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crimycarny

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7. But not Independents (edit: I reread your reply, you mentioned third party)

Reply to rampartd (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 8, 2026, 08:21 PM

Jan 8

Sorry, I missed that you mentioned independents already, wondering if this will energize them along with the Democrats (who I'm sure will be energized.)

I think the MAGA base is shrinking. I know there are lots of polls out there that show a massive swing in Hispanic votes from the GOP to Democrats.

I know it's only January, but I don't see ICE stopping its activity any time soon. Noem is talking about going door to door now.

I guess we'll see...

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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