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Donated to Heitkamp (Original Post) Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2018 OP
Why? She is down double digits Blueman13 Oct 2018 #1
explained in OP Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2018 #3
That is absolutely your right Blueman13 Oct 2018 #6
I agree. We donated when she heroically voted no Hortensis Oct 2018 #9
same here Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2018 #14
She was down double digits in the polls when she won her election the first time around. W_HAMILTON Oct 2018 #13
Native Americans? Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2018 #16
Exactly. W_HAMILTON Oct 2018 #17
Oh, yes, that SCOTUS decision. And thus the tribal Hortensis Oct 2018 #18
Glad you did! Kajun Gal Oct 2018 #2
thanks Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2018 #4
Thank you from a NDakotan Qanisqineq Oct 2018 #5
may her stuffed animal's dream come true Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2018 #7
Good on you, Hermit.. I would Cha Oct 2018 #8
thanks! Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2018 #10
YES and YES!! Cha Oct 2018 #12
She's getting our fourth budgeted donation to her campaign tomorrow. nt LAS14 Oct 2018 #11
i gotta step up my game Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2018 #15
 

Blueman13

(34 posts)
1. Why? She is down double digits
Mon Oct 15, 2018, 08:05 PM
Oct 2018

With all due respect, your money is better well spent donating to the actual toss-up races in Missouri, Indiana, Nevada or Arizona as we are now three weeks from election day. These races are all winnable!!! This seat is a lost cause. I do not get this decision. I live in Missouri and the race could not be any closer. The prudent move would be to donate to Claire or any of the other races I mentioned.

Hermit-The-Prog

(33,325 posts)
3. explained in OP
Mon Oct 15, 2018, 08:09 PM
Oct 2018

My money; my decision.

I also like football. Seen many games that were lost on paper and looked lost until the final quarter, but won on the field.

No race is lost until after the election.

 

Blueman13

(34 posts)
6. That is absolutely your right
Mon Oct 15, 2018, 08:17 PM
Oct 2018

However, politics is not like sports. I really love your optimism, but when a Dem Senate candidate is down double digits in a bright red state, the outcome is not pretty. Also, I am sure Mitch is thrilled you are donating to Heitkamp.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
9. I agree. We donated when she heroically voted no
Mon Oct 15, 2018, 08:25 PM
Oct 2018

on Kavanaugh. We need people like her in the senate, and it's not over until it's over.

Hermit-The-Prog

(33,325 posts)
16. Native Americans?
Mon Oct 15, 2018, 09:13 PM
Oct 2018

Weren't Native Americans instrumental in that win? It would explain the very targeted voter suppression going on now.

W_HAMILTON

(7,862 posts)
17. Exactly.
Mon Oct 15, 2018, 10:02 PM
Oct 2018

If Republicans were so sure that they were going to win, they wouldn't be going to such great lengths to suppress the vote of traditional Heitkamp supporters.

I also donated to Heitkamp, right after she announced that she would be voting NO on Kavanaugh, so, you are in good company!

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
18. Oh, yes, that SCOTUS decision. And thus the tribal
Tue Oct 16, 2018, 05:30 AM
Oct 2018

officials who'll be creating new street addresses right at the polling places. This is definitely one to watch and celebrate aside from the final result. I think I'd want to go just for the address...

Hermit-The-Prog

(33,325 posts)
4. thanks
Mon Oct 15, 2018, 08:11 PM
Oct 2018

I'm stuck with McTurtle until at least 2020. This is a way to reach out and kick some dirt on his shoes.

Qanisqineq

(4,826 posts)
5. Thank you from a NDakotan
Mon Oct 15, 2018, 08:13 PM
Oct 2018

My 4-year-old daughter told me this morning that her stuffed animal dreamed Heidi would win.

Hermit-The-Prog

(33,325 posts)
7. may her stuffed animal's dream come true
Mon Oct 15, 2018, 08:19 PM
Oct 2018

We don't need any depressed stuffed critters. They need to be bouncey and happy. It's their job.

If Heitkamp's crew can work around the barriers against Native Americans, imposed by the cheater GOP, she may pull another upset.

Hermit-The-Prog

(33,325 posts)
10. thanks!
Mon Oct 15, 2018, 08:28 PM
Oct 2018

I have never regretted my vote for George McGovern. Underdogs need encouragement.

If nothing else:

1. Heitkamp voted her conscience on Kavanawful.

2. Her fight has illuminated more attempts at voter supression by GOP in ND.

Cha

(297,154 posts)
12. YES and YES!!
Mon Oct 15, 2018, 08:39 PM
Oct 2018
1. Heitkamp voted her conscience on Kavanawful.

2. Her fight has illuminated more attempts at voter supression by GOP in ND.
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