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2012 Congressional Races

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by rimrocker, Sep 21, 2012.

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    Yes, Teaparty voted out Lugar opening the door for Donnelly. Lugar was leading 65-35 in early polls.
     
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    Fischer just beat Kerry in Nebraska
     
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    Ahh very informative. Would love to hear from Establishment Republicans about how they feel about the TP-monster which they patronized.
     
  4. Major

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    Joe "you lie!" Walsh goes down.
     
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    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-XyTpENuoCI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
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    great news.
     
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    That was Joe Wilson in SC.
     
  8. Major

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    Dammit. Oh well. Joe "I'm a crazy tea partier" Walsh goes down.
     
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    Kaine now leading in VA.
     
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    Yeah Walsh seems worse anyway.
     
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    Just called it for Kaine. That was a close one.
     
  12. Major

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    Tester seems like he has a decent chance to survive. Carmona might still have a chance - he's down 6%, but Romney's winning Arizona by 14% right now. If that margin narrows (and it seems like it would), that might push Carmona over the top.

    North Dakota is tied with the Dem leading by a tiny bit with Romney winning by 22%. This could be amazing night for Dems in the Senate if they can win all these close and ridiculously unlikely races.
     
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    Elizabeth Warren giving her victory speech on NPR. I predict she will become a Republican "favorite".
     
  14. Lil Pun

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    Senate stays D.
     
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    That was easy call.
     
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    Michelle Bachmann and Allen West both in very close races right now. Taking out both would be huge coups for Dems.
     
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    Allen West losing by 1000 votes (0.4%) with 97% reporting.

    Bachmann is up by 400 votes (0.2%), but it's early with 57% reporting.

    Steve King did win.

    But if they could take out 3 of the 4 crazies, that would be fantastic.
     
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    Three cheers for Tammy Baldwin.
     
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    Seems like the Tea Party movement is dead.
     
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    Waiting for Montana...
     

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