Do you think there is going to be a "Blue Wave" in the next election?

[kentuck]

Normally, I would agree, but this bunch of Republicans have no shame. It is not possible to shame them. Democrats spend an inordinate amount of time pointing out their hypocrisy when they don't really care.

Melania had the perfect motto for today's Republicans: "I Really Don't Care - Do U?"

In my opinion, they cannot be converted and they cannot be persuaded. It's like a game to them.

The only way to beat them is to out-score them.

They don't really care about Russia, Social Security, sexual affairs, mob connections, or any issue having to do with running our government. Their only concern is that they get more votes than the Democratic candidate. It's as simple as that.

"They Really Don't Care".

[Voltaire2]

1. I have to believe it will happen.

The alternative is that this is permanent.

[kentuck]

3. It will be devastating...

No doubt about it.

[Hortensis]

33. It WILL, will it?! The Blue Wave builds higher every Tuesday.

Republicans and their donors have been planning for months both for what to do with loss of power to the Democratic Party and to limit that loss of power as much as possible.

They know. All smart, informed people know. And you're not stupid. So, your OP premise notwithstanding, my guess is you of course know too.

The question is, how large will the blue wave be on November 6? Will it be large enough to overwhelm the plans of our right-wing enemies, both foreign and domestic, to steal the midterms also? How much power will we gain in the house?

Analysts say Trump was forced to backtrack on kidnapping children because DC Republicans were terrified that alone could cost them a hundred congressional seats. But he's not really backtracking good enough, is he? He wants to build concentration camps that can hold over 100,000 immigrants. What the Navy calls "austere" detention centers.

The biggest question of all: With Trump's help, will the Blue Wave give us a working majority in the senate?

[dalton99a]

2. And never forget they are working for a foreign enemy

who has a dedicated army of trolls to help them

GOTV!

[DemocratSinceBirth]

4. Hopefully. Dems are a 3-2 favorite to take back the House.

I wish it was 100-1.

[Guilded Lilly]

5. By the Republicans really not caring, this gives the Democrats reason TO CARE...

The better nature of the Democrats’ ideology is finally beginning to embrace their anger about Rebulican vileness.

It is OK to be mad as hell, fight back and still remain on a higher road.

Yeah, it may not be the tsunami we should create, but the Blue wave is building. Flood the vermin out.

Out score them, yes, indeed.

[RKP5637]

6. As the Russian invasion continues without a shot fired. n/t

[Generic Brad]

7. Yes and no

Americans will overwhelmingly reject Republicans at the polls. And Republicans will overwhelmingly win courtesy of widespread cheating conducted on an unprecedented scale - if we even have elections.

[bearsfootball516]

8. I guarantee you there will be elections in November.

[Generic Brad]

11. And we voted Hillary Clinton as President in the last election

Last time I looked, widespread cheating nullified the our choice.

[RKP5637]

15. And even the popular vote makes no difference in fascist America. n/t

[mucifer]

9. agreed

[yallerdawg]

10. Wave election - a pickup of 20 seats or more.

Yes, we're going to have a "Blue Wave" election - and if you worry that this will encourage Democrats to not vote, you haven't been paying attention - or you're still in shock!



THIS is going to help! 8 out of 10 Democrats today!



A tsunami is on the way!

[spanone]

12. If not, we can kiss this democracy goodbye.

[workinclasszero]

16. You got that right

A fascist GOP regime that rips babies out of their mothers arms and locks them up in dog kennels is busy with secret plans to erect concentration camps on US military bases for tens of thousands of people.

I submit to you that these camps will hold more than immigrants before long if democrats don't stop the fascist pig Trump.

"First they came for the Mexican babies"....but it won't end there, count on that.

Exclusive: Navy Document Shows Plan to Erect 'Austere' Detention Camps
By PHILIP ELLIOTT and W.J. HENNIGAN June 22, 2018

http://time.com/5319334/navy-detainment-centers-zerol-tolerance-immigration-family-separation-policy/

[democratisphere]

13. redumbliCONS will lie, cheat and steal to win elections.

Russian troll farms are already in high gear. Nothing apparently will stop them. Wins will not be easy. VOTE.

[safeinOhio]

14. Hope for the best

Prepare for the worse.

[edhopper]

17. I think there will be Dem gains

I just don't know if there will be enough to take one of the chambers.

They can pull a lot of shit to stop it. And the American voter is too fickle to know.

[workinclasszero]

25. Fuhrer Dump is gonna pull out some outrageous shit

right before the midterms.

Look at what the asshole has done already!

Putin's troll farms will be in high gear for the GOP too.

[edhopper]

31. Plus

gerrymandering and voter suppression.

And of course lower voter turn out in midterms.

It is precarious.

[workinclasszero]

32. Right

We need a historic GOTV effort nationwide.

The GOP are going to destroy everything, social security, medicaid, medicare, all environmental laws, all food assistance, housing etc

Then comes the religious dictatorship.

[beachbum bob]

18. We outnumber them, democratic apathy is over as the grave mistake

of pissing us off will not ever end with trump. I tire of those who think flipping fucking 45 republican seats in special elections don't mean anything. How many democratic seats flipped in same time period. ZERO.

The dynamics have changed and trump and republicans can not add to their voter base at all while we are killing it with young voters, independent voters .

With republicans no longer hiding their intent to cut social security, Medicare, Medicaid and basically all services in place for Americans...you think that will gain votes in Florida, Arizona, Texas? States with large percentage of retirees?

The blue wave will be historic. Each one us must participate actively, not just here in DU with handwringing and complaining.

[workinclasszero]

27. I want to believe what you are saying

The last election shook me to the bone though.

I was 100% convinced that Hillary was our next president and we wound up with a Hitler wannabe instead and total GOP control.

Still I hope you are right because if we don't at least gain control of the House, the GOP and it's fuhrer will destroy democracy and freedom in this country and institute a theocratic dictatorship.

The midterms are the last hope of democracy in this country, no hyperbole intended.

[CrispyQ]

19. We gain control of at least on chamber or we won't recognize this country in 2.5 more years.

The damage done in 18 months is staggering.

Every morning I wake up & hope that this is the day that Donald J. Trump dies. The earlier in the day, the better.

[kimbutgar]

29. I have that same fantasy every morning hoping he died

[Corgigal]

20. Think No.

Work harder and get all descent people to vote.

[bluestarone]

21. It will be a BLUE WAVE like we've never seen BUT

I continue to worry about the MACHINES!! I just cannot trust the procedures the republiCONS will use to suppress the votes!! I'd feel LOTS better if we had PAPER BALLOTS!!!!!!!!!!

[Downtown Hound]

22. Yes.

[smirkymonkey]

23. Yes.

There will be many more people voting against this abomination of a party than for it. Remember there were a lot of people sitting on the sidelines last time. I think they will be motivated to get out and vote as they continue to see how the Trump administration is destroying this nation.

[Demsrule86]

24. yes I do...and specials and primaries indicate this will happen.

[aikoaiko]

26. I think 218 in the House is very possible with much work.

[brooklynite]

28. What does "Republicans don't care" have to do with Democratic turnout?

[Algernon Moncrieff]

30. Depends what happens in the next six months

Will the elections actually happen?

Will they be fair?

Will conservative gun owners take the purge movie to heart in July and start shooting people they don't agree with?

How many white Americans are really thrilled with what's going on?

Do Americans want to put the brakes on?

Muller?

Pardons?

War?

All things being equal, I think we tale the House, the Senate stays the same, and the Republicans go further into fascist land. Keep an eye on Erick Prince and Ollie North - they are gunning for Himmler and Heydrich's jobs.