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crimycarny

(2,069 posts) Thu Jan 8, 2026, 06:16 PM Jan 8

Do you think these horrific videos of what ICE is doing will help turnout in the midterms? [View all]

I don't think MAGA will care, but I'm hoping this will increase turnout, especially in those who don't bother to vote. I'm hoping these graphic videos will be a bridge too far.

What do others think?

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Do you think these horrific videos of what ICE is doing will help turnout in the midterms? [View all] crimycarny Jan 8 OP

maga loves this rampartd Jan 8 #1

The government killing people does energize the maga base. markodochartaigh Jan 8 #4

But not Independents (edit: I reread your reply, you mentioned third party) crimycarny Jan 8 #7

i'll be voting against the repub for senator rampartd Jan 8 #10

November is 11 months away. maxsolomon Jan 8 #2

no. Whatever happens in October might. It's January 8. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 8 #3

Do you see ICE stopping their activity by October--or escalating? crimycarny Jan 8 #8

I think it will turn out the Anti- Trump base. whathehell Jan 8 #5

I saw a story earlier on the local news about the incident. Xavier Breath Jan 8 #6

Good point--can we depend on the media to continue to try and make excuses in the guise of "both sides" crimycarny Jan 8 #9