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The Reich Wing lost the House, (Original Post) kairos12 Jan 2021 OP
easy there honcho.... getagrip_already Jan 2021 #1
It's a new world. And we have to really keep pushing back against rightwing media BComplex Jan 2021 #2
I agree, but getagrip_already Jan 2021 #4
"It won't hurt to run at the 22 elections at 120%. " Well said! BComplex Jan 2021 #8
Yes, we need to treat 2022 like it's a presidential year. Turin_C3PO Jan 2021 #7
They believe they won the house... lame54 Jan 2021 #3
yeah, and that is what the thug and the idiot were discussing in palm beach... getagrip_already Jan 2021 #6
Try not to get hit in the face when they throw in the sponge. Act_of_Reparation Jan 2021 #5

getagrip_already

(14,618 posts)
1. easy there honcho....
Fri Jan 29, 2021, 12:59 PM
Jan 2021

Let's not get too cocky here.

We traditionally do terrible during mid term elections, especially where we hold the wh. Clinton and obama both got hammered during midterms and lost houses.

It CAN happen again. We actually lost house seats in 2020, in part due to dumb statements by some and in part due to gerrymandering and voter suppression.

We could actually lose both houses in 22. Despite all the rosy forecasts, control is NOT a sure thing. Remember susan collins? Remember we were supposed to gain 20 house seats?

Roll up the sleeves, empty the wallet, and get out and organize. Or democracy is not safe yet.

BComplex

(8,017 posts)
2. It's a new world. And we have to really keep pushing back against rightwing media
Fri Jan 29, 2021, 01:07 PM
Jan 2021

when they spew bullshit. We have to hammer them when they do that.

I think there are more good people in the USA than assholes. We (good people) have to all get on the same side here.

getagrip_already

(14,618 posts)
4. I agree, but
Fri Jan 29, 2021, 01:14 PM
Jan 2021

also look at the past for a foothold. It won't hurt to run at the 22 elections at 120%.

We can't lean back and be smug.

BComplex

(8,017 posts)
8. "It won't hurt to run at the 22 elections at 120%. " Well said!
Fri Jan 29, 2021, 01:19 PM
Jan 2021

So true! We have to go at it 120% from now on until the crazies are no longer in power.

Turin_C3PO

(13,907 posts)
7. Yes, we need to treat 2022 like it's a presidential year.
Fri Jan 29, 2021, 01:16 PM
Jan 2021

I do think we have one potential advantage, which I’ve said in other posts, that I believe 2022 may very well be a referendum on how Biden handles the pandemic. If everything goes well, I think that adds to our chances.

lame54

(35,262 posts)
3. They believe they won the house...
Fri Jan 29, 2021, 01:13 PM
Jan 2021

They keep bragging of the seats they picked up and that is proof to them that they are on the way to a comeback

getagrip_already

(14,618 posts)
6. yeah, and that is what the thug and the idiot were discussing in palm beach...
Fri Jan 29, 2021, 01:15 PM
Jan 2021

how they could work together to win the house in 22. No dount multiple impeachments would follow. Dozens probably./

Act_of_Reparation

(9,116 posts)
5. Try not to get hit in the face when they throw in the sponge.
Fri Jan 29, 2021, 01:14 PM
Jan 2021

I suspect they will find some way to become an enormous pain in the ass, despite their minority position.

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