Miscellaneous And Off Topic Subjects

[iam416]

Republicans could always, y'know, foil the Dems' plans by not voting for Admiral Asshat and his Moron Flotilla.

Oh, for sure. In close races -- where a 2-5 point swing makes all the difference -- it's a big deal. Again, I'm puzzled by any pushback as to what is obviously happening. The DCCC wants Trumpists to run against in November. They think they're more easily beatable in the general. So, they spend money on their behalf. It wouldn't matter a lick in most primaries -- e.g., they could have poured billions in to save Cheney and still lost by 30. But, in close elections -- and there have been a few -- the money is at least arguably critical.

[iam416]

Desantis was about individual freedom not "local freedom"

I mean, duh. And hey, I get the argument that local school districts should decide. I could go either way on that. Whether DeSantis should interfere with that is a matter of state government structure and I am more inclined to let the government closest to the issue decide.

What the rule is obviously NOT is authoritarian. I would have thought it impossible to claim that a rule prohibiting government from removing individual freedoms is authoritarian. But, here we are.

And, as to substance of the rule -- you are, of course, correct.

But, The Media has it's narrative on "Death"Santis -- and it's that he's an "authoritarian." So they need to cram whatever paltry facts they have into that narrative. And their readers swallow it whole without an ounce of skepticism and then parrot it back.

I mean, DON'T SAY GAY!

[iam416]

In the ongoing effort of the Rs to snatch defeat from what should be an obvious victory, JD Vance is only +3 on Ryan in Ohio. In the same poll, DeWine was +16 and Trump v Bidenw as +14. In Wisconsin, a Marquette poll has Ron Johnson down by 7. Now, I don't there's any way Johnson loses by 7, but it's not a good sign.

[THE_WIZARD_]

RD never said kids CANNOT wear masks. That was an individual decision. He banned the mandates. Yes...that is called freedom. But alas...according to Progs he's just another Hitler/Trump. Classic.

[Dr. Strangelove]

Oh, for sure. In close races -- where a 2-5 point swing makes all the difference -- it's a big deal. Again, I'm puzzled by any pushback as to what is obviously happening. The DCCC wants Trumpists to run against in November. They think they're more easily beatable in the general. So, they spend money on their behalf. It wouldn't matter a lick in most primaries -- e.g., they could have poured billions in to save Cheney and still lost by 30. But, in close elections -- and there have been a few -- the money is at least arguably critical.

I'm not pushing back on the idea Dems have helped terrible Trumpers that they think will be easier to beat in the general because it's absolutely true. Somewhere around the country it's going to blow up in their face. Maybe in that Michigan race or maybe it'll cost them the governorship of PA. All I'm saying is that the overwhelming responsibility for these people getting elected is on Republicans themselves.

[THE_WIZARD_]

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[Mike]

In the ongoing effort of the Rs to snatch defeat from what should be an obvious victory, JD Vance is only +3 on Ryan in Ohio. In the same poll, DeWine was +16 and Trump v Bidenw as +14. In Wisconsin, a Marquette poll has Ron Johnson down by 7. Now, I don't there's any way Johnson loses by 7, but it's not a good sign.

Saw a poll this morning that has Rubio losing to Demings in Florida also. I don't think there's any way they take the Senate. Will have to make do with the House and muck things up the best they can.

[Dr. Strangelove]

In the ongoing effort of the Rs to snatch defeat from what should be an obvious victory, JD Vance is only +3 on Ryan in Ohio. In the same poll, DeWine was +16 and Trump v Bidenw as +14. In Wisconsin, a Marquette poll has Ron Johnson down by 7. Now, I don't there's any way Johnson loses by 7, but it's not a good sign.

There's been a wave of good polls for Dem Senate candidates. On the one hand it's good to be skeptical. On the other, almost all these polls still show Biden having terrible approval numbers. So at some point you start to wonder if Biden's total unpopularity isn't going to drag down everyone as much as conventionally thought.

Johnson has been counted out before (as has Murkowski) so you got to see it to believe it.

[iam416]

Saw a poll this morning that has Rubio losing to Demings in Florida also. I don't think there's any way they take the Senate. Will have to make do with the House and muck things up the best they can.

No way Rubio is losing (IMO). That poll isn't even close.

[Dr. Strangelove]

Speaking of Murkowski, btw, lots of commentary since Tuesday night that she received very encouraging results. Her vote total + the Dems are already over 50% and most of the outstanding vote is in Native areas, who she has always done very well with.

This is all just to get to the General Election but it seems like a positive sign for her chances to hang on once again.

[iam416]

There's been a wave of good polls for Dem Senate candidates. On the one hand it's good to be skeptical. On the other, almost all these polls still show Biden having terrible approval numbers. So at some point you start to wonder if Biden's total unpopularity isn't going to drag down everyone as much as conventionally thought.

Johnson has been counted out before (as has Murkowski) so you got to see it to believe it.

It's hard to tell with Senate polling. I dunno. I think Johnson is a toss-up in Wisconsin. I'd be shocked if he lost by more than 2-3. I don't think Rubio is going to lose at all. And there was a poll with him down by 4.

It sort of reminds of the polling that got Ds all excited in the summer about beating McConnell or winning the SC Senate race. Hell, even the NC Senate race. Singleton polls are just so scattershot.

[Mike]

I see that Rubio is +5.8 in the RCP average so he's likely safe.

[Dr. Strangelove]

I think it's possible when a race isn't getting much media attention it causes some people to flirt with the idea of voting for someone of the opposite party. Like I'm sure there are plenty of Republicans in Florida who are kind of sick of Rubio and maybe Demings doesn't seem that bad but then a close poll gets released, which draws the attention of the national media and WHAM! It becomes nationalized, Sean Hannity is suddenly reminding everyone that a vote for Demings is a vote for AOC, and the flirtation is over.

[froot loops]

If Rubio lost it would indicate a blue wave

[Dr. Strangelove]

Everyone celebrate at Wizzie’s!!!