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The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:27 am

Why do the Dems keep running this clown. Did I vote for him? Yes, but only because the Republican candidate had a legit shot of winning. Worse, I had to write a $1,000 check to avoid attending a fundraising dinner for the candidate, as he was on the Board of my wife’s hospital system. And that got me on a lot of mailing lists, even Devin fucking Nunez!

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Fri Sep 22, 2023 6:47 pm

The fact that dude is still in Congress is a fucking farce. He's been nothing but crooked for years and years. It's good to know he can stay in the Senate but Al Franken can't.

NJ has a Democratic governor. So hopefully he gets removed and a new person gets appointed.

Edit: dumb autocorrect

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:13 pm

I knew this Menendez was bad news when he killed his parents

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:15 pm

Johnnie wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 6:47 pmNJ has a Democratic governor. So hopefully he gets removed and a new person gets appointed.

Murphy has called on him to resign.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:18 pm

Great opportunity for someone with bright ideas and no other commitments for the time being. Senator Rodgers has a nice ring to it.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:24 pm

Rex wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:13 pm I knew this Menendez was bad news when he killed his parents

Brilliant!

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:27 pm

Johnnie wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 6:47 pm The fact that dude is still in Congress is a fucking farce. He's been nothing but crooked for years and years. It's good to know he can stay in the Senate but Al Daniel can't.

NJ has a Democratic governor. So hopefully he gets removed and a new person gets appointed.

Al Franken?

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:35 pm

EnochRoot wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:27 pm
Johnnie wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 6:47 pm The fact that dude is still in Congress is a fucking farce. He's been nothing but crooked for years and years. It's good to know he can stay in the Senate but Al Daniel can't.

NJ has a Democratic governor. So hopefully he gets removed and a new person gets appointed.
Al Franken?

Yes. Dumb autocorrect.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Sep 26, 2023 9:22 am

Surveys conducted July 8-10, 2016, and Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2023, among representative samples of 2,001 and 3,982 registered voters, respectively, with unweighted margins of error of +/-2 percentage points.

https://pro.morningconsult.com/analysis ... ass-survey

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Tue Sep 26, 2023 11:15 am

Skeptical of all polls and surveys. Whenever I see a survey, I just ask myself “who is answering these things?” I know that if I get a phone cold call or an email for a survey, I just hang up or delete it.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Wed Sep 27, 2023 12:09 am

Post by **brian** » Wed Sep 27, 2023 12:40 am

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 11:15 am Skeptical of all polls and surveys. Whenever I see a survey, I just ask myself “who is answering these things?” I know that if I get a phone cold call or an email for a survey, I just hang up or delete it.

Would Mr D post this poll if it had the exact opposite of his personal predispositions?

No? OK. Then it’s bullshit.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:37 pm

More of this, please:

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:19 pm

I’m sad to note that the new job that my daughter is loving may be affected by this BS.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:38 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:19 pm I’m sad to note that the new job that my daughter is loving may be affected by this BS.

If it's any consolation, I think this is going to be a quick one. McCarthy seems to not want to do this, but is caving to Trump, Gaetz and the rest of the lunatic fringe. The Senate doesn't want this, and overwhelming public sentiment is that the GOP is to blame, and anyone with an ounce of sense realizes we can take Trump at his word here, that he is pushing this solely to make Biden look bad.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:51 pm

I saw some headline that Democrats may float the idea that they'll throw their support behind McCarthy if he gives Jeffries a say in leadership.

It'll never happen, but that's definitely something to think about.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Sep 30, 2023 10:49 am

Haha.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:39 pm

See you in 45 days!

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:23 pm

So is the Bowman thing true? If so, dude should resign right?

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:31 pm

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:43 pm

Giff wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:23 pm So is the Bowman thing true? If so, dude should resign right?

With George Santos still in Congress? Fuck that noise.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:37 pm

I think Newsom wanted to avoid favoring any of the three election favorites that want Feinstein’s senate seat - Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, and Barbara Lee.

Post by **brian** » Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:12 am

sancarlos wrote: ↑Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:37 pm I think Newsom wanted to avoid favoring any of the three election favorites that want Feinstein’s senate seat - Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, and Barbara Lee.

That is most of it but he also promised to appoint a Black woman. But seems fair to not confer the power of incumbency on an election 12 months from now.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:41 am

If he named a House member, would he then name a replacement to the House Member? And would the replacement get the Committee seats?

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:14 am

The Sybian wrote: ↑Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:41 am If he named a House member, would he then name a replacement to the House Member? And would the replacement get the Committee seats?

House seats generally stay vacant until a special election is held.

I’m nervous seeing Porter run for Senate because I don’t know if the Dems can hold her House seat.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:27 am

Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:14 am
The Sybian wrote: ↑Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:41 am If he named a House member, would he then name a replacement to the House Member? And would the replacement get the Committee seats?
House seats generally stay vacant until a special election is held.

I’m nervous seeing Porter run for Senate because I don’t know if the Dems can hold her House seat.

She's definitely in a red district, but I'm pretty sure I'd give up that House seat to put her in the Senate.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:49 am

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:27 am
Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:14 am
The Sybian wrote: ↑Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:41 am If he named a House member, would he then name a replacement to the House Member? And would the replacement get the Committee seats?
House seats generally stay vacant until a special election is held.

I’m nervous seeing Porter run for Senate because I don’t know if the Dems can hold her House seat.
She's definitely in a red district, but I'm pretty sure I'd give up that House seat to put her in the Senate.

I don’t think the Dems can afford to give up any seats right now.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:28 am

The Sybian wrote: ↑Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:49 am
govmentchedda wrote: ↑Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:27 am
Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:14 am
The Sybian wrote: ↑Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:41 am If he named a House member, would he then name a replacement to the House Member? And would the replacement get the Committee seats?
House seats generally stay vacant until a special election is held.

I’m nervous seeing Porter run for Senate because I don’t know if the Dems can hold her House seat.
She's definitely in a red district, but I'm pretty sure I'd give up that House seat to put her in the Senate.
I don’t think the Dems can afford to give up any seats right now.

Yeah, with the House as close as it is, Porter's VORR is much higher than her VORS.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Tue Oct 03, 2023 3:31 pm

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Tue Oct 03, 2023 3:55 pm

216-210.

What a shitshow.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:45 am

The mayor of Memphis won with 24,408 votes. Someone looking for a weak dealer could game that.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:34 pm

Former baseball star Steve Garvey running for California U.S. Senate seat

Former Major League Baseball player Steve Garvey announced Tuesday he is running for U.S. Senate in 2024 to fill the seat formerly held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), who died earlier this month.

Garvey, a Republican, has no political background and faces long odds in a state where Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump by nearly 30 points in the 2020 presidential election. But the former baseball star, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, is hoping his name recognition will give him a boost.

I guess he's hoping that the sex scandal stuff is far enough in the past that folks won't remember it...

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 2:19 pm

Fuck Steve Garvey.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 2:20 pm

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:34 pm Former baseball star Steve Garvey running for California U.S. Senate seat

Former Major League Baseball player Steve Garvey announced Tuesday he is running for U.S. Senate in 2024 to fill the seat formerly held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), who died earlier this month.

Garvey, a Republican, has no political background and faces long odds in a state where Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump by nearly 30 points in the 2020 presidential election. But the former baseball star, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, is hoping his name recognition will give him a boost.
I guess he's hoping that the sex scandal stuff is far enough in the past that folks won't remember it...

He’s running as a Republican, a sex scandal can only help him (unless it was a gay sex scandal).

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 3:40 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2023 2:20 pm
DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:34 pm Former baseball star Steve Garvey running for California U.S. Senate seat

Former Major League Baseball player Steve Garvey announced Tuesday he is running for U.S. Senate in 2024 to fill the seat formerly held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), who died earlier this month.

Garvey, a Republican, has no political background and faces long odds in a state where Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump by nearly 30 points in the 2020 presidential election. But the former baseball star, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, is hoping his name recognition will give him a boost.
I guess he's hoping that the sex scandal stuff is far enough in the past that folks won't remember it...
He’s running as a Republican, a sex scandal can only help him (unless it was a gay sex scandal).

Found this when trying to refresh my memory about his...

AMERICA'S SWEETHEART
LIFE MAY SEEM AN IDYLL FOR STEVE GARVEY AND HIS NEW WIFE, CANDACE (LEFT), BUT BASEBALL'S MR. CLEAN IS THE BUTT OF JOKES ABOUT HIS SEX LIFE, AND HE SAYS HE IS BROKE

Bumper sticker: HONK IF YOU'RE CARRYING STEVE GARVEY'S BABY. Bob Hope: "I haven't seen so many gorgeous girls since I spent Father's Day with Steve Garvey." Letter in the L.A. Times: "It's been a long time since Steve Garvey went two for two." T-shirt: STEVE GARVEY IS NOT MY PADRE.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:05 pm

Some guys just can't stop committing crimes..

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 6:17 pm

Trump could commit identity fraud and rob his donors and still get their donations and vote

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:38 am

Additional charges for Menendez and his wife.

These fucking guys. Just total amateur shit. Him and Santos are in Congress. You can legally insider trade and make more money doing that. Completely above-board. More proof of the utter mediocrity of professional politicians.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:10 pm

I assume a guy like Menendez is probably compromised and couldn't stop this shit even if he wanted. Not that that's any better.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Oct 16, 2023 5:29 pm