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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
(09-10-2026 10:43 AM)BirdHawkEagle Wrote: (09-10-2026 08:56 AM)solohawks Wrote: Whichever side wins will have likely an incredibly slim majority
Dems won't abolish the fillibuster under Trump because it would be pointless and he would veto everything anyways
GOP won't abolish the fillibuster so basically you are looking at judges - which with a slim GOP majority leaves it in the hands of the Bobsy Twins
Whomever wins not much will change
Two years of Congress doing nothing.
All the while both parties start looking for their candidate for POTUS.
EXACTLY!!
Nothing major is going to be done no matter who wins in November
The biggest reason to vote GOP is potential Supreme Court vacancies.
An open Supreme Court seat on the line in 2028 would make the entire process even more unbearable than it is now
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
20+ Republican leaders just endorsed James Talarico over Ken Paxton.
Does anyone know what they all have in common?
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
(09-10-2026 02:23 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote: 20+ Republican leaders just endorsed James Talarico over Ken Paxton.
Does anyone know what they all have in common?
One of them was the chief of law enforcement in the Texas AG office, literally the 'top cop' in the AG office.
Another was chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court, the third longest tenured Chief Justice in Texas history.
(This post was last modified: 09-10-2026 02:33 PM by tanqtonic.)
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
(09-10-2026 02:31 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: (09-10-2026 02:23 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote: 20+ Republican leaders just endorsed James Talarico over Ken Paxton.
Does anyone know what they all have in common?
One of them was the chief of law enforcement in the Texas AG office, literally the 'top cop' in the AG office.
Another was chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court, the third longest tenured Chief Justice in Texas history.
That's pretty good, "was" being the key word.
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
If anyone needs a betting tip, Cooper is going to destroy Whatley in NC
No one knew who Whatley was coming into this and this dude thought running a ghost campaign for 6 months was the way to beat the Undertaker at WrestleMania of NC elections
Now he is running attack ads focusing on Cooper pardons, which has never been an issue before, and is already getting debunked
Beating Cooper was always going to be tough but NC Republicans dropped the ball big-time with this joker
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
(09-10-2026 03:13 PM)solohawks Wrote: If anyone needs a betting tip, Cooper is going to destroy Whatley in NC
No one knew who Whatley was coming into this and this dude thought running a ghost campaign for 6 months was the way to beat the Undertaker at WrestleMania of NC elections
Now he is running attack ads focusing on Cooper pardons, which has never been an issue before, and is already getting debunked
Beating Cooper was always going to be tough but NC Republicans dropped the ball big-time with this joker
Republicans don't want to win the midterms.
Why? I don't know.
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
(09-10-2026 03:36 PM)BirdHawkEagle Wrote: (09-10-2026 03:13 PM)solohawks Wrote: If anyone needs a betting tip, Cooper is going to destroy Whatley in NC
No one knew who Whatley was coming into this and this dude thought running a ghost campaign for 6 months was the way to beat the Undertaker at WrestleMania of NC elections
Now he is running attack ads focusing on Cooper pardons, which has never been an issue before, and is already getting debunked
Beating Cooper was always going to be tough but NC Republicans dropped the ball big-time with this joker
Republicans don't want to win the midterms.
Why? I don't know.
You would have thought NC Republicans would have learned after the disastrous 2020 NC Governor election where the GOP candidate did nothing to get his name and ideas out there. This is like a redux of that
If someone could show proof they were actively trying to lose it wouldn't surprise me in the least
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
(09-10-2026 02:34 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote: (09-10-2026 02:31 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: (09-10-2026 02:23 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote: 20+ Republican leaders just endorsed James Talarico over Ken Paxton.
Does anyone know what they all have in common?
One of them was the chief of law enforcement in the Texas AG office, literally the 'top cop' in the AG office.
Another was chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court, the third longest tenured Chief Justice in Texas history.
That's pretty good, "was" being the key word.
I think the the '3rd longest tenured Chief Justice in Texas history' is the key point, my friend.
As well as 'literally the top cop in the AG office.'
But you being MAGA apologist to the bone, Im sure the key word is 'was'. Cool cool.
Maxwell is a pretty tall figure in law enforcement here in Texas, old pal. Knows pretty much anyone who is anyone in legal and law enforcement circles. But please keep up that kneejerk dismissal that has your rapt attention. Lolz.
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
(09-10-2026 03:13 PM)solohawks Wrote: If anyone needs a betting tip, Cooper is going to destroy Whatley in NC
No one knew who Whatley was coming into this and this dude thought running a ghost campaign for 6 months was the way to beat the Undertaker at WrestleMania of NC elections
Now he is running attack ads focusing on Cooper pardons, which has never been an issue before, and is already getting debunked
Beating Cooper was always going to be tough but NC Republicans dropped the ball big-time with this joker
Sounds like the Michigan governor race last time. At least the he's running attack ads in NC
I regret voting for Tudor Dixon last time & participating in that sham. Why do we keep going along with this?????
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
(09-10-2026 05:30 PM)Bronco14 Wrote: (09-10-2026 03:13 PM)solohawks Wrote: If anyone needs a betting tip, Cooper is going to destroy Whatley in NC
No one knew who Whatley was coming into this and this dude thought running a ghost campaign for 6 months was the way to beat the Undertaker at WrestleMania of NC elections
Now he is running attack ads focusing on Cooper pardons, which has never been an issue before, and is already getting debunked
Beating Cooper was always going to be tough but NC Republicans dropped the ball big-time with this joker
Sounds like the Michigan governor race last time. At least the he's running attack ads.
I regret voting for Tudor Dixon last time & participating in that sham.
I swear Republicans put up the worst people possible.
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
(09-10-2026 04:35 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: (09-10-2026 02:34 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote: (09-10-2026 02:31 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: (09-10-2026 02:23 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote: 20+ Republican leaders just endorsed James Talarico over Ken Paxton.
Does anyone know what they all have in common?
One of them was the chief of law enforcement in the Texas AG office, literally the 'top cop' in the AG office.
Another was chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court, the third longest tenured Chief Justice in Texas history.
That's pretty good, "was" being the key word.
I think the the '3rd longest tenured Chief Justice in Texas history' is the key point, my friend.
As well as 'literally the top cop in the AG office.'
But you being MAGA apologist to the bone, Im sure the key word is 'was'. Cool cool.
Maxwell is a pretty tall figure in law enforcement here in Texas, old pal. Knows pretty much anyone who is anyone in legal and law enforcement circles. But please keep up that kneejerk dismissal that has your rapt attention. Lolz.
You sound upset again, one little word throws you into a rage.
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
(09-10-2026 05:36 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote: (09-10-2026 04:35 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: (09-10-2026 02:34 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote: (09-10-2026 02:31 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: (09-10-2026 02:23 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote: 20+ Republican leaders just endorsed James Talarico over Ken Paxton.
Does anyone know what they all have in common?
One of them was the chief of law enforcement in the Texas AG office, literally the 'top cop' in the AG office.
Another was chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court, the third longest tenured Chief Justice in Texas history.
That's pretty good, "was" being the key word.
I think the the '3rd longest tenured Chief Justice in Texas history' is the key point, my friend.
As well as 'literally the top cop in the AG office.'
But you being MAGA apologist to the bone, Im sure the key word is 'was'. Cool cool.
Maxwell is a pretty tall figure in law enforcement here in Texas, old pal. Knows pretty much anyone who is anyone in legal and law enforcement circles. But please keep up that kneejerk dismissal that has your rapt attention. Lolz.
You sound upset again, one little word throws you into a rage. 
Far from a rage, sir. Just pointing your steadfast apologist stance for all things MAGA.
If one wishes to point out fixating on *a* word, it is *your* fixation on w
‘Was’ as your piss thin apologist stance, good sir.
What is going to be your next knee jerk MAGA excuse? Oh, knee jerk MAGA excuse for a list you don’t have fing clue who they might be and what they might have done. Does that about cover it, my friend?
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
(09-10-2026 06:40 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: (09-10-2026 05:36 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote: (09-10-2026 04:35 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: (09-10-2026 02:34 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote: (09-10-2026 02:31 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: One of them was the chief of law enforcement in the Texas AG office, literally the 'top cop' in the AG office.
Another was chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court, the third longest tenured Chief Justice in Texas history.
That's pretty good, "was" being the key word.
I think the the '3rd longest tenured Chief Justice in Texas history' is the key point, my friend.
As well as 'literally the top cop in the AG office.'
But you being MAGA apologist to the bone, Im sure the key word is 'was'. Cool cool.
Maxwell is a pretty tall figure in law enforcement here in Texas, old pal. Knows pretty much anyone who is anyone in legal and law enforcement circles. But please keep up that kneejerk dismissal that has your rapt attention. Lolz.
You sound upset again, one little word throws you into a rage. 
Far from a rage, sir. Just pointing your steadfast apologist stance for all things MAGA.
If one wishes to point out fixating on *a* word, it is *your* fixation on w
‘Was’ as your piss thin apologist stance, good sir.
What is going to be your next knee jerk MAGA excuse? Oh, knee jerk MAGA excuse for a list you don’t have fing clue who they might be and what they might have done. Does that about cover it, my friend?
"MAGA apologist to the bone"
Can you point out where on this Board Where I have been a MAGA apologist? Please be specific.
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
I’ll never understand the point in arguing with idiots. They just drag you down to their level.
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
I don't know why everyone frets so about the mid-terms. No matter who wins nothing will change.
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
(09-11-2026 07:51 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote: I don't know why everyone frets so about the mid-terms. No matter who wins nothing will change.
Facts. The biggest potential negative would be a Supreme Court justice replacement not being able to be passed before the 2028 election if the Dems take the Senate
If the Dems take the House Congress will just obstruct harder. But they are doing a pretty good job of that now
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
(09-11-2026 08:06 AM)solohawks Wrote: (09-11-2026 07:51 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote: I don't know why everyone frets so about the mid-terms. No matter who wins nothing will change.
Facts. The biggest potential negative would be a Supreme Court justice replacement not being able to be passed before the 2028 election if the Dems take the Senate
If the Dems take the House Congress will just obstruct harder. But they are doing a pretty good job of that now
Fair point
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RE: 2026 Midterm Elections Open Thread
(09-11-2026 01:52 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote: I’ll never understand the point in arguing with idiots. They just drag you down to their level.
A wise old man once defined hell as a place where there is no reason.
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