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Fil1957

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4. Agreed. But we must act as if this will be a very close election, and pull out all the stops. If we lose the House in

Reply to Pototan (Original post)

Tue May 12, 2026, 05:24 PM

May 12

November, we lose our democracy.

There is NO WAY a Republican controlled House will certify a presidential election in '28 if the winner is a Democrat, regardless of the margin of victory.

The Republican party has been criminalized by Trump. They do not act in good faith, respect norms and in many cases violate the law and constitution. Democrats must use all measures, legally of course, to retake the House, or this 250 year old experiment is over.

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A 50-foot wall can't stop a 200-foot wave [View all] Pototan May 12 OP

What till gas goes up again and we have shortages. BradBo May 12 #1

Here in Texas.... CapnSteve May 12 #2

I think you could be right... I'm cautiously optimistic ... Trueblue Texan May 12 #5

We must be cautious 3825-87867 May 12 #3

right...just get out and do the work. Trueblue Texan May 12 #6

Agreed. But we must act as if this will be a very close election, and pull out all the stops. If we lose the House in Fil1957 May 12 #4