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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Nov 6, 2019 2:34:17 GMT
Good for Kentucky! Next is to out McConnell.
And Virginia flipped to BLUE!
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Post by SAHM wannabe on Nov 6, 2019 2:36:22 GMT
Go Blue!!
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Post by Skellinton on Nov 6, 2019 2:42:43 GMT
That is exciting and hopeful news!!!!
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Post by Monica* on Nov 6, 2019 2:44:47 GMT
So happy smug Bevin is out! Getting McConnell out might be tougher I fear. Rachael Maddow made me lol. They showed a clip of Trump's rally last night in Lexington where he says to the crowd regarding if Bevin loses "Don't let that happen to me!". Immediately following the clip she says to the camera "That happened to you". 😅
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Post by Dani-Mani on Nov 6, 2019 2:48:37 GMT
Good for Kentucky! Next is to out McConnell. And Virginia flipped to BLUE! We didn’t have a governors election this year in VA. |
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Post by SAHM wannabe on Nov 6, 2019 2:57:31 GMT
Good for Kentucky! Next is to out McConnell. And Virginia flipped to BLUE! We didn’t have a governors election this year in VA. Virginia State Senate is flipping from Rep to Democrat! |
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Post by carhoch on Nov 6, 2019 2:59:52 GMT
Good for Kentucky! Next is to out McConnell. And Virginia flipped to BLUE! We didn’t have a governors election this year in VA. No but we voted for the state Senate and the house of Delegates ,Virginia is officially a blue state 💙💙💙 |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2019 3:17:02 GMT
So happy smug Bevin is out! Getting McConnell out might be tougher I fear. Rachael Maddow made me lol. They showed a clip of Trump's rally last night in Lexington where he says to the crowd regarding if Bevin loses "Don't let that happen to me!". Immediately following the clip she says to the camera "That happened to you". 😅 |
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Post by lucyg on Nov 6, 2019 3:21:19 GMT
Everyone here (my California family) is excited about Kentucky and Virginia. Got my smile on. My sister on a road trip with friends called about something else, and I gave her the news ... I could hear her friends wahoo-ing in the background.  |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 6, 2019 3:28:29 GMT
Woohoo! GO BLUE!!!!! 💙
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Post by dewryce on Nov 6, 2019 6:06:04 GMT
This is really exciting. I do not have the original source for these, I’ve been looking. If someone knows please let me know and I will edit my post.
Presidential Election in 2016 (which Trump won by 30 points)
Gov Election 2019
And this despite Trump’s rally yesterday? I think that says a lot and gives me hope.
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Post by monklady123 on Nov 6, 2019 10:26:21 GMT
Blue has always been my favorite color, so I am SO happy to now be living in a state that's dressed ALL in blue! 
Yay for Virginia!
(and Kentucky, of course! But I live in Virginia....)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2019 13:19:16 GMT
Just a reminder. I don't believe Roy Moore ever officially conceded to the Doug Jones victory in AL Wouldn't be surprised if Matt goes down the same road. Fair play is not high on the list of Republican values. Republican Roy Moore refuses to concede, says "s of December 15, Moore demanded a recount and refused to concede the race, despite being urged by Trump, Bannon, and others to do so. If the final margin of victory is less than 0.5%, then a recount would have been automatically triggered. If not, then either candidate can request a recount at his expense.[380][381] However, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill estimated that a recount could cost anywhere from $1 million to $1.5 million, an amount that would have had to be paid in full when the request is made. Moore had only $636,046 on hand by the time the campaign ended.[382] A number of right-leaning websites pushed conspiracy theories about voter fraud providing the margin for Jones.[383] Merrill noted on December 20 that the only outstanding ballots were 366 military ballots and 4,967 provisional ballots; even if all those votes were for Moore, it would not have been enough to trigger an automatic recount.[384] Because the number of write-in votes was larger than Jones' margin of victory, the names written in were both counted and listed.[385] Luther Strange, who lost the Republican primary to Moore, received the most write-in votes, followed by former White House aide Lee Busby, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, who also ran in the Republican Senate primary, Libertarian write-in candidate Ron Bishop, and Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Nick Saban, Alabama's head coach, finished in seventh with more than 250 votes.[386] After the election, Moore filed a lawsuit attempting to block the state from certifying the election and calling for an investigation into voter fraud. On December 28, 2017, a judge dismissed this lawsuit and state officials certified the election results, officially declaring Doug Jones the winner.[387] Jones was sworn into office on January 3, 2018, by Vice President Mike Pence.[26]" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_United_States_Senate_special_election_in_Alabama |
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Post by Monica* on Nov 6, 2019 14:02:57 GMT
This is really exciting. I do not have the original source for these, I’ve been looking. If someone knows please let me know and I will edit my post. Presidential Election in 2016 (which Trump won by 30 points) Gov Election 2019And this despite Trump’s rally yesterday? I think that says a lot and gives me hope. This is exciting, but I'm cautious. I live in the deep blue Jefferson County (Louisville). I always feel on election day that while I go to the polls and vote, I am spitting into the wind. Besides Fayette County (Lexington) this is a deep red state. It's nice to see some of the red fading and some new blue counties popping up. There has also been some attention to the northern KY counties that are suburbs of Cinci that swung blue this time. But the cautious side of me recognizes that the Republicans swept every other office on the ballot beside the Governor's race. Bevin was an ass who pissed off teachers and police officers and people who need Medicaid. He was abrasive and insulting and unapologetic. I'm not completely shocked he lost. I'm hopeful that some of that energy that propelled Democrats to the polls yesterday will translate to the General Election next year. We need to get Democrats out to the vote because while we don't have geography, we have large numbers in the bigger cities. |
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Post by Merge on Nov 6, 2019 14:08:12 GMT
This is really exciting. I do not have the original source for these, I’ve been looking. If someone knows please let me know and I will edit my post. Presidential Election in 2016 (which Trump won by 30 points) Gov Election 2019And this despite Trump’s rally yesterday? I think that says a lot and gives me hope. This is exciting, but I'm cautious. I live in the deep blue Jefferson County (Louisville). I always feel on election day that while I go to the polls and vote, I am spitting into the wind. Besides Fayette County (Lexington) this is a deep red state. It's nice to see some of the red fading and some new blue counties popping up. There has also been some attention to the northern KY counties that are suburbs of Cinci that swung blue this time. But the cautious side of me recognizes that the Republicans swept every other office on the ballot beside the Governor's race. Bevin was an ass who pissed off teachers and police officers and people who need Medicaid. He was abrasive and insulting and unapologetic. I'm not completely shocked he lost. I'm hopeful that some of that energy that propelled Democrats to the polls yesterday will translate to the General Election next year. We need to get Democrats out to the vote because while we don't have geography, we have large numbers in the bigger cities. What's particularly interesting to me is that all those previous red voters Bevin pissed off didn't just stay home rather than vote for a Democrat. They went out and voted for a Democrat, it appears. Very interesting indeed. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Nov 6, 2019 15:46:40 GMT
But the cautious side of me recognizes that the Republicans swept every other office on the ballot beside the Governor's race. Bevin was an ass who pissed off teachers and police officers and people who need Medicaid. He was abrasive and insulting and unapologetic. I'm not completely shocked he lost. I'm hopeful that some of that energy that propelled Democrats to the polls yesterday will translate to the General Election next year. We need to get Democrats out to the vote because while we don't have geography, we have large numbers in the bigger cities. Caution is good. It seems a vote against Bevin, not necessarily for Beshear, although I hear his father/family name helped him too. I have given to Amy McGrath and the Ditch Mitch organization. Moscow Mitch is such a roadblock to getting anything done on top of his whole attitude of HIS greatness and I'm the boss! This is a national issue for all to help out! |
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Post by dewryce on Nov 6, 2019 15:49:25 GMT
This is really exciting. I do not have the original source for these, I’ve been looking. If someone knows please let me know and I will edit my post. Presidential Election in 2016 (which Trump won by 30 points) Gov Election 2019And this despite Trump’s rally yesterday? I think that says a lot and gives me hope. This is exciting, but I'm cautious. I live in the deep blue Jefferson County (Louisville). I always feel on election day that while I go to the polls and vote, I am spitting into the wind. Besides Fayette County (Lexington) this is a deep red state. It's nice to see some of the red fading and some new blue counties popping up. There has also been some attention to the northern KY counties that are suburbs of Cinci that swung blue this time. But the cautious side of me recognizes that the Republicans swept every other office on the ballot beside the Governor's race. Bevin was an ass who pissed off teachers and police officers and people who need Medicaid. He was abrasive and insulting and unapologetic. I'm not completely shocked he lost. I'm hopeful that some of that energy that propelled Democrats to the polls yesterday will translate to the General Election next year. We need to get Democrats out to the vote because while we don't have geography, we have large numbers in the bigger cities. Yeah, I was reading about the other elections and issues with the incumbent this morning and it took a little bit of wind out of my sails. I still think this election is a reason for hope, especially if KY works on voter turnout, but I’m a bit less optimistic than I was. Bummer. |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Nov 6, 2019 15:52:23 GMT
Just a reminder. I don't believe Roy Moore ever officially conceded to the Doug Jones victory in AL Wouldn't be surprised if Matt goes down the same road. Fair play is not high on the list of Republican values. I thought I heard this morning that the Republican GOV candidate in KY is NOT conceding... hopefully it won't be a long, drawn-out affair. I also did hear that some of the rural / coal counties flipped from red to blue, though, which is a good thing!! |
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Post by moodyblue on Nov 6, 2019 15:54:07 GMT
I’m glad to see the outcome of the Kentucky governor's race.
I am concerned that the margin of victory is so small, given all the negatives I’ve heard and read about the current governor. As of this morning when I left for work, the Democrat only had .4% margin and the vote total was a little over 5000 more for Beshear. That is super close. Still a big deal that the Dem won, but a concern that it wasn’t by very much at all, and over a candidate who was disliked by so many. Obviously there were a lot of KY residents who still voted for the Republican.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Nov 6, 2019 17:12:33 GMT
I’m glad to see the outcome of the Kentucky governor's race. I am concerned that the margin of victory is so small, given all the negatives I’ve heard and read about the current governor. As of this morning when I left for work, the Democrat only had .4% margin and the vote total was a little over 5000 more for Beshear. That is super close. Still a big deal that the Dem won, but a concern that it wasn’t by very much at all, and over a candidate who was disliked by so many. Obviously there were a lot of KY residents who still voted for the Republican. Kentucky doesn’t have any automated recount ir anything like it if that’s what you are worried about. |
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Post by Monica* on Nov 6, 2019 17:48:39 GMT
I’m glad to see the outcome of the Kentucky governor's race. I am concerned that the margin of victory is so small, given all the negatives I’ve heard and read about the current governor. As of this morning when I left for work, the Democrat only had .4% margin and the vote total was a little over 5000 more for Beshear. That is super close. Still a big deal that the Dem won, but a concern that it wasn’t by very much at all, and over a candidate who was disliked by so many. Obviously there were a lot of KY residents who still voted for the Republican. Kentucky doesn’t have any automated recount ir anything like it if that’s what you are worried about. Bevin can request a re-canvass, and then possibly a recount (at his expense). I believe he is exploring his "options". Regarding the small margin, yes it's concerning, but still a victory in the sense that it wasn't a blowout by the Republican (like when Trump won the state). All the same, we need to remember this is a deep red state. But I'll take the baby steps for sure! |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Nov 6, 2019 17:57:42 GMT
I thought I heard this morning that the Republican GOV candidate in KY is NOT conceding... hopefully it won't be a long, drawn-out affair. Almost the first words out of his mouth last night was that there were irregularities and possible voter fraud. So we know who taught him that and so far most of the voter fraud all over has been by the GOP .. North Carolina who ad to do a whole new election this year to replace the 2018 major fraudulent election. I saw something last night about voter fraud in Marion, Ohio (Ithink it was) but the GOP! FOUND IT! Authorities looking into possible election fraud in Marion, OhioBY MARTY JOHNSON - 11/05/19 03:28 PM EST Two GOP Marion, Ohio, men were reportedly charged Tuesday with distributing phony sample ballots at the polls. The two men in question are Marion County Republican Party official John Matthews and Robert Landon, the GOP candidate for Marion city auditor, ABC 6 News reports.** According to The Columbus Dispatch, Matthews was previously caught politicking while he was supposed to be doing claims support work for the Ohio Industrial Commission in March 2017. Matthews pleaded guilty at the time to theft in office, a fourth-degree felony. He was given a year of probation and ordered to pay just over $4,000 in restitution. In addition to the initial ballots charge, Landon is also being charged with imitating the board of elections. ** thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/469082-authorities-looking-into-possible-election-fraud-in-marion-ohio |
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Post by lucyg on Nov 6, 2019 20:28:47 GMT
Whatever happened with that North Carolina re-vote? Did the Democrat or Republican win? I don’t think I ever heard.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Nov 7, 2019 0:01:58 GMT
Whatever happened with that North Carolina re-vote? Did the Democrat or Republican win? I don’t think I ever heard. I don't remember ...... let me look around! McCready Dem lost... Bishop Rep won  |
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Post by lucyg on Nov 7, 2019 3:07:35 GMT
Whatever happened with that North Carolina re-vote? Did the Democrat or Republican win? I don’t think I ever heard. I don't remember ...... let me look around! McCready Dem lost... Bishop Rep won That’s too bad. Thanks for checking on it for me.  |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Nov 7, 2019 3:28:32 GMT
Kentucky doesn’t have any automated recount ir anything like it if that’s what you are worried about. Bevin can request a re-canvass, and then possibly a recount (at his expense). I believe he is exploring his "options". Regarding the small margin, yes it's concerning, but still a victory in the sense that it wasn't a blowout by the Republican (like when Trump won the state). All the same, we need to remember this is a deep red state. But I'll take the baby steps for sure! From what I’m understanding, he has to have a solid reason, with evidence to request the recanvass. . |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Nov 7, 2019 4:39:52 GMT
The papers have been filed! (CNN)Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin's campaign formally announced on Wednesday that it would seek a recanvass of Tuesday's gubernatorial election results, following the Republican's apparent loss to Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear. Beshear, who outpaces Bevin by more than 5,000 votes, claimed victory Tuesday night. CNN has not projected a winner in the contest. How a recanvass works and what's next Kentucky law does not allow for a recount in a gubernatorial general election, but a campaign may request a recanvass of the votes with the secretary of state. There is no threshold or margin requirement for a recanvass. Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes announced Wednesday that her office had received the Bevin campaign's recanvass request. She announced it would occur at 9 a.m. local time on November 14, in accordance with state law.** www.cnn.com/2019/11/06/politics/what-is-a-recanvass/index.html |
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Post by Monica* on Nov 7, 2019 13:04:01 GMT
The papers have been filed! (CNN)Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin's campaign formally announced on Wednesday that it would seek a recanvass of Tuesday's gubernatorial election results, following the Republican's apparent loss to Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear. Beshear, who outpaces Bevin by more than 5,000 votes, claimed victory Tuesday night. CNN has not projected a winner in the contest. How a recanvass works and what's next Kentucky law does not allow for a recount in a gubernatorial general election, but a campaign may request a recanvass of the votes with the secretary of state. There is no threshold or margin requirement for a recanvass. Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes announced Wednesday that her office had received the Bevin campaign's recanvass request. She announced it would occur at 9 a.m. local time on November 14, in accordance with state law.** www.cnn.com/2019/11/06/politics/what-is-a-recanvass/index.htmlGreat. Now the drama gets to be dragged out. Not surprised. Bevin's primary challenger requested a recanvass in 2015 (the margin then was only 83 votes) and the results were the same. Hopefully this will result in the same way. Of course, he could always pay for a recount. Hopefully it won't come to that. |
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Post by hop2 on Nov 7, 2019 13:24:56 GMT
Y’all are happy about Kentucky and Virginia are y’all worried about NJ ‘flipping’ Red?? ( Or so some of the local newspapers are saying? )
I think it was a direct response to our idiot Governor. Especially his most recent huge fauxpas where he said if your issue is taxes and high taxes concern you then NJ isn’t the state for you. The fact that every other democrat in NJ did not respond publicly to that was also a HUGE mistake. The NJ Democratic Party should be VERY concerned about allowing this out of touch idiot to speak for them. They had several qualified candidates for Governor in the Democratic primary but they allowed this jerk to buy the nomination. He turns people off by being so utterly stupid and so verbal about his elite out of touch stupidity. Drop this guy like a hot potato before the voters drop the Democrats. People have overwhelmingly voted in open Trump supporters - Testa for one. Who I might agree with on local issues but to support the trashing of the constitution via ignoring it is not acceptable to me but I guess it is to my fellow NJ residents. I just can’t accpt the president’s great because the economy is great. WTF try taking a real good look at your local micro economy and run that statement by me again. NJ economy is NOT doing ‘great’. We lead the entire nation in foreclosures STILL. I’ve gotten 20 different ‘we’re closing’ notices this past month from some of my favorite businesses around the state. These policies kill small businesses.
But yahoo my stock are up whoooo hooo.
I swear I want to scream every time I hear ‘well people might hate the president and the things he says but I’m going to go by the policies that have the economy booming. WHERE in NJ is the economy booming? ( besides the 3, or is it 4 amazon warehouses now? ) Stop looking at the stock market & the Fortune 500 to see if the economy is booming. Those are not the indicators of the real daily day to day economy we actually live in.
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