2026 Mid-Term Elections

[Jason Harvestdancer]

But Elixir won't tell us when he thinks this will happen.

Of course he doesn't answer questions under the best of circumstances, but this is such a dire prediction one would think he would be more forthcoming.

To be concerned about a guy who lead an insurrection, left his VP to the wolves, and just pulled Stephen Miller in a little closer?

I say we can all sleep easy in the bosom of democracy.

Not sure how that answer relates to Elixir not answering my question.

 

[Elixir]

But Elixir won't tell us when he thinks this will happen.

Awww. You need someone to tell you, not only which way the wind blows, but when, how hard and for how long.
Just for you:
I think Trump missed his window. Because he’s a coward, as are so many Libberpublicans.
The iron has gone cold, Jason. You’re fucked.

 

[Jason Harvestdancer]

But Elixir won't tell us when he thinks this will happen.

Awww. You need someone to tell you, not only which way the wind blows, but when, how hard and for how long.
Just for you:
I think Trump missed his window.

Are you actually saying Trump won't declare martial law?

Are you actually saying something good about Trump?

 

[Toni]

With all the new Democratic pollies can they over-rule a presidential veto?

It's possible but unlikely, especially in this era of characteristic non-cooperation between the parties. Around 4% of presidential vetoes have been overridden historically, and certain controversial figures (like Andrew Johnson, whose vetoes were overruled 15 times) drove that average up more than others.

We'll know more when all seats have been assigned, but it is not expected that the Democrats will have 2/3 majority in either chamber, so Republican support would be needed. There is only one national issue on which I could imagine such a vote succeeding: Iran.

Hopefully impeachment as well.

 

[Toni]

Meet the Doctors and Scientists Who Won in the Midterms

These midterm winners know the health-care system from the inside—and want to help fix it.

time.com

1. Dr. Annie Andrews - South Carolina Senator - pediatrician
2. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed - Michigan Senator - public-health director
3. Jasmine Clark - Georgia 13 Rep - microbiologist
4. Elaine Luria - Virginia 2 Rep - US Navy nuclear-reactor operator
5. Dr. Amy Acton - Ohio Governor - public-health director
6. Mitchell Berman - Wisconsin 1 Rep - emergency-room nurse
7. Christina Bohannan - Iowa 1 Rep - university professor
8. Daniel Biss - Illinois 9 Rep - university professor, state legislator, city mayor
9. Dr. Adam Hamawy - New Jersey 12 Rep - surgeon
10. Dr. Richard Pan - California 6 Rep - pediatrician, state legislator
11. Jacqui Irwin - California 26 Rep - engineer, state legislator, city-council member

I’m happy with this as well but we should remember that Rand Paul has an MD.

 

[unapologetic]

Anybody know how Mitch McConnell' did in the midterms?
I apologize if this has already been asked and answered.

 

[crazyfingers]

Anybody know how Mitch McConnell' did in the midterms?
I apologize if this has already been asked and answered.

He didn't run

Repug Rep Andy Barr got the seat.

 

[Patooka]

Good news for Ukraine;