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Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« on: November 06, 2018, 09:35:17 AM »
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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2018, 11:21:10 AM »
 My wife and I just voted. This was the first time we had to wait to vote, usually we would just walk in and vote today there was a line. :thumbsup:
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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2018, 11:34:48 AM »
First voter in my precinct in New Jersey. We are helping Rep MacArthur (R) defend his seat. It was very busy at 6am, which is usually only the case with the general election. High turnout for sure.
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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2018, 12:33:57 PM »
I'm out in a rural area and we were the 12th and 13th to vote in the last election at mid-morning. Today we went at the same time and were the 88th and 89th to vote. Hmmmmmm..... I think voter turnout will be high.

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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2018, 12:36:42 PM »
Well, last Pre-engagement report-- Its going to be a big one.

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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2018, 01:10:55 PM »
we voted early on Sat. Lots of people even then so good to see more people out voting.

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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2018, 06:12:13 PM »
   My faithful four legged companion and I drove into town to vote this evening.  I only had to wait about a minute to vote.  The voters were orderly and quiet.  It seems like there is a good turn out since the total town population is about 5000, including children, and my vote was number 893 on one of two vote scanning  machines.

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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2018, 06:52:25 PM »
there was a line at my polling place when i arrived first thing this morning. 
There was a line there when i came home 12 hours later.
Good turn out here  :thumbsUp:

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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2018, 07:00:42 PM »
I have seen anecdotal reports of some high turnout in GOP areas and lighter turnout in some Dem areas.

Also, supposedly DeSantis in Florida is pulling in 14% of black voters vs. 8% for Trump in 2016 according to exit polls -

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2018/11/florida-exit-poll-black-vote-for-gop-up-6-from-2016-desantis-and-scott-winning-14-of-black-vote/
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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2018, 07:38:22 PM »
Good reports!

Like you PK my XYL and I were 37 & 38 respectively in a VERY rural area. The lady checking DL's said that the number is = to the 2016 Presidential election at 1020 hrs.

A very good friend, a poll watcher, reported to me that turnout is way above the midterm in 2014 and close but not equal to the 2016 Presidential election.

Rush today on the radio said the GOP will hold the house. That is a lot for him to say this. We will have to see.

It was an ugly day here weather wise. How was it in and around your AO?
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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2018, 07:48:19 PM »
Rain and wind all day on and off. Def would have dampened some turnout in the western more liberal part of my district.

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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2018, 07:51:40 PM »
All good here.  Rain cleared by 1100 and turned into decent day.  2pm at poll and all was quick.  Steady moving line, reportedly 50% above average turnout. 

My Don't Tread on Me hat was noticed by several, smiled at by a few more and nodded to by another.

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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2018, 12:10:06 AM »
looking like the Dems will take the house and the Reps will keep the Senate.
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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2018, 12:24:44 AM »
Which I think that was the most likely scenario, but still sucks!

At least they didn't get both!
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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2018, 12:25:22 AM »
Gavin Newsom is my Governor... :suicide:



Fuckers gonna trigger an armed insurgency with his corrupt rich kid entitled ass  :gunner:
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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #15 on: November 07, 2018, 12:49:20 AM »
lololol

I wish I could give you a pep-talk, but I can't  :facepalm:
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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #16 on: November 07, 2018, 07:57:26 AM »
Going into the election I was concerned about the outcome and what it means to my home country.

My concerns were around a few thoughts.

1. If the Republicans sweep the field. What crazy crap would the left pull to further destabilize our society?
2. If the Democrats sweep the field. What kind of crap are they going to pull on the populace?

While either of those outcomes created a certain amount of concern.

The projected outcome, I have found fills me with more concern than I thought possible.

As opposed to a strong majority of the populace deciding the political course of the country. We have a continuation of close run division. My concern is that with society being divided somewhat equally into polar opposites, the seeds for conflict increase.

If a large majority wins. Then by the nature of the term "Large". The likelihood of active conflict between the two sides is less. Due to the nature of the large majority having vastly more strength than the minority.

When you have two groups of somewhat equal strength. There is less incentive to not enter into conflict. Each side would feel emboldened enough to believe there is a realistic chance of winning the conflict. Conflict at any level to include armed conflict.

I hope these thoughts make a little sense.

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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #17 on: November 07, 2018, 08:17:30 AM »
I hear ya' Gadget and certainly mirror some of your thoughts.

With the House only being only 1 or 2 seats over the majority mark there will be little to worry about; Specifically, crazy laws being passed. Of course the House controls the purse strings so that means probably little to no money for the wall.

With the Senate picking up 4-5 seats this really cements the ability for Pres. Trump to work on Treaties, Trade agreements, Federal judges, etc. It is historic that the party of the President picks up Senate seats.

Well remember, Trump is the "great" negotiator. Not unlike former Pres. Clinton in 1996 when the House went GOP, lets see how well he negotiates.  ;)

All in all, I am A-OK with this mid-term election results. Heck Trump will need something (the House) to run against in 2020. 
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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #18 on: November 07, 2018, 01:44:57 PM »
Excellent points by both of you, and I agree that there is also a challenge here since we had no outright "winner". Partisanship will still be exceptionally high and because it is so close, tempers will certainly flare and the propaganda efforts will increase.

It will be a battle for hearts and minds.

The Democrat-controlled House will certainly give good fodder to run against though.
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Re: Mid-term Election Observations 11-6-2018
« Reply #19 on: November 09, 2018, 05:18:55 PM »
I am shocked at the left wing whackos that won, WOW!!

And even the losers did not lose by much!!

We are going to have a very big fight on our hand come the next election especially since the dems will not pass ANYTHING Trump supports for the next two years and they will be calling for an investigation every time the poor guy farts...

We lost the house and the deep state just got deeper...
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