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Today was a pretty good day for Democrats. (Original Post) TheRealNorth Apr 2023 OP
And Chicago Withywindle Apr 2023 #1
Why Durbin endorse Vallas? former9thward Apr 2023 #3
I don't know why. I was very disappointed in him for that. Withywindle Apr 2023 #5
WI cities too Johnny2X2X Apr 2023 #2
Biggest loses with NC going authoritarian far right Marius25 Apr 2023 #4
losing sd-8 means losing the big win in WI Fullduplexxx Apr 2023 #6
Oh come on...NC is only slightly purple. WI was and looks to be once again a dem stronghold PortTack Apr 2023 #7
Even, as now seems likely, they'll moonscape Apr 2023 #8

Withywindle

(9,988 posts)
1. And Chicago
Tue Apr 4, 2023, 11:43 PM
Apr 2023

I mean, technically a Democrat was going to win either way but Vallas is VERY much a DINO. Johnson is a real one!

Withywindle

(9,988 posts)
5. I don't know why. I was very disappointed in him for that.
Tue Apr 4, 2023, 11:53 PM
Apr 2023

But generally, any time you have a choice between a candidate who is supported by Betsy DeVos and one who isn't, I'm going with the one who isn't.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/3/30/23662562/chicago-mayoral-candidate-paul-vallas-betsy-devos-school-choice-group-contribution

Johnny2X2X

(19,114 posts)
2. WI cities too
Tue Apr 4, 2023, 11:46 PM
Apr 2023

Madison and Green Bay elected liberal mayors.

The state senate special election is still too close to call.

 

Marius25

(3,213 posts)
4. Biggest loses with NC going authoritarian far right
Tue Apr 4, 2023, 11:52 PM
Apr 2023

and losing WI SD8. But yes otherwise a good day for Dems.

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