2020 US General Election Thread VII: Summer of Discontent

[The Andromeda Island Group]

Trump says he'll leave office peacefully if he loses in November

And Trump has never lied to us. No, never

Tbh though, I'm surprised he even addressed the issue. That's more than I expected from him.

But Joe Biden switched his positions on some issues during the course of his more than three decades in the Senate.
This means that Joe Biden is merely Donald Trump with a better haircut and more self-awareness.
So, let's vote for someone who has no chance of winning.
That'll show the Establishment. Split up the anti-MAGA vote.
We need to kick Establishment Democrats to the curb. Both my sister Ivanka and my brother Eric said so.

[Jedi Council]

I was mocking the fact it's even an issue rather than ones opposition to it.

Why is anyone talking about Sharia Law in a state where 1% or less of the population is Muslim?

Fearmongering, mostly.

Go figure.

Fearmongering, mostly.

It’s an issue because of the lack of Paula Jean Swearengin being in the senate.

I am sure there are more pressing issues for WV that Swearengin should be campaigning on.

And the idea that she is the "only" Democrat who opposes Sharia Law is pretty silly. I dont think Sharia is going to make it into the Democratic platform this year, as much as FOX wants it to.

[Pilipinas and Malaya]

I was mocking the fact it's even an issue rather than ones opposition to it.

Why is anyone talking about Sharia Law in a state where 1% or less of the population is Muslim?

Fearmongering, mostly.

Besides, Sharia is usually only applicable to Muslims anyways.

[South Odreria 2]

Fearmongering, mostly.

Go figure.

It’s an issue because of the lack of Paula Jean Swearengin being in the senate.

I am sure there are more pressing issues for WV that Swearengin should be campaigning on.

And the idea that she is the "only" Democrat who opposes Sharia Law is pretty silly. I dont think Sharia is going to make it into the Democratic platform this year, as much as FOX wants it to.

At some point I will be forced to state that the sharia thing was a joke

[Cisairse]

Fearmongering, mostly.

Besides, Sharia is usually only applicable to Muslims anyways.

#MAKEAMERICAOTTOMANAGAIN

Mehmed II 2020

"Every American should follow the set of laws dictated by their creed."

[Kowani]

Besides, Sharia is usually only applicable to Muslims anyways.

#MAKEAMERICAOTTOMANAGAIN

Mehmed II 2020

"Every American should follow the set of laws dictated by their creed."

Even that won't be acceptable to the evangelicals. They'll insist on taking all of society into their theocracy.

[Cisairse]

#MAKEAMERICAOTTOMANAGAIN

Mehmed II 2020

"Every American should follow the set of laws dictated by their creed."

Even that won't be acceptable to the evangelicals. They'll insist on taking all of society into their theocracy.

They will be satisfied with holding one viziership out of seven.

If they don't like it, they can face the wrath of the combined forces of the other six viziers.

[Northern Davincia]

Even that won't be acceptable to the evangelicals. They'll insist on taking all of society into their theocracy.

They will be satisfied with holding one viziership out of seven.

If they don't like it, they can face the wrath of the combined forces of the other six viziers.

This directly conflicts with my goal of the US becoming a papal state.

[Cisairse]

They will be satisfied with holding one viziership out of seven.

If they don't like it, they can face the wrath of the combined forces of the other six viziers.

This directly conflicts with my goal of the US becoming a papal state.

Yes. Yes it does.

[Superduperkid-]

This directly conflicts with my goal of the US becoming a papal state.

Yes. Yes it does.

And why the hell did you need to confirm that?

[Northern Davincia]

Yes. Yes it does.

And why the hell did you need to confirm that?

Hey, no swearing allowed in the future papal state.

[Cisairse]

Yes. Yes it does.

And why the hell did you need to confirm that?

I originally had a much longer bit typed out about how ND is welcome to get in the Coup Queue but will likely have to wait awhile because there are already six or seven other groups in the queue waiting to launch an attempted coup, but I couldn't get the wording right so I shortened it to the comically brief confirmation.

[Corrian]

New Jersey isnt going to be in play and in my view that is violation of the first amendment.

Trump has rallied here before: NJ-2 and NJ-3 are going to be among the most contested House seats this cycle (they were both Democratic flips in '18; NJ-3 had been a GOP hold since 2010 and they only lost it due to mail-in ballots. NJ-2's Democratic usurper has since switched to the GOP, where he faces an uphill battle for re-election).

Who the fuck wins as Democrat in this era then switches to GOP in this time? Seems dumb.

[San Lumen]

Fearmongering, mostly.

Go figure.

It’s an issue because of the lack of Paula Jean Swearengin being in the senate.

I am sure there are more pressing issues for WV that Swearengin should be campaigning on.

And the idea that she is the "only" Democrat who opposes Sharia Law is pretty silly. I dont think Sharia is going to make it into the Democratic platform this year, as much as FOX wants it to.

West Virginia is too red at this point for any democrat to have a chance. Once Manchin leaves office his seat is flipping.

[Valrifell]

New Jersey isnt going to be in play and in my view that is violation of the first amendment.

Trump has rallied here before: NJ-2 and NJ-3 are going to be among the most contested House seats this cycle (they were both Democratic flips in '18; NJ-3 had been a GOP hold since 2010 and they only lost it due to mail-in ballots. NJ-2's Democratic usurper has since switched to the GOP, where he faces an uphill battle for re-election).

Also NJ-5 only went Democratic in 2016, and while Gottheimer was re-elected by something like 20 points, my personal experience with the district and recent polls makes me consider it more of a tossup.

Also Gottheimer has a progressive challenger in Arati Kribach and that makes me happy. Her campaign seems well organized (wide social media presence, strong endorsements, I as a donor was being harassed to join call banks) so I wouldn't be too shocked if she pulls an upset win.

[San Lumen]

Trump has rallied here before: NJ-2 and NJ-3 are going to be among the most contested House seats this cycle (they were both Democratic flips in '18; NJ-3 had been a GOP hold since 2010 and they only lost it due to mail-in ballots. NJ-2's Democratic usurper has since switched to the GOP, where he faces an uphill battle for re-election).

Also NJ-5 only went Democratic in 2016, and while Gottheimer was re-elected by something like 20 points, my personal experience with the district and recent polls makes me consider it more of a tossup.

Also Gottheimer has a progressive challenger in Arati Kribach and that makes me happy. Her campaign seems well organized (wide social media presence, strong endorsements, I as a donor was being harassed to join call banks) so I wouldn't be too shocked if she pulls an upset win.

That is a moderate district. Throwing him out in the primary would be a mistake. I am really tired of this effort to push anyone who isn’t a progressive out of the party

[Valrifell]

Also NJ-5 only went Democratic in 2016, and while Gottheimer was re-elected by something like 20 points, my personal experience with the district and recent polls makes me consider it more of a tossup.

Also Gottheimer has a progressive challenger in Arati Kribach and that makes me happy. Her campaign seems well organized (wide social media presence, strong endorsements, I as a donor was being harassed to join call banks) so I wouldn't be too shocked if she pulls an upset win.

That is a moderate district. Throwing him out in the primary would be a mistake. I am really tired of this effort to push anyone who isn’t a progressive out of the party

You're telling me the political bent of my home district. I'm aware of the political leanings of my neighbors (and the unrelated affluent suburbs of New York), but the heart wants what the heart wants.

Why are you criticizing me for voting?

[San Lumen]

That is a moderate district. Throwing him out in the primary would be a mistake. I am really tired of this effort to push anyone who isn’t a progressive out of the party

You're telling me the political bent of my home district. I'm aware of the political leanings of my neighbors (and the unrelated affluent suburbs of New York), but the heart wants what the heart wants.

Why are you criticizing me for voting?

I’m not. You vote for whomever you want. I am merely saying I don’t think a progressive can win it

[Shrillland]

You're telling me the political bent of my home district. I'm aware of the political leanings of my neighbors (and the unrelated affluent suburbs of New York), but the heart wants what the heart wants.

Why are you criticizing me for voting?

I’m not. You vote for whomever you want. I am merely saying I don’t think a progressive can win it

She's too far behind for it to matter, anyway.

[San Lumen]

I’m not. You vote for whomever you want. I am merely saying I don’t think a progressive can win it

She's too far behind for it to matter, anyway.

I saw a poll that showed Gottheimer with 64 percent of the vote. It was taken at the end of May

[Shrillland]

She's too far behind for it to matter, anyway.

I saw a poll that showed Gottheimer with 64 percent of the vote. It was taken at the end of May

We have bigger fish to fry, anyway. Kentucky's been completely upended by all the unrest, and McGrath's coronation's now looking like a possible primary loss.

[Valrifell]

I’m not. You vote for whomever you want. I am merely saying I don’t think a progressive can win it

She's too far behind for it to matter, anyway.

Indeed, I doubt she'd actually make it past the primary. I vote anyway, because democracy.

[San Lumen]

I saw a poll that showed Gottheimer with 64 percent of the vote. It was taken at the end of May

We have bigger fish to fry, anyway. Kentucky's been completely upended by all the unrest, and McGrath's coronation's now looking like a possible primary loss.

Do you think Booker has a chance to win the general?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.locald ... ginia/amp/

West Virginia state Delegate Marshall Wilson who quit the GOP last year over his dislike of the state’s executive has announced he will run for Governor as an independent

[Valrifell]

She's too far behind for it to matter, anyway.

I saw a poll that showed Gottheimer with 64 percent of the vote. It was taken at the end of May

I've been struggling to find polling here, to my chagrin. You have no idea how much I'd love to see your sources.

[Corrian]

Also NJ-5 only went Democratic in 2016, and while Gottheimer was re-elected by something like 20 points, my personal experience with the district and recent polls makes me consider it more of a tossup.

Also Gottheimer has a progressive challenger in Arati Kribach and that makes me happy. Her campaign seems well organized (wide social media presence, strong endorsements, I as a donor was being harassed to join call banks) so I wouldn't be too shocked if she pulls an upset win.

That is a moderate district. Throwing him out in the primary would be a mistake. I am really tired of this effort to push anyone who isn’t a progressive out of the party

Yeah, I know, you're tired of people expressing democracy.

Everyone has the right to throw out a current member if they want to try. Should it and does it work everywhere? No. But it should absolutely be allowed.