Jon Ossoff Vs Karen Handel Georgia Special Election (Karen Handel Wins)

[En_Sabah_Nur 9,366]

1 minute ago, President Trump said:

Oh wow, but according to the Democrats, women can't win elections because of sexism and all that.

The Presidency ^^

 

 

[shmal96 2,928]

11 minutes ago, Lion Heart said:

The "he doesn't live here" line worked well against him- he had no strong defense. It also didn't help that most of the money he received was from outside the state of Georgia. That was enough for Georgians in the 6th district to paint him as an "outsider". 

So being an 'outsider' was good enough for Mr. Cheeto but not in this case? 

[President Trump 3,508]

Just now, En_Sabah_Nur said:

The Presidency ^^

 

 

lol.

[Lion Heart 15,041]

2 minutes ago, shmal96 said:

So being an 'outsider' was good enough for Mr. Cheeto but not in this case? 

Clinton had her barrage of issues. 

And by "outsider" I'm talking about living outside the district you're running to represent.. even if you only live a few miles away.

[Whispering 18,865]

23 minutes ago, President Trump said:

Oh wow, but according to the Democrats, women can't win elections because of sexism and all that.

No one said that. Women have been in both houses for a long time now. 

[Goosey 3,017]

1 hour ago, Whispering said:

The Democrats running don't care how you feel. 

I see this won't end  let's reword the original post, shall we?

 

 

5 hours ago, Goosey said:

Democrats don't care about my interests the interests of American citizens who have similar interests as me 

 

[Goosey 3,017]

34 minutes ago, En_Sabah_Nur said:

I was all the way with you right up until the end...  

Schemes to topple the president quickly would hurt the country: Donald Trump’s opponents risk splintering the democratic order they wish to save

 

 

[En_Sabah_Nur 9,366]

1 minute ago, Goosey said:

Schemes to topple the president quickly would hurt the country: Donald Trump’s opponents risk splintering the democratic order they wish to save

 

 

He's doing that all on his own... ^^  

 

[Whispering 18,865]

Just now, Goosey said:

I see this won't end  let's reword the original post, shall we?

Democrats don't care about the interests of American citizens who have similar interests as me 

 

They do if you are a US citizen who votes for Democrats. 

They do if you are the above and interested in the example you gave...for LGBT rights.

Republicans don't care either, if you don't meet the very first criteria. 

[itsjustlucarifc 126]

I'm so sick and tired of genuine (of character) Democrats losing to Republicans. 

It seems the further and further a select few of our population grows both intellectually and even developmentally, the majority regresses and slows the over all progression of this so-called "great nation."  I get why people voted Trump, you could compare it to the general black population voting for Obama (not all, but some).  The idea that relateability be for the simplest of reasons, one being African American (Obama) or one being anti-establishment (Donald Trump; at least in his rhetoric) seems to take precedence over both reputation and political stance.  I really hope from these shortcomings, the coming generations will make a major impact in politics in the U.S. like never beforehand witnessed.  For FAAAAR too long long now, the older generations have dictated and decided what is to effect the generation next despite guaranteedly not being able to witness it for themselves due to heart failure, cancer and other diseases because ISLAMAPHOBIA is OUR PRIMARY ISSUE AT HAND IN REGARDS TO THREATS AGAINST SURVIVAL!!! 

[MarryTheAngel 551]

2 hours ago, Whispering said:

True! Republicans fall in line and they SHOW UP TO VOTE! It's really not that complex.

Democrats have to show up to vote every.single.time in every.single.election. I'm sorry that you (referring to whiny Dems) aren't "excited" or "inspired", just ****ing show up to vote! 

I would argue that the difference in turnout is related to their voter bases. Republicans have the advantage of an older, more engaged population - which entails higher turnout. Democrats, on the other hand, rely more so (than Republicans) on younger people and minorities. Their disenfranchisement, along with the plethora of political apathy that we in the US particularly face are the main drivers of Democratic voting failure. It's not simply the individuals fault, but systematically the Democratic base is stumped. 

At least this is what I can conclude.

 

[Goosey 3,017]

1 hour ago, Whispering said:

They do if you are a US citizen who votes for Democrats. 

They do if you are the above and interested in the example you gave...for LGBT rights.

Republicans don't care either, if you don't meet the very first criteria. 

But I reworded it to avoid... oh, never mind.  

[Whispering 18,865]

5 minutes ago, MarryTheAngel said:

I would argue that the difference in turnout is related to their voter bases. Republicans have the advantage of an older, more engaged population - which entails higher turnout. Democrats, on the other hand, rely more so (than Republicans) on younger people and minorities. Their disenfranchisement, along with the plethora of political apathy that we in the US particularly face are the main drivers of Democratic voting failure. It's not simply the individuals fault, but systematically the Democratic base is stumped. 

At least this is what I can conclude.

 

In the midterms and state elections, that's part of of...that and gerrymandering. 

If individuals aren't getting their butts outs to vote, it is their fault. Apathy is not a valid excuse. 

[MarryTheAngel 551]

11 minutes ago, Whispering said:

In the midterms and state elections, that's part of of...that and gerrymandering. 

If individuals aren't getting their butts outs to vote, it is their fault. Apathy is not a valid excuse. 

Oh god... don't remind me about gerrymandering.  The Supreme Court is finally going to look into the constitutionality of that... and I am not feeling optimistic about it.

Well, I would say that we simply are not encouraged to be active, as citizens. Furthermore, our society does not place much importance on it. We are severely lacking in civic values. We're taught to be this way. Also, if I might add, elected representatives most definitely do not interact enough to keep the public's attention. I know my Congresswoman, but that's because I was on a student advisory board with her. But if I asked any of my friends or peers, they'd most likely have no idea who she was. The only thing I can recall from my time in public school from Kindergarden to 8th grade was saying the pledge of allegiance. There was little efforts to foster a formulated drive to be politically active. This is just an institutional example I'm giving. Perhaps it's anecdotal, but I'm trying to share my experience of what I believe stifles voter turnout. Another example would be these ridiculous, disgusting voter ID laws. Republican voters are duped into believing that getting identification is easy to do. I could go on. 

[President Trump 3,508]

7 hours ago, Whispering said:

No one said that. Women have been in both houses for a long time now. 

Clinton herself has said it