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Post by AustinHoya03 on Nov 2, 2010 11:19:49 GMT -5
You realize got Rs picking up 5 Senate seats currently held by Ds right there, right? Not very likely that any R seats go D, but I suppose there's a chance for a miracle in Alaska. Conway might still have a slim outside chance in KY. Just pointing that out. You don't have to answer. Your picks are yours, not mine. C'mon Boz, COL history majors don't do math. Or logic. Keep me at 64 (not because it makes sense, I just don't like 65.) ___________________________ Question: Where will you be getting your election coverage tonight? Fox News? CNN? Whatever your election night party host has on? We primarily use a mix of CNN and the New York Times website at our house. I like maps. |
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Post by Boz on Nov 2, 2010 11:46:36 GMT -5
I will be switching back and forth between CNN and Fox for the most part. I can pretty much predict everything the Fox commentators -- even the liberals like Colmes & Beckel -- are going to say, but I really like Michael Barone a lot.
(And if things go my way, also hopefully pausing -- from time to time -- in between those two on MSNBC for some good ole' schadenfreude.)
Online, I like RCP and C-Span, but I'm sure I'll be surfing around some of my conservative haunts like Weekly Standard and NRO. As always, I'll be tuned in to Jim Treacher for the best of conservative snark.
God, I am a loser.
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Post by prhoya on Nov 2, 2010 12:24:46 GMT -5
I will be switching back and forth between CNN and Fox for the most part. I can pretty much predict everything the Fox commentators -- even the liberals like Colmes & Beckel -- are going to say, but I really like Michael Barone a lot. (And if things go my way, also hopefully pausing -- from time to time -- in between those two on MSNBC for some good ole' schadenfreude.) Online, I like RCP and C-Span, but I'm sure I'll be surfing around some of my conservative haunts like Weekly Standard and NRO. As always, I'll be tuned in to Jim Treacher for the best of conservative snark. God, I am a loser. ;D Are you going to add some of John King's fun-with-maps-and-technology or has he been fired by CNN? |
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Nov 2, 2010 12:54:34 GMT -5
I think the key moment of the night will come with Boehner's victory speech, parts of which have already been released. For many of us who voted split-ticket this November - some voting for a Republican in a relevant race for the first time, we're looking specifically for policy ideas and solutions that the Republicans can bring to the table and how he will commit himself to working with the Administration and a sharply divided House in that process.
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Post by williambraskyiii on Nov 2, 2010 13:03:53 GMT -5
I think the key moment of the night will come with Boehner's victory speech, parts of which have already been released. For many of us who voted split-ticket this November - some voting for a Republican in a relevant race for the first time, we're looking specifically for policy ideas and solutions that the Republicans can bring to the table and how he will commit himself to working with the Administration and a sharply divided House in that process. I'm calling shenanigans that you voted for Republicans other than maybe for Town Crier or something as equally insignificant. |
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Nov 2, 2010 13:08:24 GMT -5
WB3 - You're wrong. Rick Perry got my vote. We do vote for Town Criers in Texas, but Republicans don't generally enter the down ballot races where I live. Liberals generally complain about Rick Perry, but, if they want to see a bad governor, they should check out some of the folks along the east coast.
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Post by Boz on Nov 2, 2010 13:08:27 GMT -5
;D Are you going to add some of John King's fun-with-maps-and-technology or has he been fired by CNN? I only watch John King when he is a hologram. ;D (CNN does have pretty cool maps though) |
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Post by AustinHoya03 on Nov 2, 2010 14:40:03 GMT -5
WB3 - You're wrong. Rick Perry got my vote. We do vote for Town Criers in Texas, but Republicans don't generally enter the down ballot races where I live. Liberals generally complain about Rick Perry, but, if they want to see a bad governor, they should check out some of the folks along the east coast. You voted for Goodhair, and you're looking for "policy ideas and solutions?" Either you're fibbing or you're a moron. |
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Post by rosslynhoya on Nov 2, 2010 14:46:57 GMT -5
I think the key moment of the night will come with Boehner's victory speech, parts of which have already been released. For many of us who voted split-ticket this November - some voting for a Republican in a relevant race for the first time, we're looking specifically for policy ideas and solutions that the Republicans can bring to the table and how he will commit himself to working with the Administration and a sharply divided House in that process. Can it be called a "relevant" race if the incumbent goes into election day with a solid 12-point lead over the challenger? |
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Nov 2, 2010 14:52:36 GMT -5
WB3 - You're wrong. Rick Perry got my vote. We do vote for Town Criers in Texas, but Republicans don't generally enter the down ballot races where I live. Liberals generally complain about Rick Perry, but, if they want to see a bad governor, they should check out some of the folks along the east coast. You voted for Goodhair, and you're looking for "policy ideas and solutions?" Either you're fibbing or you're a moron. I did not see any appreciable difference in content between the two major candidates - one a Republican and the other who plays one and calls himself a Democrat. Were White to have appeared with the President and been more supportive of the HCR law, my vote may have been different. Still, I think locals have underestimated the success of Perry, but that is just my impression having seen some of the goblin governors elsewhere in the country. The kinds of jobs that are being attracted to Texas (particularly Austin) are what we need to see in this country long term. Were others to only hear about it (clean energyish kinds of things, particularly)... |
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Nov 2, 2010 14:54:22 GMT -5
I think the key moment of the night will come with Boehner's victory speech, parts of which have already been released. For many of us who voted split-ticket this November - some voting for a Republican in a relevant race for the first time, we're looking specifically for policy ideas and solutions that the Republicans can bring to the table and how he will commit himself to working with the Administration and a sharply divided House in that process. Can it be called a "relevant" race if the incumbent goes into election day with a solid 12-point lead over the challenger? Considering the source, it is interesting to receive a critique about independence. Which Democrats at any level have you supported in any election? |
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Post by rosslynhoya on Nov 2, 2010 15:05:09 GMT -5
Can it be called a "relevant" race if the incumbent goes into election day with a solid 12-point lead over the challenger? Considering the source, it is interesting to receive a critique about independence. Which Democrats at any level have you supported in any election? I voted Feingold in 98 because I was seriously turned off by the anti-Semitic tone of several pro-Neumann ads. I foolishly and regrettably supported Tim Kaine over the drooling Neanderthal he bested in 2005. At least he didn't do too much damage to the commonwealth. You however seem to have thrown a vote to a Republican (and as Austin notes, not one that appears to match your policy preferences in any way) for the sole purpose of being able to mince about here pretending to be bipartisan  |
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Post by Nevada Hoya on Nov 2, 2010 15:05:57 GMT -5
Sharron Angle over Harry Reid (NV Senate; RCP = Angle +4.0)I think the Republican or Tea Party wave stands a very good chance of slowing at the Rockies, but as I have noted before, I think Nevadans are dying to not re-elect Harry Reid. And I really, really want him to lose. Should never gamble on the outcome you want but I couldn't resist in this case. And solidify their ranking as the dumbest state in the nation.   |
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Nov 2, 2010 15:13:13 GMT -5
. You however seem to have thrown a vote to a Republican (and as Austin notes, not one that appears to match your policy preferences in any way) for the sole purpose of being able to mince about here pretending to be bipartisan I am not looking for bipartisanship from Boehner, and there's absolutely nothing to suggest that I should expect it either. What I am looking for are ideas that work, and I don't think I am different from anyone else in those respects. Tonight is as good a time as any to focus on those ideas. His ideas won't work unless he can work with Obama to get him to sign acceptable legislation. I don't claim to be an elite Republican either. I applaud your votes and am happy to stand corrected. Perry is someone whose ideas have worked and who has done things that few governors have in this mess right now. Are there things I hate about Rick Perry? Yes - the stray remarks about secession weren't endearing. But, on balance, he has done a good job from my point of view. I think he is somewhat misunderstood by folks on the right and left. |
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Post by rosslynhoya on Nov 2, 2010 15:30:26 GMT -5
I am not looking for bipartisanship from Boehner, and there's absolutely nothing to suggest that I should expect it either. What I am looking for are ideas that work, and I don't think I am different from anyone else in those respects. Tonight is as good a time as any to focus on those ideas. If the House (or House AND Senate) majority leadership misreads their mandate from today's election and instead focuses on gamesmanship for the 2012 presidential race, the overwhelming majority of Americans are going to be seriously peeved. This might deserve its own thread (tomorrow maybe?) but I assume that if the Senate flips, McConnell will be out as majority leader in favor of someone with a higher Q score. The race to be Speaker of the House will inevitably be interesting; again, I don't see Boehner succeeding as the face of the opposition. |
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Post by Boz on Nov 2, 2010 15:41:52 GMT -5
Jersey has voted for a dangerous, fringe secessionist? I always knew you were seditious, man. I should report you to Janet Napolitano. |
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Nov 2, 2010 15:44:20 GMT -5
Jersey has voted for a dangerous, fringe secessionist? I always knew you were seditious, man. I should report you to Janet Napolitano. Fair enough. To quote the mealy-mouthed excuses for birtherism: "I take him at his word." |
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Post by TC on Nov 2, 2010 17:08:10 GMT -5
I will be switching back and forth between CNN and Fox for the most part. I turned CNN on today while at the gym and they were fawning over Demi Lovato's struggles and how tough it must be for her. |
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Nov 2, 2010 17:10:12 GMT -5
A good snark from wrestling fan Marc Ambinder:
Will there be a Dusty finish to the McMahon race? A screw job? A clean pin?
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Post by Boz on Nov 2, 2010 18:02:54 GMT -5
Well, that was quick.
Rand Paul projected winner already.
A victory for racist Aqua Buddha's everywhere!
(Also, Republicans get their first Senate pickup of the night in Indiana. Not a surprise or anything though. Coats has been running up by about 20.)
Also, watching MSNBC is like watching a continuous Pepto-Bismol commercial.
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