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Proud liberal 80

(4,167 posts)
Tue Nov 7, 2017, 09:07 AM Nov 2017

I dont want to hear about how bad Trumps approval rating is

For the next 4 years, if Gillespie wins VA (a state that Clinton won by 6 points and where Trump’s approval is currently at 35%). Because there would be no correlation between his approval and people who actually vote.

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I dont want to hear about how bad Trumps approval rating is (Original Post) Proud liberal 80 Nov 2017 OP
At some point it's going to have to sink in.... vi5 Nov 2017 #1
Or its going to have to sink in Russia is tight involved in the elections in the US and hacking and uponit7771 Nov 2017 #13
A preemptive pessimistic strike!!!! Nt NCTraveler Nov 2017 #2
Who can blame me Proud liberal 80 Nov 2017 #3
I can. Its a point with little sense. NCTraveler Nov 2017 #4
I bet that you were Proud liberal 80 Nov 2017 #5
Not sure what that has to do with... NCTraveler Nov 2017 #7
I'll downplay their concern NOW seeing how much of a factor Russia was. uponit7771 Nov 2017 #11
We don't need any f'ing negativity today. GOTV, VA. FSogol Nov 2017 #6
And if Gillespie goes down they will spend the next couple of years... NCTraveler Nov 2017 #8
I like the cut of your jib. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2017 #12
" I dont want to hear about how bad Trumps approval rating is..." DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2017 #9
Russia uponit7771 Nov 2017 #10
 

vi5

(13,305 posts)
1. At some point it's going to have to sink in....
Tue Nov 7, 2017, 09:10 AM
Nov 2017

....that just because people hate one person does not automatically mean they are going to like someone else.

At least I hope it's going to sink in because that seems to be the entirety of our strategy and thus far it's not really working. Let's hope today proves to be different.

uponit7771

(90,336 posts)
13. Or its going to have to sink in Russia is tight involved in the elections in the US and hacking and
Tue Nov 7, 2017, 10:07 AM
Nov 2017

... there's no .... RATIONAL ... reason a person wouldn't think they would be involved RIGHT NOW

 

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)
4. I can. Its a point with little sense.
Tue Nov 7, 2017, 09:27 AM
Nov 2017

And we have had some big wins politically considering how outnumbered we are. Many of those wins have been a direct result of how toxic Trump is. A thought you are telling people not to talk about if Northam loses.

Here is the easy part. If Northam wins, will you spend the following years spreading how unpopular Trump is?

As I said, a preemptive pessimistic strike. I’ll add that it makes little sense with respect to being connected to anything you conflate it with.

Proud liberal 80

(4,167 posts)
5. I bet that you were
Tue Nov 7, 2017, 09:43 AM
Nov 2017

One of the ones on here last year that always downplayed someone’s concern with a smart ass retort like “your concern is noted”. Only to have Clinton lose.

 

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)
7. Not sure what that has to do with...
Tue Nov 7, 2017, 09:54 AM
Nov 2017

Working to make sure no one talks about how unpopular Trump is.

You left a question standing in your attempt to deflect and get Clinton’s name in there. That deflection makes it clear you want your rule adhered to reguardless of the results tonight. It makes more sense that way. Not sure why you included the part about today’s vote.

Clinton?

FSogol

(45,484 posts)
6. We don't need any f'ing negativity today. GOTV, VA.
Tue Nov 7, 2017, 09:45 AM
Nov 2017


Gillespie's going down. Start writing obituaries for the GOP.
 

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)
8. And if Gillespie goes down they will spend the next couple of years...
Tue Nov 7, 2017, 09:56 AM
Nov 2017

Talking about Trumps low numbers.

Just kidding. I can’t make sense of this preemptive strike.

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,710 posts)
12. I like the cut of your jib.
Tue Nov 7, 2017, 10:06 AM
Nov 2017

I'm reading nothing but good things about our turnout. Let's hope it's correct.

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,710 posts)
9. " I dont want to hear about how bad Trumps approval rating is..."
Tue Nov 7, 2017, 10:04 AM
Nov 2017

There are lots of boards where that is the case.

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