Author Topic: Bumming in Mass (Read 11507 times)

faithraider · « **on:** November 03, 2010, 11:41:19 AM »

Hey All,

Every single one of my candidates LOST in the just concluded elections on Tues. ( In Massachusetts) I helped hold signs for them but I know I could have done more and next time I will.

How did your candidates fare?

JOHN

stefferweffer · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2010, 11:53:00 AM »

Here in VA we have just gone back to RED! Woohoo!

sk · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2010, 11:55:20 AM »

Yeah, I struck out as well in terms of candidates, too. CA Propositions went okay... I won't get high just walking down the street.

Rawrlolsauce! · « **Reply #3 on:** November 03, 2010, 11:58:53 AM »

The only republican candidate I was rooting for (Christine O'Donnel) LOST!@#~!@#~!@~!@~!#%!@~!@!!~!!~!~!~@!$!$#^@!#

Professoralstad · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2010, 12:10:18 PM »

The liberal bastion of the North that is Minnesota was pretty heavily affected by the Republican tidal wave: Our governor's race is too close to call (which in MN means a recount, which means we might not have a governor sworn in until June

), but both the blue House and blue Senate went red, which is the first time for the Senate since the 70's. The three incumbent Republican Representatives won pretty easily, and newcomer Chip Cravaack unseated Jim Oberstar, who had represented our eighth district since 1974. The other representative races were won pretty handily by the democratic incumbents.

In the end, I would bet that Mark Dayton (D) will win the Governor's race after the recount, but it will be interesting to see how much he gets done with Republican majorities in both houses.

Quote from: faithraider on November 03, 2010, 11:41:19 AM

Hey All,

Every single one of my candidates LOST in the just concluded elections on Tues. ( In Massachusetts) I helped hold signs for them but I know I could have done more and next time I will.

How did your candidates fare?

JOHN

That's kind of what you get for voting Republican in Massachusetts, though, right? It's kind of like being a Nebraskan Democrat.

Red Dragon Thorn · « **Reply #5 on:** November 03, 2010, 12:14:05 PM »

Probably the same amount that Pawlenty did with Democratic majorities in both houses.

Rawrlolsauce! · « **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2010, 12:20:25 PM »

That write in chick from Alaska won :O!

browarod · « **Reply #7 on:** November 03, 2010, 12:23:50 PM »

Surprisingly, the votes went mostly Republican in Wisconsin this election. My roommate (a self-proclaimed "independent") is all in a temper tantrum that Walker got Governor, lol. I think he's just fooling himself and is really a democrat.

I didn't actually get to vote, though, stupid election being on my all-day on campus day. >_<

Minister Polarius · « **Reply #8 on:** November 03, 2010, 12:26:46 PM »

Tennessee is even more red than usual, which is impressive.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #9 on:** November 03, 2010, 12:42:04 PM »

Stewart still didn't win...

Alex_Olijar · « **Reply #10 on:** November 03, 2010, 01:10:33 PM »

I went 3 for 4. Not bad for my first election.

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #11 on:** November 03, 2010, 04:11:48 PM »

The repeal of the Class Size Ammendment was not approved. My high school classes will stay under 26 students, and I get to teach an extra class next semester (more money, woo-hoo!).

lightningninja · « **Reply #12 on:** November 03, 2010, 04:12:46 PM »

My parents aren't happy that 25 passed here in CA. I don't know what that means, but I guess it's not good.

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #13 on:** November 03, 2010, 04:14:27 PM »

BTW, I'm glad that this thread was not about being disappointed with your Catholic sermon.

faithraider · « **Reply #14 on:** November 03, 2010, 04:31:58 PM »

Yeah Thats right. Catholics are just fine up here. But in New England its tough to be a Christian & Republican. The good news is that we wear our battle scars well and each witnessing opportunity & conversation about conservatism is heartfelt and meaningful. We win converts slowly BUT thoroughly. God is GOOD !!!

JOHN

D-man · « **Reply #15 on:** November 03, 2010, 04:47:19 PM »

Quote from: YourMathTeacher on November 03, 2010, 04:14:27 PM

BTW, I'm glad that this thread was not about being disappointed with your Catholic sermon.

This is definitely what I thought the thread was about before I read John M's post.

sk · « **Reply #16 on:** November 03, 2010, 04:49:03 PM »

Quote from: lightningninja on November 03, 2010, 04:12:46 PM

My parents aren't happy that 25 passed here in CA. I don't know what that means, but I guess it's not good.

That requires only a 51% vote to approve the budget, rather than 67%. Considering the CA budget was passed 93 days late this year, which hurt schools and such that needed money during that time, I understand why people were excited to pass it, but it opens the door for the majority democrats to pass whatever budget they want in the future.

TheJaylor · « **Reply #17 on:** November 03, 2010, 04:49:15 PM »

yeah the only problem in MN is that if Mark Dayton wins that will be the first time since the 1980's(i think) that we will have a democratic governor

lightningninja · « **Reply #18 on:** November 03, 2010, 04:50:03 PM »

Quote from: sk on November 03, 2010, 04:49:03 PM

Quote from: lightningninja on November 03, 2010, 04:12:46 PM
My parents aren't happy that 25 passed here in CA. I don't know what that means, but I guess it's not good.
That requires only a 51% vote to approve the budget, rather than 67%. Considering the CA budget was passed 93 days late this year, which hurt schools and such that needed money during that time, I understand why people were excited to pass it, but it opens the door for the majority democrats to pass whatever budget they want in the future.

Yes, that's right. Well that's not the only problem. The problem is that ANY majority party can pass whatever they want.

Rawrlolsauce! · « **Reply #19 on:** November 03, 2010, 04:50:53 PM »

I voted for Olson as a write-in, for governor.

Quote from: lightningninja on November 03, 2010, 04:50:03 PM

Yes, that's right. Well that's not the only problem. The problem is that ANY majority party can pass whatever they want.

I'm not informed about CA politics, but isn't anywhere close to true in MN or on the national level.

sk · « **Reply #20 on:** November 03, 2010, 04:53:43 PM »

Quote from: lightningninja on November 03, 2010, 04:50:03 PM

Quote from: sk on November 03, 2010, 04:49:03 PM
Quote from: lightningninja on November 03, 2010, 04:12:46 PM
My parents aren't happy that 25 passed here in CA. I don't know what that means, but I guess it's not good.
That requires only a 51% vote to approve the budget, rather than 67%. Considering the CA budget was passed 93 days late this year, which hurt schools and such that needed money during that time, I understand why people were excited to pass it, but it opens the door for the majority democrats to pass whatever budget they want in the future.
Yes, that's right. Well that's not the only problem. The problem is that ANY majority party can pass whatever they want.

But considering we're in CA, it's only going to be democrats in the majority.

The Warrior · « **Reply #21 on:** November 03, 2010, 05:21:56 PM »

Terry Branstead FTW

Ironica · « **Reply #22 on:** November 03, 2010, 05:22:41 PM »

Unless this election/the next four years gets people hyped up enough to finally split the state in two (doubt it but a good thought).

stefferweffer · « **Reply #23 on:** November 03, 2010, 05:26:11 PM »

Anyone else think that the Red vs Blue map of the US looks ridiculous now? 95% red, looking at square miles. But then you throw in the Blue West Coast and Blue Northeast, and pockets of blue in the big cities/north. It just looks odd, in my opinion.

Rawrlolsauce! · « **Reply #24 on:** November 03, 2010, 05:28:34 PM »

I'm pretty sure that the dems still hold a noticeable lead when it coms to population, however.

The empty states really give the republicans a huuuuuuge advantage.

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