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Democrats are going to sweep (Original Post) BGBD Jan 2021 OP
blown their wad Skittles Jan 2021 #1
And we're at waiting for our massive dumps. dchill Jan 2021 #5
Haven't heard that phrase in two decades. blm Jan 2021 #7
Y'all's age is showing Shell_Seas Jan 2021 #10
Yup. blm Jan 2021 #11
CNN is being very down...not Kornacki though ...he has said Dekalb has enough votes to put Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #2
CNN miscalculated using much too low number of how many votes left in Dekalb Co wishstar Jan 2021 #13
And why are some people being arrogant before the votes are all counted? Chicago1980 Jan 2021 #3
NYT analysis of outstanding votes supports your thesis of wad blowing - hilarious. NoMoreRepugs Jan 2021 #4
Waiting for the official, official! Joinfortmill Jan 2021 #6
There are a few worry bees here. They never fail to throw out doubts. Blue_true Jan 2021 #8
Arizona was a nail biter exboyfil Jan 2021 #12
"Worry bees". MontanaMama Jan 2021 #17
The conduct is just irritating and ignores data trends. Blue_true Jan 2021 #19
Gotcha. I hear you. MontanaMama Jan 2021 #22
I can't muster much excitement at the moment True Dough Jan 2021 #9
So much is at stake, PatSeg Jan 2021 #14
If they sweep...I will break out the bubbly and celebrate Bluethroughu Jan 2021 #15
I'm watching the returns right now..... Lady Freedom Returns Jan 2021 #16
at this point it's not what has been counted, but what is left Skittles Jan 2021 #18
I am not popping the champagne yet, but I'm feeling good.. Blasphemer Jan 2021 #20
Pop it yet? BGBD Jan 2021 #23
With this latest vote dump, I've now popped it. Adios Mitch! nt Blasphemer Jan 2021 #24
I am crying. gldstwmn Jan 2021 #21

Demsrule86

(68,552 posts)
2. CNN is being very down...not Kornacki though ...he has said Dekalb has enough votes to put
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 12:01 AM
Jan 2021

them both over the top. We shall see.

wishstar

(5,268 posts)
13. CNN miscalculated using much too low number of how many votes left in Dekalb Co
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 12:06 AM
Jan 2021

Mistake being corrected now- so good news

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
8. There are a few worry bees here. They never fail to throw out doubts.
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 12:02 AM
Jan 2021

Remember as the Arizona and Pennsylvania votes were counted. It was almost unbearable to read some of the posts, and no amount of logic satisfied their angst.

exboyfil

(17,862 posts)
12. Arizona was a nail biter
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 12:05 AM
Jan 2021

That should never have been called by Fox (even though I am glad they did because it destroyed Trump's strategy).

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
19. The conduct is just irritating and ignores data trends.
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 12:20 AM
Jan 2021

That is what gets me riled up. There was one person during the Arizona count that kept posting “what if” doomsday OPs. When people countered the scenario with easily verifiable facts, the person would do an OP with another fringe possibility concern. I wanted to tear my hair out.

True Dough

(17,302 posts)
9. I can't muster much excitement at the moment
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 12:03 AM
Jan 2021

Sure as hell hope it turns around at the last minute, but I'm not holding my breath.

PatSeg

(47,399 posts)
14. So much is at stake,
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 12:07 AM
Jan 2021

it is understandable if we get skittish. Plus we've been optimistic before and been crushed by inconceivable republican wins.

Bluethroughu

(5,153 posts)
15. If they sweep...I will break out the bubbly and celebrate
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 12:08 AM
Jan 2021

A late new years party tonight.

The people's work will get done now.

Thank you Stacey Abrams and every little donkey kicking ass!

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
16. I'm watching the returns right now.....
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 12:08 AM
Jan 2021

And The Associated Press is showing both republicans are in the lead.

Blasphemer

(3,261 posts)
20. I am not popping the champagne yet, but I'm feeling good..
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 12:22 AM
Jan 2021

Second only to dumping Trump is evicting McConnell from Senate leadership. I cannot wait to celebrate!

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