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[UoN]Sentinel
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ticklishmusic
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GreenHorizons
United States24387 Posts
On March 02 2016 15:32 wei2coolman wrote: I mean... I wouldn't draw any conclusions about the community of Ferguson after the riots. But, some how it's completely okay to do it about Trump supporters. Cool beans. Maybe not you, but millions of people have. Somehow I doubt you said anything then. I wouldn't really compare the two though, seeing as how Trump actually told them to "get them out of here". On March 02 2016 15:42 ticklishmusic wrote: last thought before bed: one of the things i'm excited about for a hillary presidency is how she'll prove all the haters saying she's a corporate shill wrong. I'd be the happiest to admit it. Doubt that would ever happen though. Obama was obviously the harsher of the two and she destroyed one of the few things he accomplished in that regard by removing the restrictions on lobbyists donating to the DNC. And before long she'll be the only person in the race with a superPAC. | ||
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FiWiFaKi
Canada9859 Posts
On March 02 2016 15:40 [UoN]Sentinel wrote: FiWiFaKi reminded me, I think I might actually do a comprehensive thread for 2016 about legislative elections sometime in the near future. Like with all ~500 seats up for grabs detailed with candidate names. It's not as flashy as Trump vs. Clinton or whoever it turns out to be on either side, but it's a very integral part of the process no matter what side of the fence you're on. These are the people that the President will have to both work with and strongarm to pass any of the policies (s)he will want to enact. I'd enjoy seeing that, I'm not very educated on the other branches of government in your country, would be curious to learn more. The power of legislative system is more than that of the president, yet way less attention is given to it. Glad I could somehow say something to remind you  | ||
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Seuss
United States10536 Posts
When the delegate math is all said and done Trump is probably going to have exceeded what he needed to stay on track by a significant margin. | ||
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[UoN]Sentinel
United States11320 Posts
On March 02 2016 15:45 FiWiFaKi wrote: I'd enjoy seeing that, I'm not very educated on the other branches of government in your country, would be curious to learn more. The power of legislative system is more than that of the president, yet way less attention is given to it. Glad I could somehow say something to remind you I actually did a semi-decent one for 2012: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/general/369550-usa-congressional-elections-2012 Might've been easier for 2014 since there was no competing presidential election but midterm hype is never strong enough int he first place. But this time I'll try to make it much more expansive. Right now I'm envisioning something along the lines of the actual OP linking to all sorts of places along with a general overview, maybe some extra information about how Congressional elections work and what's up for grabs at every level of government, and then details about senators and representatives running in every state (34 states have elections for 1 of their 2 senators, all 435 representatives from all 50 states run every 2 years) and some recent stances on various issues and maybe some other useful stuff (if I really want a stretch goal, I'll try to find as many incumbents as I can and see how much they actually participate in Congress, etc.) | ||
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darthfoley
United States8004 Posts
On March 02 2016 15:42 ticklishmusic wrote: last thought before bed: one of the things i'm excited about for a hillary presidency is how she'll prove all the haters saying she's a corporate shill wrong. Can't wait to see her flip flop on TPP and money in politics when she is anointed president she wouldn't even be discussing these issues if Bernie weren't in the race | ||
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paulnkanagies
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GreenHorizons
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kwizach
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On March 02 2016 16:24 GreenHorizons wrote: So reviewing Bill's actions in Mass. today I'm not really seeing how what he did could be legal. What impact it had and whether it made any specific difference is a different issue, but all evidence points to it being illegal without question. I read here that it was apparently legal. Is this really something worth focusing on, though? | ||
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LegalLord
United States13779 Posts
Rubio is going to do a bit better in the later states, which means that there's no real chance of an anti-Trump. | ||
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GreenHorizons
United States24387 Posts
On March 02 2016 16:30 kwizach wrote: I read here that it was apparently legal. Is this really something worth focusing on, though? I guess the Secretary of State is wrong then? That would seem like something he would know better than a local news station? Consistent with the activities restricted by statute, the implementing regulations prohibit the solicitation of votes for or against, or any other form of promotion or opposition of, any person or political party or position on a ballot question, to be voted on at the current election. 950 C.M.R. § 54.04(22)(d). Source Edit: To your second point, probably, if it wasn't part of a larger pattern. | ||
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zeo
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OtherWorld
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zeo
Serbia6343 Posts
On March 02 2016 16:59 OtherWorld wrote: So, looks like Trump is the next President? It's over, America is going to be great again  edit: The missing precincts in Alaska were all pro Trump according to polls before the vote, Trump can still win. | ||
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OtherWorld
France17333 Posts
I bet Russia and China are really frightened right now d: | ||
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Velr
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 The big question is: Do the repubs in 4/8 years just nominate a "Magic 8 ball"? | ||
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zeo
Serbia6343 Posts
On March 02 2016 17:24 Velr wrote: Everyone is The big question is: Do the repubs in 4/8 years just nominate a "Magic 8 ball"? Switzerland will be safe in any case, seeing as how Trump is the only candidate (on both sides) not looking for a nuclear war with Russia. China is screwed though. edit: Looks like Trump will lose Palin-land, but him and Cruz will have the same amount of delegates. | ||
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iPlaY.NettleS
Australia4456 Posts
Laughable.Noone has done more to divide America than Clinton and the democratic party.Stonewalling any objecting views by calling that person a racist, sexist, homophobe, bigot, transphobe or using terms like whitesplaining or mansplaining is the definition of creating division. | ||
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iPlaY.NettleS
Australia4456 Posts
I think winning DC will hurt Rubio, by reminding voters he is the establishment choice.How popular is DC with republicans right now? Exactly. | ||
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