Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

Dem4life1970

(1,056 posts)

12. The good thing is....

Reply to Emrys (Original post)

Wed Dec 4, 2024, 11:40 AM

Dec 2024

that these GOP seats might have special elections after Orange Julius Caesar has taken his throne and people get a sense of what life will be like under his reign. These special elections will be the first time that all of those people who googled "Are tariffs bad?" and "Can I change my vote?" on election day will be able to voice their continued support...or not. Hopefully that will flip the NY seat, but who knows.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

3 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

calimary Justice matters.diane in sf

30 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Democrats flip seat in California's Central Valley in nation's final outstanding House race [View all] Emrys Dec 2024 OP

Good news Demovictory9 Dec 2024 #1

I got receipts (totals) usonian Dec 2024 #2

This is Huge imo... Mahalo for the receipts, usonian... Cha Dec 2024 #20

I'll be watching cold and flu cases among House Republicans for the next 2 years DFW Dec 2024 #3

what is the final count for the House of Representatives Hamlette Dec 2024 #4

220-215, but Jose Garcia Dec 2024 #5

thanks Hamlette Dec 2024 #14

It would be great if those 2 seats go dem in the special elections BonnieJW Dec 2024 #15

Jesus Christ himself could not win as a Democrat in Gaetz' district. Pacifist Patriot Dec 2024 #18

I know its a fantasy BUT nvme Dec 2024 #16

220-215, but 217-215 for the first months... nmmi Dec 2024 #6

thanks Hamlette Dec 2024 #13

Actually, Johnson had a lot of trouble keeping his coalition together in the last session. spooky3 Dec 2024 #19

yes, and he MIGHT have a heart, he aid to Ukraine passed, Hamlette Dec 2024 #27

Good news for a change--much to the chagrin of Maga Mike. Bengus81 Dec 2024 #7

Heh. You should have seen the chagrin on the MAGAts on Twitter, where I found the link to this story Emrys Dec 2024 #24

Emrys Upthevibe Dec 2024 #8

Probably but it still weakens them for a few months at least. Callie1979 Dec 2024 #10

Gaetz, Waltz, and Stefanik won their elections with well over 60% of the vote. patphil Dec 2024 #17

Seriously, how? These are all extremely shitty people who should have been fired years ago. Initech Dec 2024 #23

What do you mean? I already said there isn't much chance to flip these. patphil Dec 2024 #28

Well, we got rid of Gaetz. Initech Dec 2024 #29

Even so... appmanga Dec 2024 #26

Can we get a few GOP "early retirements" in blue states please?? Just a few!! Callie1979 Dec 2024 #9

That's a five vote majority for PreacherMike, 3 if they flip our way on anything. Good luck mikey...... NoMoreRepugs Dec 2024 #11

The good thing is.... Dem4life1970 Dec 2024 #12

I wish we could get Anna Luna, Nancy Mace, and Marjorie Shit For Brains out of power. Initech Dec 2024 #21

Far be it for me to speak well of a Republican on this board, but... SpankMe Dec 2024 #22

So the bastard had to say "Uncle" wolfie001 Dec 2024 #25

EVERY. VOTE. COUNTS. USS_Dauntless Dec 2024 #30