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Fiendish Thingy

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1. The house is a done deal- 20-30 seat pick up minimum, despite gerrymandering

Reply to edhopper (Original post)

Tue Nov 25, 2025, 01:19 PM

Nov 25

The senate map was always going to be a challenge, but Dems’ odds are improving daily.

Best chances are in ME and NC, but OH, IA (Ernst is retiring), and AK are within the realm of possibility.

Your question was how do Dems win-

IMO, Dems win by running populist campaigns centred on affordability, with a side helping of stability and democracy.

We have the best chances If we primary out the stand-for-nothing-but-politics-as-usual performative centrists, and select candidates who put the people first.

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Can someone tell me how we take both Houses of Congress next year. [View all] edhopper Nov 25 OP

The house is a done deal- 20-30 seat pick up minimum, despite gerrymandering Fiendish Thingy Nov 25 #1

If it's a big wave I can see us taking 50-51 in the Senate... WarGamer Nov 25 #2

Nebraska might vote for Osborn, WENSTJDON Nov 25 #3

This site has Democrats at 62.5% of taking House (which I believe is way too low) Wiz Imp Nov 25 #4

Dems would need at least 52 senators to call it a majority. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 25 #5

Yeah edhopper Nov 25 #6