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cali

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1. would that it were that simple

Reply to last1standing (Original post)

Wed Nov 6, 2013, 02:31 AM

Nov 2013

where did you hear that this wasn't supposed to be a good year for dems?

I'm glad of the dem wins. Christie's win in NJ is about more than "Obama's coattails".

It's clear that the tea party isn't dead and neither are republicans. Progressive measures also lost- as in Colorado.

I think it's far more useful to be clear eyed and realistic when it comes to analyzing election results. It was more of a relief/nail biter night than one of jubilation.

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For all the hand-wringing, Democrats won BIG tonight. [View all] last1standing Nov 2013 OP

would that it were that simple cali Nov 2013 #1

So why do you think Christie has been up by over 30 points since last year? Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #3

Active Democratic endorsement vs coattails are two different things... TeeYiYi Nov 2013 #5

I think he's cultivated an image that appeals broadly to independents cali Nov 2013 #6

Yep, he is a very smart guy... Demo_Chris Nov 2013 #9

I hate when Democrats call them "Democrat votes" Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #11

+1 SunSeeker Nov 2013 #15

I would not call any member of the Democratic Party who voted for Christie a very reliable Democrat Morphia Nov 2013 #17

regardless. saying Democrat senators, Democrat votes, Democrat platform bugs the SHIT Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #18

Many things bug the shit out of me too but someone using Democrat or Democratic incorrectly Morphia Nov 2013 #20

that's why it's called a discussion board, Senor Seven Posts Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #21

What would you prefer Democrats call "Democrat votes"? nt Demo_Chris Nov 2013 #22

Non-presidential election years are historically bad for Democrats. last1standing Nov 2013 #4

clear eyed and realistic analysis is absolutely a real thing and you cali Nov 2013 #10

LOL! I'm rarely called a cheerleader around here but I know you have to be right so I won't argue. last1standing Nov 2013 #12

Oh, I'm wrong and when I am I say so. cali Nov 2013 #16

No, you wouldn't have been wrong if you'd said that but you didn't. last1standing Nov 2013 #23

To me the best part... Half-Century Man Nov 2013 #2

And so much of that money found its way into the hands of the working classes. last1standing Nov 2013 #7

It missed me, but I'm okay with that Half-Century Man Nov 2013 #8

Minor correction--the $15 minimum wage passed in SeaTac, the suburban city-- eridani Nov 2013 #13

Thanks for the correction last1standing Nov 2013 #14

Don't forget that $8.25/hr minimum wage won in NJ BumRushDaShow Nov 2013 #19

Amen. K&R. n/t FSogol Nov 2013 #24

Democrats who celebrate Christie's win are misguided at best. Bluenorthwest Nov 2013 #25

I'm definitely not celebrating his win. last1standing Nov 2013 #26