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nilram

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41. Removal depends on the votes of senators,
Fri Dec 27, 2019, 02:42 AM
Dec 2019

not the electoral college. And it’s the red senators who need the most encouragement (aka poll numbers). So, yeah, that’s what makes it unfortunate that we don’t get the poll breakdowns by state—though I’m sure they’re out there.

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"The gap between the two views has become much wider since last week" - the media will fix that! PSPS Dec 2019 #1
I agree Bev54 Dec 2019 #17
This is a massive turn Johnny2X2X Dec 2019 #2
this is why the rethugs need the "no witnesses" sham trial so badly. Takket Dec 2019 #19
Pelosi played this perfectly. Johnny2X2X Dec 2019 #24
I'm not sure 60%+ will do it... regnaD kciN Dec 2019 #28
Not sure that 60% would make them flip. wnylib Dec 2019 #30
Good. People in the red states: START CALLING YOUR REPS! calimary Dec 2019 #49
Holding back the articles of impeachment has put the spotlight on the fact RDANGELO Dec 2019 #3
Yup. Not that common sense shouldn't have KPN Dec 2019 #20
If tRumpers could be reasoned with, they wouldn't be tRumpers. lastlib Dec 2019 #36
"Common sense?" MyOwnPeace Dec 2019 #40
It's probably an outlier Loki Liesmith Dec 2019 #4
I'd advise him to make as many high profile public appearances in front of massive unscreened Mc Mike Dec 2019 #5
If they were ever allowed to hear the withheld witnesses it would be far higher than that. Vinca Dec 2019 #6
Bit of a hyperbolic headline... Wounded Bear Dec 2019 #7
That's how I felt. DangerousRhythm Dec 2019 #22
Morning Consult Poll published 6 days ago ritapria Dec 2019 #23
And what's the percentage in states with red senators? nilram Dec 2019 #25
That's an important consideration... Wounded Bear Dec 2019 #33
Removal depends on the votes of senators, nilram Dec 2019 #41
That's what I'm saying... Wounded Bear Dec 2019 #43
K&R...👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 spanone Dec 2019 #8
The not counted erlewyne Dec 2019 #9
It's an online poll. Igel Dec 2019 #38
Thank you - Thank you very much! erlewyne Dec 2019 #39
Nancy Pelosi Turbineguy Dec 2019 #10
I agree, and Mr Trump will also add some ingredients. Stuart G Dec 2019 #11
She's getting creative. GOP has been doing that by skirting laws. Democrats applegrove Dec 2019 #13
K; R CatWoman Dec 2019 #12
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Dec 2019 #14
De rien Oncle Joe! applegrove Dec 2019 #15
Families had a chance to talk openly over the holidays without FOX NEWS interrupting. AtheistCrusader Dec 2019 #16
Yes, and many also had a chance to catch up on the news they may not have been keeping up with. JudyM Dec 2019 #46
Attacking the Late Rep John Dingell Rollerman Dec 2019 #18
Certainly could mean a lot in Michigan... Wounded Bear Dec 2019 #34
This is huge malaise Dec 2019 #21
The impeachment was necessary to move the needle. lindysalsagal Dec 2019 #26
The great thing about holding the impeachment in the House is that Trump will keep being Trump AdamGG Dec 2019 #27
we knew this was going to happen as more and more evidence is released... Grasswire2 Dec 2019 #29
Keep punching! Make most Americans associate that asshole with insanity, vengefulness & lawlessness. VOX Dec 2019 #31
I go over to Five Thirty Eight and check out the polling. YOHABLO Dec 2019 #32
Good. warmfeet Dec 2019 #35
Sorry, but I'm still flabergasted that its only barely above 50%. LiberalLovinLug Dec 2019 #37
Gotta agree. cwydro Dec 2019 #45
MSN Polls are Meaningless! blakstoneranger Dec 2019 #42
I heard on msnbc last night that his approval rating is up 2 points to 44.5% kimbutgar Dec 2019 #44
Latest Poll Update shows .... Tennessee Hillbilly Dec 2019 #47
I just emailed my two senators about impeachment. I don't think it will do much good though. iscooterliberally Dec 2019 #48
Doesn't matter. Keep bothering them about it. calimary Dec 2019 #50
I can't wait to hear Chuck Todd explain how this is bad for the Democrats underpants Dec 2019 #51
Mind the gap! /nt sdfernando Dec 2019 #52
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