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lees1975

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

Wed Dec 3, 2025, 11:54 AM

Dec 3

There are not a lot more districts as deep red as this one anywhere else. This one was not only supposed to keep Republicans in the seat, but it was supposed to be a district where they wouldn't have to spend any money to win it. They wound up spending what they would normally spend on a competitive seat, and they sent in the big guns, including Trump, which probably contributed more votes to the Democrat than the Republican.

It would have been nice to pick off the seat, but I'll take the win that this represents. If Trump's unpopularity causes this kind of a swing in deep red Tennessee, imagine how many seats we will pick up next November.

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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 3 #28

well now their hacks on the Supreme Court would just "pick their guy" Skittles Dec 3 #30

Yep, huge protests KS Toronado Dec 3 #26

Found it, he was talking 2028 but he could mean 2026 also KS Toronado Dec 3 #34

Only you.... MarcoZandrini Dec 3 #36

they may be dimmymandering themselves out of power rampartd Dec 3 #29

The states that redistrict to get more seats might be in serious trouble. tinrobot Dec 3 #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 3 #31

A chart showing how well we did Stargleamer Dec 3 #25

I'm sure that some of us are. elleng Dec 3 #27

Even Al Gore could not win TN. peacebuzzard Dec 3 #32

Not at all Pachamama Dec 3 #33

It was the expected outcome. The GOP loves to vote against their own self-interest. Vinca Dec 3 #35

Unfortunately, I think it shows us exactly what the gerrymanders will produce Prairie Gates Dec 3 #37

Thanks, EarlG. Timeflyer Dec 3 #38

This result would have flipped one CD in NC dsc Dec 3 #39

From your keyboard to God's ears. SSJVegeta Dec 3 #40

Hope I'm in one of the Dem CDs Jersey Devil Dec 3 #41

Maybe dsc Dec 3 #44

Republicans have an instinctive belief that moderate Democrats pose the biggest threat to them Tom Rinaldo Dec 3 #42

I feel bad for the candidate. Campaigning surely takes a lot of a person. surfered Dec 3 #43

I expected it, but hoped against hope that we'd win. MineralMan Dec 3 #45

I understand what you're saying, Lars39 Dec 3 #46

I needed to hear this. Alice B. Dec 3 #47

To all the idiots that voted for Van Epstein your going to lose your ACA. Bengus81 Dec 3 #49

And it is only going to get worse... kentuck Dec 3 #50

Never had any hope for a win, those red states would rather vote Republican than actually improve dem4decades Dec 3 #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 3 #52

There is absolutely no way to check for tampering or mischief questionseverything Dec 3 #58

I don't think a lot of people realize how gerrymandered this district was, in a red state. lees1975 Dec 3 #53

Anytime a Trumpsicle wins an election it's bad news for America... BH liberal Dec 3 #54

The result if worse for the GOP than just the numbers WSHazel Dec 3 #55

Disappointed, but as usual, you are right Earl ... it's a signbificant positive looking forward. KPN Dec 3 #56

The thing that's disturbing me the most about this election... Initech Dec 3 #57

1. Now they have to spend money everywhere JustAnotherGen Dec 3 #59

I'm over it MustLoveBeagles Dec 3 #60

I'm thrilled she stepped up. No seat, no matter how "red" should go uncontested. pat_k Dec 3 #61

I'll need a couple of days to rest and reflect on data. 2 Meow Momma Dec 3 #62

From my chair, she overperformed in a district that elected trump by a 20+ point margin Torchlight Dec 3 #63