Comments on: 2018 Election Could Be Bad News For Republicans

By: Mr.BD

Mr.BD — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 15:52:04 +0000

In reply to Truthiz1. I hear you Truth but I don't think Dems are taking anything for granted this time around. Hillary should have taught lesson enough.

By: Mr.BD

Mr.BD — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 15:50:34 +0000

I don’t want to count chickens before they hatch but that Ohio race says a lot. Ohio of all places. Like Fred Luntz said if you can’t carry that district then you are in trouble. Trump is a drag on the party and November should tell just how much he is.

By: Truthiz1

Truthiz1 — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 14:45:25 +0000

Devin Nunes: “GOP Must Keep the House to Protect Trump from Mueller”

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes recently told attendees at a high-dollar fundraiser that Republicans must maintain their majority in the House if they are to shield president Trump from special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe and the resulting fallout.

“If Sessions won’t unrecuse and Mueller won’t clear the president, we’re the only ones. Which is really the danger,” Nunes said, referring to attorney general Jeff Sessions, who recused himself from all matters related to the 2016 election last year, infuriating the president who has argued Sessions should have “protected” him.

“I mean, we have to keep all these seats. We have to keep the majority. If we do not keep the majority, all of this goes away,” he added, according to an audio recording released by MSNBC on Wednesday. […] National Review

H/T: Rachel Maddow (last night)

By: Truthiz1

Truthiz1 — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 13:24:41 +0000

My fear is that Dems will assume the growing ANTI-Trump sentiment throughout the country will be enough to motivate voters to get out and vote for Dem candidates in November. BIG.Mistake. Assume. Nothing.

Yes, Dems are right to feel optimistic about their chances of taking back the House in Nov. And frankly, if Dems find their voice and clearly articulate a realistic vision for truly moving America forward in a positive direction, they could possibly pick up a Senate seat. But regardless- Dems had better understand that it’s going to take working their butts off to GOTVs come the midterms because I can assure you…..

Trump supporters ARE going to show up.

By: Truthiz1

Truthiz1 — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:55:37 +0000

Very good detailed summary DJ. And let me say…rarely do I take anything that Frank Luntz says seriously. This is one of those rare occasions. Re: Ohio 12-” I’m sure Republicans will celebrate tonight, but a 1-point victory in that district is nothing to commend.”

And apparently, as they continue to count ballots in Ohio 12, the race continues to tighten as O’Connor’s tally grows. If the difference narrows to within 0.5% ..that will trigger an automatic recount. The Repubs will probably end of with the win but it’ll be so razor thin people will see it as a tie. As noted in your post Repubs like Frank Luntz are already sounding the alarm. It’s extremely rare that I take anything Luntz says seriously but on this..he’s right:

“I’m sure Republicans will celebrate tonight, but a 1-point victory in that district is nothing to commend. The GOP have to do something really significant in September if they want to keep the House in November.”

Of course, the biggest problem Repubs have is the trap they’ve set for themselves. They can’t win with, or without, their leader – the lethal “virus” known as Donald J. Trump.