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In reply to the discussion: I hope nobody is feeling bad about the TN-7 result [View all]ms liberty
(10,857 posts)1. I know you're correct, but my heart wanted more. Tomorrow I'll be happier!
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I'm not feeling bad, this is a deep red district, just the fact that she lost by single digits is a win,
MarineCombatEngineer
14 hrs ago
#6
Can you even imagine the protests that would erupt across the country if Pedonald or the
MarineCombatEngineer
13 hrs ago
#22
imagine if a Dem prez ever won on electoral votes only (not the popular vote)
Skittles
13 hrs ago
#23
This 13 point swing towards the Dem candidate will have republicans shitting bricks until next November. Nt
Fiendish Thingy
14 hrs ago
#10
Think of how much money they will have to waste just to hold on to the safe seats
progressoid
13 hrs ago
#16
I've spent more time thinking about a reply than it warrants already, lol. (its just a special election).
BootinUp
13 hrs ago
#20
It was the expected outcome. The GOP loves to vote against their own self-interest.
Vinca
4 hrs ago
#35
Unfortunately, I think it shows us exactly what the gerrymanders will produce
Prairie Gates
4 hrs ago
#37
Republicans have an instinctive belief that moderate Democrats pose the biggest threat to them
Tom Rinaldo
3 hrs ago
#42
Never had any hope for a win, those red states would rather vote Republican than actually improve
dem4decades
1 hr ago
#51
No it was a was a long shot and with all the money at the last minute the the outrageous 24/7 ads I'm not
kimbutgar
1 hr ago
#52
I don't think a lot of people realize how gerrymandered this district was, in a red state.
lees1975
49 min ago
#53