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spooky3

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1. Why is this point overlooked by the media:

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Wed May 6, 2026, 11:04 PM

21 hrs ago

Last edited Thu May 7, 2026, 12:29 AM - Edit history (1)

“He also raised doubts about trying to stretch the GOP’s finite voters to win all nine seats.”

These new districts are going to dilute GOP voters and if trends continue the very unpopular actions of this President are going to weaken Republican candidates.

Another point (overlooked in NPR reporting this am) is that of COURSE TSF-backed candidates would do well in IN GOP primaries. His base will come out. But the nomination of Trump suckers vs more moderate Repubs will likely make it easier for Dems to win the general. Michael Steele also pointed out that the voter turnout on the GOP side was awful.

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Trump's Hollow Indiana Victory - WSJ Editorial [View all] question everything 22 hrs ago OP

Why is this point overlooked by the media: spooky3 21 hrs ago #1

I will post this in GD but the voter turnout was over 4-1 Dem to repuke in Indiana Cheezoholic 11 hrs ago #2