2018 Midterms

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cutuphalfdead wrote:And they called a new election so representative democracy isn't completely dead yet.
Except that, before losing their super majority, the general assembly passed a law forcing a primary in this situation, so Harris can get primaried out and they get a fresh, non-cheating candidate.
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B wrote:
cutuphalfdead wrote:And they called a new election so representative democracy isn't completely dead yet.
Except that, before losing their super majority, the general assembly passed a law forcing a primary in this situation, so Harris can get primaried out and they get a fresh, non-cheating candidate.
So you're saying the guy who cheated should automatically get a second shot? I get tactically that might be better for a GOP victory but I'm not sure it's the wrong thing to do.
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cutuphalfdead wrote:
B wrote:
cutuphalfdead wrote:And they called a new election so representative democracy isn't completely dead yet.
Except that, before losing their super majority, the general assembly passed a law forcing a primary in this situation, so Harris can get primaried out and they get a fresh, non-cheating candidate.
So you're saying the guy who cheated should automatically get a second shot? I get tactically that might be better for a GOP victory but I'm not sure it's the wrong thing to do.
That's a fair point. I just view him as a guaranteed loss.

I guess he's also starting to struggle with dementia, so he's probably not running anyhow.
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The way he keeps talking about his son is really wild. Like, he's your son, wtf are you doing? I'm shocked his son isn't like "hey, I got more guys" after all that.
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I don't understand the Ilhan Omar controversy. Are we not allowed to criticize the Israeli government without being anti-Semitic?
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How quickly everyone forgot about Steve King.
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meatwad wrote:How quickly everyone forgot about Steve King.
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B wrote:I don't understand the Ilhan Omar controversy. Are we not allowed to criticize the Israeli government without being anti-Semitic?
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