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Hortensis

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11. The House is not ours to "blow." Gaining a majority there

Reply to YOHABLO (Reply #10)

Wed Aug 24, 2016, 03:41 PM

Aug 2016

is still very unlikely. If it does happen, it'll be because of a truly catastrophic "blowing it" by the right, i.e, rejection of their own party by right-wing voters.

However, note that Trump is so weird that reportedly many don't really associate him with "normal" Republican candidates, helping down-ballot Republicans distance themselves from his toxic effects.

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Democrats Have a 60 Percent Chance to Retake the Senate [View all] hue Aug 2016 OP

With Hillary's win, I believe it is 100%. So let's get Hillary elected. nt onehandle Aug 2016 #1

I think I'll just drool over that possibility packman Aug 2016 #2

Strickland in Ohio needs help. Chicago1980 Aug 2016 #3

Ohio ROCK2 Aug 2016 #7

You are correct, ROCK2. It's a pity Ohio Dems can only infrequently recruit strong No Vested Interest Aug 2016 #8

I just wonder bucolic_frolic Aug 2016 #4

I wish we had better odds at retaking the House as well because with the GOP in charge cstanleytech Aug 2016 #5

Oh please please please Ohioblue22 Aug 2016 #6

Please, let it be true. Unit 001 Aug 2016 #9

If we reach our goal of regaining the Senate, I hope we don't blow it. We really need the House too. YOHABLO Aug 2016 #10

The House is not ours to "blow." Gaining a majority there Hortensis Aug 2016 #11

Locking mcar Aug 2016 #12