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Liberty Belle

(9,534 posts)
2. For sure but it backfired big time.
Wed Sep 15, 2021, 01:24 AM
Sep 2021

I'm not sure if even most Republicans would believe this election was stolen, with a 2-1 margin in a heavily Democratic state, where the outcome jives with recent polls.

JohnSJ

(92,174 posts)
4. No. It was their illusion that if they were successful in this recall it would propel them into
Wed Sep 15, 2021, 01:42 AM
Sep 2021

easily winning the midterms


What I think the recall showed was that Democrats need to campaign against republicans as though they were campaigning against trump

tanyev

(42,552 posts)
6. Probably also planned a massive smear campaign against Feinstein
Wed Sep 15, 2021, 08:40 AM
Sep 2021

to try and pressure her to resign so the new gov could appoint a Republican replacement and flip the Senate.

Having said that, now that Newsom is safe, it would be an excellent time for her to step down.

lagomorph777

(30,613 posts)
9. Yes; need to replace Feinstein while CA is safe.
Wed Sep 15, 2021, 10:29 AM
Sep 2021

She's become quite a problem.

And repeal the recall process. What a travesty.

lagomorph777

(30,613 posts)
10. I totally agree with that.
Wed Sep 15, 2021, 10:30 AM
Sep 2021

If he doesn't run, I doubt Newsom would be an ideal candidate to replace him, but I don't think I have any suggestions, besides VP Harris. Need to spotlight her from time to time, as an insurance policy.

Johnny2X2X

(19,059 posts)
7. Texas
Wed Sep 15, 2021, 08:45 AM
Sep 2021

Texas will play as large role in 2022 as Trump. Getting out the vote in swing states like Michigan and Ohio in 2022 to prevent them from becoming the next Texas for women is a winning strategy.

lagomorph777

(30,613 posts)
12. Texas and Florida will be ripe for picking; Abattoir and DeathSatan are changing the demographic.
Wed Sep 15, 2021, 10:48 AM
Sep 2021

By killing off Reptilian voters, and pissing off moderates, they are making a huge mistake.

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