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2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumWe really need a majority in the Senate, otherwise it is going to be one obstruction after another
http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2016-election-forecast/senate/?ex_cid=2016-forecast
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We really need a majority in the Senate, otherwise it is going to be one obstruction after another (Original Post)
still_one
Oct 2016
OP
The most likely result will be a slight majority for us, and they could theoretically try and
still_one
Oct 2016
#2
I am hoping that women are being under polled in battleground states, and that the down ticket
still_one
Oct 2016
#4
Wounded Bear
(58,670 posts)1. Even with a majority...
if they don't change the rules, the Repubs can still fillibuster.
still_one
(92,248 posts)2. The most likely result will be a slight majority for us, and they could theoretically try and
filibuster a SC nominee, though I would hope there are ways around that
Wounded Bear
(58,670 posts)3. They could selectively dis-allow fillibuster on appointments...
they actually did that for offices other than USSC, though they hold all the committee chairs so they've been delaying those, too.
still_one
(92,248 posts)4. I am hoping that women are being under polled in battleground states, and that the down ticket
in those battleground states will help us in the Senate
Wounded Bear
(58,670 posts)5. Saw another thread about female turnout in early voting...
looks good.
still_one
(92,248 posts)6. +++++++++++++++++++++++++
Wounded Bear
(58,670 posts)7. Yeah, if there is a "stealth" majority out there, it's women.
I suppose Trump will get 20% of them, there are stupid people in the world, but I suspect Clinton will get 60-70% of the female vote.
I'll be proud to vote with them.
yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)8. Yep. They only need 41 to screw the pooch.
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)9. I don't think so. The GOP knows their party is in trouble...they are going to want
to get things moving, if only to save their jobs.
blue-wave
(4,356 posts)10. We need a sweep
The Presidency, Senate and the House. Even though things are looking good and trending in our direction, do not get over confident!!!! Go vote!