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Reply #46 - Nov 10^th, 2022 at 9:29pm

Frank wrote on Nov 10^th, 2022 at 8:15pm:

Exit polls.

It was a Red Wave for white voters. This is what happens when you lose your country due to immigration. You no longer have self-determination.

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Diversity is where countries go to die.

Aren't you a foreigner?

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Reply #47 - Nov 11^th, 2022 at 8:13am

‘Trumpty Dumpty’: Former president ridiculed by his own favourite newspaper

One columnist on Rupert Murdoch-owned New York Post said Mr Trump was 'perhaps the most profound vote repellent in modern American history’

Donald Trump has been ridiculed by his favourite newspaper, which portrayed him as “Trumpty Dumpty”.

The Rupert Murdoch-owned New York Post, which backed Mr Trump for re-election in 2020, eviscerated him following the lacklustre performance by Republicans in the midterm elections.

In a play on the nursery rhyme “Humpty Dumpty” it depicted Mr Trump sitting on a wall under the headline “Trumpty Dumpty”.

It added: “Don [who couldn’t build a wall...] had a great fall. Can all the GOPs men put the party back together again?”

Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal, which is also part of Mr Murdoch’s media empire, ran an editorial headlined: “Trump is the Republican Party’s biggest loser”.

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Reply #48 - Nov 11^th, 2022 at 4:03pm

Dnarever wrote on Nov 6^th, 2022 at 9:19am:

MeisterEckhart wrote on Nov 6^th, 2022 at 8:48am:

It's hard to overestimate the rising tide of the ultra-religious, Christian fundamentalist conservative resentment building in the US bible belt and throughout the southern US.

The socio-cultural engineering experimentation over the last few years has more than alarmed this demographic - they're convinced it's satanic.

"Ah gaht mah mahnd made up, an' mah heart is raht, an' ahm goin' with Jesus awl tha way".

That's more than an affirmation from this demographic - it's a mortal threat to those who stand in their way.

Their Jesus is not a peacenik turning the other cheek, he's a warrior messiah.

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It's hard to overestimate the rising tide of the ultra-religious, Christian fundamentalist conservative

It is also difficult to measure the pro Roe v Wade Woman's rights vote. This is a group many of which normally don't vote who will this time. This is a direct parallel to the Trump Base who voted for the first time in 2016.

Both a dynamic that the polls likely will not measure till after the election. Several recent election votes fell victim to this. One state was polling republicans by 4% the actual vote went Dems by 16% A 20% swing against the republicans that they didn't see coming.

One scenario could see this applying across the board, probably not the most likely outcome but it is possible.

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Reply #49 - Nov 11^th, 2022 at 4:14pm

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The Journal’s editorial mentioned each of those names and more, saying that Trump had “a perfect record of electoral defeat” since his victory over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/north-america/donald-trump-fires-back-after-sha...

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Podhoretz wrote that Trump was “the political equivalent of a can of [insect repellent] Raid” and “perhaps the most profound vote repellent in modern American history”.

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Reply #50 - Nov 11^th, 2022 at 6:30pm

MeisterEckhart wrote on Nov 10^th, 2022 at 9:29pm:

Frank wrote on Nov 10^th, 2022 at 8:15pm:

Exit polls.

It was a Red Wave for white voters. This is what happens when you lose your country due to immigration. You no longer have self-determination.

[] width=400 height=400]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FhIhtRqWQAANwxO?.jpg[]

Diversity is where countries go to die.

Aren't you a foreigner?

He's certainly not an Aussie

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Our esteemed leader:
I hope that bitch who was running their brothels for them gets raped with a cactus.

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Reply #51 - Nov 12^th, 2022 at 3:28pm

Mark Kelly holds on to Arizona seat in critical win for Democrats

"Democrat Mark Kelly has won re-election in Arizona, defeating his far-right challenger Blake Masters in a critical race that puts the Democrats one victory away from securing control of the US Senate."

ANOTHER Trump-endorsed candidate loses

What happened to the red wave? I'm curious.

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Reply #52 - Nov 12^th, 2022 at 3:53pm

Oh damn! It just gets better.

Adrian Fontes is elected Arizona secretary of state, beating election denier Finchem

Democrat Adrian Fontes, who previously ran elections for Arizona's largest county, has been narrowly elected to oversee voting in the entire state as secretary of state, according to a race call by The Associated Press.

Fontes defeated Republican Mark Finchem, a far-right candidate with ties to the extremist group the Oath Keepers, who was at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

ANOTHER loss for Trump.

The red wave is looking like a pink trickle now.

This midterm election has turned out to be the worst performance by an opposition party in US history.

And it's because of one "man":

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Jovial Monk Gold Member Offline Dogs not cats! Posts: 45888 Gender:	Re: The Red Wave Reply #53 - Nov 12^th, 2022 at 4:38pm Roe v Wade played a part. That young demographic will only grow. 2024 is not guaranteed for the Repugs even if Desantis runs.
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Reply #54 - Nov 12^th, 2022 at 4:46pm

Jovial Monk wrote on Nov 12^th, 2022 at 4:38pm:

Roe v Wade played a part. That young demographic will only grow.

2024 is not guaranteed for the Repugs even if Desantis runs.

True.

I was convinced DeSanctimonious would win in 2024, but now I'm not so sure.

It looks like the US is coming to its senses.

One thing is for sure, Trump - if he runs - won't win in 2024.

His reign is over.

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Dnarever Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 58037 Here Gender:	Re: The Red Wave Reply #55 - Nov 12^th, 2022 at 5:13pm Trump is probably still favourite to stand for President in the 2024 election. In the Rethuglican primaries the Trump base will very likely dominate. If they try to depose Trump it is almost certain that he will burn the place down.
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Reply #56 - Nov 12^th, 2022 at 8:00pm

Dnarever wrote on Nov 12^th, 2022 at 5:13pm:

Trump is probably still favourite to stand for President in the 2024 election.

In the Rethuglican primaries the Trump base will very likely dominate. If they try to depose Trump it is almost certain that he will burn the place down.

I think you're wrong, but I hope you're right.

DeSantis has a real chance - Trump has none (in the presidential election).

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Reply #57 - Nov 12^th, 2022 at 8:18pm

Boris wrote on Nov 5^th, 2022 at 7:30am:

The Republicans will demolish the Democrats next week

Oh dear, Boris... didn't happen. Sorry.

At least now Trump is a spent force, and there's no way the GOP should
back him in 2024. As much as I hate to say it, DeSantis is their best bet.

Support among Republican primary voters for failed President Trump’s 2024
presidential bid has fallen by nine percentage points since August, a new
Morning Consult poll finds—while Ron DeSantis’ popularity has grown—as
many Republicans blame Trump and question his presidential run after a “red
wave” failed to materialise in the midterm elections.

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“This was the end of the Trump era and the dawn of the
DeSantis era,” a Republican operative close to Trump and
his team told ABC News Wednesday after the midterms.
“Like every other Trump catastrophe, he did this to himself
with stupid and reckless decisions.”

—Forbes, 10 November.

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Dnarever Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 58037 Here Gender:	Re: The Red Wave Reply #58 - Nov 12^th, 2022 at 8:24pm Boris wrote on Nov 5^th, 2022 at 7:30am: The Republicans will demolish the Democrats next week Post 1 : Wrong.
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Dnarever Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 58037 Here Gender:	Re: The Red Wave Reply #59 - Nov 12^th, 2022 at 8:24pm Frank wrote on Nov 5^th, 2022 at 8:14am: List the things the media will blame for the Republican win on Tuesday: Racism Russia Trump Transphobia ANYTHING BUT Dem policies. Post 2 : Wrong. But the Republicans are Blaming Trump.
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