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PubliusEnigma

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56. Perhaps, the fix was in. They knew they would win. But then something/someone unfixed things.

Sun Nov 25, 2018, 01:17 PM

Nov 2018

Early in the night we began to follow the same pattern as in 2016.

Pre-election polling appeared to be wrong.
Exit polling appeared to be wrong. Our lying eyes were deceiving us once again.
Some questioned if the Democrats would even take the House.
James Carville, infamously, gave up on National Television.
Trump and crew began to crow. You could sense the gloat swelling.

But then something happened as the night wore on.
It was almost as if a vaccine had been introduced to a virus.
The final vote totals came in one by one for the Democrats. Eventually, even in Arizona and Utah.

I am convinced what happened in 2016 was about to happen again, but something/someone was ready for it, and was able to save the patient (The American Body Politic) on the table.

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Trump and most Republicans thought they were going to keep the House. [View all] kentuck Nov 2018 OP

And the sooner Ohiogal Nov 2018 #1

Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than knowing I helped wreck that thing's world. catbyte Nov 2018 #2

+1 Indeed! We did it!!!! Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #8

No kidding. I was even more excited that we passed the anti-gerrymandering prop than I was catbyte Nov 2018 #12

Woot! Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #14

They knew weeks in advance the House was lost, one of the reasons Trump campaigned in red... DonViejo Nov 2018 #3

He also ridiculed the idea of a "blue wave"... kentuck Nov 2018 #4

He bull shits all the time, of course he said that. It was his effort to get the vote out... DonViejo Nov 2018 #7

Trump fought hard to keep his majority. kentuck Nov 2018 #9

Who's "he?" Trump? McConnell? Ryan? Who? DonViejo Nov 2018 #13

Edited. kentuck Nov 2018 #16

Of course Trump fought hard, so what? They knew for months the House was lost and feared the DonViejo Nov 2018 #21

NYT Oct. 27: Repubs...likely to lose a handful...plus another dozen" Hortensis Nov 2018 #37

From the same article: onenote Nov 2018 #69

Yes. I'm remembering, btw, all those very close races Hortensis Nov 2018 #74

Claire fought hard. hostalover Nov 2018 #55

He bullshits Sugarcoated Nov 2018 #63

he is a true believer in the power of positive thinking rampartc Nov 2018 #78

Gee, I'd assume it was the same "he" that you referred to... LakeSuperiorView Nov 2018 #20

You'd assume incorrectly but, so what, right? DonViejo Nov 2018 #22

Golly, looks like I was right after all.. LakeSuperiorView Nov 2018 #24

You're just looking for an argument, I'm not playing your game with you. Have an awesome day! DonViejo Nov 2018 #25

I will, you have a nice day as well. LakeSuperiorView Nov 2018 #26

To whom were you referring to having a snit? LakeArenal Nov 2018 #31

Not you. eom DonViejo Nov 2018 #35

Oops my apologies I meant to respond to the LakeArenal Nov 2018 #38

No worries! Much appreciated and accepted but, no problem. Stuff happens. DonViejo Nov 2018 #39

Accidentally sent to Don. It was meant for you. LakeArenal Nov 2018 #40

Wow, lots of confused identities this morning. LakeSuperiorView Nov 2018 #42

And he told great lies ooky Nov 2018 #62

Gosh so true. We bit the bullet and let it fly. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #10

We did everything the way it should have been done. We could have done better in a few places,... DonViejo Nov 2018 #17

Yes. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #19

Yes but...I do believe that the bigger issue was he truly believed his own bullshit. machoneman Nov 2018 #34

Mitch McConnell literally gave that knowledge away when he started lecturing House democrats Blue_true Nov 2018 #45

Of course the rational ones did, but that doesn't necessarily incude dump. D23MIURG23 Nov 2018 #59

I think that's correct. It was almost a given that the Dems would take the House. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #68

I think they saw the window of opportunity after the kavanaugh vote, that they might actually holdit rpannier Nov 2018 #71

They were also counting on (with another Republican Congress): no_hypocrisy Nov 2018 #5

Starting a war...for funzies and profit and to boost employment #'s. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #11

Good post! But I can't resist pointing out RoBear Nov 2018 #30

You forgot... Pluvious Nov 2018 #49

They can still do #3 LeftInTX Nov 2018 #72

Great post malaise Nov 2018 #6

The Senate is still able to investigate Comey and Hillary. charlyvi Nov 2018 #15

They run their biased investigations and democrats in the House run open fair investigations Blue_true Nov 2018 #46

And no doubt by then ... Pluvious Nov 2018 #51

I hope so, but facts haven't been effective with Republicans so far. charlyvi Nov 2018 #60

Although dems need to show making progress on things American voters need lancelyons Nov 2018 #18

I like the way you think. hostalover Nov 2018 #57

2019 House Investigations. safeinOhio Nov 2018 #23

no republican I knew thought that, but then again I know intelligent republicans beachbum bob Nov 2018 #27

"intelligent Republicans"? kentuck Nov 2018 #29

It's telling how often Republicans reveal their certainty of winning. Loubee Nov 2018 #28

The schemes were in place, but they were not enough this time. Stuart G Nov 2018 #33

Voting actually solves all ills. Who would have though? Blue_true Nov 2018 #47

Just imagine if... Pluvious Nov 2018 #53

K&R smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #32

The Best Laid Plans... dlk Nov 2018 #36

sources? As much as I LOVE this meme..... getagrip_already Nov 2018 #41

They knew the House was lost. They also knew they'd more than likely hold onto the Senate. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #70

More wreck is coming to his world. The walls are closing in on his ass. Blue_true Nov 2018 #43

I beg to differ. After all, he is *already* an unindicted co-conspirator on multiple charges. better Nov 2018 #79

The massive blue wave was the first step on the road to saving freedom and democracy in the USA workinclasszero Nov 2018 #44

It makes sense when you think about dump's reaction. D23MIURG23 Nov 2018 #48

The Great 2019 Battle over The Trump Wall (nt) Pluvious Nov 2018 #54

Well, don't forget trump was busily hyping a "red wave". calimary Nov 2018 #50

I really doubt Trump honestly thought there would be a red wave. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #73

Not quite sure about that one. There's an awful lot of denial out there. From him on down calimary Nov 2018 #80

Do we realize that all Media Mafia members ..cable news INdemo Nov 2018 #52

Perhaps, the fix was in. They knew they would win. But then something/someone unfixed things. PubliusEnigma Nov 2018 #56

I think most Republicans knew they were likely to lose the House. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #58

That's what happens when you believe Fox News C_U_L8R Nov 2018 #61

Trump's The Wizard Nov 2018 #64

Do you think the GOP leadership seriously believes Fox? sharedvalues Nov 2018 #65

Republicans Were Counting On Voter Apathy dlk Nov 2018 #66

And they were unable to purge/block enough votes liberal N proud Nov 2018 #67

The Democrats have not "wrecked his world". SergeStorms Nov 2018 #75

They were also 100% shocked when Romney lost in 2012 Freddie Nov 2018 #76

The title should read duforsure Nov 2018 #77