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Um, how's the Senate looking? Biden can't get anything done as long as the GOP maintains control (Original Post) CatWoman Nov 2020 OP
538 has the Dems with around a 75% chance of gaining control of the Senate MakeTXBlue2020 Nov 2020 #1
Best predictions thus far have us taking control 51-49 or best case, 52-48 Stinky The Clown Nov 2020 #2
I think we'll get at least 50 w/ VP Harris as a tie breaker. CottonBear Nov 2020 #3
if the senate doesn't stop Biden the SCOTUS will icwlmuscyia Nov 2020 #4
can we stay focused on the Senate? CatWoman Nov 2020 #6
Democrats are slight favorites on 538 to take back the Senate marylandblue Nov 2020 #5
McConnell must go bdamomma Nov 2020 #7
and for the life of me, I just can't understand why Kentucky keeps voting him in CatWoman Nov 2020 #8
They are trying bdamomma Nov 2020 #9
someone of Stacie Abrams' caliber needs to stage a revolution in Kentucky CatWoman Nov 2020 #10

CottonBear

(21,596 posts)
3. I think we'll get at least 50 w/ VP Harris as a tie breaker.
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 06:32 PM
Nov 2020

I’m hoping, that here in GA, there will be a miracle and one or both Democrats will win outright in the general election. That would put us over 50.

icwlmuscyia

(296 posts)
4. if the senate doesn't stop Biden the SCOTUS will
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 06:32 PM
Nov 2020

unless of course the senate joins the House and expands the SCOTUS to about 13 - that would be nice!

marylandblue

(12,344 posts)
5. Democrats are slight favorites on 538 to take back the Senate
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 06:32 PM
Nov 2020

I think 538 underestimates the chances and there may be some surprises. If the GOP does keep the Senate, I think they will still be weak and vulnerable and that gives Biden opportunities that Obama never had.

bdamomma

(63,799 posts)
7. McConnell must go
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 06:39 PM
Nov 2020

they do not want to govern, Democrats do. McConnell is clinging to his power and his seat period. He doesn't give a crap about Kentuckians.

CatWoman

(79,293 posts)
10. someone of Stacie Abrams' caliber needs to stage a revolution in Kentucky
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 06:48 PM
Nov 2020

because if they keep putting this lying loser back in offer and see nothing on return, perhaps they are the problem

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100214417881

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