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70sEraVet

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19. When you've been living in a rural area of a very red state,

Sat Jul 27, 2024, 11:16 AM

Jul 2024

it's hard to feel that optimistic. Hearing all of the 'f' words shouted by people driving by, because of my yard signs, takes its toll.
All I'm saying is, while I fully share your enthusiasm, I also recognize that the battle will be a bitter one.

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Kamala and the Democrats are going to win big. [View all] Cyrano Jul 2024 OP

It will be another very close election. Polls, for all they are worth which isn't much, show a tied race. Deek1935 Jul 2024 #1

Polls? multigraincracker Jul 2024 #3

I will bet you a $100 donation to DU that you will be proven spectacularly wrong. honest.abe Jul 2024 #5

You don't think the election will be close? Polybius Jul 2024 #24

7,000,000 votes is close ? Traurigkeit Jul 2024 #25

The Constitution only cares about electoral votes. former9thward Jul 2024 #45

I predict at least 55-45 Harris win. honest.abe Jul 2024 #32

Based on what? Wishful thinking? Why not just predict a 60-40, or a 70-30? Of course we want her to win but be real. Deek1935 Jul 2024 #34

Based on the incredible enthusiasm and massive donations and how quickly Dems have come together.. honest.abe Jul 2024 #36

I would be happy to take you up on your bet but in your posts you are already adding conditions. former9thward Jul 2024 #46

Ok forget the conditions. honest.abe Jul 2024 #49

Polls are improving and our chances are much better. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #33

Polls don't mean a thing. Yes, we want her to win. But forget handwringing over polls. They don't mean shit. Deek1935 Jul 2024 #35

Where's your enthusiasm? honest.abe Jul 2024 #38

Polls are little more than corporate manipulation and propaganda. Magoo48 Jul 2024 #6

Yep. All the latest elections have beaten the polls by 6-10% padfun Jul 2024 #20

It's not even been a week... Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #11

So NOW you believe in polls?????? I thought they weren't predictive of anything????? beaglelover Jul 2024 #31

Yep. orange jar Jul 2024 #39

Kamala will beat TSF by 10 million votes gab13by13 Jul 2024 #2

Absolutely. Cyrano Jul 2024 #4

I say 11 million ...3 Hillary 7 Joe 11 Kamala Tribetime Jul 2024 #7

She might very well do just that and still lose the election... SKKY Jul 2024 #37

Don't get complacent. Act like we're two points behind tinrobot Jul 2024 #8

we are about 2 points behind! samsingh Jul 2024 #21

THAT'S a very good point.... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #53

This reminds me of Obama but bigger. Hard to describe, but ms liberty Jul 2024 #9

Women are SO fired up. Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #12

I think she will win big too Johnny2X2X Jul 2024 #10

only if we do the work. edisdead Jul 2024 #13

With our FREEDOMS and the idea of American Democracy is on the line... ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2024 #15

Expect a Trump meltdown. He's on the brink. oasis Jul 2024 #14

We are riding high, people! COMPLACENCY IS NOT AN OPTION!! ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2024 #16

Go outside turn around three times and spit nycbos Jul 2024 #17

You know you are quite right, Cyrano. I'm thinking electric energy hope-driven blue tsunami. PatrickforB Jul 2024 #18

When you've been living in a rural area of a very red state, 70sEraVet Jul 2024 #19

Yes she will win big. PennRalphie Jul 2024 #22

We have to win BIG to beat their cheat! Silver Gaia Jul 2024 #23

⬆⬆⬆THIS⬆⬆⬆ Think. Again. Jul 2024 #55

My big burley politically apathic brother called yesterday! Bluethroughu Jul 2024 #26

"It ain't over 'till it's over." Auggie Jul 2024 #27

Supreme court lawsuits: ? Think. Again. Jul 2024 #56

Cyrano... Upthevibe Jul 2024 #28

I'm very excited, but... TRHST82 Jul 2024 #29

We all thought the same thing just eight short years ago. jalan48 Jul 2024 #30

I feel its different this time. Hillary had some image issues that made her vulnerable to losing voters.. honest.abe Jul 2024 #40

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Cheese or Pepperoni? honest.abe Jul 2024 #42

Your post says a LOT about you Mike - calling her these things: Brenda Jul 2024 #44

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Don't feed the trolls. TwilightZone Jul 2024 #51

Joe Biden would have handily won the election. valleyrogue Jul 2024 #43

You could not be more wrong. Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #47

The Republicans only have HATE. Traurigkeit Jul 2024 #48

Go Kamala, GO!!! 🌊 !!! Think. Again. Jul 2024 #52

I hear you and agree completely. No one can be "agnostic" about this election. We're on a divine mission. RussellCattle Jul 2024 #54

Harris is definitely "the happy warrior!" PortTack Jul 2024 #57

Felt like this before. Arthur_Frain Jul 2024 #58

disillusionment AND overconfidence serve no purpose Skittles Jul 2024 #59