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FakeNoose

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4. Repukes are still "retiring" rather than run again and lose

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Original post)

Thu Feb 19, 2026, 09:44 AM

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So it's still hard to say ...

The Dems like to believe we have a deep bench, and we do, but not in every state. Not in every Congressional District. There are going to be areas where D voters will need to accept an "R-lite" candidate where no D is running.

If we can successfully inspire the independents to show up at the polls this year, I believe it's going to be a blowout. So far the signs are good.

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How many House seat will Democrats flip in the midterms? [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Thursday OP

I want to say MORE but I will try to be realistic and say maybe 20.... CTyankee Thursday #1

My vote is not intended to be realistic prediction... it's intended to put "good vibes" out into the universe. QueerDuck Thursday #2

Ah, in that case I will say many, many, many.... CTyankee Thursday #5

A million SSJVegeta Thursday #3

Repukes are still "retiring" rather than run again and lose FakeNoose Thursday #4

It gets to be a "tipping point" where he pisses off, or worse HURTS, so many folks that they wake up....a kind of CTyankee Thursday #6

If the election were held today, it would be at least 20-30 seats Fiendish Thingy Thursday #7

Hope you're right SocialDemocrat61 Thursday #8