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Post by sherminator on Nov 8, 2022 19:19:44 GMT -6
The voting station near me is very blue, our district like 98% of eligible voters do- it was steady at 5pm. It feels like our whole neighborhood comes together. Several first time voters were announced and everyone clapped.
Also my kiddo and I are watching some CNN returns and they asked me if Stacey Abrams was single… and then said “go get her Tiger!” to me. I am not sure we should pack for GA just yet, but she’d be a pretty awesome candidate for step mom! Just a funny moment.
Downward Dog- take heart. Our non binary and trans kiddos are gonna change the world. And even the super gendered kids we know make space for whatever stripe of the rainbow flag one lands on. I remember being a questioning kid- and the world my kid lives in is so much better. We’ve got this.
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Post by dc2london on Nov 8, 2022 19:20:20 GMT -6
Steve's little summary of VA therexwas backward. We hope to hold 10, we'd like to hold 7 as well, holding 2 would be amazing
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Post by oreobitsy on Nov 8, 2022 19:21:07 GMT -6
Massachusetts gov, that's a pickup! Earlier this evening on MSNBC Claire McCaskill was optimistic about Governor races and I was 😍at the positivity.
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Post by junch817 on Nov 8, 2022 19:22:44 GMT -6
Someone tell me Oz is losing and Shapiro is winning. Just lie to me. So far, yes and yes. Fetterman and Shapiro are leading by a ton in the two largest populated counties in PA - Allegheny (Pittsburgh) and Philadelphia. Small chunks in for both, and mostly mail votes.
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Post by starbuck on Nov 8, 2022 19:24:03 GMT -6
I am home. My precinct was fairly small, but Kemp outperformed Walker by about 10%. So not a small margin. We're just a snapshot but I enjoyed seeing that play out.
I don't think Stacy will take it, which infuriates me. And I will continue to stress eat about Warnock's seat. It's going to be so damn tight. I have a sliver of hope.
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Post by iruntodrink on Nov 8, 2022 19:27:08 GMT -6
It's gone, gone, gone. Not a swing state. And it's been gone since 2000! Yes it went blue for obama but not down ballot. right? Haven't we always wanted to go Bugs Bunny saw gif on them? We know this. 🤣
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Post by sherminator on Nov 8, 2022 19:27:09 GMT -6
No matter what happens I just have to say I love you guys, you’ve sustained me thru some very dark times. I care very much about these races but I care a lot more about OUR individual and collective efforts to change things. Because I know there are good folks who will keep fighting the fight I can get through whatever crap is thrown our way.
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Post by elle on Nov 8, 2022 19:27:24 GMT -6
History making win - first Afro-Cuban and Gen Z-er.
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Post by richard on Nov 8, 2022 19:31:00 GMT -6
Hassan still holding strong in NH.
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Nov 8, 2022 19:33:00 GMT -6
The IL governor race has been called for Pritzker. While I am not shocked, I was worried. But it seems like it wasn’t even close.
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Post by origami on Nov 8, 2022 19:36:30 GMT -6
History making win - first Afro-Cuban and Gen Z-er. Born in 1997! We cackled when we heard that. Get it Gen Z.
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Post by smilesp on Nov 8, 2022 19:37:07 GMT -6
All 6 of the local progressive candidates we wanted for local offices won! We are v v surprised but happy!!
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Post by sifl on Nov 8, 2022 19:37:17 GMT -6
. Downward Dog- take heart. Our non binary and trans kiddos are gonna change the world. And even the super gendered kids we know make space for whatever stripe of the rainbow flag one lands on. I remember being a questioning kid- and the world my kid lives in is so much better. We’ve got this. I believe this too ❤️
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Post by origami on Nov 8, 2022 19:37:24 GMT -6
Honestly, Wes Moore winning reinvigorated my optimism. I've been following him since The Other Wes Moore came out and I'm so psyched to watch his leadership all the way out here on the left coast. It's awesome to have a win so early in the process.
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elle
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Post by elle on Nov 8, 2022 19:37:42 GMT -6
Oh boy. 🤞
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Post by piratecat on Nov 8, 2022 19:38:22 GMT -6
Maine's district 2 is not looking good.
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Post by piratecat on Nov 8, 2022 19:39:15 GMT -6
FUCK, our governor's race is not looking good, either. FUCK.
ETA: Okay, only 1% reporting and all from the conservative areas. I'm still scared.
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Post by origami on Nov 8, 2022 19:40:31 GMT -6
It's starting to feel superbowl-ish again. SO came home and asked why the heck I was watching as we know it's far too early and our polls don't close for hours and we won't have race calls in WA until minimum tomorrow probably. But then he sat down and now we're watching and cheering as governorships fall and Gen Z gets into the house and goddamn why do I love this so much.
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Post by origami on Nov 8, 2022 19:42:32 GMT -6
I love Saeed
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Post by origami on Nov 8, 2022 19:44:17 GMT -6
Per usual, Elie catching my mood
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Post by frantastic on Nov 8, 2022 19:45:31 GMT -6
My 7yo asked if Jim Jordan “is an A-hole?” (just said A, not ass).
I am not even a little bit mad and responded “yes, he is a huge asshole.”
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Post by Lord Disick on Nov 8, 2022 19:53:15 GMT -6
My 7yo asked if Jim Jordan “is an A-hole?” (just said A, not ass). I am not even a little bit mad and responded “yes, he is a huge asshole.” My 7 yo definitely knows that bringing up Trump will always get me to say fuck and all kinds of other shit.
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Post by doublestuf on Nov 8, 2022 19:57:24 GMT -6
OMG I WOULD BE SO PROUD OF US. I just can't let myself believe it yet. I can't bring myself to watch the news. So I'm here only for now.
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Post by richard on Nov 8, 2022 19:59:13 GMT -6
Arizona is going to be a hot mess legally again.
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Post by cnf on Nov 8, 2022 20:00:04 GMT -6
Ok, NY polls are closed. I hope Zeldin falls into the pits of hell and never returns.
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Post by richard on Nov 8, 2022 20:01:04 GMT -6
Minnesota polls are closed.
Sweet baby jesus and the grown one too...let Keith Ellison win.
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Post by Eagles on Nov 8, 2022 20:02:31 GMT -6
Someone tell me Oz is losing and Shapiro is winning. Just lie to me. I really don't think I can do this tonight. I told elle I'm feeling guilty about not being able to vol due to the biggest work project of my career happening now (and it's a nightmare) even though I know I was physically and mentally unable to pull it off this cycle.
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elle
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Post by elle on Nov 8, 2022 20:03:08 GMT -6
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Post by dc2london on Nov 8, 2022 20:06:00 GMT -6
Haha loved this from Dan Pfeifer, re: the DCCC running ads for Tr.umpy candidates in primaries (not an exact quote): Why does the national media consider every Dem ad meaningless goo EXCEPT the 5 that they ran in GOP primaries
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Post by joy on Nov 8, 2022 20:06:33 GMT -6
Someone tell me Oz is losing and Shapiro is winning. Just lie to me. I really don't think I can do this tonight. I told elle I'm feeling guilty about not being able to vol due to the biggest work project of my career happening now (and it's a nightmare) even though I know I was physically and mentally unable to pull it off this cycle. I actually wasn’t sure I was going to make it either. I did, but I understand how it may not have happened! I want to say everyone has this for you. 🤞🏻
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