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13. R's started the night with a 66-34 advantage

Reply to lagomorph777 (Original post)

Wed Nov 8, 2017, 01:01 PM

Nov 2017

Keep that in mind if the late returns all break Republican, and they hold a majority by the narrowest of margins. Republicans can then choose to stay on their ruinous path, knowing that it leads to political Palookaville, or they can decide to govern in a way that benefits more Virginians than just their narrowing base.

Democrats should find this very encouraging as 2017 gives way to 2018.

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Virginia House of Delegates still hangs in the balance [View all] lagomorph777 Nov 2017 OP

Regardless of final outcome, job well done Virginia Democrats! Wounded Bear Nov 2017 #1

Thanks! Nobody ever even imagined the possibility of flipping the House. lagomorph777 Nov 2017 #3

Thanks for the update, this is helpful Happyhippychick Nov 2017 #2

Woohoo! Thx. spooky3 Nov 2017 #4

I believe the VA House shake up and huge losses by the Repubs are what scares DC Repubs the most. LonePirate Nov 2017 #5

49 D's now oxbow Nov 2017 #6

Loupassi's loss was a stunner underpants Nov 2017 #8

Trans-phobe Bathroom Boy Bob trounced by a transgendered woman - beautiful! lagomorph777 Nov 2017 #10

It's now: 49D 47R Tom Rinaldo Nov 2017 #7

ALL RIGHT! GREAT NEWS, AND THANK YOU! n/t CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2017 #9

Thank you very much! lagomorph777 Nov 2017 #11

Who is the tiebreaker when there's a split? lagomorph777 Nov 2017 #12

Lt.Gov, we win. nt Blue_true Nov 2017 #22

How are ties broken in Va. House? louis c Nov 2017 #14

This from DUer underpants on another thread: Tom Rinaldo Nov 2017 #16

That refers to the Senate. Saw that one myself Roland99 Nov 2017 #17

The source listed in the OP offers some insights Tom Rinaldo Nov 2017 #19

Best I can tell from that link is "It's probably negotiated." lagomorph777 Nov 2017 #23

R's started the night with a 66-34 advantage gratuitous Nov 2017 #13

A shocking and completely unexpected turn of events. lagomorph777 Nov 2017 #15

Hoping the provisional/absentee ballots put Simonds over the top. Garrett78 Nov 2017 #18

That is a massive swing Johnny2X2X Nov 2017 #20

Update lagomorph777 Nov 2017 #21