2016 Postmortem

Greensburg724

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44. Republicans are not flipping this seat.

Wed Aug 31, 2016, 01:45 PM

Aug 2016

Regardless who won the Dem primary, Republicans are not taking this seat. Democrats have a significant numbers advantage here. It should be even greater this year with the higher turnout for a presidential election. DWS got over 60% of the vote in 2012, and 2014. To say Canova probably would have lost is a bit ridiculous.

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Debbie Wasserman Schultz defeats Tim Canova in CD 23, wins another term [View all] Native Aug 2016 OP

Good for her mcar Aug 2016 #1

This was pretty much a foregone conclusion, which is why I think Sanders stayed away. nt Tarheel_Dem Aug 2016 #2

I thought this was a primary. Is she running unopposed in Nov? stopbush Aug 2016 #3

A Republican would never get elected here. Native Aug 2016 #4

Actually there was a GOP primary in her district, the first in a long time. So she will.... jg10003 Aug 2016 #16

Here? :) Thanks for the local input, Jg10003. Hortensis Aug 2016 #36

She won't lose the seat Canova might have. nt Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #26

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K&R! stonecutter357 Aug 2016 #6

Blue Dog Dems SHRED Aug 2016 #8

From my perspective... LenaBaby61 Aug 2016 #9

I'm not a fan of hers bluestateguy Aug 2016 #10

Glad to hear this! skylucy Aug 2016 #11

Whew! What a relief! ~~ I guess it wasn't as close as some here expected it to be ... NurseJackie Aug 2016 #12

So much for the revolution bigdarryl Aug 2016 #13

Yeah, the Atlantic has a piece about that - how the revolution failed Tim Canova Native Aug 2016 #14

Really? the 'revolution' does not depend on one House candidate in one Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #28

Absolutely. My only difference is in how "we" are Hortensis Aug 2016 #38

This makes no sense. George Eliot Aug 2016 #43

It was said simply, if you had issues with understanding what was said, then it's you that synergie Aug 2016 #45

All answers are responses. Not all responses are answers. His was but a clever reponse LanternWaste Aug 2016 #54

Many people pretend one data point makes a measurement. LanternWaste Aug 2016 #53

Pay Day lenders are rejoicing CentralMass Aug 2016 #15

One House member alone won't keep it alive. LiberalFighter Aug 2016 #51

As are democratic constituents in CD23. Must be tough for an irrational mind to reconcile both LanternWaste Aug 2016 #55

I liked her opponent way better. hollowdweller Aug 2016 #17

That guy who was such a sore loser that he lacked the grace or class to concede with dignity? synergie Aug 2016 #46

He confirmed his lack of fitness for the job. Blue Idaho Aug 2016 #49

Indeed. synergie Aug 2016 #50

Ugh I'm so fed up with the ego that leads candidates to avoid conceding. bettyellen Aug 2016 #56

Right? And no one bothered to comment on its prevalence! I fully expect that from Trumpie too. synergie Sep 2016 #59

K'n'R. ucrdem Aug 2016 #18

"good for her" - Really? Both Dems and you prefer the payday lender Dem? George Eliot Aug 2016 #19

That's exactly how I feel. Greensburg724 Aug 2016 #22

Yes they do and Canova would have probaly have lost the General Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #24

Had the better Dem (Canova) unseated DWS, his chances would have been good. George Eliot Aug 2016 #42

What you say is true. Thinking that the celebrity had any standing here was incredibly politically synergie Aug 2016 #47

I and others you call politically naive/unwise predicted Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #52

If you really mean strong progressive, you should support one. George Eliot Sep 2016 #60

Republicans are not flipping this seat. Greensburg724 Aug 2016 #44

kick & recommended. William769 Aug 2016 #20

Great news ! Delighted for her. OnDoutside Aug 2016 #21

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Good Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #23

All the people with the sads over this only have themselves to thank. Starry Messenger Aug 2016 #25

And DWS should learn to follow the rules. We'll see how the lawsuits play out.... think Aug 2016 #27

I can tell you how they will play out... Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #29

DWS had to resign because of her actions. The lawsuits might not be won but it was clear what was think Aug 2016 #31

The primary is over. nt. Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #57

Good luck with that.... think Aug 2016 #58

Like all the others, I'm confident. Starry Messenger Aug 2016 #30

I'm sure you are. Congratulations.... think Aug 2016 #32

I'm still vastly amused by all the folks who went all in on these bogus lawsuits. Starry Messenger Aug 2016 #33

Did you read the article where they found emails where DNC members conspired against Canova? think Aug 2016 #34

Nope. Starry Messenger Aug 2016 #35

I didn't like the guy anyway...he went on that crazy rightie show. Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #37

If only some learning was possible, but there are so many for whom facts will never outweigh synergie Aug 2016 #48

Yeah Gothmog Aug 2016 #39

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