or in jail his voters will go back to their usual life of inanity, stupidity and banality. Besides they already picked of the easy ones. I also think the latest Texas train wreck might open up some seats. I was safe and warm here in El Paso because we are not part of ERCOT but I think a whole lot of people in the rest of Texas are very angry and just might finally see the deregulation. Abbot is not popular and has less charm than a snake and of course Paxton is five alarm fire. Time will tell.

I don't think it will be so easy. jorgevlorgan Feb 2021 #1
Happy to see someone else feels the same! Keep the house blue in '22! Pass it on!! Thekaspervote Feb 2021 #4
They are definitely on the right track! jorgevlorgan Feb 2021 #14
Current gerrymandering and voter suppression laws currently in the pipeline point Dems losing Fiendish Thingy Feb 2021 #16
Even with gerrymandering and shenanigans, we aren't going down without a fight. jorgevlorgan Feb 2021 #20
I don't believe that. Elessar Zappa Feb 2021 #29
As I said, Gerrymandering alone will flip 6 seats and control of house before a single vote is cast Fiendish Thingy Feb 2021 #36
this is true and too many people don't want to hear it LymphocyteLover Feb 2021 #56
It really has nothing to do with "being at the top of our game", it has to do with wielding power Fiendish Thingy Feb 2021 #57
being at the top of our game is a generic term that fits your legislative fixes LymphocyteLover Feb 2021 #59
We have to figure out what is motivating Manchin and Sinema. lagomorph777 Mar 2021 #74
yes, but it's probably just as simple as being more sympathetic to corporate interests LymphocyteLover Mar 2021 #75
Entirely likely - but why the $ympathy to corporate intere$t$? lagomorph777 Mar 2021 #76
good thoughts... I don't know who would be able to push those changes LymphocyteLover Mar 2021 #78
Agreed. Cinnamonspice Feb 2021 #65
which state? LymphocyteLover Mar 2021 #68
NC. Cinnamonspice Mar 2021 #72
2022 won't be 2020 Deminpenn Feb 2021 #22
Voter suppression and gerrymandering will be the ONLY thing going jorgevlorgan Feb 2021 #26
This is a different cycle. Yes the party holding the WH many times loses the house at midterms Thekaspervote Feb 2021 #2
Republicans gained seats in 2002, after 9/11. NYC Liberal Feb 2021 #33
I think 2022 will Elessar Zappa Feb 2021 #3
☝️☝️☝️☝️ Thekaspervote Feb 2021 #5
The cultists aren't going to vote Deminpenn Feb 2021 #23
I very seriously doubt that. Republicans are so much better at controlling the conversation Bucky Feb 2021 #53
Unless we cheat! JohnnyRingo Feb 2021 #6
Will Trump let him stay at Mierda A Lago when he loses? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2021 #7
Nothing like BLM to turn out Republicans, I support BLM but........ UGADawg Feb 2021 #8
You mean scare tactics and lies about BLM BradAllison Feb 2021 #9
BLM's not going away nor should it. Elessar Zappa Feb 2021 #13
Totally agree. demosincebirth Feb 2021 #19
This message was self-deleted by its author JonLP24 Feb 2021 #47
The Dems Weren't About To Campaign Out In A Roaring Pandemic WHITT Feb 2021 #10
Just like a Republican to bet something he does not have JusticeForAll Feb 2021 #11
repubs will gerrymander like crazy to make this happen nt msongs Feb 2021 #12
GOP working very fast to supress the vote in many states. It's who they are. Anti-democracy. Evolve Dammit Feb 2021 #15
He could be right. Turbineguy Feb 2021 #17
Well, if he's willing to bet his house, Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #18
He lives in a van down by the river. twodogsbarking Feb 2021 #45
They can't win without the Dumpster Fire crowd. Scruffy1 Feb 2021 #21
Agree Deminpenn Feb 2021 #25
'Qarthy is discounting the popularity of the Biden agenda bucolic_frolic Feb 2021 #24
the party of Cop Killers,,,,,??????? Cryptoad Feb 2021 #27
While speaking at CPAC to a crazy mob who wants to hear it. "Don't forget your wallets, suckers!!1!" PSPS Feb 2021 #28
Yep...Cancun Cruz there joking about his "vacation" had em howling with laughter..... Bengus81 Feb 2021 #50
Since you voted to to say the election was hoax, and a police officer died turbinetree Feb 2021 #30
He bet Democracy that the Trump Rioters would take the House Obvious85 Feb 2021 #31
I Will Take That Bet Asshole DanieRains Feb 2021 #32
It looks like the only walking away happened to the Republican Party. Cinnamonspice Feb 2021 #66
No, no, and no. Joinfortmill Feb 2021 #34
The odds are certainly in his favor Polybius Feb 2021 #35
That's what many said about Trump when he used the USPS to try and rig the election Bengus81 Feb 2021 #51
This is different, that was speculation based on opinions Polybius Feb 2021 #52
I will probably get modded for this Dopers_Greed Feb 2021 #37
Somehow Democrats can't use the alt right & right wing militias to their advantage JonLP24 Feb 2021 #48
I was just inspired to write a check to the DCCC! lastlib Feb 2021 #38
When a Republican bleeps out like this, that means they are doing something dastardly... C Moon Feb 2021 #39
Its gonna come down to-- can we accomplish things quakerboy Feb 2021 #40
Not really sure there is an issue that is being held back by the filibuster. TomCADem Feb 2021 #58
As long as theres a fillibuster quakerboy Mar 2021 #67
kevin better buy a damn tent, might be needing it ! monkeyman1 Feb 2021 #41
How about betting your house seat? rpannier Feb 2021 #42
good one! monkeyman1 Feb 2021 #44
We really do need to make sure that doesn't happen nt LittleGirl Feb 2021 #43
Go ahead and keep voting AGAINST Americans getting federal help and bluestarone Feb 2021 #46
"Would" bet his house? We should demand that he sign off on the bet of his house. A signed bet. ancianita Feb 2021 #49
He'll win that bet unless the voters quit rewarding Republicans for their dishonesty & incompetence Bucky Feb 2021 #54
Don't bet a repuke they don't pay up. The Jungle 1 Feb 2021 #55
Hopefully he'll be living in his car for a bit after Nov '22 elections electric_blue68 Feb 2021 #60
OK. I'll take the bet. trof Feb 2021 #61
I say we all chip in a few dollars and publically challenge him. rwsanders Feb 2021 #62
Make it a fund raiser for a charity. Win Kevin's house, $5.00 a ticket. Hotler Mar 2021 #69
Let me know when that happens and I'll be the first to buy a ticket! CTyankee Mar 2021 #77
I don't think it will be as easy as he thinks it will be. FlyingPiggy Feb 2021 #63
Soooo, is he going to give the country a tour of his house? Cinnamonspice Feb 2021 #64
I'd take that bet. mahina Mar 2021 #70
I Do Not Think Republicans Will Take Back Congress in 2022 erpowers Mar 2021 #71
Actually, he has bet his House. lagomorph777 Mar 2021 #73
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