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MuseRider

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45. This is due to some very hard work

Tue Apr 11, 2017, 09:33 PM

Apr 2017

by friends of mine who have been pounding the party to stop being just a tiny bit to the left, just so they had a way to run back if someone said boo. To stand up loud and proud and state your intentions without mewling or walking it back when they shake their fingers at you. I have watched this happen slowly due to someone I care very much about and others. He has stuck his neck out and worked as hard as I have ever seen someone work for something here. This IS exactly what a candidate needs to do. Nobody wants to vote for someone not firm on their ideals or weak in the face of opposition. Thompson gave one heck of a speech at Washington days and then introduced Bernie. He was engaging and firm about what is important. Like you said.

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Kansas special election live results! [View all] MoonRiver Apr 2017 OP

45 minutes in and only two precincts reporting... hlthe2b Apr 2017 #1

+1, similar to last Nov IINM... the red districts came in later ... maybe nothing uponit7771 Apr 2017 #19

Thompson's lead is because Sedgwick (Wichita) is heavily Democratic. stevepal Apr 2017 #46

This is a congressional district cannabis_flower Apr 2017 #111

I'd love to see the republicans get their asses kicked in Kansas. Way back it used to be a nice RKP5637 Apr 2017 #2

I live here, and believe me, we want it soooooo bad! MoonRiver Apr 2017 #3

IIRC MuseRider Apr 2017 #99

+1 uponit7771 Apr 2017 #21

Thank you! I'm in New York, but I really am pulling for you guys! Squinch Apr 2017 #4

Thank you! MoonRiver Apr 2017 #6

Well come visit! But in the meantime, keep us posted. Squinch Apr 2017 #9

We will be there in July! MoonRiver Apr 2017 #15

I don't trust these Republican bastards, but Thompson had a HUGE surge this last week. Tatiana Apr 2017 #5

As soon as I heard Chump's message, I thought Estes is toast, LOL! MoonRiver Apr 2017 #10

Do we know how those counties voted in November last year? redwitch Apr 2017 #7

They went overwhelmingly for Chump. But that was ... then. MoonRiver Apr 2017 #11

Do they teach about The Grange in Kansas schools? Kolesar Apr 2017 #8

2% reporting - a little bit closer, but not much MoonRiver Apr 2017 #12

I'm in Florida and really rooting for you guys. So far, so good, hope it works out..n/t monmouth4 Apr 2017 #13

Thanks! MoonRiver Apr 2017 #16

I donated last week More_Cowbell Apr 2017 #14

Thank you so much! MoonRiver Apr 2017 #18

Solid decision. I've decided to do the same. Tatiana Apr 2017 #30

Same here - gave up on the committees, and now donate only to candidates hatrack Apr 2017 #51

C'mon, Thompson! n/t GallopingGhost Apr 2017 #17

Yeah! MoonRiver Apr 2017 #20

Good stuff at Ryan Struyk's twitter DeminPennswoods Apr 2017 #22

I guardedly optimistic. yortsed snacilbuper Apr 2017 #23

Me too! Who would have ever thought this was even possible? Wichita suburb???!!! MoonRiver Apr 2017 #27

Cheerleadin' for you guys! Go Thompson, TOUCHDOWN! Plus, I gave. sprinkleeninow Apr 2017 #24

Every appendage crossed! MoonRiver Apr 2017 #25

Reccin' dchill Apr 2017 #26

K&R... spanone Apr 2017 #28

With 9% in - 55 Thompson; 43% Estes MoonRiver Apr 2017 #29

Up 9.9% with 12% reporting Norbert9 Apr 2017 #31

Thanks, Gov Brownback! MrScorpio Apr 2017 #32

Lol, got that right! MoonRiver Apr 2017 #33

71 precincts reporting- Thompson is still up! bathroommonkey76 Apr 2017 #34

This could need a recount. Dawson Leery Apr 2017 #36

So far the campaign is doing exactly what it needs to. Tatiana Apr 2017 #35

I never thought it was possible, but now I can't drag myself away from the poll results! MoonRiver Apr 2017 #37

If he wins, his campaign has just written the blueprint for Democrats running in red states. Tatiana Apr 2017 #39

This is due to some very hard work MuseRider Apr 2017 #45

Is there a 'city' in Sedgwick? pangaia Apr 2017 #48

Yes, Wichita - the metro is about 700,000 hatrack Apr 2017 #49

Wichita. Looks of Democratic/Independent votes to be had there. Tatiana Apr 2017 #52

Results so far are very interesting. NYC Democrat Apr 2017 #38

As evening drew nearer MuseRider Apr 2017 #40

Even if Thompson loses, so hope he doesn't, he will have given PTB a run for their money. MoonRiver Apr 2017 #42

Isn't it great? MuseRider Apr 2017 #47

Ohhh boy hope you go blue!!! BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2017 #41

My current math has Este's winning very narrowly due to overperforming in the rurals. NYC Democrat Apr 2017 #43

That's very true, but KS farmers are pretty pissed off too, so who knows! MoonRiver Apr 2017 #53

Your math looks right but it augurs well for less lopsided districts in 018. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2017 #55

Speaking of which . . . hatrack Apr 2017 #60

Thanks grantcart Apr 2017 #44

You're welcome! MoonRiver Apr 2017 #54

This is all going to come down to how much Thompson overperforms in Whitcha and Harvey NYC Democrat Apr 2017 #50

Thank you for your analysts grantcart Apr 2017 #56

Harvey county just swung hard toward Este not good. NYC Democrat Apr 2017 #66

I heard this was a proxy election retrowire Apr 2017 #57

Nail biter. 48% in Estes &Thompson tied @ 49% each. Fla Dem Apr 2017 #58

Tied with 50% grantcart Apr 2017 #59

Repuke Estes just barely ahead now. 48% in. MoonRiver Apr 2017 #61

Yeah, but there's so much of Wichita out. Barack_America Apr 2017 #65

I'm watching the crawl on local media Shrek Apr 2017 #62

There are still 46 precincts yet to report in Sedwick County (Wichita) fishwax Apr 2017 #63

Whoops ... that was 46 polling places (now 30), not precincts fishwax Apr 2017 #90

Here's a link to results from Sedgwick County specifically fishwax Apr 2017 #64

Currently looking like a 2-5 point Este win, but if turnout is strong in Segdwick.. NYC Democrat Apr 2017 #67

Can I just say the National Party were fools to ignore this race, the RNC saw a problem and invested NYC Democrat Apr 2017 #68

Yep. What else is new? Tatiana Apr 2017 #71

With margins like this if the DNC had thrown a few 100k in I think Thompson would of won by like 3. NYC Democrat Apr 2017 #73

He needed to get the name recognition up. That was one of the biggest issues. Tatiana Apr 2017 #77

Totally Agree Me. Apr 2017 #80

If this ends up a couple point or less defeat.. mvd Apr 2017 #82

You Think They Couldn'T Come Up With The Money If They Really Wanted To? Me. Apr 2017 #86

I do think they could have, unless someone teaches me otherwise mvd Apr 2017 #88

We Are So In Agreement Me. Apr 2017 #92

Culpable Is What They Are Me. Apr 2017 #89

Did the Russians vote yet? bucolic_frolic Apr 2017 #69

How are cities like ... pangaia Apr 2017 #70

Witcha is the entire reason this is a race at all still really. NYC Democrat Apr 2017 #72

Thanks,, I have friends in lawrence,, faculty,, pangaia Apr 2017 #74

All of us up here are MuseRider Apr 2017 #81

Not part of this election Shrek Apr 2017 #75

OH ! GOD dumb dumb dumb.... pangaia Apr 2017 #76

This message was self-deleted by its author PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2017 #110

Estes ahead by 3, BOOOO! MoonRiver Apr 2017 #78

Goddamn it Sedgwick report faster. NYC Democrat Apr 2017 #79

going the wrong way grantcart Apr 2017 #83

Would the 20,000 from the state and/or some DNC money... LAS14 Apr 2017 #84

I do think it would have. He was struggling to get his message heard. Tatiana Apr 2017 #91

any one mailing is unlikely to do more than 1-2% at this point grantcart Apr 2017 #96

What's the likelihood of Topeka going Blue? DemocraticSocialist8 Apr 2017 #85

Topeka isn't voting Shrek Apr 2017 #93

Derp DemocraticSocialist8 Apr 2017 #98

Wrong district. MuseRider Apr 2017 #94

Thompson is outperforming last November's result in every county so far fishwax Apr 2017 #87

Yeah - this is impressive regardless sweetloukillbot Apr 2017 #103

As of 10:25pm Stonepounder Apr 2017 #95

RATS!! pangaia Apr 2017 #100

There are now 139 precincts left to report, and I think that 130 of them are in Sedgwick County fishwax Apr 2017 #97

WichiTAH WichiTAH WichiTAH - bring it on home, Wichita!!!!!! Leghorn21 Apr 2017 #105

All Counties have reported...Wichita is the only region left DemocraticSocialist8 Apr 2017 #101

I don't think Thompson can win anymore but given almost all the outstanding is Sedgwick NYC Democrat Apr 2017 #102

Helluva showing for Kansas. Kansas Dems should be proud. Barack_America Apr 2017 #106

They should, but they'll be drowned out by the... SaschaHM Apr 2017 #113

The tip of the ocean. applegrove Apr 2017 #104

This is just the beginning. We have to get better leadership in the state Dem parties. Tatiana Apr 2017 #107

"Either we invest in our candidates or we don't" Me. Apr 2017 #108

Probably not gonna win this one but the closeness should make like 70% of Rs in congress cry NYC Democrat Apr 2017 #109

Kansas (Whats is the matter with you?) Really................... turbinetree Apr 2017 #112

Rural shitheels still run the show BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #129

I will not drive into Kansas, I will not support anyone turbinetree Apr 2017 #132

Ron Estes Republican 57,954 52.0% James Thompson Democrat 51,494 46.2 riversedge Apr 2017 #114

Huh, now 99% but Thompson actually lost some votes Ezior Apr 2017 #119

From a THIRTY POINT LOSS, a couple of months Grown2Hate Apr 2017 #115

That's the way I see it, too. Thx. N/t spooky3 Apr 2017 #117

Right on. Grown2Hate Apr 2017 #118

Basically everything up to R +20 has potential to be competitive already, could get even crazier NYC Democrat Apr 2017 #120

From your lips to Democrat's ears! EOM Grown2Hate Apr 2017 #124

Thank you Kansas Democrats WomenRising2017 Apr 2017 #116

That is beautiful, thank you! MuseRider Apr 2017 #121

You are most welcome. WomenRising2017 Apr 2017 #125

lovely flowers for a great try. riversedge Apr 2017 #123

He who casts the vote decides nothing. He who counts the vote decides everything. LaydeeBug Apr 2017 #122

I know that they have MuseRider Apr 2017 #126

they never will...and until we make them, this will keep happening LaydeeBug Apr 2017 #131

Georgia will be the next one.... whistler162 Apr 2017 #127

I am excited to see how that turns out. MuseRider Apr 2017 #128

Close Georgia then Montana and four more whistler162 Apr 2017 #130