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LizBeth

(9,952 posts)
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 02:26 AM Nov 2020

But we needed the senate. Really needed the senate. What does the number sit at now?

Anyone knows? I am so disappointed Graham, Ernst got it and looking like Collins. We got Kelly. Co. dude, that is two. So that takes us to 49/51? Not good. We lose healthcare at that.

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But we needed the senate. Really needed the senate. What does the number sit at now? (Original Post) LizBeth Nov 2020 OP
HC? n/t BlueStater Nov 2020 #1
Health Care. LizBeth Nov 2020 #10
Not gonna make it this time Loki Liesmith Nov 2020 #2
Lost Jones in Alabama exboyfil Nov 2020 #3
Forgot about that one, thanks. LizBeth Nov 2020 #12
AGAIN..... LovingA2andMI Nov 2020 #16
Still need MT MissB Nov 2020 #4
Bullock is looking likely. nt greyl Nov 2020 #7
If it's 49/51, we'd only need one Republican vote and Vice President Harris, right? nt greyl Nov 2020 #5
One Republican vote might as well be 100. Also it is 48 not 49. Statistical Nov 2020 #9
and Peters might be going down in MI Celerity Nov 2020 #28
You'll never get that one vote. Codeine Nov 2020 #11
McCain and Romney are some recent examples that it's possible. greyl Nov 2020 #14
Kelly and Hickenlooper only make it 48 not 49. Statistical Nov 2020 #6
That's assuming we hold on to Michigan Polybius Nov 2020 #8
Michigan.... LovingA2andMI Nov 2020 #17
Gideon may still win, no? AlexSFCA Nov 2020 #13
not if Collins stays over 50% and rank choice doesn't kick in Celerity Nov 2020 #24
What about the Georgia run-off? Any hope there? unitedwethrive Nov 2020 #15
Will just get another mysterious water main to break exboyfil Nov 2020 #22
and the Turtle lives to screw folks over more. Nexus2 Nov 2020 #18
But he could die... NameAlreadyTaken Nov 2020 #20
Right now, give me Biden and I'll take 51/49 in Senate. At least Biden can reverse executive orders Hoyt Nov 2020 #19
We have watched McConnell will not even bring things to the floor or put thru any judge. LizBeth Nov 2020 #21
So, if there is nothing we can do about that -- which is the case -- we take what we can get and Hoyt Nov 2020 #25
60, lose my HC during a pandemic. Not as easy to shrug away. LizBeth Nov 2020 #27
What do you propose to change reality? Look, I get it, but this is where we are. Hoyt Nov 2020 #29
It still does not mean I am not scared as shit right now. Wow dude. Ya, I get realty. LizBeth Nov 2020 #31
I'm not convinced SC will overturn ACA, but I get your concern on healthcare. But, we are better Hoyt Nov 2020 #33
here (including my comments) is a big breakdown, it is looking grim Celerity Nov 2020 #23
Tina Smith (D) holds on to Minnesota... Rice4VP Nov 2020 #26
We desperately need to win the Senate. Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #30
Still optimistic about it.... Sogo Nov 2020 #32

LovingA2andMI

(7,006 posts)
16. AGAIN.....
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 02:32 AM
Nov 2020

There should have been a FULL COURT PRESS to KEEP Doug Jones in Alabama. Period! Money was WASTED on Jamie Harrison. Those are the FACTS.

Statistical

(19,264 posts)
9. One Republican vote might as well be 100. Also it is 48 not 49.
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 02:29 AM
Nov 2020

Republicans picked up Alabama (expected but they still picked it up).

LovingA2andMI

(7,006 posts)
17. Michigan....
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 02:34 AM
Nov 2020

Is going to be tight. Don't count on it. Peters should have done better BEFORE Detroit was counted. Peters needs prayers at this point. Real Talk.

unitedwethrive

(1,997 posts)
15. What about the Georgia run-off? Any hope there?
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 02:32 AM
Nov 2020

I'm prepared to donate as much as I can if it looks promising.

exboyfil

(17,863 posts)
22. Will just get another mysterious water main to break
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 02:37 AM
Nov 2020

I am losing my faith in this country.

You are right. The two run offs are going to be the most expensive Senate races in history.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
19. Right now, give me Biden and I'll take 51/49 in Senate. At least Biden can reverse executive orders
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 02:34 AM
Nov 2020

and issue others. Getting nominations through will be hell, but maybe we'll have to compromise on some other issues to move forward. Not what I hoped for, but . . . . . .

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
25. So, if there is nothing we can do about that -- which is the case -- we take what we can get and
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 02:39 AM
Nov 2020

move on. Not my preference either, but it's infinitely better than trump as Prez and McConnell doing the same crud.

LizBeth

(9,952 posts)
31. It still does not mean I am not scared as shit right now. Wow dude. Ya, I get realty.
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 02:45 AM
Nov 2020

some of us are going to be so fucked so maybe some of us are gonna have to just sit in fear here, and not be able to have a happy smile for you.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
33. I'm not convinced SC will overturn ACA, but I get your concern on healthcare. But, we are better
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 02:51 AM
Nov 2020

off with Biden and House. That's our reality right now.

Turin_C3PO

(13,991 posts)
30. We desperately need to win the Senate.
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 02:44 AM
Nov 2020

But if we don’t and Biden gets elected, he can do a lot of good. Repeal all Trumps EOs, choose a competent Cabinet and rebuild the DOJ.

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