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lees1975

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53. I don't think a lot of people realize how gerrymandered this district was, in a red state.

Wed Dec 3, 2025, 11:54 AM

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There are not a lot more districts as deep red as this one anywhere else. This one was not only supposed to keep Republicans in the seat, but it was supposed to be a district where they wouldn't have to spend any money to win it. They wound up spending what they would normally spend on a competitive seat, and they sent in the big guns, including Trump, which probably contributed more votes to the Democrat than the Republican.

It would have been nice to pick off the seat, but I'll take the win that this represents. If Trump's unpopularity causes this kind of a swing in deep red Tennessee, imagine how many seats we will pick up next November.

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I hope nobody is feeling bad about the TN-7 result [View all] EarlG Tuesday OP

I know you're correct, but my heart wanted more. Tomorrow I'll be happier! ms liberty Tuesday #1

I care more about Miami next week. RandySF Tuesday #2

Nope. She lost by single digits (so far). In a 22-point Trump district. CousinIT Tuesday #3

I would have... 2naSalit Tuesday #4

This forces them to spend more to defend "safe" districts. unblock Tuesday #5

I'm not feeling bad, this is a deep red district, just the fact that she lost by single digits is a win, MarineCombatEngineer Tuesday #6

I also see a monumental wipeout coming for Rs in the midterms KS Toronado Tuesday #14

Can you even imagine the protests that would erupt across the country if Pedonald or the MarineCombatEngineer Tuesday #22

imagine if a Dem prez ever won on electoral votes only (not the popular vote) Skittles Tuesday #23

If that ever happened the Electoral College would be gone in 5 minutes Freddie Wednesday #28

well now their hacks on the Supreme Court would just "pick their guy" Skittles Wednesday #30

Yep, huge protests KS Toronado Wednesday #26

Found it, he was talking 2028 but he could mean 2026 also KS Toronado Wednesday #34

Only you.... MarcoZandrini Wednesday #36

they may be dimmymandering themselves out of power rampartd Wednesday #29

The states that redistrict to get more seats might be in serious trouble. tinrobot Wednesday #48

It s been non stop "far left candidate" while that Klarkashton Tuesday #7

Next year the GOP will be spending money kellytore Tuesday #8

Let us all look forward to The Great Dummymander of 2026 SSJVegeta Tuesday #9

This 13 point swing towards the Dem candidate will have republicans shitting bricks until next November. Nt Fiendish Thingy Tuesday #10

Thanks EarlG orangecrush Tuesday #11

Thanks EarlG mountain grammy Tuesday #12

My wife was mad about it. Xolodno Tuesday #13

K&R spanone Tuesday #15

Think of how much money they will have to waste just to hold on to the safe seats progressoid Tuesday #16

And that district is stupidly drawn too. SouthBayDem Tuesday #17

We need more candidates just like her. Emile Tuesday #18

I am totally bummed out LilElf70 Tuesday #19

I've spent more time thinking about a reply than it warrants already, lol. (its just a special election). BootinUp Tuesday #20

If we are in a D+13 Boo1 Tuesday #21

It is amazing to me in our kacekwl Tuesday #24

you got that right Skittles Wednesday #31

A chart showing how well we did Stargleamer Wednesday #25

I'm sure that some of us are. elleng Wednesday #27

Even Al Gore could not win TN. peacebuzzard Wednesday #32

Not at all Pachamama Wednesday #33

It was the expected outcome. The GOP loves to vote against their own self-interest. Vinca Wednesday #35

Unfortunately, I think it shows us exactly what the gerrymanders will produce Prairie Gates Wednesday #37

Thanks, EarlG. Timeflyer Wednesday #38

This result would have flipped one CD in NC dsc Wednesday #39

From your keyboard to God's ears. SSJVegeta Wednesday #40

Hope I'm in one of the Dem CDs Jersey Devil Wednesday #41

Maybe dsc Wednesday #44

Republicans have an instinctive belief that moderate Democrats pose the biggest threat to them Tom Rinaldo Wednesday #42

I feel bad for the candidate. Campaigning surely takes a lot of a person. surfered Wednesday #43

I expected it, but hoped against hope that we'd win. MineralMan Wednesday #45

I understand what you're saying, Lars39 Wednesday #46

I needed to hear this. Alice B. Wednesday #47

To all the idiots that voted for Van Epstein your going to lose your ACA. Bengus81 Wednesday #49

And it is only going to get worse... kentuck Wednesday #50

Never had any hope for a win, those red states would rather vote Republican than actually improve dem4decades Wednesday #51

No it was a was a long shot and with all the money at the last minute the the outrageous 24/7 ads I'm not kimbutgar Wednesday #52

There is absolutely no way to check for tampering or mischief questionseverything Wednesday #58

I don't think a lot of people realize how gerrymandered this district was, in a red state. lees1975 Wednesday #53

Anytime a Trumpsicle wins an election it's bad news for America... BH liberal Wednesday #54

The result if worse for the GOP than just the numbers WSHazel Wednesday #55

Disappointed, but as usual, you are right Earl ... it's a signbificant positive looking forward. KPN Wednesday #56

The thing that's disturbing me the most about this election... Initech Wednesday #57

1. Now they have to spend money everywhere JustAnotherGen Wednesday #59

I'm over it MustLoveBeagles Wednesday #60

I'm thrilled she stepped up. No seat, no matter how "red" should go uncontested. pat_k Wednesday #61

I'll need a couple of days to rest and reflect on data. 2 Meow Momma Wednesday #62

From my chair, she overperformed in a district that elected trump by a 20+ point margin Torchlight Wednesday #63