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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHow is everyone feeling about the midterms?
I'm in a big, blue city of a fairly blue state, and most of my friends are on the left, so I feel like I live in a bubble. Naturally, I check the respected election ratings websites daily, and keep my eyes on the polls, but I'm interested in hearing about folks' gut feeling. Are people in your community talking about the election? Do they seem excited to vote? Think the House is guaranteed or are there doubts? Etc, etc...
Not gonna lie, I'm nervous.
AlexSFCA
(6,137 posts)It will not surprise me for a moment if we dont take either. We just have to focus on the vote right now not results. I dont feel optimistic at all but I just try not to think about it and let myself dwell in hope.
Stuart G
(38,420 posts)scheming daemons
(25,487 posts)Quixote1818
(28,930 posts)If that happens I will be disappointed but also extremely relieved. I feel pretty sure that is going to happen.
AlexSFCA
(6,137 posts)by 2020 SC (thomas, god forbid rgb), appeals and federal courts will be reshaped with rw federalists for decades. Enough to overturn every little legislation we put forward especially voting rights. Its good to feel hopeful but we must also prepare for the worst.
Demsrule86
(68,556 posts)The house is ours I think...the Senate was always a heavy lift...I begged those who couldn't stand the 'emails' to reconsider during the 2016 election...the courts the court and the courts. Now we have to hope for some GOP retirements or perhaps add some judges when we get back in power... send a message with a vote as happened in 2000 and 2016, and the other guy wins.
Texasgal
(17,045 posts)Feel good about Beto...but I am still guarded.
Our states other elections will go repuke, Beto is our only hope! I'm in Austin, so I am surrounded by like minded people....but it's still heartbreaking and nail biting!
Fullduplexxx
(7,860 posts)Either through purging or apathy. Seems like dems never miss an opportunity to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
LBM20
(1,580 posts)cwydro
(51,308 posts)Why not hit ignore?
Stop telling people what to discuss on a discussion board.
Demsrule86
(68,556 posts)want to save the country from evil Republicans than vote in every election.
Fullduplexxx
(7,860 posts)Demsrule86
(68,556 posts)security is on the table...you have to stop looking at it that way. We have two options in every election most of the time. A Democrat or a Republican. And I would say that many (not saying you) have ridiculous expectations of the party. The GOP has the courts because of they show up even if they don't like the candidate ...we do that or we lose...and the consequences are dire...look at the current state of the courts. And with the margins who voted for Stein, it can be said that some progressives helped elect Trump.
Fullduplexxx
(7,860 posts)But for some reason people in this party seem to think withholding their vote somehow benefits them . So they withheld their vote now look at the work everyone has to do just catch up . Some just never seem to learn
Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)AZ/NV could be pick ups for us as could TN.
ND is gone, IN and MO are close.
Most on the left are not celebrating as 2016 is not being forgotten.
We have all hands on deck in CT. Ned Lamont must win. Bob Stefanowski is going to raid the state's rainy day fund to give the rich more tax cuts.
LBM20
(1,580 posts)qwlauren35
(6,148 posts)Terrified. The thought of 2 more years of Republican rule makes me ill.
I want to flip the Senate so badly, I could spit.
But my energy level is low, I'm not campaigning, and I'm scared that there are not enough people on the ground fighting voter suppression, which is very, very powerful.
Yup, terrified.
LBM20
(1,580 posts)Demsrule86
(68,556 posts)gulliver
(13,180 posts)Funtatlaguy
(10,870 posts)Demsrule86
(68,556 posts)we are defending 28 states, 10 in GOP land...
violetpastille
(1,483 posts)Very excited.
And I'm also giving some time and thought to what I should do if I'm wrong.
Funtatlaguy
(10,870 posts)LBM20
(1,580 posts)Demsrule86
(68,556 posts)No worries.
Jamaal510
(10,893 posts)I'm optimistic about picking up a handful of House seats, but I can also see us possibly losing one or a few Senate seats (including Heidi Heidkamp's seat), and I see the Senate as perhaps even more important for stalling Hamburglar-in-Chief's agenda, judicially speaking. Also the reports about the Brett Kavanaugh (aka. the "Beer Warrior" hearing boosting GOP enthusiasm are alarming. I donated some money to ActBlue.
Squinch
(50,949 posts)haven't done anything about the election systems that have been breached by hackers.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)hateful looking people in line last week. Hoping to increase Democratic vote here just enough to push some Democrats through with help of bigger city Vote.
lancelyons
(988 posts)Dems are running in individual areas with messages that are resonating like healthcare and specifically pre existing conditions.
GOP running on fear while trump has signaled the end of pre existing conditions
We where out performing on all elections in last 2 years and nothing has changed that
Hate and lies i.e. Immigration not as appealing as good healthcare.
Dems with take the house by wide margin.
Media is painting more competitive races to make dems get out and vote. No way lies and hate have run trumps numbers up to 47. Media playing to out advantage scaring our voters to gotv.
Solly Mack
(90,763 posts)One election won't change the ignorance we are up against. I do hope it is a start though.
YessirAtsaFact
(2,064 posts)Trumps hate mongering scares me.
lunamagica
(9,967 posts)wryter2000
(46,039 posts)So I can't tell much from what I hear around here. I'm optimistic but also really scared about what we'll face if I'm wrong.
enid602
(8,615 posts)I've heard that the largest victories for Dems will be in the Great Lakes swing states that Putin won for Trump in '16.
beachbum bob
(10,437 posts)elections and democratic voters then.
WE ARE PISSED ANS WE ARE VOTING instead od sitting on our asses
Vinca
(50,269 posts)I'm suspicious of polls that give a high number for GOP support. We all know the current nightmare has caused many, many people to leave the Republican Party and go Indie. I suspect many of those who remain will be rabid, non-thinking, cult members. And just because Republican turnout is high, it just might be a chunk of them are voting for someone to reign in Tiny the Nut King.
tavernier
(12,382 posts)Im vacationing in Indiana, way out in the country. The one and only sign Ive seen is for Donnelly. The only talk I hear about Trump is sarcastic and negative. Townsters seem to be onto his BS and pretty much make fun of him. The farmers are not happy with him at all. I keep quiet but my ears are open and once in a while I catch conversations, and so far Ive been encouraged.
My daughter went to early vote yesterday and she was the only one there. I dont know if that bodes well or not.
Im very excited about how my home state of Florida is so far shaping up. Nelson and Gillum are in the lead. And in the Keys one of the republican incumbents has been very disappointing and is rumored to be replaced in November.
Of course all this speculation isnt even worth the price of one vote, so make certain yours is heard, loudly and clearly.