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pecosbob

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5. I think they knew for some time that they would take a beating in the House

Reply to global1 (Original post)

Wed Nov 7, 2018, 05:11 PM

Nov 2018

and their efforts were focused on maintaining a majority in the Senate alongside their capture of the Judiciary. I think the only real surprise is that the blowback hurt the Kochs' agenda as Rs lost seven governorships in key states that they needed to hold. Wisconsin, Michigan and Kansas have all experienced the ruin caused by their dismantling of local government for far too long.

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MSNBC Is Giving Trump Too Much Credit For This Move..... [View all] global1 Nov 2018 OP

i think trump did think this up and timed it just right to keep the focus on HIM.. samnsara Nov 2018 #1

Take a deep breath! We've been at this juncture b-4. Mueller 's job title may change but the Thekaspervote Nov 2018 #2

Nope, Fast and Furious kurtcagle Nov 2018 #3

fuck that demoralizing talk. This is what we have been waiting for. trump just fucked up. TeamPooka Nov 2018 #4

I think they knew for some time that they would take a beating in the House pecosbob Nov 2018 #5

Fortunately, Mueller has an Ace in the hole. GeorgeGist Nov 2018 #6

What was on Fox News this morning? Nevernose Nov 2018 #7