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Awsi Dooger

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13. Gillum losing was 3rd largest upset of the night according to 538

Reply to Yavin4 (Original post)

Wed Nov 7, 2018, 12:52 AM

Nov 2018

And the largest in a statewide race. Only two small House districts featured longer odds.

It was anything but a success. It is a disaster. Florida is a winnable state that continues to fall narrowly to Republicans in key races. And that impacts everything below. I live in Miami so I guess I feel it more than outsiders.

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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