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In reply to the discussion: NEW CNN poll - Majority do not want Republicans in control of House [View all]Silent3
(15,148 posts)21. Sadly gerrymandering gives Republicans a 5-7% advantage in voting...
...that we have to overcome, plus we have to count on the American voter's short term memory stretching from the recent shutdown antics (or the upcoming round of them) until next November.
I do have some hope, but it's not a high hope.
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The voters who agree with Chritie in that they are 'againt Unions and public
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2013
#11
Thats because Democrats suck at calling out the Republicans for what they are and making them answer
Snake Plissken
Oct 2013
#27
Wow. And in late 2012 they actually lost the popular vote for the House with 11% more popularity
stevenleser
Oct 2013
#3
If the teabaggers were to be on their best behavior for the next 12 months I would agree with you.
BlueStreak
Oct 2013
#23
They still vote Republican because they'll be a millionaire one day & R's support millionaires. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2013
#25
Can you still be a millionare while the planet has been destroyed by methane gas?
YOHABLO
Oct 2013
#47
A year from now, as the ACA gains positive momentum....I really wonder if
Old and In the Way
Oct 2013
#29
That isn't going to mean very much, though if they still vote for THEIR GOPpie. n/t
TygrBright
Oct 2013
#30
Continually reinforce the truth that conservatism and republicans suck. Don't allow them, or
Zorra
Oct 2013
#32
Bet you $10 the GOP is about to get a life preserver, in the form of Chained CPI. /nt
Marr
Oct 2013
#33
It's a life perserver it the Democrats propose it and fight for it..........
socialist_n_TN
Oct 2013
#43
problem is people are always mad at people in other districts where they can't vote
rollin74
Oct 2013
#36
Well, after the 5 year old drives the semi off an embankment EVERYONE is concerned.
Tigress DEM
Oct 2013
#46