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7. It is mathmatically impossible, the Rethugs only have to defend 11 seats. Not only that, all are in red states. It is

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #1)

Sun Jun 2, 2024, 11:33 PM

Jun 2024

fairly likely we do not flip any (TX and FL are the only remotely actual chances we have, and those are hard hard pulls).

We for sure will lose WV, so we have to sweep all of the remaining 22 just to keep it at 50/50. We have 2 in very real danger (MT and OH), plus NV, AZ, MI, MD (only because of Hogan), PA, and WI are not at all 100 per cent locks, although I would say we are favoured in most or all of those last 6.

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Alito must go! [View all] WVreaper Jun 2024 OP

In January, we must get 67 votes. Difficult but not impossible. jimfields33 Jun 2024 #1

Trash the filibuster, then you only need 50 vote to pass enactment & enlarge the high court from 9 to 13, to dilute magicarpet Jun 2024 #3

That's literally impossible TexasDem69 Jun 2024 #5

It is mathmatically impossible, the Rethugs only have to defend 11 seats. Not only that, all are in red states. It is Celerity Jun 2024 #7

Wearing Khristain Nationalism on the sleeve of his judges robe,.. magicarpet Jun 2024 #2

Lawfare professor Delphinus Jun 2024 #4

I like it! liberalla Jun 2024 #6