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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDoes anyone here still think our blue wave winning election didn't make a difference?
I gladly quote Nancy Pelosi on saying this in 2012: Elections have consequences.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4652963/nancy-pelosi-elections-consequences
OliverQ
(3,363 posts)So many right-wing extremists and Trump loyalists are now on the federal bench for life.
redstatebluegirl
(12,264 posts)So many people don't see the big picture. The loss of the courts is HUGE! They will move even faster now that the dog is at the door. Look for a ton of new judges in the next week.
Kingofalldems
(38,359 posts)Kingofalldems
(38,359 posts)empedocles
(15,751 posts)Dem House not happen without those flips - which were anti trump.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)It does feel like its been forever, but all we have to do is know with certainty that if we hadnt flipped those states Nancy Pelosi would not be the Speaker of the House with its immense power. Trump would literally be gathering dirt on Biden and he would use it with impunity. And in the coming months Congressional investigations and hearings will be uncovering a slew of other activity that is illegal and treasonous.
empedocles
(15,751 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)Were definitely gaining.
empedocles
(15,751 posts)malaise
(267,784 posts)Go Dems!
StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)I hope our last election was just out toe in the door and our next election is us kicking down that door for good. I think our country is ready for it.