Is this a sign of things to come?

 

It seems an obscure democrat is stealing a historically Republican district.

It is still iffy that the Dem wins this race. He is at 50.3% now but projections from what areas are left to count are he will drop to 48%. If that happens, there is a runoff election between the top two finishers.

Its not a good look if he wins tonight. But if it goes to runoff the Republican wins.

So he finished below 50% and now the Republican gets to run on the late news that the Democrat doesn't live in the district. It is apparently legal but I think it's safe to say the news will keep the seat with the GOP.

To answer your thread question: yes.

 

Just like last week in Kansas.

 

Just like November 8, 2016

So he finished below 50% and now the Republican gets to run on the late news that the Democrat doesn't live in the district. It is apparently legal but I think it's safe to say the news will keep the seat with the GOP.

 

The headline makes that sound bad. The full story makes it a non issue for all except those who are opposed to him anyway.

The headline makes that sound bad. The full story makes it a non issue for all except those who are opposed to him anyway.

 

I'm just telling you what my political plan would be. In a GOP district it will keep more Republicans at home.

Its not a good look if he wins tonight. But if it goes to runoff the Republican wins.

 

Agreed. I think the Republicans retain that seat fairly easily in the runoff. Barring something extraordinary.

I will also say the Dems ran this politically about as well as you could ask. Only one candidate in a splintered GOP field. They out spent every GOP candidate. They went for it because they knew the media narrative was on their side and had no shot in a run off. Just came up short. Honestly it might be the best political move Democrats have made in 2-3 years.

Talking point, a house seat has nothing to do with the President. Looking for a little silver lining? He will get crushed in the run off, there were like 8 other repubs against one dem. Nice ploy, but it didn't work and now its game over.

Pundits used 8 years of lost seats against Obama and HRC's run as an attempt to prove that people were tired of liberal politics.

 

I don't see how the same could work the other way. I do think it's a little early; however, this is a Republican stronghold ( Newt's old seat) and this dem is an unknown.

Pundits used 8 years of lost seats against Obama and HRC's run as an attempt to prove that people were tired of liberal politics.

 

I don't see how the same could work the other way. I do think it's a little early; however, this is a Republican stronghold ( Newt's old seat) and this dem is an unknown.

 

Because we're not tired yet. The conservatives just woke up and are now stretching. Yes it could work the other way given some time of disappointment. Right now only one side is out of their mind disappointed.

Because we're not tired yet. The conservatives just woke up and are now stretching. Yes it could work the other way given some time of disappointment. Right now only one side is out of their mind disappointed.

 

Just one side? :lol2:

Just one side? :lol2:

 

While I'm not jumping for joy, I really have no complaints. He is doing the job he was hired for rather well. The rest of the crap I could give a rats behind about.

A lot of money was spent is this race by both parties.