US Senate Elections thread, 2014 Edition!

[Lykens]

Filibuster-proof.

Although they won't be able to overturn a veto. Which is what you meant.

Jumped the gun :L.

Yes; I should have said not filibuster-proof either. I still feel the Dems should be careful with the filibuster, though. I'm afraid it could backfire on them.

Like someone said earlier, not sure exactly who, letting the Republicans fuck up and using it as leverage later on would work.

But that's not exactly right. But then again, politics =/= morals.

[Great Franconia and Verana]

Disappointed, I had hoped the Democrats could at least, at least, tie the Republicans, then Biden could have the tie breaking vote.
I'm just looking forward to the absolute train wreck the 2016 election will be for the GOP. Good ol'Hillary looks like she could wipe the floor with the best the Republicans have.

[Maineiacs]

Yes; I should have said not filibuster-proof either. I still feel the Dems should be careful with the filibuster, though. I'm afraid it could backfire on them.

Like someone said earlier, not sure exactly who, letting the Republicans fuck up and using it as leverage later on would work.

But that's not exactly right. But then again, politics =/= morals.

I said much the same myself earlier.

[ControlHQ]

Disappointed, I had hoped the Democrats could at least, at least, tie the Republicans, then Biden could have the tie breaking vote.
I'm just looking forward to the absolute train wreck the 2016 election will be for the GOP. Good ol'Hillary looks like she could wipe the floor with the best the Republicans have.

One can hope.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Ditto, Inyourfaceistan. I too have been to Tea Party meetings. Absolutely none of the scheming that Nova Nacio suspects is existant. He just takes what Rachel Maddow tells him as Gospel Truth. I doubt that NN or Maddow have ever attended a Tea Party meeting.

And as I type the Maryland gubernatorial race has been called for the Republican candidate. A most satisfying night.

I attended a Tea Party rally in Hawaii, and what do you know, MOSTLY ASIANS!!!

They naturally must all be self-loathing *Uncle Tom* race-traitors to join a movement about politics... *nods*

*Using that phrase in reference to a link I posted where democrat voters were calling Tim Scott an "Uncle Tom" for the crime of Being a Republican While Black.

I'm not a big fan of the Southern Tea Party. They've left a pretty sour taste in my mouth.

[Mavorpen]

Ditto, Inyourfaceistan. I too have been to Tea Party meetings. Absolutely none of the scheming that Nova Nacio suspects is existant. He just takes what Rachel Maddow tells him as Gospel Truth. I doubt that NN or Maddow have ever attended a Tea Party meeting.

And as I type the Maryland gubernatorial race has been called for the Republican candidate. A most satisfying night.

I attended a Tea Party rally in Hawaii, and what do you know, MOSTLY ASIANS!!!

They naturally must all be self-loathing *Uncle Tom* race-traitors to join a movement about politics... *nods*

*Using that phrase in reference to a link I posted where democrat voters were calling Tim Scott an "Uncle Tom" for the crime of Being a Republican While Black.

Yeah, I don't see any problem with being critical of an African American supporting a party that doesn't understand us nor tries to.

[Lykens]

Like someone said earlier, not sure exactly who, letting the Republicans fuck up and using it as leverage later on would work.

But that's not exactly right. But then again, politics =/= morals.

I said much the same myself earlier.

It probably was you I was referencing then .

I attended a Tea Party rally in Hawaii, and what do you know, MOSTLY ASIANS!!!

They naturally must all be self-loathing *Uncle Tom* race-traitors to join a movement about politics... *nods*

*Using that phrase in reference to a link I posted where democrat voters were calling Tim Scott an "Uncle Tom" for the crime of Being a Republican While Black.

I'm not a big fan of the Southern Tea Party. They've left a pretty sour taste in my mouth.

Is that a pun, or was that a genuine statement?

[United States of Natan]

oh dear, now that the republicans control the senate, I actually, literally feel sick to my stomach. I have a plastic bag near me, in case I vomit (I feel like I may)

[Othelos]

oh dear, now that the republicans control the senate, I actually, literally feel sick to my stomach. I have a plastic bag near me, in case I vomit (I feel like I may)

it doesn't matter, it won't change anything

[Maineiacs]

oh dear, now that the republicans control the senate, I actually, literally feel sick to my stomach. I have a plastic bag near me, in case I vomit (I feel like I may)

I don't like it either, but recall what I said two pages back:

I'm trying to be realistic rather than my usual despondent fatalism (and only partially succeeding) and remind myself that we survived the 1980s and the 2000s and we'll survive this. This doesn't mark the end of the Democratic Party anymore than 2008 or 2012 marked the end of the Republicans, and anyone who says otherwise is either indulging in childish gloating or in equally silly self-pity.

[Jinwoy]

Rand Paul. ted Cruz. Herman Cain.

Not to mention many tea partiers support gay marriage. And the women and minorities thing, fucking seriously? That is complete and utter bullshit and you know it.

You forgot Allen West.
And the guy behind this account...

Well there is a large Libertarian wing of the Tea Party, I mean it's not like its actually mostlynanti-tax and anti-bailout or anything...

He 'supports' it in the same way he won't try to ban it at the federal level, but he will still let states ban it because of non-coercion. That's just how Elephant Libertarians work.

[Charva]

I look forward to see some the new Republican senators-elect, particularly Joni Ernst and Tom Cotton, in Washington. I hope they can measure up to Ted Cruz and Rand Paul. I am certainly less pessimistic about the future, though not outright optimistic with Mitch at the helm of the Senate.

Regardless of what the most of the self-declared intelligentsia believe, I think this is a step in the right direction (pun unintended). I will sleep knowing tonight knowing that the Senate was won; and many, many, hyper-inflated egos were bruised.

[Jordsindia]

Disappointed, I had hoped the Democrats could at least, at least, tie the Republicans, then Biden could have the tie breaking vote.
I'm just looking forward to the absolute train wreck the 2016 election will be for the GOP. Good ol'Hillary looks like she could wipe the floor with the best the Republicans have.

What are your peoples fascination with Hillary Clinton? What would even qualify her as a president, after her train wreck as Secretary of State, and her indecisive nature and the amount of lies she has told?

[Maineiacs]

I look forward to see some the new Republican senators-elect, particularly Joni Ernst and Tom Cotton, in Washington. I hope they can measure up to Ted Cruz and Rand Paul. I am certainly less pessimistic about the future, though not outright optimistic with Mitch at the helm of the Senate.

Regardless of what the most of the self-declared intelligentsia believe, I think this is a step in the right direction (pun unintended). I will sleep knowing tonight knowing that the Senate was won; and many, many, hyper-inflated egos were bruised.

Again, I remind you that gloating is actionable.

[ControlHQ]

I look forward to see some the new Republican senators-elect, particularly Joni Ernst and Tom Cotton, in Washington. I hope they can measure up to Ted Cruz and Rand Paul. I am certainly less pessimistic about the future, though not outright optimistic with Mitch at the helm of the Senate.

Measure up to Ted Cruz in what way? Madness?

[Othelos]

Disappointed, I had hoped the Democrats could at least, at least, tie the Republicans, then Biden could have the tie breaking vote.
I'm just looking forward to the absolute train wreck the 2016 election will be for the GOP. Good ol'Hillary looks like she could wipe the floor with the best the Republicans have.

What are your peoples fascination with Hillary Clinton? What would even qualify her as a president, after her train wreck as Secretary of State, and her indecisive nature and the amount of lies she has told?

I would vote for her over the current republicans showing interest any day.

[Insaeldor]

Well Sam Brownback (narrowly) keeps his governorship with the last few districts putting him 50-46. Along with the Greg Orman campaign this has been the scariest races for supposedly safe republicans.

[Maineiacs]

I look forward to see some the new Republican senators-elect, particularly Joni Ernst and Tom Cotton, in Washington. I hope they can measure up to Ted Cruz and Rand Paul. I am certainly less pessimistic about the future, though not outright optimistic with Mitch at the helm of the Senate.

Measure up to Ted Cruz in what way? Madness?

I for one, welcome more Dr. Seuss in Congress.

[United States of Natan]

oh dear, now that the republicans control the senate, I actually, literally feel sick to my stomach. I have a plastic bag near me, in case I vomit (I feel like I may)

I don't like it either, but recall what I said two pages back:

I'm trying to be realistic rather than my usual despondent fatalism (and only partially succeeding) and remind myself that we survived the 1980s and the 2000s and we'll survive this. This doesn't mark the end of the Democratic Party anymore than 2008 or 2012 marked the end of the Republicans, and anyone who says otherwise is either indulging in childish gloating or in equally silly self-pity.

regardless, I still possibly have to puke now. And for now, I'm hoping this will be a wake up call to america about how bad the republican party really is, and will help elect Hillary in 2016, as well as a blue congress.

[Insaeldor]

What are your peoples fascination with Hillary Clinton? What would even qualify her as a president, after her train wreck as Secretary of State, and her indecisive nature and the amount of lies she has told?

I would vote for her over the current republicans showing interest any day.

No even Colin Powell (hypothetically) seeing as he's got thirty years governmebt experiance, lots of military experiance, and some fairly liberal social ideals regarding gay marriage and other such things. He's definetly a republican I could vote for, him and Brian Sandavol as well.

[Jordsindia]

What are your peoples fascination with Hillary Clinton? What would even qualify her as a president, after her train wreck as Secretary of State, and her indecisive nature and the amount of lies she has told?

I would vote for her over the current republicans showing interest any day.

You'd vote for her over Rand? Why?

[Jinwoy]

I would vote for her over the current republicans showing interest any day.

You'd vote for her over Rand? Why?

Like you have to ask.

[Saiwania]

And for now, I'm hoping this will be a wake up call to America about how bad the Republican party really is, and will help elect Hillary in 2016, as well as a blue congress.

Hillary Clinton probably won't be becoming POTUS, she is being set up for a defeat by someone to the left of her within her own party. She'll be seen as too pro-war and will be making mistakes. If she misses 2016, that is pretty much her last chance at it.

[Othelos]

I would vote for her over the current republicans showing interest any day.

No even Colin Powell (hypothetically) seeing as he's got thirty years governmebt experiance, lots of military experiance, and some fairly liberal social ideals regarding gay marriage and other such things. He's definetly a republican I could vote for, him and Brian Sandavol as well.

I don't know anything about that guy

I would vote for her over the current republicans showing interest any day.

You'd vote for her over Rand? Why?

tea party member, positions on economic & social issues

[Jinwoy]

And for now, I'm hoping this will be a wake up call to America about how bad the Republican party really is, and will help elect Hillary in 2016, as well as a blue congress.

Hillary Clinton probably won't be becoming POTUS, she is being set up for a defeat by someone to the left of her within her own party. She'll be seen as too pro-war and will be making mistakes. If she misses 2016, that is pretty much her last chance at it.

Look how close she came in 2008 to winning the Democratic nomination.
Now, name one person who stands a chance against her if she decides to run again.