Official election predictions - Page 2

Scrooge McSam · 10-22-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Not only would I not want either party having a super majority, I wish there was a way to prevent congress being controlled by the same party as what the President is. For example, if Obama wins, congress would have to be Republican controlled and if McCain wins, Congress would have to be Democratically controlled.

Yes, I know there is no way to make this happen, it is just what I wish for.

Hmm I learn something every day.

I thought you were a Bush supporter in '04.

Just goes to show one can never assume anything (or keep up with all of the thousands of posts... at least I can't).

Ghoulish Delight · 10-22-2008, 08:39 AM

I swear, I wish Congress ran more like a parliament (minus the whole parliament choosing the leader thing). Screw two parties, I want disparate voices and coalitions. Not a fan of filibuster-proof super majorities on either side.

But of course I'd rather it be the Dems with the super majority than the Repubs at this point.

BDBopper · 10-22-2008, 09:09 AM

I'm not a big fan of either party having a super majority. On one hand I see either party having one as the end of Liberty and Freedom but on the other hand I note that the Democrats had the same super majority during the Carter years and the world didn't end.

My prediction is to expect the unexpected. I think some people in the House and Senate are going to lose their seats from both parties that you would not expect. While I don't think it will happen I am hoping Lindsey "Grahamnasty" gets voted out of office in favor of the Conservative Democrat, Bob Conley (a fusion of Zell Miller and Ron Paul) in South Carolina.

I am very interested to find out how accurate the poll numbers hold up with so many people voting early this year compared to past years. By the time early voting has ended in Georgia, for example, it is not out of the question to think that that 25% of the voters in my state will have already gone to the polls.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I swear, I wish Congress ran more like a parliament (minus the whole parliament choosing the leader thing).

I love the way they debate back and forth in each other's faces. It's intense and if you don't know what you're talking about, everyone knows it.

DreadPirateRoberts · 10-22-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I love the way they debate back and forth in each other's faces. It's intense and if you don't know what you're talking about, everyone knows it.

That sounds like many of the political threads here.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

That sounds like many of the political threads here.

I guess. Except I never claim to know a lot. I speak (type) with my heart and my gut. That's why I would make a terrible politician.

tracilicious · 10-22-2008, 09:10 AM

On a local level I'm seriously hoping that Joe Arpaio is out of here. I'm not sure what the actual chances of that are, but we need a new sheriff, like now. Arpaio is such an a$$hat. Scaeagles? Opinion?

I think there's a good chance that AZ's marriage amendment, 102, will get defeated. It did two years ago, but it was by a narrow margin. Must we keep doing this every two years?

I'm voting no on payday loan reform. If it doesn't pass then in two years payday loans aren't allowed in the state anymore. Reform removes the sunset clause.

I don't remember the other initiatives off the top of my head. I'm not nearly as educated about local candidates as I should be.

scaeagles · 10-22-2008, 09:22 AM

Arpaio? Eh, I don't mind Arpaio.

Last poll I saw on 102 was support was up 49-40.

I don't know enough about the payday loan industry to cast an informed vote on this. I need to read up beyond the rhetoric.

As far as ballot initiatives, I'm with you. The stupid Diamondbacks stadium was voted down 273 times or some such thing before passing. Just keep slinging it out there with different wording and anything will eventually pass. Don't know what the answer is to that.

Morrigoon · 10-22-2008, 09:22 AM

I doubt the high-speed rail will pass, though I voted for it. I think people in CA are just too nervous about trains now, especially here in SoCal. I hope people pass the additional funding for the CalVet loan programs, real estate can use all the help it can get, and this'll give veterans an opportunity to get in while prices are hard hit.

I'm afraid 8 might pass, although I do talk to a lot of people who plan to vote no, so hope remains high for an underground movement to tip the scales. I think it's important we all get out there and talk it up.

tracilicious · 10-22-2008, 01:07 PM

True that. Checks and balances and all.

10-22-2008, 08:39 AM	#2
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I swear, I wish Congress ran more like a parliament (minus the whole parliament choosing the leader thing). Screw two parties, I want disparate voices and coalitions. Not a fan of filibuster-proof super majorities on either side. But of course I'd rather it be the Dems with the super majority than the Repubs at this point. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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10-22-2008, 09:09 AM	#3
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	I'm not a big fan of either party having a super majority. On one hand I see either party having one as the end of Liberty and Freedom but on the other hand I note that the Democrats had the same super majority during the Carter years and the world didn't end. My prediction is to expect the unexpected. I think some people in the House and Senate are going to lose their seats from both parties that you would not expect. While I don't think it will happen I am hoping Lindsey "Grahamnasty" gets voted out of office in favor of the Conservative Democrat, Bob Conley (a fusion of Zell Miller and Ron Paul) in South Carolina. I am very interested to find out how accurate the poll numbers hold up with so many people voting early this year compared to past years. By the time early voting has ended in Georgia, for example, it is not out of the question to think that that 25% of the voters in my state will have already gone to the polls.
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10-22-2008, 09:10 AM	#7
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	On a local level I'm seriously hoping that Joe Arpaio is out of here. I'm not sure what the actual chances of that are, but we need a new sheriff, like now. Arpaio is such an a$$hat. Scaeagles? Opinion? I think there's a good chance that AZ's marriage amendment, 102, will get defeated. It did two years ago, but it was by a narrow margin. Must we keep doing this every two years? I'm voting no on payday loan reform. If it doesn't pass then in two years payday loans aren't allowed in the state anymore. Reform removes the sunset clause. I don't remember the other initiatives off the top of my head. I'm not nearly as educated about local candidates as I should be. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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10-22-2008, 09:22 AM	#8
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Arpaio? Eh, I don't mind Arpaio. Last poll I saw on 102 was support was up 49-40. I don't know enough about the payday loan industry to cast an informed vote on this. I need to read up beyond the rhetoric. As far as ballot initiatives, I'm with you. The stupid Diamondbacks stadium was voted down 273 times or some such thing before passing. Just keep slinging it out there with different wording and anything will eventually pass. Don't know what the answer is to that.
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10-22-2008, 09:22 AM	#9
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	I doubt the high-speed rail will pass, though I voted for it. I think people in CA are just too nervous about trains now, especially here in SoCal. I hope people pass the additional funding for the CalVet loan programs, real estate can use all the help it can get, and this'll give veterans an opportunity to get in while prices are hard hit. I'm afraid 8 might pass, although I do talk to a lot of people who plan to vote no, so hope remains high for an underground movement to tip the scales. I think it's important we all get out there and talk it up. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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10-22-2008, 01:07 PM	#10
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	True that. Checks and balances and all. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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