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Salviati

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7. The Democrats in those states did a great job!

Reply to Yavin4 (Original post)

Wed Nov 7, 2018, 12:40 AM

Nov 2018

They introduced some fantastic new people to the rest of the country, and even if they don't pull it off tonight, I'm sure that this isn't the last we'll hear about Stacy Abrams, Andrew Gillum, or Beto O'Rourke.

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TX, FLA, and GA are major victories in my book. [View all] Yavin4 Nov 2018 OP

Damn well said! RHMerriman Nov 2018 #1

Moral victories don't help much. But these candidates may do well nationally later Roland99 Nov 2018 #2

Agree 100% Generic Brad Nov 2018 #3

Honestly this is a blue wave maybe not as big as some had hoped but still consider the fact Anza404 Nov 2018 #4

I just hope that folks there can maintain their hope and desire... Wounded Bear Nov 2018 #5

Agree and on the other side Cruz's national ambitions are shredded. grantcart Nov 2018 #6

I certainly hope so TexasBushwhacker Nov 2018 #16

The Democrats in those states did a great job! Salviati Nov 2018 #7

Really impressed with TX tonight TNLib Nov 2018 #8

I don't see Florida as a success. Baitball Blogger Nov 2018 #9

I grew up in Washington DC Yavin4 Nov 2018 #10

I know this won't be popular to say, but the old guard Florida Dems Baitball Blogger Nov 2018 #12

I also fail to see how it could possibly be seen as any sort of success, considering LisaL Nov 2018 #11

I think Bill Nelson took this race for granted early Awsi Dooger Nov 2018 #14

Gillum losing was 3rd largest upset of the night according to 538 Awsi Dooger Nov 2018 #13

I'm in GA- doesn't feel like a victory to me tulipsandroses Nov 2018 #15

Take heart, they are a dying breed DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #17