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Xolodno

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13. My wife was mad about it.

Reply to EarlG (Original post)

Tue Dec 2, 2025, 10:54 PM

3 hrs ago

Until I explained that we basically had no chance. But for it to be this close in a blood red district, it doesn't look good for the GOP next year. I think we are going to see more "retirement" announcements soon. Why work hard when you already know that you will lose.

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I hope nobody is feeling bad about the TN-7 result [View all] EarlG 3 hrs ago OP

I know you're correct, but my heart wanted more. Tomorrow I'll be happier! ms liberty 3 hrs ago #1

I care more about Miami next week. RandySF 3 hrs ago #2

Nope. She lost by single digits (so far). In a 22-point Trump district. CousinIT 3 hrs ago #3

I would have... 2naSalit 3 hrs ago #4

This forces them to spend more to defend "safe" districts. unblock 3 hrs ago #5

I'm not feeling bad, this is a deep red district, just the fact that she lost by single digits is a win, MarineCombatEngineer 3 hrs ago #6

I also see a monumental wipeout coming for Rs in the midterms KS Toronado 3 hrs ago #14

Can you even imagine the protests that would erupt across the country if Pedonald or the MarineCombatEngineer 2 hrs ago #22

imagine if a Dem prez ever won on electoral votes only (not the popular vote) Skittles 2 hrs ago #23

Yep, huge protests KS Toronado 1 hr ago #26

It s been non stop "far left candidate" while that Klarkashton 3 hrs ago #7

Next year the GOP will be spending money kellytore 3 hrs ago #8

Let us all look forward to The Great Dummymander of 2026 SSJVegeta 3 hrs ago #9

This 13 point swing towards the Dem candidate will have republicans shitting bricks until next November. Nt Fiendish Thingy 3 hrs ago #10

Thanks EarlG orangecrush 3 hrs ago #11

Thanks EarlG mountain grammy 3 hrs ago #12

My wife was mad about it. Xolodno 3 hrs ago #13

K&R spanone 3 hrs ago #15

Think of how much money they will have to waste just to hold on to the safe seats progressoid 2 hrs ago #16

And that district is stupidly drawn too. SouthBayDem 2 hrs ago #17

We need more candidates just like her. Emile 2 hrs ago #18

I am totally bummed out LilElf70 2 hrs ago #19

I've spent more time thinking about a reply than it warrants already, lol. (its just a special election). BootinUp 2 hrs ago #20

If we are in a D+13 Boo1 2 hrs ago #21

It is amazing to me in our kacekwl 2 hrs ago #24

A chart showing how well we did Stargleamer 1 hr ago #25

I'm sure that some of us are. elleng 31 min ago #27