The republicans just lost a special election they should have won

[leon8822]

The democrats are kicking butt in these local special elections https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2017/7/27/1684287/-Republicans-just-lost-an-extremely-winnable-special-election-Here-s-why-they-should-be-terrified

[elleng]

1. Sorry, they should NOT have won it, and they didn't, with a little help from a friend:

from Martin O'Malley:

Tonight, Democrats won a huge victory in New Hampshire! The people of the Granite State elected a Democrat to the State Senate - claiming a seat Republicans held from 2010-2016. We have the momentum behind us to continue winning across the country in races up-and-down the ballot.

Can I count on you to support Democrats across the country?

I was honored to join Senator-Elect Kevin Cavanaugh in New Hampshire last week to help get out the vote. Because of this win, Democrats are now only 3 seats away from flipping the chamber.

Since November, I have traveled to 16 different states, from Alaska to South Carolina, campaigning for Democrats. This fall, I'll be visiting even more of them. Now is the time to target every seat and flip every chamber that we can.

Will you chip in $3 or more to keep me on the road to help elect Democrats?

See you on the road,

Martin

[JNelson6563]

2. Isn't he great?

I follow him on Twitter and he has been all over the country helping with these races! Like a hero!

[elleng]

3. Yes he's great, JNelson!

So glad you've noticed, he's been ALL over the country, HELPING!

[JNelson6563]

7. Yes, out there making a difference!

Dare I say, he acts like some kind of leader or something!

[elleng]

8. A REAL leader, let some notice.

[dawg]

4. Good on O'Malley.

We need more of this!

[elleng]

5. Yes we do!

[not fooled]

6. Cue the kochs

they are getting more involved not only in state but also local politics. Obviously their aim is to take over the country at every level. Hitler without the shooting.

Hope dems keep winning these races regardless.

[angrychair]

9. State races are critical

That cannot be said enough or understated in any way.

Getting majorities in state legislatures is CRITICAL going in the 2020 census and drawing of district lines as well as instilling Democratic values at the state and local level where they have the most impact on citizens day-to-day lives.

This is great news!