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chuckstevens

(1,201 posts)
3. They all took an oath to defend the constitution
Fri Apr 6, 2018, 10:05 AM
Apr 2018

If they get chummy with Trump, we need to remind them that the rule of law is more important than anything else. No wimpy "Impeachment is off the table" and "move forward" BS!

That position has worked so well!

dameatball

(7,398 posts)
4. If this happens a Dems "fall for it" it will be a huge disappointment
Fri Apr 6, 2018, 10:06 AM
Apr 2018

And there better not be any (possible) Trump SCOTUS nominees even considered until after the next election. Eat it Mitch.

ProudMNDemocrat

(16,785 posts)
6. Trump's FAT ass is grass........
Fri Apr 6, 2018, 10:09 AM
Apr 2018

And they are the lawn mower.

Payback for Merrick Garland.

McConnell reduced to Minority Leader.

Indictments of Trump Administration officials for corruption.

Russia, Russia, Russia.

NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts)
7. The Senate will be almost impossible for Democrats to win back
Fri Apr 6, 2018, 10:18 AM
Apr 2018

If Democrats can hold even in the Senate, it should be considered a huge win, as they are up against what has been called the worst map in the history of Senate elections.

However, the House is definitely a possibility with all the GOP retirements and the bigly anti-Trump surge we've seen in special elections. (Plus, if the Pennsylvania map holds, that's probably a 2-4 seat pickup right there) - flip 1/3 of the GOP retirement seats, flip another 10-15 GOP seats in blue states and add in those 2, 3 or 4 seats in PA and you have Democrats at over 220 seats already - and that doesn't count a few surprise victories that can happen in Wave elections or maybe more than 1/3 of the GOP retirement seats go blue?

hedda_foil

(16,374 posts)
8. Don't forget that the Senate confirms judicial nominations at all levels. We need a blue TSUNAMI!!!
Fri Apr 6, 2018, 11:37 AM
Apr 2018

And you're right. The Senate is not in our favor.

NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts)
9. Yes
Fri Apr 6, 2018, 11:43 AM
Apr 2018

if Democrats can win back the senate, I would hope they block every Trump judicial nominee. Payback for Merrick Garland.

Orsino

(37,428 posts)
10. If Democrats can't win back the House and Senate this year...
Fri Apr 6, 2018, 11:56 AM
Apr 2018

...I think they never will.

Trump and the Koch-fueled GOP are the perfect storm of cruel stupidity. A Democratic Party that can't win back Congress under 2018 is either unable or unwilling.

Powerful forces are arrayed against our party, and I'm afraid we are hamstrung.

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