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bettyellen

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25. Im celebrating an energized electorate! Its quite nice to see such a

Wed Mar 7, 2018, 12:51 AM

Mar 2018

Turnout. Maddow pointed out the other day even when Dems have lost- it’s by 20-35 points less than in the past. That puts a lot more races into play than was imagined just a year ago.

But you know, I like to see progress and don’t kid myself that this shit show is going to be easy to fix.

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Can someone 'splain this: why are we celebrating Texas primary results? [View all] Atticus Mar 2018 OP

Kookie Cruz wins in the mid single digits. Dawson Leery Mar 2018 #1

Republican Rural County Precints Are Being Reported First Stallion Mar 2018 #2

Thanks, and just getting Dems to run in Texas is a good thing. a kennedy Mar 2018 #5

I agree. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #13

Cool! KPN Mar 2018 #8

I kinda was wondering that as well...... a kennedy Mar 2018 #3

Can't win if you don't even run... Wounded Bear Mar 2018 #7

Regardless, I think O'Rourke has a bright future ahead in the Democratic Party...I was very Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #15

Agree wholeheartedly on getting the ball rolling Pope George Ringo II Mar 2018 #23

Agreed DavidDvorkin Mar 2018 #4

Because Beto has a real actual chance blogslut Mar 2018 #6

Listen I live in Ohio...so I feel your pain. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #11

But Ohio gets courted more than any other. JNelson6563 Mar 2018 #38

We went for Trump in great numbers than Georgia. Not sure if we will be courted next time. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #41

I saw him speak a couple weeks ago. I think Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2018 #18

I think he has a shot. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #9

I agree he "has a shot". I'm just concerned we are not accurately Atticus Mar 2018 #17

If we are realistic...you are right... incredible longshot Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2018 #19

It's not all about winning the actual seat. meadowlander Mar 2018 #31

I don't like how he lost so many counties in the valley Yupster Mar 2018 #37

I will be disappointed. I am always disappointed...but we have to keep trying. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #42

Is this the part of Texas where early voting on the D side PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2018 #10

Focus on the US House Races Highlighted by NY Times at Top Stallion Mar 2018 #12

Why do you have to be a wet blanket? Yavin4 Mar 2018 #14

1000 Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #16

Jesus H. Christ! Who in hell suggested we "not try"? Who mentioned "avoiding Atticus Mar 2018 #20

You're very much correct. bearsfootball516 Mar 2018 #21

Thank you. nt Atticus Mar 2018 #22

Your quote: "why are we celebrating Texas primary results?" Yavin4 Mar 2018 #27

I'm sorry you are unable to respond to my post and feel compelled Atticus Mar 2018 #29

It sounds like you have been burned getting your hopes up and are over protective of others.... bettyellen Mar 2018 #30

Condescend much? nt Atticus Mar 2018 #33

I think your projections on folks here who are happy today is pretty condescending.... and you bettyellen Mar 2018 #35

"Is this turnout really that encouraging?" Demit Mar 2018 #39

Well gotta start somewhere vercetti2021 Mar 2018 #24

Im celebrating an energized electorate! Its quite nice to see such a bettyellen Mar 2018 #25

Beto ORourke Wins Texas Senate Primary, Rolls Into Fight With Ted Cruz Cha Mar 2018 #28

Yeah I think its nice to see the increased turnout! Hopefully it will be even better in November! bettyellen Mar 2018 #32

Are Independents and No Party Affiliation voters allowed to vote in TX primaries? LonePirate Mar 2018 #26

Yes, but they aren't really involved, Jane Austin Mar 2018 #34

California wasn't always Solid Blue . things take time and it's easier if you put in the effort to JI7 Mar 2018 #36

Beto is gaining a lot of ground duforsure Mar 2018 #40

Primaries are for the hardcore and those that are paying super close attention for the most part Blue_Adept Mar 2018 #43