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If I was a Dem I wouldn't be too upset. Obama isn't getting anything passed the next two years whether the Dems hold the Senate or not. So you let the GOP peak in 2014 and they are going to blow it the next two years which gives the Dems a better chance at the White House in 2016 than they would have if things continue as they are.
They two parties can't help but make asses of themselves when they have power.
It still looks at the individuals even if they haven't had primaries yet.
For example, Michigan hasn't had primaries yet, but they look at Terri Lynn Land as an individual - former SoS where she was highly successful, she has raised more money, tapped into less money so far, has polled "okay", etc...that is why they give her a 58% chance in a relatively blue state when it comes to statewide senate elections.
They aren't looking at the individuals until the Primary is over for that particular state. It's right there in the link to by the OP.
I dont doubt that Republicans have an 82% chance of winning the Senate but after that what? The Republican base is comprised of whites over 65. If you are in Tea Party heaven right now and are about 72 how long do you think you will live? The races will be fairly close and will be decided by the Tea Party base thats over 70 years old. The election this year will be much like a person on the death bed rallying just before they die. Is it any wonder that the Tea Party has been so adamant against the IPAB. They want to stay alive at any cost...the taxpayers be dammed.
Those 72 year olds were once the free living hippies. As people get older they have less desire to see others take what they have. Its simple human nature.
Those 72 year olds were once the free living hippies. As people get older they have less desire to see others take what they have. Its simple human nature.
Actually people become more liberal as they age.
Conservatism is a brand of brainwashing. As one becomes more mature they learn to think for themselves.
I think you will find most upper-income folks accept that higher tax burdens are necessary for a developed society. The ones that don't are either greedy or still believe in the primitive conservative logic that taxation is supposed to "reward" and "punish" individuals based on life choices.
Just like all the threads about how it's electorial impossible for the GOP to ever win a presidential election ever again.
That is a much easier one to figure out, currently the Democrats are closer to 270 than the Republicans, and the Democrats have a combination of ways to win while the Republicans have to basically win every swing state to win a presidential election right now.
Strange... a couple of weeks ago, the liberals here were talking crap about polls indicating the GOP would take the Senate... now its.. looks likes they are going to take the Senate but no biggie...
Strange... a couple of weeks ago, the liberals here were talking crap about polls indicating the GOP would take the Senate... now its.. looks likes they are going to take the Senate but no biggie...
The GOP is not taking the Senate.
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