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Bfd

(1,406 posts)
2. I read that same sentiment questioned elsewhere across twitter.
Wed Nov 7, 2018, 10:47 AM
Nov 2018

It is a fair question to ask & really makes sense no matter who is asking it.

Its a really GOOD FKING QUESTION!!

We deserve an answer, too.

rzemanfl

(29,553 posts)
3. The Repukes were planning ahead? This outcome smells of 2000, 2004 and 2016.
Wed Nov 7, 2018, 10:47 AM
Nov 2018

I am disgusted with this state.

 

Bfd

(1,406 posts)
6. Exactly my thoughts. 2000 set the bar for manipulating vote outcome in FL
Wed Nov 7, 2018, 10:51 AM
Nov 2018

Not buying it, that the majority of Rick Scott Repubs are going to also vote to give felons the right to vote.

No way.

peekaloo

(22,977 posts)
12. I agree with you.
Wed Nov 7, 2018, 11:14 AM
Nov 2018

The one ad in favor of 4 that I saw featured a young white male.

I imagine the Legislature will hijack and do their best to weaken its structure much like the medical marijuana amendment.

p.s. even republican felons want a second chance

 

Bfd

(1,406 posts)
7. The recount is now on & its a matter of locating the manipulated problem.
Wed Nov 7, 2018, 11:03 AM
Nov 2018

I'm not giving up on this one yet.

2naSalit

(86,292 posts)
8. I'll hold some hope with you!
Wed Nov 7, 2018, 11:05 AM
Nov 2018

I will be feeling better when all are finalized. Then we'll know where we stand a little more clearly.

 

Bfd

(1,406 posts)
10. Florida deserves to be rid of Scott. About time he goes.
Wed Nov 7, 2018, 11:08 AM
Nov 2018

This race is so close & the stink of corruption in 2000 is still heavy.

Florida deserves better.

peekaloo

(22,977 posts)
14. I found it curious, as the votes were being tallied, that the totals
Wed Nov 7, 2018, 11:17 AM
Nov 2018

for the 5(?) other gubernatorial candidates seemed to mirror the number Gillum was losing by.

Then again, I was drinking and attempting to do math.

 

mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts)
15. Technically given how very close the Sen/Gov races were, you'd only need a handful
Wed Nov 7, 2018, 11:20 AM
Nov 2018

Of Scott/DeSantis voters to lean to the Felon's side to put it over 50% if you assume all Nelson/Gillum voters voted for it.

Just sayin'

Achilleaze

(15,543 posts)
17. The russians were ACTIVE again, treasonously backing KGOP republicans
Wed Nov 7, 2018, 11:26 AM
Nov 2018

Russian Meddling in the Midterms. - NY Times Article in this morning's paper

They haven’t stopped trying to influence our elections.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/06/opinion/midterm-elections-russia.html?emc=edit_th_181107&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=479430271107

"...a senior analyst for our cybersecurity company, suggests that while these measures may have rendered some of the Russian tactics of 2016 less effective, they haven’t fully stopped Russian influence operations. In many instances, they seem to have merely caused Russia to shift or develop new tactics..."
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