Thomas, I had a busy day and read tonight that while campaigning for Whatley in Gastonia he threatened to not approve anther $2.2 million or billion into NC if Whatley does not win. Another threat on top of all his others, Your guess about a six percent win for Cooper is on target. I've served as a precinct official in Wake and Durham counties for 15 years and I expect lots of voters here in Durham in October. Oh one other factor in Democrats' favor $4.20 a gallon gas in Durham and Cary with diesel fuel even higher. Weeeeeooooo
I’m on board with Cooper and every Dem on my ballot. I’m just disappointed that there were STILL too many unopposed republican candidates there. Very disappointing especially this year.
Everyone needs to get out and vote. Those voting for Democrats need to vote the WHOLE ballot, not stop at the top. That's the only way that the judges will win. And vote AGAINST all of the constitutional amendments.
Roy Cooper may be benefiting from the candidate effect. Tom argues that the election is a referendum on Trump. If that were entirely true, Cooper's support should closely mirror the Democratic baseline. If Cooper is consistently polling well ahead of other Democrats, it suggests voters are rewarding him for his own record, reputation, and performance rather than simply voting a party ticket.
Candidate effect matters. It can be the difference between winning and losing a close election, especially in competitive states where a few percentage points can decide the outcome. Even in today's polarized environment, strong candidates can still persuade some voters to cross party lines.
Bet on it, that’s what they’re already doing. No level of cheating or lying is to extreme for Maga Republicans. They simply don’t care about honesty or integrity. Those quaint ideas are no longer part of the political landscape.
It is a shame the GOP as a political party, which once stood for small government, conservative views and business - saddled themselves with this buffoon. Trump has been instrumental tearing down economy, alienating most of our long time allies and general making a fool of himself here and on the world stage.
I’m curious as to what you think the administration will do if Democrats do win across the board. I am concerned that they will attempt to maintain power by invalidating the elections.
Exactly. I want to know the play is for our side if Trump sends in the goons to seize the ballots. We can’t just leave it up to the Supreme Court, as 2000 proved.
Thomas, I had a busy day and read tonight that while campaigning for Whatley in Gastonia he threatened to not approve anther $2.2 million or billion into NC if Whatley does not win. Another threat on top of all his others, Your guess about a six percent win for Cooper is on target. I've served as a precinct official in Wake and Durham counties for 15 years and I expect lots of voters here in Durham in October. Oh one other factor in Democrats' favor $4.20 a gallon gas in Durham and Cary with diesel fuel even higher. Weeeeeooooo
I’m on board with Cooper and every Dem on my ballot. I’m just disappointed that there were STILL too many unopposed republican candidates there. Very disappointing especially this year.
Everyone needs to get out and vote. Those voting for Democrats need to vote the WHOLE ballot, not stop at the top. That's the only way that the judges will win. And vote AGAINST all of the constitutional amendments.
No republican deserves to win.
They have done nothing but enable Trump and all of his insane policies and vanity projects.
Roy Cooper may be benefiting from the candidate effect. Tom argues that the election is a referendum on Trump. If that were entirely true, Cooper's support should closely mirror the Democratic baseline. If Cooper is consistently polling well ahead of other Democrats, it suggests voters are rewarding him for his own record, reputation, and performance rather than simply voting a party ticket.
Candidate effect matters. It can be the difference between winning and losing a close election, especially in competitive states where a few percentage points can decide the outcome. Even in today's polarized environment, strong candidates can still persuade some voters to cross party lines.
Bet on it, that’s what they’re already doing. No level of cheating or lying is to extreme for Maga Republicans. They simply don’t care about honesty or integrity. Those quaint ideas are no longer part of the political landscape.
We have to find a way to bring them back
It is a shame the GOP as a political party, which once stood for small government, conservative views and business - saddled themselves with this buffoon. Trump has been instrumental tearing down economy, alienating most of our long time allies and general making a fool of himself here and on the world stage.
I hope your feelings pan out.
I’m not gonna sit out the finals. To almost-paraphrase a favorite band’s song lyric, “Complacency’s not a virtue/That I understand.”
I’m curious as to what you think the administration will do if Democrats do win across the board. I am concerned that they will attempt to maintain power by invalidating the elections.
Exactly. I want to know the play is for our side if Trump sends in the goons to seize the ballots. We can’t just leave it up to the Supreme Court, as 2000 proved.