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39. This result would have flipped one CD in NC

Wed Dec 3, 2025, 08:55 AM

Dec 2025

and two others would have been within a point. (we would have been 9/5 GOP with the two close ones getting us to 7/7). But we would have picked up 6 State Senate Seats (30/20) would be (24/26) and 18 State House seats (59/41) would be (41/59). That would give us control and we could undo the gerrymandering.

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I hope nobody is feeling bad about the TN-7 result [View all] EarlG Dec 2025 OP

I know you're correct, but my heart wanted more. Tomorrow I'll be happier! ms liberty Dec 2025 #1

I care more about Miami next week. RandySF Dec 2025 #2

Nope. She lost by single digits (so far). In a 22-point Trump district. CousinIT Dec 2025 #3

I would have... 2naSalit Dec 2025 #4

This forces them to spend more to defend "safe" districts. unblock Dec 2025 #5

I'm not feeling bad, this is a deep red district, just the fact that she lost by single digits is a win, MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2025 #6

I also see a monumental wipeout coming for Rs in the midterms KS Toronado Dec 2025 #14

Can you even imagine the protests that would erupt across the country if Pedonald or the MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2025 #22

imagine if a Dem prez ever won on electoral votes only (not the popular vote) Skittles Dec 2025 #23

If that ever happened the Electoral College would be gone in 5 minutes Freddie Dec 2025 #28

well now their hacks on the Supreme Court would just "pick their guy" Skittles Dec 2025 #30

Yep, huge protests KS Toronado Dec 2025 #26

Found it, he was talking 2028 but he could mean 2026 also KS Toronado Dec 2025 #34

Only you.... MarcoZandrini Dec 2025 #36

they may be dimmymandering themselves out of power rampartd Dec 2025 #29

The states that redistrict to get more seats might be in serious trouble. tinrobot Dec 2025 #48

It s been non stop "far left candidate" while that Klarkashton Dec 2025 #7

Next year the GOP will be spending money kellytore Dec 2025 #8

Let us all look forward to The Great Dummymander of 2026 SSJVegeta Dec 2025 #9

This 13 point swing towards the Dem candidate will have republicans shitting bricks until next November. Nt Fiendish Thingy Dec 2025 #10

Thanks EarlG orangecrush Dec 2025 #11

Thanks EarlG mountain grammy Dec 2025 #12

My wife was mad about it. Xolodno Dec 2025 #13

K&R spanone Dec 2025 #15

Think of how much money they will have to waste just to hold on to the safe seats progressoid Dec 2025 #16

And that district is stupidly drawn too. SouthBayDem Dec 2025 #17

We need more candidates just like her. Emile Dec 2025 #18

I am totally bummed out LilElf70 Dec 2025 #19

I've spent more time thinking about a reply than it warrants already, lol. (its just a special election). BootinUp Dec 2025 #20

If we are in a D+13 Boo1 Dec 2025 #21

It is amazing to me in our kacekwl Dec 2025 #24

you got that right Skittles Dec 2025 #31

A chart showing how well we did Stargleamer Dec 2025 #25

I'm sure that some of us are. elleng Dec 2025 #27

Even Al Gore could not win TN. peacebuzzard Dec 2025 #32

Not at all Pachamama Dec 2025 #33

It was the expected outcome. The GOP loves to vote against their own self-interest. Vinca Dec 2025 #35

Unfortunately, I think it shows us exactly what the gerrymanders will produce Prairie Gates Dec 2025 #37

Thanks, EarlG. Timeflyer Dec 2025 #38

This result would have flipped one CD in NC dsc Dec 2025 #39

From your keyboard to God's ears. SSJVegeta Dec 2025 #40

Hope I'm in one of the Dem CDs Jersey Devil Dec 2025 #41

Maybe dsc Dec 2025 #44

Republicans have an instinctive belief that moderate Democrats pose the biggest threat to them Tom Rinaldo Dec 2025 #42

I feel bad for the candidate. Campaigning surely takes a lot of a person. surfered Dec 2025 #43

I expected it, but hoped against hope that we'd win. MineralMan Dec 2025 #45

I understand what you're saying, Lars39 Dec 2025 #46

I needed to hear this. Alice B. Dec 2025 #47

To all the idiots that voted for Van Epstein your going to lose your ACA. Bengus81 Dec 2025 #49

And it is only going to get worse... kentuck Dec 2025 #50

Never had any hope for a win, those red states would rather vote Republican than actually improve dem4decades Dec 2025 #51

No it was a was a long shot and with all the money at the last minute the the outrageous 24/7 ads I'm not kimbutgar Dec 2025 #52

There is absolutely no way to check for tampering or mischief questionseverything Dec 2025 #58

I don't think a lot of people realize how gerrymandered this district was, in a red state. lees1975 Dec 2025 #53

Anytime a Trumpsicle wins an election it's bad news for America... BH liberal Dec 2025 #54

The result if worse for the GOP than just the numbers WSHazel Dec 2025 #55

Disappointed, but as usual, you are right Earl ... it's a signbificant positive looking forward. KPN Dec 2025 #56

The thing that's disturbing me the most about this election... Initech Dec 2025 #57

1. Now they have to spend money everywhere JustAnotherGen Dec 2025 #59

I'm over it MustLoveBeagles Dec 2025 #60

I'm thrilled she stepped up. No seat, no matter how "red" should go uncontested. pat_k Dec 2025 #61

I'll need a couple of days to rest and reflect on data. 2 Meow Momma Dec 2025 #62

From my chair, she overperformed in a district that elected trump by a 20+ point margin Torchlight Dec 2025 #63