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BlueTsunami2018

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13. Independents switched and never Тяцмр Republicans came home.

Tue Nov 2, 2021, 09:34 PM

Nov 2021

It’s not really Democratic turnout that was the problem. It’s the absolutely horrible messaging problem and general trend of going opposite in the state. This was always a very iffy race.

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So Democrats failed to vote in VA and the Trump Taliban won. [View all] CousinIT Nov 2021 OP

I as well MFM008 Nov 2021 #1

It's not about policy or bills....people vote with their emotions AJT Nov 2021 #4

and we will LOSE MFM008 Nov 2021 #5

You are SO right! Trillions of $ vs CRT and fear mongering. FEAR wins, IMO. SayItLoud Nov 2021 #32

Admittedly, I didn't follow much of McAuliffe's campaign but with I read and tuned in for In It to Win It Nov 2021 #60

once again rw radio wins it for them because dems stupidly ignore it certainot Nov 2021 #67

Umm..Manchin/Sinema weren't the only ones that delayed, & delayed again..that critically timed vote. Budi Nov 2021 #2

I wonder if that's why Jayapal's tone has changed AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2021 #3

Don't want that hot potato anywhere near ya. Huh. Budi Nov 2021 #52

The overwhelming majority of Democrats wellst0nev0ter Nov 2021 #8

I agree with Nicole Wallace. Budi Nov 2021 #16

People who actually compromised aren't the bad actors wellst0nev0ter Nov 2021 #24

Why Not tonight? VA is at risk of a loss to the Trumpers RW. Budi Nov 2021 #28

Yes, why can't Manchinema vote for the bills tonight? wellst0nev0ter Nov 2021 #30

Ok. You missed the point. Budi Nov 2021 #35

It's not my life's calling to miss the point wellst0nev0ter Nov 2021 #46

ok I understand. Night! Budi Nov 2021 #50

And your side is consistently signalling that they want nothing wellst0nev0ter Nov 2021 #65

So they both agreed then. "Nothing is better than something" Budi Nov 2021 #76

Why? BECAUSE there wasn't a vote called tonight! Did you see this earlier today? George II Nov 2021 #51

Was that an actual commitment to vote? wellst0nev0ter Nov 2021 #64

Because of S&M. 100% quakerboy Nov 2021 #75

AYFKM? You're blaming Jayapal? LymphocyteLover Nov 2021 #33

I didn't say it. Wallace dragged it out of her. Budi Nov 2021 #38

I didn't see any citation for the last bit that you used to smear her LymphocyteLover Nov 2021 #54

Its only a 'smear' to you. I understand. I really do. Budi Nov 2021 #62

+1. Good thinking Budi! Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2021 #58

Nicole Really Was Really Forceful With Her Today Me. Nov 2021 #37

Very well said nt live love laugh Nov 2021 #34

Virginia is for L😠athers TheBlackAdder Nov 2021 #6

wow... really? This seems harsh Takket Nov 2021 #21

I don't think this had to do with Manchin. But it was more about race issues JI7 Nov 2021 #7

Who would have thought. Actually agree with what you say!!! Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2021 #56

People Are Upset And Wanting To Ban CRT.... COL Mustard Nov 2021 #61

It's just the implication Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2021 #66

It's like the bathrooms thing and immigration. People who are always worried about "those people" JI7 Nov 2021 #73

If the republican wins, Mr.Bill Nov 2021 #9

NO !!! Dem turnout is on par or better than before .. the middle NO DOUBT switched from Biden to uponit7771 Nov 2021 #10

exit pollls showed a 15 pt swing of white women from Biden to Youngkin LymphocyteLover Nov 2021 #36

poll's are garbage ! all these theories are just stupid ! monkeyman1 Nov 2021 #48

I hear you. LymphocyteLover Nov 2021 #59

And Yet...Our Guy Lost Tonight... COL Mustard Nov 2021 #63

we lost the battle - but not the war ! never give up ! monkeyman1 Nov 2021 #71

omfg uponit7771 Nov 2021 #74

You know the saying. When in Rome... LiberatedUSA Nov 2021 #11

I blame the folks running around bellowing that some Democrats are corrupt, lapucelle Nov 2021 #12

Me too. At least they stopped using the word "establishment" as an insult and betsuni Nov 2021 #27

Thank you. Budi Nov 2021 #31

Totally Agree Me. Nov 2021 #41

Independents switched and never Тяцмр Republicans came home. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 2021 #13

i better not say anything or i might get locked or alerted about the terrible 2 AllaN01Bear Nov 2021 #14

McAuliffe didn't help himself with his Parents/Stay Out of Education gaffe OldManTarHeel Nov 2021 #15

True that Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2021 #23

All the votes in VA have not been counted - still lots of mail in and early votes to count iluvtennis Nov 2021 #17

I think that MustLoveBeagles Nov 2021 #18

Then there will malletgirl02 Nov 2021 #20

And when that happens, the GOPFascists win. eom lastlib Nov 2021 #29

Its 9:50 pm est Joinfortmill Nov 2021 #19

What about the machine breakdown in Dem stronghold of Fairfax Budi Nov 2021 #25

Post removed Post removed Nov 2021 #22

This Isn'T Down To THe OLd Guard Me. Nov 2021 #45

This would be a perfect opportunity... Snackshack Nov 2021 #26

+1,000,000 Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2021 #69

Did I miss this being called? A half hour ago the lead was over 200K, it's now 120K.... George II Nov 2021 #39

Are those military ballots? gldstwmn Nov 2021 #49

Post removed Post removed Nov 2021 #40

Youngkin hasn't won Virginia. Galraedia Nov 2021 #42

Yeah, plus the gap is narrowing and not all the votes have been counted yet. Crowman2009 Nov 2021 #43

This is what they have chosen: gldstwmn Nov 2021 #44

How stupid are "R" voters that CRT, something that DOESN'T exist NoMoreRepugs Nov 2021 #47

We lost the suburban white women. Jon King Nov 2021 #53

No one is owed a vote. People must be persuaded. DickKessler Nov 2021 #55

Sincerest congratulations to all Rich White Guy Party members. czarjak Nov 2021 #57

LOL even in my town here in NY they stay home Historic NY Nov 2021 #68

More people voted for McAuliffe than for Northam in 2017. The overall population spooky3 Nov 2021 #70

ive been complaining about him for months and have been warned or alerted . AllaN01Bear Nov 2021 #72