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Old 10-04-2018, 07:45 AM
 
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But that happened due to the unpopularity of George W Bush and the Iraq war. Also a string of GOP congressional corruption scandals (Duke Cunningham, etc). I don't see anything comparable in 2018. I'm half-expecting an October surprise of some kind, from one side or the other, or maybe even both.

Also 31 is barely over half of 60.
You don’t think we have Congressional corruption scandals this time around?
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Old 10-05-2018, 09:06 AM
 
Location: Long Island
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Sounds like you forgot who brought us the great recession of 2008-2009 and what happened to the stock market under Obama after it bottomed in 2009. The same improving employment numbers under Obama that were called fake by the liar-in-laws chief and his supporters are now being praised. Ridiculous
who brought us the "great recession"... liberal policies...


when did the recession end...June 09...before any of Obama's policies even went into effect
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Old 10-05-2018, 09:47 AM
 
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Since neither party is the least bit interested in freedom; gridlock please!
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Old 10-05-2018, 10:03 AM
 
Location: Upstate NY 🇺🇸
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Okay, I'll say it AGAIN: This would be a surprise, because.....?

Historically, there's a shift in the House at midterms. Add to that the fact that there's an opposing party in the WH, and that more current Republican reps are retiring or choosing not to run, and it spells an even greater change in the House (maybe both congressional chambers, too).

Not exactly unexpected--or unprecedented.
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Old 10-06-2018, 03:10 PM
 
Location: Upstate NY 🇺🇸
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Yeah that could happen but Repubs are also motivated because we are finally getting decent governance. I've been saying for a long time that it's 50-50 on the Dims taking the House. Considering the built in polling and reporting bias, the "Blue Wave" is not so certain.
That's true. But again, given that midterms generally result in a change, I don't see that NOT happening in November. That, plus the huge number of Republican retirements make prospects look very favorable to Dems. And don't forget the redistricting.
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Old 10-06-2018, 03:29 PM
 
Location: Kansas City, MISSOURI
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who brought us the "great recession"... liberal policies...

when did the recession end...June 09...before any of Obama's policies even went into effect
When did the recession begin...December 07...before anybody had any idea Obama would be president.
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Old 11-08-2018, 03:45 PM
 
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So this one didn't age well.......


I'm not sure if they are even 1/2 that.
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Old 11-08-2018, 06:50 PM
 
Location: SE Arizona - FINALLY! :D
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So this one didn't age well.......


I'm not sure if they are even 1/2 that.
Looks like it will "age" quite well. The final counts aren't done yet (lots of close elections).

The Democrats took 32 SO FAR, and there's 37 yet uncalled (if I counted right). Of those, Democrats look to take 34 of them. Assuming that is what the final count look like, the Democrats will pick up over 60 seats.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/factbox-d...204237755.html

Ken
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Old 11-08-2018, 09:54 PM
 
Location: The Republic of Texas
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When did the recession begin...December 07...before anybody had any idea Obama would be president.
After 12 months of Pelosi and Reid holding the Purse of America and creating policy to stick it all on Bush.
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Old 11-09-2018, 01:21 AM
 
Location: Virginia
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Assuming that is what the final count look like, the Democrats will pick up over 60 seats.

Ken
A fair trade for the next couple of SC Judges!
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