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Demsrule86

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24. In some ways this election reminds me of 1932. We had tariffs thanks to Hoover,

Reply to blue-wave (Reply #11)

Wed Dec 31, 2025, 04:51 PM

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We had the Army including Eisenhower attacking Americans who came to Washington for their bonus money from world war I. We had starvation...too this day, the number of death during this time has never been released publicly...breadlines, market collapse...no help sent to Americans. And the GOP lost the presidency for 20 years. This could be a once in a generation change in voting behavior...for a good long time. Time for us to rebuild the safety net...fix the insurance debacle...etc.

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Democrat wins Iowa state Senate race, blocking GOP from regaining supermajority [View all] Demsrule86 Wednesday OP

Wow! In Iowa, no less, she didn't just win, she wiped the floor with him. And she's a black woman. IN IOWA!! Scrivener7 Wednesday #1

I know right! Demsrule86 Wednesday #3

Yes, it's absolutely amazing! 😁 ShazzieB Wednesday #15

It's an impressive win, but this district includes parts rsdsharp Wednesday #34

Great news !!!❤️❤️❤️🥰 kimbutgar Wednesday #2

I felt the same way...I am so relieved she won...the first Black woman ever elected to the legislature Demsrule86 Wednesday #4

We need more of this at the state and local level EdmondDantes_ Wednesday #5

I live in Ohio...we have some remarkable races too...Sherrod Brown is doing quite well! Demsrule86 Wednesday #6

I would love to see Sherrod Brown back in the Senate! ShazzieB Wednesday #16

I would too. He was a good Senator...cares for the people...he ran a bad Demsrule86 Wednesday #19

Yes, Barron is an anchor baby all right! ShazzieB Thursday #38

Hopefully this is a harbinger for the midterms. What a blowout win! johnnyplankton Wednesday #7

God I hope so. I am cautiously optimistic. We have a DNC person who is running a 50 Demsrule86 Wednesday #20

Rec rec rec malaise Wednesday #8

Thank you Malaise...I appreciate that... Demsrule86 Wednesday #21

Tremendous win.🏆 Pinback Wednesday #9

Thanks Pinback. Thanks for the rec...Happy new years! Demsrule86 Wednesday #22

Excellent! SunSeeker Wednesday #10

I am feeling cautiously optimistic...thanks for the kick. Demsrule86 Wednesday #23

May the momentum be blue-wave Wednesday #11

In some ways this election reminds me of 1932. We had tariffs thanks to Hoover, Demsrule86 Wednesday #24

Yes Indeed! blue-wave Thursday #39

Hopefully the Dem try to get some traction in Appalachia Gum Logger Wednesday #12

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Kick dalton99a Wednesday #13

Very Cool.. TY! Cha Wednesday #17

Thanks so much! Demsrule86 Wednesday #26

Thank you Iowa! Initech Wednesday #14

I agree...the legisture will not be able to shove shit down our throat either. Demsrule86 Wednesday #28

Thanks again...happy new year!!!! Demsrule86 Wednesday #29

Great win but so sad D_Master81 Wednesday #18

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Its been a good election season for Dems BlueWaveNeverEnd Wednesday #27

Yes it has... Demsrule86 Wednesday #31

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Thanks for the kick!!!!! Demsrule86 Wednesday #35

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It really is important...they won't be able to play their usual bull-shit games... Demsrule86 Wednesday #36