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What will be the biggest news tomorrow night? (Original Post) malaise Nov 2014 OP
Something involving Miley Cyrus. n/t Scootaloo Nov 2014 #1
That was 2naSalit Nov 2014 #23
'The Eric Cantor' poll effect - with Democrats pulling out a Senate win against ALL predictions tomm2thumbs Nov 2014 #2
Every poll call this season came as I was sitting down to dinner. hobbit709 Nov 2014 #3
I hear ya! tomm2thumbs Nov 2014 #5
Mitch Mc Connell losing and making an ass out of himself and Charlie Crist winning..n/t monmouth4 Nov 2014 #4
NOW That's My Dream... ChiciB1 Nov 2014 #33
PLEASE BY ALL THAT IS HOLY Aerows Nov 2014 #50
FWIW... FL Isn't ALL Red, But Here's The Problem... ChiciB1 Nov 2014 #77
Udall wins. joshcryer Nov 2014 #6
Democrats don't lose the Senate tomorrow. W_HAMILTON Nov 2014 #7
"Republicans take narrow senate majority". N.T. Donald Ian Rankin Nov 2014 #8
Landrieu avoids a runoff, Senate splits down the middle /nt demwing Nov 2014 #9
The Sun will rise ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #10
ROFL malaise Nov 2014 #13
Yay, a vote for Scott Independence. Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #57
Love it malaise Nov 2014 #69
I hope it will be - "We must poll cell phone users." Vinca Nov 2014 #11
The vast majority of polls include cell phones. DesMoinesDem Nov 2014 #14
Interesting. Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #30
538's pollster ratings show who calls cellphones. DesMoinesDem Nov 2014 #34
Again, interesting. Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #37
they have to give the phone number VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #55
Not true at all. DesMoinesDem Nov 2014 #60
and where is the directory listing for Cellphones? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #67
Pollsters do random digit dialing and also purchase voter registration lists with phone numbers. DesMoinesDem Nov 2014 #73
those are opt in... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #54
Umm, no... DesMoinesDem Nov 2014 #58
thats my thinking too.. VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #53
Candidates approved by oligarchs dominate wins. HereSince1628 Nov 2014 #12
I think the biggest news will be "Crist Wins In Florida". NCTraveler Nov 2014 #15
Discussion of how the polls could have been so wrong. libtodeath Nov 2014 #16
again. . . . (lol) n/t annabanana Nov 2014 #21
This malaise Nov 2014 #22
"Kim Kardashian's Butt Accidently Votes For Rand Paul During Shark Attack!" hatrack Nov 2014 #17
Thread winner malaise Nov 2014 #25
lol! polichick Nov 2014 #46
Whatever happens in Kentucky theHandpuppet Nov 2014 #18
A Democratic clean sweep in Kansas could be huge malaise Nov 2014 #74
Scott Walker goes down in WI! Tatiana Nov 2014 #19
I thought he was up in the polls by like 7%. Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #31
Most polls have the race between 1-2.2%. Tatiana Nov 2014 #36
This would be one of the MAIN wishes..... a kennedy Nov 2014 #32
Democrats hold Senate; Polls wrong again CanonRay Nov 2014 #20
Ebola, Obamacare, Benghazi. lpbk2713 Nov 2014 #24
"OBVIOUS OBAMA FATIGUE" "COUNTRY SENDS A CLEAR MESSAGE THAT IT HAS HAD ENOUGH" rufus dog Nov 2014 #26
Biggest stock market crash in 90 years, as voters inexplicably hand Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #27
"Massive Voter Fraud Skews Election Results" "Rience Priebus Renews Call for Voter ID Laws" Gidney N Cloyd Nov 2014 #28
Elaine Chao Files For Divorce GreatCaesarsGhost Nov 2014 #29
McConnell losing..... chillfactor Nov 2014 #35
Something involving a celebrity and sex. Or, a newer, hairier, scarier, bogeyman. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2014 #38
Senate goes 50/50, Biden giggles, says "tiebreak vote mutha fucka", and flips the bird to McConnell. NightWatcher Nov 2014 #39
great visual of biden fizzgig Nov 2014 #40
50/50 - yep demwing Nov 2014 #56
Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah malaise Nov 2014 #70
Meanwhile, in Texas, Wendy Davis is elected Governor... derby378 Nov 2014 #41
Forrest Dunbar takes out Alaska Republican fossil Don Young. Blue_In_AK Nov 2014 #42
Choking with laughter malaise Nov 2014 #44
Dems keep the US Senate, significant gains in governorships. longship Nov 2014 #43
Ebola. KamaAina Nov 2014 #45
This message was self-deleted by its author Blue_In_AK Nov 2014 #48
Teenaged Taco Bell employee fails to enthusiasticly respond to man's burrito order. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2014 #47
That Chris Matthews & Ed Rendell BOTH.. Segami Nov 2014 #49
Republicans have pulled out all stops here, Blue_In_AK Nov 2014 #51
Bruins beat the Panthers? hack89 Nov 2014 #52
Ha! I was just going to post something similar. bigwillq Nov 2014 #59
Jeeze, can't you get the game right? mnhtnbb Nov 2014 #62
Jeeze, can't you get the SPORT right? hack89 Nov 2014 #63
Probably not if it's hockey or some other sport. mnhtnbb Nov 2014 #64
Boston BRUINS since 1924. nt hack89 Nov 2014 #65
"And we're still counting the votes in Kentucky.." kentuck Nov 2014 #61
This is going to drag on into the runnoffs. It's not over tomorrow. lindysalsagal Nov 2014 #66
Mitch having a total meltdown in front of the cameras. Rex Nov 2014 #68
Jose Canseco will be appointed as the new spokesman for the NRA. Major Hogwash Nov 2014 #71
That Hekate turned off the TV before dinner and read a good book. Next morning's LA Times... Hekate Nov 2014 #72
not sure but whatever it is will be presented in some huge breaking news Drama Whore Style JI7 Nov 2014 #75
Inevitably, there will be surprises customerserviceguy Nov 2014 #76

2naSalit

(86,765 posts)
23. That was
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 11:29 AM
Nov 2014

my thought, exactly, even before I scrolled down to see any comments!

I think that's the thread winner right there, yessiree.

tomm2thumbs

(13,297 posts)
2. 'The Eric Cantor' poll effect - with Democrats pulling out a Senate win against ALL predictions
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 07:03 AM
Nov 2014

No Democrats I know answer polls -- they are too busy putting the country back together and enjoying their lives to be hassled by phone calls that aren't on their friends-list or are blocked.

VOTE !!!!

tomm2thumbs

(13,297 posts)
5. I hear ya!
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 07:14 AM
Nov 2014

vs. paranoid/isolated GOP'ers who are estranged from their family and will talk to literally ANYONE who wants to hear their views on ANYTHING!

ChiciB1

(15,435 posts)
33. NOW That's My Dream...
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 12:56 PM
Nov 2014

BOTH are more than I can take! Rick Scott is REALLY a crook, I mean hen broke the law in the largest Medicare Fraud in the U.S. and this race is close!

Allison Lundergrin Grimes may have stuck her foot in her mouth, I can understand some backlash, but here in Florida boggles my mind! But I can't tell you how much I WISH we would NEVER see that TURTLE face in the Senate again. And PLEASE NEW HAMPSHIRE, GYST! Scott Brown must NOT win! If he wins, that call might start me crying right then! Not to stop all night!

 

Aerows

(39,961 posts)
50. PLEASE BY ALL THAT IS HOLY
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 05:18 PM
Nov 2014

Let this happen!!!!

PLEASE. Mitch McConnell and Rick Scott getting the boot would be a delicious twofer.

ChiciB1

(15,435 posts)
77. FWIW... FL Isn't ALL Red, But Here's The Problem...
Tue Nov 4, 2014, 12:29 PM
Nov 2014

My grand daughter who can vote for the first time voted for Crist/Taddeo and we live in a Ruby Red County. Plus it's a county with a very large wealthy population. And as I always add, I'm not one of them. But she obviously has many Repuke friends because of these facts. Still she said she can't understand how Scott will win because everyone hates him, her words. THE PROBLEM is the third party candidate who I think polls at 8 or 9%. Democrats have been voting in higher numbers than before, but it's up to the Indies here and if any will switch from the third party candidate.

I do know Repukes who told me they would never vote for Scott, but didn't say who they will vote for. And so far neither Crist or Scott are above 50%. I think Crist has a 1 point lead if you believe polls, it's 48-47. Jaw dropping for sure, but Scott is NOT popular and many call him some sort "alien."

It's driving me crazy and McConnell is another nightmare! I full of anxiety right now.

W_HAMILTON

(7,871 posts)
7. Democrats don't lose the Senate tomorrow.
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 07:31 AM
Nov 2014

Either by:

(1) Winning at least the necessary 50 seats.
(2) Runoff elections in GA/LA that prevent Republicans from winning the necessary 51+ tomorrow night.

Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)
30. Interesting.
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 12:32 PM
Nov 2014

When I had a landline I would be called for dozens of polls come election time. Since I've had my cell phone, I've not been called once for a poll. Can you provide a link to you assertion? I'd be interesting in reading it. Thanks.

 

DesMoinesDem

(1,569 posts)
34. 538's pollster ratings show who calls cellphones.
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 01:01 PM
Nov 2014

Very few pollsters that don't call cellphones get rated above a C. I'm kind of surprised that PPP doesn't call cellphones.
http://fivethirtyeight.com/interactives/pollster-ratings/

Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)
37. Again, interesting.
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 01:36 PM
Nov 2014

I went through the list and I wouldn't say "most" but certainly far more than I thought there would be. Thanks for the link.

 

DesMoinesDem

(1,569 posts)
73. Pollsters do random digit dialing and also purchase voter registration lists with phone numbers.
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 07:11 PM
Nov 2014

Can you point to ANY pollster that requires you opt-in to get called? Statistically that makes no sense at all.

HereSince1628

(36,063 posts)
12. Candidates approved by oligarchs dominate wins.
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 08:42 AM
Nov 2014

Sorry, but that's my prediction, and I'm sticking with it.

 

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)
15. I think the biggest news will be "Crist Wins In Florida".
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 10:16 AM
Nov 2014

No matter who you are, it is big news for one reason or another. It is a statement on where both parties stand in Florida.

 

rufus dog

(8,419 posts)
26. "OBVIOUS OBAMA FATIGUE" "COUNTRY SENDS A CLEAR MESSAGE THAT IT HAS HAD ENOUGH"
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 12:13 PM
Nov 2014

byline:

"Republicans pick up two Senate seats, one moves to runoff."

Erich Bloodaxe BSN

(14,733 posts)
27. Biggest stock market crash in 90 years, as voters inexplicably hand
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 12:17 PM
Nov 2014

reins of power to people whose only goal is to make a few people monetarily richer while destroying the country and the world.

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
39. Senate goes 50/50, Biden giggles, says "tiebreak vote mutha fucka", and flips the bird to McConnell.
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 01:41 PM
Nov 2014

Oh, and medical cannabis passes in Florida.

derby378

(30,252 posts)
41. Meanwhile, in Texas, Wendy Davis is elected Governor...
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 02:41 PM
Nov 2014

...and is the only non-incumbent Democrat elected to statewide office, meaning she'll have to deal with a Tea Party-dominated state legislature - and a teahadist Lt. Governor who secretly thinks he's Stephen Colbert.

Molly Ivins wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
42. Forrest Dunbar takes out Alaska Republican fossil Don Young.
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 02:48 PM
Nov 2014

I'm not saying it WILL happen, but it could. Forrest was even endorsed by the very conservative Kenai Peninsula Clarion, the only Democrat in their long list of endorsements.

longship

(40,416 posts)
43. Dems keep the US Senate, significant gains in governorships.
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 03:12 PM
Nov 2014

That would do it, as long as Rick Snyder (R-MI) goes down.

R&

Vote!!!!

Response to KamaAina (Reply #45)

 

Segami

(14,923 posts)
49. That Chris Matthews & Ed Rendell BOTH..
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 05:17 PM
Nov 2014

come down with a nasty case of laryngitis and are left speechless...


Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
51. Republicans have pulled out all stops here,
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 05:21 PM
Nov 2014

bringing in "the big water pistols," as someone put it, Mitt Romney and Ted Cruz. Judging from the majority of comments I've read, though, their presence seems to be having the opposite of the intended effect. People are laughing at their brand-new, shiny mom jeans, making jokes about the Texan (always a fun pastime here), reminding people that Cruz shut down the government, costing Alaska about $40 million dollars.

I still say Begich has this. His ground game has been phenomenal.



I have a friend who promised early in the election cycle that he would run down Fifth Avenue naked if we ran the table - i.e., Walker/Mallott for governor, Begich for senator and Dunbar for House. Now he's saying maybe he spoke too hastily. I'm going to hold him to it if it happens.

 

bigwillq

(72,790 posts)
59. Ha! I was just going to post something similar.
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 06:00 PM
Nov 2014

Was going to post "hopefully they're still talking about that NY Giants victory from Monday night"



I am ready for it to end as well.

mnhtnbb

(31,401 posts)
62. Jeeze, can't you get the game right?
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 06:06 PM
Nov 2014

It's Indianapolis at the Giants.



Since I'm in NC I know the Panthers aren't playing tonight.

mnhtnbb

(31,401 posts)
64. Probably not if it's hockey or some other sport.
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 06:13 PM
Nov 2014

After all, the Bruins are UCLA. WTF is it with anyone else calling
themselves the Bruins?



kentuck

(111,110 posts)
61. "And we're still counting the votes in Kentucky.."
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 06:04 PM
Nov 2014

"In an historic turnout for Democrats in a mid-year election, the race is still too close to call. The Grimes campaign is still debating how they will pursue the "voter intimidation" mailings in Eastern Kentucky. The pollsters were off in several races and many question their value in the electoral process. The lead by Grimes has left the Republican Party shell-shocked."

lindysalsagal

(20,726 posts)
66. This is going to drag on into the runnoffs. It's not over tomorrow.
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 06:36 PM
Nov 2014

Some will be too close to call, there will be lawsuits, accusations, and judgements made by election secretaries of state.

It'll be a hot mess.

And Gov. Christie STILL won't be a viable national candidate.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
68. Mitch having a total meltdown in front of the cameras.
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 06:52 PM
Nov 2014

As his sorry ass packs up and goes home!

Hekate

(90,773 posts)
72. That Hekate turned off the TV before dinner and read a good book. Next morning's LA Times...
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 07:02 PM
Nov 2014

... will suffice.

I am utterly disgusted with the MSM by this time, their continuous gossip and empty speculation, and above all their assumption that the GOP is and always will be The Default Party.

JI7

(89,262 posts)
75. not sure but whatever it is will be presented in some huge breaking news Drama Whore Style
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 08:01 PM
Nov 2014

when in reality if republicans win control of senate it's mostly due to red states and would not be a surprise.

if democrats keep control of senate there were many races which were close and it would not really be a surprise either.

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)
76. Inevitably, there will be surprises
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 08:11 PM
Nov 2014

Those who were thought to be safe (Eric Cantor comes to mind) are defeated, while the news media does an on-air autopsy to see how they missed it.

I expect at least two notable surprises tomorrow night.

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