With 83% of the votes in, Mr. French was losing by 7.2 % or 619,000 votes.
See ya around, Bo.
Looks like a clean sweep of Texas; One US Senator, Governor, Lt Governor, Controller, Rail Road Commission, Land Commission and Agricultural Commission, all Red for 30 plus years, gone in one election cycle.
I am laughing my ass off at all the GOP/Maga shock and whining at what the Dems have actually done, and how the GOP is now throwing so many of their own under the bus across the country.
And those who are choosing to simply quit to save their own ass from the humiliation of seeing their reputations and that of their family become a laughing stock for the history books.
Now it is time to show the convicted criminal orange man the door as well....the door to his own prison cell, to show him he is never above the law.
President Trump is not expected to make a public appearance tonight, but he is sharing his real-time thoughts on Truth Social. So far, he is particularly angry about Fox News’s coverage tonight. An hour ago, Trump said he was turning off Fox because he “can’t stand Jessica Tarlov’s voice” and would return to the channel later. Tarlov is the resident liberal on Fox News. But Trump appears to still be watching Fox because he is now criticizing its polling. “Every question is a hit job,” he wrote. (3) 2026 Midterm Elections Live Updates: Polls Close in South Carolina and Georgia With Senate Majority at Stake - The New York Times
I have a feeling that, as the results come in . . . he's going to be in a very bad mood tomorrow!
I'm also afraid that after the polls close and the results start coming in he may so something drastic-- for example a really dangrous really large scale attack on Iran possibly resulting in many deaths (on both sides).
Steve Kornacki is putting up results. Ossoff Takes Georgia!
I'm not too familiar with Georgia politics but the first time I saw Ossoff (it was on TV) I was very impressed! I think he's one of the brightest people in politiccs today--but also very sincere.
Hi JBB, I am 'observing' over y'all's shoulders. . . I want to watch and yet. . . this is very tedious for me this time around. . . too many "Lucy yanks the football" occasions in the (near) past. I am watching what y'all 'post,' nevertheless . . .
Awwww. So sad to learn of it. This is affecting me so much. . . its been a roller coaster ride that I wish to be over (already) and yet I have to wait yet longer!
This election is already seismic. In exit polls, voters are ranking CORRUPTION as their top issue. That’s never happened since polling began in the 1930s.
This all started on day 1 when he pardoned J6ers who beat cops and continued from there with one disgusting, corrupt thing after another day after day after day while Republicans in Congress either remained silent or agreed with all of it. Today they pay for that.
Tonight, the American people delivered a seismic rebuke to the Republican Party. To the schemes. To the corruption. To the hate they ran on. The fearmongers threw everything they had at the wall, and they lost. They lost big. This is a stunning moment, and the people made it happen.
The Democrats have a greater than 95% chance to win the Senate, by our estimates. A final call may not come for hours, but Democrats either have won or are likely to win the four states they need.
Yea, but not asz many times as ole Lindsey. Trump spit on his grave, with that which Putin, he gave, cause at least Lindsey knew Russia and Putin were our damn enemies, not dictatorish friendamies
I could be wrong . . . but my take is that while her personal views are pretty much "Conservative Republican" she was talked into running . . she really wasn't very enthusiastic about running for (or holding) office . . .
Tonight was very bad no good terrible awful for poor olde MAGAs...
...and the young rich ones too.
The most encouraging thing is that because of the wide margins the Democrats will be bold enough to start shining some light on the corruption in the white house. With enough light perhaps the corrosion and rot will be exposed, and patriotic Americans can take our country back from the criminal bigot Christo-fascists. We can demand accountability from the criminal Gestapo-like ICE and stop harassing immigrants and asylum seekers who are here legally, following the law and awaiting their court date.
This was a very good day for America and Democracy but a bad day for Putin's tangerine cock holster.
Ps.. totally off topic bought a new phone having trouble logging into newstalkers with it..so maybe among the missing for a while.... using my old one so hopefully I can sort it out..
How can this be "goodbye". . .caused by a phone? A phone?!! Shona! We want you here. . . with us. . .whenever you want to be with us. . . nothing else will do!!!!!
We sincerely need and completely enjoy the singular perspective you bring from distances (lands) far, far, away. You are a powerful voice online, Shona! And besides that. . . you are ' gentle ' to our ' bitterness ' (and we adore it)!!
you blokes may need help identifying those free range maga morons when they try to escape america. there's not a lot of places they can go on this flying mudball to blend in with white people that speak english, and your patch of sand is close enough ...
not enough room and too many sheep in NZ. they've probably got their eyes on the outback. pretty soon they'll be raising cattle, drilling oil wells, revising your country's history and religion, and discriminating against the indigenous natives.
What I want (so much) for our country is for the democrats to LISTEN DEEPLY to the voters wishes this time, or they will have the same 'flipping' occur in two years (2028) indeed the republicans are COUNTING on it! Listen up right from the start of 2027!
It was gas prices. It was the war. It was also the corruption. The incompetence. The tariffs. The playing nice with Russia. The impression of cruelty. The overly aggressive deportations. The accidental arrests of American citizens who were Hispanic. The arrogance. The ballroom. The reflecting poll. The golf courses. The arch. The Qatari 747. The aggressive redistricting push. The threats against enemies.
People cannot stand Donald Trump, as a leader or as a human being. Democrats were winning special elections before the war ever started.
Tomorrow we will see the MAGA Trump toadies say they lost totally because of the war and gas prices, and Trump sacrificed for the sake of ending Irans efforts to get nukes. Dont believe it. MAGA lost because the majority of Americans dont like traitors.
And then by the end of the week, the "GOP autopsy" will be right back where it always is. . . under the foot of its 'tyrant' with a big mouth. He has already threw out the line that he intends to be a 'nightmare' president for the wishes of the voters that did not accept his 'offers' of 5,000 dollars (dirty money) for votes and he is likely already 'mapping' out his next 'seating' protest for congress. . . all the GOP has to do is follow his lead. Watch this space!
Good,. . .MAGA is out in the wilderness for two years at the least. . . time for democrats to 'go through all the drawers in D.C. and find out what is being hidden from the public regarding projects and corruption. Listen to the people. . . this time. . . LISTEN AND THEN ACT!
I have read a little from right wing social media figures here and there. They are blaming these results on the war in Iran, and blaming Netanyahu for dragging Trump into it.
To these fools nothing is ever trumps fault. He stood at a podium yesterday and talked for 20 minutes about the reflecting pool and the arch. The man is not all there, but the right will never blame him specifically. He is still their king lord and master.
For some reason, the Republican is ahead in the Minnesota Senate race.
As for Florida, can you imagine anyone voting for a misfit like Donalds for Governor when you have a great choice in David Jolly? The good news out of Florida is that it was close, and the Democrats took control of both houses of the Florida legislature, which is excellent.
Well, Looks like I still have a total asshole representing me in the house 21st district of NY...
Us too. Michael Alphonso, Sean Duffy's son-in-law, won the WI 7th district. I'm mollified by both chambers of the state legislature flipping to dem control.
Looks like a clean sweep of Texas; One US Senator, Governor, Lt Governor, Controller, Rail Road Commission, Land Commission and Agricultural Commission, all Red for 30 plus years, gone in one election cycle.
Talarico is speaking: He says that our fight is not left versus right; it is Top versus Bottom. That the billionaires have us fighting each other while they pick our pockets. He is one articulate man! Yes, he is!
Ossoff is another articulate and plain speaker. Love these guys!
Trump told the people to vote as if he were on the ballot. They DID!!! If Trump had even an OUNCE of integrity he would resign because surely he is aware of being the cause of the sinking of the Republican ship. But he won't. He will use his veto for revenge on everything the Democrats try to do.
Actually Trump is (already) entering his role as the Captain that jumps his sinking ship for an inflatable. He has written that the losses are because he was NOT on the ballots! (Trump: "What you talking about, Jeeves?!")
Also, he is stabbing MAGA supporters (again) in their nether regions: Trump has announced he can work with democrats to maybe get a little "something-something" done in 2027-2028.
Well, we will see how that goes AFTER the democrats lite a political 'fire' under. . . .
I noticed that I left off Dr. Abdul El-Sayed off the list of the articulate democrats. . . Sayed is quite a (powerhouse) speaker! One of his lines today at the 'acceptance' party (he is not yet official as Michigan senator). . . is 'They tried to make this about my name. . . my religion. . . and neither my name or religion is responsible for higher gas, food, and housing cost!' words to that effect.
I do not know what type of senator El-Sayed will be, and yet he is 'easy' on the eyes; 'cock-sure' of himself, and a 'genius' orator. Some of those upcoming "Sayed senate moments" speaking will be quite interesting to hear. . .and read. . . I'm willing to bet!
The GOP lost the midterms because the public-the voters-the people that matter-CAUGHT THE ENTIRETY OF THE PARTY IN THE THICK OF LIES and bolted. Democrats DO NOT LET THIS OCCUR TO YOU! Get your thinking caps on and Do what you SAID TO GET ELECTED and ABOVE ALL DO NOT GET CAUGHT UP IN TRUMP'S 'MESS' that can last two years long!
(Good grief, had Trump actually been on the ballot this mid-term. . . he could have had his butt handed its 'hat' too!)
Surprise Surprise Surprise! The Dow Jones Industrial Average is expected to open up by about a thousand base points this morning. Remember last week when MAGA predicted a disaster for our 401Ks if MAGA lost?
3 AIPAC which spent about a billion $ on low down dirty dishonest and divisive campaign advertising against Democrats trying to appeal to America's basest fears of LGBT, Muslims and immigrants. There are 10 Democratic Jews in the United States Senate, plus Bernie Sanders!
There are ZERO JEWISH REPUBLICANS in the United States Senate!
Israel has to fire AIPAC and get honest representation immediately...
The American people have spoken: Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity rules! Eat that, MAGA (eat it good)!
To be fair, there are Muslim extremists that we should be wary of, just like we should be wary of Christian extremists and any other religious extremists. It's the extremism that we should be cautious of and keep an eye out for, not the people of any one faith.
You would have to be living off the grid to have not seen all the nasty homophobic dirty ass campaign advertising against Democrats, across the board, condemning Democrats for supporting gay and trans rights, for attending Gay Pride events and even suggesting that they are gay. Just say it is WRONG!
Again, there are ten Jewish US Senators plus Bernie Sanders. There are ZERO JEWISH REPUBLICANS in the US Senate. AIPAC spent at least 100 million dollars on dirty tricks and negative advertising against Democrats running for US Senate in 2026. Much of that was both homophobic and Islamaphobic crapola!
Stupid Stupid Stupid! Next to Gaza the 2026 elections have been the worst public opinion disaster for Israel in 50 years. Anyone who supports Israel should be sick about it. Try getting money for Israel now. No doubt Democrats will continue to support Israel.
For the love of God. . . can SOMEBODY get "ALL" THIS MONEY out of our politics? We need politicians to listen to the will of the people and not their corporate 'overlords'. . .politicians can not do listen if they have to spend "all" their time raising FUNDS for the party and themselves too! Bring it 'down' some, NOW!
We need politicians to listen to the will of the people and not their corporate 'overlords'
I have to fix this "and not their corporate and union 'overlords'.
Michigan passed Prop. 2 which eliminates corporate campaign donations that have close ties to the state government which tend to donate to republicans and left out unions with government ties which mainly donate to democrats, so I voted against it, but apparently not many others noticed this.
Michigan passed Prop. 2 which eliminates corporate campaign donations that have close ties to the state government which tend to donate to republicans and left out unions with government ties which mainly donate to democrats, so I voted against it, but apparently not many others noticed this.
Michigan Proposal 2, Utility and Government Contractor Campaign Finance Regulations Initiative (2026)
The Michigan Utility and Government Contractor Campaign Finance Regulations Initiative was on the ballot in Michigan as an indirect initiated state statute on November 3, 2026. It was approved .[1]
A "yes" vote supported prohibiting certain regulated electric and gas utilities, government contractors with more than $250,000 annually in government contracts, and certain associated individuals and organizations from making specified campaign contributions; and expanding campaign finance requirements to cover additional public communications about candidates or ballot questions, including certain communications that do not expressly advocate voting for or against them.
A "no" vote opposed prohibiting certain regulated electric and gas utilities, government contractors with more than $250,000 annually in government contracts, and certain associated individuals and organizations from making specified campaign contributions; and expanding campaign finance requirements to cover additional public communications about candidates or ballot questions, including certain communications that do not expressly advocate voting for or against them.
The language in Proposition 2 (above) is non-partisan , even as its impact will be lopsided against republicans whom largely get financed through such corporations.
The questions: Does Proposition 2 create EQUITY (an even playing field) ? Does Proposition 2 create a 'bias' or correct a bias?
Whatever shall Elon Musk do in a 'blue' Texas? Seems to me, he left California because of. . . well, "Blue." (I do wish Texas democrats do this right for Texas so it can stay!) Good heavens! Ted Cruz lucked out that he was not up for election or else . . . he would highly probably have 'blue' etchings on his 'mug' this AM!
With 83% of the votes in, Mr. French was losing by 7.2 % or 619,000 votes.
See ya around, Bo.
Looks like a clean sweep of Texas; One US Senator, Governor, Lt Governor, Controller, Rail Road Commission, Land Commission and Agricultural Commission, all Red for 30 plus years, gone in one election cycle.
Bo French, gone but won't be forgotten.
Add the Attorney General to the list. Remarkable.
Brown Spanish speaking people in Texas? Who let them in? /S
LOL! They've only been in Tejas for the last say...400 years?
Remember a guy lived right on the border between Arizona and Mexico? He thought all brown people he saw were illegal...
One of the houses in the Texas legislature went BLUE. Truly amazing.
Should everything work out they should capture the House.
It's currently 70 to 60 with 20 undeclared but split expectations.
The Senate is still 19+ to 12 favoring the GOP
Got it. I read somewhere the Texas House was already a done deal.
I also just heard that several Republican held Texas judgships flipped.
... on the texas supreme court. buh-bye to the thumper public school agenda ...
The bad part is that there were dozens of Republicans running for judgeships which were unopposed.
It's pretty evident that aa million or more people voted straight party this time.
Texas Democrats break Republican hold on statewide courts
Much better than 9-0
Indeed it is....and a wonderful thing to see.
I am laughing my ass off at all the GOP/Maga shock and whining at what the Dems have actually done, and how the GOP is now throwing so many of their own under the bus across the country.
And those who are choosing to simply quit to save their own ass from the humiliation of seeing their reputations and that of their family become a laughing stock for the history books.
Now it is time to show the convicted criminal orange man the door as well....the door to his own prison cell, to show him he is never above the law.
JMOO
Good evening JBB
Good Evening John
Anyone who has access to the New York Times - they have the best election coverage in terms of results and analysis.
Steve Kornacki has his own live You Tube channel
WATCH: Steve Kornacki analyzes midterm election results LIVE all night long
Was it the same as him apparently being on NBC trying to go the whole 13 hours?
At 3:26Am he asked to step out for 5 minutes and collapsed, ending about 90 minutes early.
I would have to agree. Their edition eitherof the results and analysis the day after an election is amazing!
I have a feeling that, as the results come in . . . he's going to be in a very bad mood tomorrow!
I'm also afraid that after the polls close and the results start coming in he may so something drastic-- for example a really dangrous really large scale attack on Iran possibly resulting in many deaths (on both sides).
Steve Kornacki is putting up results. Ossoff Takes Georgia!
I'm not too familiar with Georgia politics but the first time I saw Ossoff (it was on TV) I was very impressed! I think he's one of the brightest people in politiccs today--but also very sincere.
Ha Ha! Republican redistricting is backfiring! Whoop! Whoop!
Angie Nixon, the "socialist" candidate for Senate in Florida , put up a good fight but it appears she will fall a little short.
She was not supported financially.
Not a big margin especially if she didn;t get any financial backing
Hi JBB, I am 'observing' over y'all's shoulders. . . I want to watch and yet. . . this is very tedious for me this time around. . . too many "Lucy yanks the football" occasions in the (near) past. I am watching what y'all 'post,' nevertheless . . .
I get you. The 2024 election broke my Mama's heart. She died..
Awwww. So sad to learn of it. This is affecting me so much. . . its been a roller coaster ride that I wish to be over (already) and yet I have to wait yet longer!
I'm so sorry for your loss
With about a quarter of the Texas vote counted Talarico is up 500,000 votes.
The early vote count almost always favors the Democrats, but 40% of Texans voted early, making the 500 k lead seem substantial.
I'm hearing a lot of split ticket votes in Tx. It's looking good early for Talarico...
New York Times is giving the Democrats an 82% chance of taking the Senate based on returns so far.
Lindsay Grahams sister appears to be going down.
Waiting on early numbers for MN & WI... The wife and I got in to vote early before work and still had time to get breakfast bagels.
Went to bed reading Crowley won the WI Governor race and woke up this morning reading the whole state flipped blue.
Word.
And they can’t pay Hard Enough imo
Decision Desk HQ says the Democrats have retaken the House Of Representatives.
NYT says there is a 93% chance the Democrats will control the Senate.
Oh good!
Talarico is winning. That guy has given me hope for a long time.
Good To See You!
The Democrats are sweeping against MAGA...
It will be interesting see if any remaining Republicans are smart enough to genuinely part ways with Trump now.
They certainly have clear proof now that Trump is toxic. Why they could not see that years ago remains a mystery.
Trump told the people to vote as if he were on the ballot. They DID. LOL.
I don;t see Sarah Sanders or Tom Cotton parting ways with trmp. They ran on hate and fear mongering and won their elections. fuck fuck fuckity fuck
Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas are The New Deep South!
NYT
Latest Senate updates
7m ago
Decision Desk HQ has called the South Carolina senate race for Democrat Annie Andrews . Lindsay Grahams sister went down.
ABC has just called it for Dr Andrews now too.
Yea, but not asz many times as ole Lindsey. Trump spit on his grave, with that which Putin, he gave, cause at least Lindsey knew Russia and Putin were our damn enemies, not dictatorish friendamies
I could be wrong . . . but my take is that while her personal views are pretty much "Conservative Republican" she was talked into running . . she really wasn't very enthusiastic about running for (or holding) office . . .
What? What? Annie Andrews has taken the SOUTH CAROLINA Senate seat for the Democrats against Darline Graham!
Yep.
Tonight was very bad no good terrible awful for poor olde MAGAs...
...and the young rich ones too.
The most encouraging thing is that because of the wide margins the Democrats will be bold enough to start shining some light on the corruption in the white house. With enough light perhaps the corrosion and rot will be exposed, and patriotic Americans can take our country back from the criminal bigot Christo-fascists. We can demand accountability from the criminal Gestapo-like ICE and stop harassing immigrants and asylum seekers who are here legally, following the law and awaiting their court date.
This was a very good day for America and Democracy but a bad day for Putin's tangerine cock holster.
ABC has called the House control to Dems...
Maybe it is safe for me to. . . take a (channel) peek!
over 245 House seats now, 53 Senate seats.
Trump's Bloody Tuesday.
when a beating like that takes place, it's obvious, the election was rigged ...
Evening.. plenty celebrating over here..😊
Ps.. totally off topic bought a new phone having trouble logging into newstalkers with it..so maybe among the missing for a while.... using my old one so hopefully I can sort it out..
Technology is not my friend..🦘
Oh, how I can relate to this
50 lashes is almost preferable to setting up a new phone or computer. it's definitely faster ...
if the bloody phones are so smart, why can't they do it themselves. why didn't they do it for you at the phone shop ...
Morning.. getting no where fast with the new phone..have tried everything and it is still not happy or letting me log in..
So it maybe a case of goodbye from me..will keep using the old phone till it carks it..
It has been fun over the years and have enjoyed the endless conversations and bagging out you mob..
Stay safe, stay well and above be kind to yourself..
🇦🇺🐨🦘
How can this be "goodbye". . .caused by a phone? A phone?!! Shona! We want you here. . . with us. . .whenever you want to be with us. . . nothing else will do!!!!!
Morning CB..you tell me..have tried everything and it's having a total brain malfunction..
I have also changed email addresses as well..the one on the old phone is no longer used..
The other thing I can do is go back to the shop and see if they can have a look at it..
They transferred all the info on to the new phone from my old phone.. Perrie is checking it out as well..
Anyway will see what they can do so all is not lost...yet..🐨
you're not going anywhere, you just need the proper motivation, and I'm happy to oblige ...
take both bloody phones to the phone shop and make them either transfer or refund, or I'm headed to the airport ...
Morning... Sorry all flights are banned from the US to the Great Southern Land..
We are extremely wary of any bad influences that may roll-up on our door step uninvited..
And if they do we always have a welcoming committee..
you blokes may need help identifying those free range maga morons when they try to escape america. there's not a lot of places they can go on this flying mudball to blend in with white people that speak english, and your patch of sand is close enough ...
No no...New Zealand is closer..the Kiwis would love em..😁
Heading off to the phone shop shortly so hopefully they can fix the problem..
I have faith. You can’t leave, you represent an entire country here … an entire continent!
not enough room and too many sheep in NZ. they've probably got their eyes on the outback. pretty soon they'll be raising cattle, drilling oil wells, revising your country's history and religion, and discriminating against the indigenous natives.
And, . . .building datacenters and 'freedom cities' - owned by "sovereign individuals"!
Morning...I am back!!...geez thought I was going to be cactus there for awhile..
With all the help from Perrie and the phone shop I am once again gracing you with my presence..
Besides can't have some flaming reject from the USA rolling up on my doorstep.. would have to bulk buy Vegemite to keep Devangy out.. 🐨
That's already been done..
YAY !
Heyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!! Now THAT'S what we are talking 'bout! You go, Shona! ROCKS!!!
Thank you, Perrie!!!!!! Rocks!
that's one way of keeping him out of your hair
Thank gawd!
What I want (so much) for our country is for the democrats to LISTEN DEEPLY to the voters wishes this time, or they will have the same 'flipping' occur in two years (2028) indeed the republicans are COUNTING on it! Listen up right from the start of 2027!
They can't enact any legislation until they are sworn in but they can get busy and start writing legislation and have it ready to go
PROJECT 2027
Yes and in addition the other power the Dems will now have is that the committees they will now run will have subpoena power . . .
We hear the mood at Susan Collins's watch party in Maine is BAD!
Please Please Please! Bye Bye...
I am (not) "concerned." /s
And then by the end of the week, the "GOP autopsy" will be right back where it always is. . . under the foot of its 'tyrant' with a big mouth. He has already threw out the line that he intends to be a 'nightmare' president for the wishes of the voters that did not accept his 'offers' of 5,000 dollars (dirty money) for votes and he is likely already 'mapping' out his next 'seating' protest for congress. . . all the GOP has to do is follow his lead. Watch this space!
Perhaps.
But the difference now is that they will no longer have control over both houses of Congress . . .
Good,. . .MAGA is out in the wilderness for two years at the least. . . time for democrats to 'go through all the drawers in D.C. and find out what is being hidden from the public regarding projects and corruption. Listen to the people. . . this time. . . LISTEN AND THEN ACT!
I have read a little from right wing social media figures here and there. They are blaming these results on the war in Iran, and blaming Netanyahu for dragging Trump into it.
To these fools nothing is ever trumps fault. He stood at a podium yesterday and talked for 20 minutes about the reflecting pool and the arch. The man is not all there, but the right will never blame him specifically. He is still their king lord and master.
Sherrod Brown just flipped Ohio Senate seat.
Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, is now the first Black woman ever elected a Governor in U.S. history.
Rob Sand just won for Ohio Governor. Flip!
It's a beautiful day.
The race in Michigan looks close right now but the truth is the yet to be counted vote will mainly come from heavily Democrat areas like Detroit.
The NYT is currently giving El-Sayed a 90% chance of winning and predicts the margin will be 5 pts.
Texas went BLUE. TEXAS!!!
For some reason, the Republican is ahead in the Minnesota Senate race.
As for Florida, can you imagine anyone voting for a misfit like Donalds for Governor when you have a great choice in David Jolly? The good news out of Florida is that it was close, and the Democrats took control of both houses of the Florida legislature, which is excellent.
Peggy Flannagan wins Minnesota Senate race!
Source: CNN
Awesome.
Well, Looks like I still have a total asshole representing me in the house 21st district of NY...
I am so sorry for y'all. I can imagine how it feels.
Us too. Michael Alphonso, Sean Duffy's son-in-law, won the WI 7th district. I'm mollified by both chambers of the state legislature flipping to dem control.
Trump has sunk the Republican ship. As a Canadian, I'm glad to see it.
Looks like a clean sweep of Texas; One US Senator, Governor, Lt Governor, Controller, Rail Road Commission, Land Commission and Agricultural Commission, all Red for 30 plus years, gone in one election cycle.
And Attorney General.
Susan Collins (MAINE senator) has called the Jackson campaign to concede her seat to Troy Jackson!
Source: CNN
Talarico is speaking: He says that our fight is not left versus right; it is Top versus Bottom. That the billionaires have us fighting each other while they pick our pockets. He is one articulate man! Yes, he is!
Ossoff is another articulate and plain speaker. Love these guys!
Trump told the people to vote as if he were on the ballot. They DID!!! If Trump had even an OUNCE of integrity he would resign because surely he is aware of being the cause of the sinking of the Republican ship. But he won't. He will use his veto for revenge on everything the Democrats try to do.
Actually Trump is (already) entering his role as the Captain that jumps his sinking ship for an inflatable. He has written that the losses are because he was NOT on the ballots! (Trump: "What you talking about, Jeeves?!")
Also, he is stabbing MAGA supporters (again) in their nether regions: Trump has announced he can work with democrats to maybe get a little "something-something" done in 2027-2028.
Well, we will see how that goes AFTER the democrats lite a political 'fire' under. . . .
Democrats. . . your chance has come again to: Make Someone Happy!
(Don't Blow It! Of course, you can make more than ' one ' HAPPY now!)
Make Someone Happy
I noticed that I left off Dr. Abdul El-Sayed off the list of the articulate democrats. . . Sayed is quite a (powerhouse) speaker! One of his lines today at the 'acceptance' party (he is not yet official as Michigan senator). . . is 'They tried to make this about my name. . . my religion. . . and neither my name or religion is responsible for higher gas, food, and housing cost!' words to that effect.
I do not know what type of senator El-Sayed will be, and yet he is 'easy' on the eyes; 'cock-sure' of himself, and a 'genius' orator. Some of those upcoming "Sayed senate moments" speaking will be quite interesting to hear. . .and read. . . I'm willing to bet!
The GOP lost the midterms because the public-the voters-the people that matter-CAUGHT THE ENTIRETY OF THE PARTY IN THE THICK OF LIES and bolted. Democrats DO NOT LET THIS OCCUR TO YOU! Get your thinking caps on and Do what you SAID TO GET ELECTED and ABOVE ALL DO NOT GET CAUGHT UP IN TRUMP'S 'MESS' that can last two years long!
(Good grief, had Trump actually been on the ballot this mid-term. . . he could have had his butt handed its 'hat' too!)
CNN PROJECT ABDUL EL SAYED WILL WIN MICHIGAN SENATE RACE. Source: CNN
Surprise Surprise Surprise! The Dow Jones Industrial Average is expected to open up by about a thousand base points this morning. Remember last week when MAGA predicted a disaster for our 401Ks if MAGA lost?
Biggest Losers?
1 Trump
2 MAGA
3 AIPAC which spent about a billion $ on low down dirty dishonest and divisive campaign advertising against Democrats trying to appeal to America's basest fears of LGBT, Muslims and immigrants. There are 10 Democratic Jews in the United States Senate, plus Bernie Sanders!
There are ZERO JEWISH REPUBLICANS in the United States Senate!
Israel has to fire AIPAC and get honest representation immediately...
The American people have spoken: Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity rules! Eat that, MAGA (eat it good)!
To be fair, there are Muslim extremists that we should be wary of, just like we should be wary of Christian extremists and any other religious extremists. It's the extremism that we should be cautious of and keep an eye out for, not the people of any one faith.
Emphatically.
Provide examples of any AIPAC funded ads that were, in whole or in part, "trying to appeal to America's basest fears of LGBT".
You would have to be living off the grid to have not seen all the nasty homophobic dirty ass campaign advertising against Democrats, across the board, condemning Democrats for supporting gay and trans rights, for attending Gay Pride events and even suggesting that they are gay. Just say it is WRONG!
Stupid Stupid Stupid! Next to Gaza the 2026 elections have been the worst public opinion disaster for Israel in 50 years. Anyone who supports Israel should be sick about it. Try getting money for Israel now. No doubt Democrats will continue to support Israel.
Honorable Mention For BIGGEST LOSER of Campaign 2026 - Elon
"Vote like I am on the ballot!!!!!"
I woke up happier than I have in quite a few months.
Don't even look at Facebook. MAGA are ANGRY!
Oh I know.... I have maga family. I am lucky I no longer have contact with them. I have a new response to them all... "Quiet Piggy".
For the love of God. . . can SOMEBODY get "ALL" THIS MONEY out of our politics? We need politicians to listen to the will of the people and not their corporate 'overlords'. . .politicians can not do listen if they have to spend "all" their time raising FUNDS for the party and themselves too! Bring it 'down' some, NOW!
I have to fix this "and not their corporate and union 'overlords'.
Michigan passed Prop. 2 which eliminates corporate campaign donations that have close ties to the state government which tend to donate to republicans and left out unions with government ties which mainly donate to democrats, so I voted against it, but apparently not many others noticed this.
meh, maga republicans can fix that in 8 years or so, provided there's any left by then ...
Michigan Proposal 2, Utility and Government Contractor Campaign Finance Regulations Initiative (2026)
The Michigan Utility and Government Contractor Campaign Finance Regulations Initiative was on the ballot in Michigan as an indirect initiated state statute on November 3, 2026. It was approved .[1]
A "yes" vote supported prohibiting certain regulated electric and gas utilities, government contractors with more than $250,000 annually in government contracts, and certain associated individuals and organizations from making specified campaign contributions; and expanding campaign finance requirements to cover additional public communications about candidates or ballot questions, including certain communications that do not expressly advocate voting for or against them.
A "no" vote opposed prohibiting certain regulated electric and gas utilities, government contractors with more than $250,000 annually in government contracts, and certain associated individuals and organizations from making specified campaign contributions; and expanding campaign finance requirements to cover additional public communications about candidates or ballot questions, including certain communications that do not expressly advocate voting for or against them.
https://ballotpedia.org/Michigan_Proposal_2,_Utility_and_Government_Contractor_Campaign_Finance_Regulations_Initiative_(2026)#Measure_design
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The language in Proposition 2 (above) is non-partisan , even as its impact will be lopsided against republicans whom largely get financed through such corporations.
The questions: Does Proposition 2 create EQUITY (an even playing field) ? Does Proposition 2 create a 'bias' or correct a bias?
Whatever shall Elon Musk do in a 'blue' Texas? Seems to me, he left California because of. . . well, "Blue." (I do wish Texas democrats do this right for Texas so it can stay!) Good heavens! Ted Cruz lucked out that he was not up for election or else . . . he would highly probably have 'blue' etchings on his 'mug' this AM!
washed it clean!
Colom's lead in the Mississippi Senate race just expanded to 1138. Looking good.
Let's hope that the Dems don't let it end here. There is far too much damage that will need time and effort to undo.
It is truly good to see the American people grow some balls and guts to show the world what the true American people really are.
Buckets of MAGA tears falling in N. Carolina...