Why “Democrat” is being discussed
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I agree, and I'm disappointed that the Democratic Party didn't have to change itself more to get this result, but this is a lot more than just winning a few house seats. The opp…
by mday404 · Nov 4, 2026
This is the biggest midterm shellacking that has ever happened in US history. That's worth talking about regardless of the forum. Texas went from almost entirely Republican cabi…
by nunez · Nov 4, 2026
Texas, Kansas, and potentially Mississippi voting for blue senators is remarkable. As is the Democrat takeover of Texas (along with what that means for all the tech companies ha…
by verzali · Nov 4, 2026
Partly true but only partly. I think a democrat congress will help make things more sane.
by tim333 · Nov 4, 2026
Not sure exactly what your point is. Off the top of my head Peltola is a gun rights Democrat and Collins is a pro choice Republican. Do you mean in non US style governments this…
by ghtbircshotbe · Nov 4, 2026
America divesting from Europe on defense is not something Trump is causing, and while I'm sure there will be token changes, fundamentally things will stay the same. Even if a de…
by spwa4 · Nov 4, 2026
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