US Midterm Election Megathread II: The Stretch Run Begins

[Telconi]

Really would be better for Democrats to focus on the Medicare for All issue to me than the Assault Weapons Ban. I'm pretty sure I've even read that it isn't an issue millennial somehow support more, either. They support the ban less than the previous. Meanwhile Medicare for All has pretty decent majority support country wide, and probably especially amongst millennial.

But nah, they need to focus on that assault weapons ban according to what they deem the most worthy of cosponsoring.

It's just mind boggling to me that gun bans get something like 50 more co-sponsors than healthcare reform lol. Like yeah there's a ton of problems with Medicare For All and a lot of questions that need answered but it's a whole fuck of a lot better campaign position than "lol ban the scary guns".

It isn't tho, fucking with the other side gets people all giddy. That''s why there were Trump rally chants of 'lock her up' and not 'create and maintain steady job growth!'

[Ism]

Really would be better for Democrats to focus on the Medicare for All issue to me than the Assault Weapons Ban. I'm pretty sure I've even read that it isn't an issue millennial somehow support more, either. They support the ban less than the previous. Meanwhile Medicare for All has pretty decent majority support country wide, and probably especially amongst millennial.

But nah, they need to focus on that assault weapons ban according to what they deem the most worthy of cosponsoring.

It's just mind boggling to me that gun bans get something like 50 more co-sponsors than healthcare reform lol. Like yeah there's a ton of problems with Medicare For All and a lot of questions that need answered but it's a whole fuck of a lot better campaign position than "lol ban the scary guns".

From the Democratic perspective, they aren't going to lose votes for the gun bill, not a significant number anyway, but some massive government spending increase like Medicare for All? That'll hit 'em. Hard. It's not at all surprising more would sponsor the former than the latter. Not that I agree with it mind you, but it does make sense.

[Mystic Warriors]

It's just mind boggling to me that gun bans get something like 50 more co-sponsors than healthcare reform lol. Like yeah there's a ton of problems with Medicare For All and a lot of questions that need answered but it's a whole fuck of a lot better campaign position than "lol ban the scary guns".

From the Democratic perspective, they aren't going to lose votes for the gun bill, not a significant number anyway, but some massive government spending increase like Medicare for All? That'll hit 'em. Hard. It's not at all surprising more would sponsor the former than the latter. Not that I agree with it mind you, but it does make sense.

I read that a lot of young voters find single payer too expensive. I'll try to find it.

[Mystic Warriors]

Really would be better for Democrats to focus on the Medicare for All issue to me than the Assault Weapons Ban. I'm pretty sure I've even read that it isn't an issue millennial somehow support more, either. They support the ban less than the previous. Meanwhile Medicare for All has pretty decent majority support country wide, and probably especially amongst millennial.

But nah, they need to focus on that assault weapons ban according to what they deem the most worthy of cosponsoring.

It's just mind boggling to me that gun bans get something like 50 more co-sponsors than healthcare reform lol. Like yeah there's a ton of problems with Medicare For All and a lot of questions that need answered but it's a whole fuck of a lot better campaign position than "lol ban the scary guns".

Gun control has 60% support.

[Mystic Warriors]

Love it. Unlike pro gun it makes perfect sense.

Of course you do, gotta get that salt fix right?

So salty. Why get mad over polite dissent?

[Telconi]

Of course you do, gotta get that salt fix right?

So salty. Why get mad over polite dissent?

You can not be civil with a political party that wants to destroy what you stand for, what you care about.

[Corrian]

It's just mind boggling to me that gun bans get something like 50 more co-sponsors than healthcare reform lol. Like yeah there's a ton of problems with Medicare For All and a lot of questions that need answered but it's a whole fuck of a lot better campaign position than "lol ban the scary guns".

From the Democratic perspective, they aren't going to lose votes for the gun bill, not a significant number anyway, but some massive government spending increase like Medicare for All? That'll hit 'em. Hard. It's not at all surprising more would sponsor the former than the latter. Not that I agree with it mind you, but it does make sense.

How does something with majority support versus not majority support make them lose voters? The gun bill DOES make them lose voters while the Medicare for All one would likely GAIN them voters.

Gun control has 60% support.

Gun control isn't the same as assault rifle bans, though.

[Washington Resistance Army]

It's just mind boggling to me that gun bans get something like 50 more co-sponsors than healthcare reform lol. Like yeah there's a ton of problems with Medicare For All and a lot of questions that need answered but it's a whole fuck of a lot better campaign position than "lol ban the scary guns".

Gun control has 60% support.

Bans don't.

[San Lumen]

So someone sliding in polls doesn't mean something is wrong?


If you are dropping in polls legit and constant, there is something wrong.

Not if you should lose.

Like it or not Gavin Newsom is going to be your next Governor and there is absolutely nothing you can do to stop it,

[Mystic Warriors]

Gun control has 60% support.

Bans don't.

Good thing that's not the goal then.

[Ism]

From the Democratic perspective, they aren't going to lose votes for the gun bill, not a significant number anyway, but some massive government spending increase like Medicare for All? That'll hit 'em. Hard. It's not at all surprising more would sponsor the former than the latter. Not that I agree with it mind you, but it does make sense.

How does something with majority support versus not majority support make them lose voters? The gun bill DOES make them lose voters while the Medicare for All one would likely GAIN them voters.

Gun control has 60% support.

Gun control isn't the same as assault rifle bans, though.

Because people are generally leery about massive increases in federal spending, and the presumed massive tax hike to compensate for it. Especially given the recent massive tax cut. Add in the big 'n' scary 32 trillion number floating around and you can seriously deplete support for something otherwise popular. People might like the idea of Medicare for All or similar universal healthcare schemes, but they do not at all like the price tag.

[Washington Resistance Army]

Bans don't.

Good thing that's not the goal then.

It's literally in your party platform lol

[Telconi]

Not if you should lose.

Like it or not Gavin Newsom is going to be your next Governor and there is absolutely nothing you can do to stop it,

Thanks for that, I was fucking eating...

[Telconi]

From the Democratic perspective, they aren't going to lose votes for the gun bill, not a significant number anyway, but some massive government spending increase like Medicare for All? That'll hit 'em. Hard. It's not at all surprising more would sponsor the former than the latter. Not that I agree with it mind you, but it does make sense.

How does something with majority support versus not majority support make them lose voters? The gun bill DOES make them lose voters while the Medicare for All one would likely GAIN them voters.

Gun control has 60% support.

Gun control isn't the same as assault rifle bans, though.

This.

[San Lumen]

Like it or not Gavin Newsom is going to be your next Governor and there is absolutely nothing you can do to stop it,

Thanks for that, I was fucking eating...

Sorry but there is literally nothing you can do about it.

[Mystic Warriors]

Good thing that's not the goal then.

It's literally in your party platform lol

And what party is that sir?

[Washington Resistance Army]

It's literally in your party platform lol

And what party is that sir?

You can keep playing this cute little game but you're a Democrat and we both know it, even if on paper you aren't.

[Mystic Warriors]

Like it or not Gavin Newsom is going to be your next Governor and there is absolutely nothing you can do to stop it,

Thanks for that, I was fucking eating...

The better man is leading.

[Corrian]

Because people are generally leery about massive increases in federal spending, and the presumed massive tax hike to compensate for it. Especially given the recent massive tax cut. Add in the big 'n' scary 32 trillion number floating around and you can seriously deplete support for something otherwise popular. People might like the idea of Medicare for All or similar universal healthcare schemes, but they do not at all like the price tag.

They need to be told that that price tag is still lower than what we currently pay.

Good thing that's not the goal then.

Except it is.

[San Lumen]

Thanks for that, I was fucking eating...

The better man is leading, get over it

And he will probably win in landslide. My guess is he gets close to 60 percent

[Mystic Warriors]

And what party is that sir?

You can keep playing this cute little game but you're a Democrat and we both know it, even if on paper you aren't.

I know my own beliefs better than you. Youre not a psychic and have no right to tell people what they think. And I am to the left of the Democratic party.

[Corrian]

Thanks for that, I was fucking eating...

The better man is leading, get over it

This "Get over it" attitude is dumb. What if Trump was leading? Would you be telling them to "Get over it"? And the "better man" is subjective.

[San Lumen]

The better man is leading, get over it

This "Get over it" attitude is dumb. What if Trump was leading? Would you be telling them to "Get over it"? And the "better man" is subjective.

John Cox is a perennial candidate with little to no plan and very little chance of winning. Its quite he's the best Republicans could come up win

[Mystic Warriors]

The better man is leading, get over it

This "Get over it" attitude is dumb. What if Trump was leading? Would you be telling them to "Get over it"? And the "better man" is subjective.

Its fair play

[Washington Resistance Army]

I know my own beliefs better than you.

Alright, what's Democratic Socialism?

Your not a psychic and have no right to tell people what they think.

Firstly, you're. Secondly, I do have that right.

And I am to the left of the Democratic party.

So is Elizabeth Warren. That means nothing. You're blatantly partisan and in favor of one side.