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@booboo said in US Politics:
@Kiwiwomble said in US Politics:
wasn't this thread locked?
does someone have a short explanation on whats the runoffs are about...ive ignored a bit of US politics for a while
It was. But due to special request due to the Georgia runoff @Duluth has reopened.
In opening it @Duluth has requested we all keep it seemly, on topic and no name calling.
and we all wanted Jordie to perform on the wing...but we don't always get what we want jokes obviously
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@Kiwiwomble said in US Politics:
and well all wanted to Jordie to perform on the wing
That is unseemly and off topic You've failed already.
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@Snowy said in US Politics:
@Kiwiwomble said in US Politics:
and well all wanted to Jordie to perform on the wing
That is unseemly and off topic You've failed already.
Repurposing is soooooo 2020
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@canefan It's much closer in that race. Ossoff leading now, with votes still to come mostly from Democrat dominated counties.
Edited to add this:According to Georgia law, if two candidates are within a 0.5 percentage point margin or less, either one is able to request a recount. Election officials are also able to ask for a recount if they suspect a potential error or discrepancy in the results, and candidates can petition the secretary of state if they are concerned about a similar issue.
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On January 5, control of the US Senate will be decided in two Georgia runoff elections. If Democrats win both races, both parties will have 50 senators each, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris serving as the tie-breaker in any party-line votes. If just one of the two Republican incumbents can hold onto their seats, however, the GOP will keep control of the Senate.
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@Crucial said in US Politics:
@canefan said in US Politics:
So if the Dems win both races what happens?
Senate has even numbers and the VP has deciding vote.
...and this man becomes the most powerful person in America:
(conservative Democrat senator from West Virginia who has already come out against tax hikes, court packing and Green subsidies that hurt mining in his state)
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@TeWaio said in US Politics:
@Crucial said in US Politics:
@canefan said in US Politics:
So if the Dems win both races what happens?
Senate has even numbers and the VP has deciding vote.
...and this man becomes the most powerful person in America:
(conservative Democrat senator from West Virginia who has already come out against tax hikes, court packing and Green subsidies that hurt mining in his state)
Astute observation.
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@Crucial said in US Politics:
@dogmeat said in US Politics:
@Crucial Does anyone pay for Herald 'Premier'?
I don’t know anyone that does. I guess that luddites with a printed delivery of old news might get it included.
I believe it dates back the 60s and it was a way to insure that black canditates would not have an easy path to win when there was a split field.
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I think the observation by “Politico” that Trump is in burn it down mode is pretty much on the button.
He’s throwing toys left, right and centre against anyone that doesn’t support his alternate facts.
Problem now for GOP is how long he carries on. If he keeps up the pretence and stays affiliated he will simply erode support for any other candidate they have. A split would ensure at least two more cycles of Dem wins before it settles. -
@DMX said in US Politics:
@Crucial said in US Politics:
@dogmeat said in US Politics:
@Crucial Does anyone pay for Herald 'Premier'?
I don’t know anyone that does. I guess that luddites with a printed delivery of old news might get it included.
I believe it dates back the 60s and it was a way to insure that black canditates would not have an easy path to win when there was a split field.
Not sure that reply pertains to a NZ Herald subscription? Think you have quoted the wrong post?
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@TeWaio said in US Politics:
@Crucial said in US Politics:
@canefan said in US Politics:
So if the Dems win both races what happens?
Senate has even numbers and the VP has deciding vote.
...and this man becomes the most powerful person in America:
(conservative Democrat senator from West Virginia who has already come out against tax hikes, court packing and Green subsidies that hurt mining in his state)
Sorry @TeWaio , ploise exploin?
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Geez, Capitol police have put the US Capitol Building in lockdown because Trump supporters have stormed - and breached - the building. Capitiol police now using tear gas. Obviously, proceedings have come to a halt and VP Pence has reportedly been rushed out via underground tunnels by the Secret Service, because trumpists are angry at him for not refusing to certify the election results. They’ve shot into the chamber. ...
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@Stargazer said in US Politics:
Geez, Capitol police have put the US Capitol Building in lockdown because Trump supporters have stormed - and breached - the building. Capitiol police now using tear gas. Obviously, proceedings have come to a halt and VP Pence has reportedly been rushed out via underground tunnels by the Secret Service, because trumpists are angry at him for not refusing to certify the election results. There's shooting inside the chamber ...
Fark
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@Stargazer said in US Politics:
Geez, Capitol police have put the US Capitol Building in lockdown because Trump supporters have stormed - and breached - the building. Capitiol police now using tear gas. Obviously, proceedings have come to a halt and VP Pence has reportedly been rushed out via underground tunnels by the Secret Service, because trumpists are angry at him for not refusing to certify the election results. There's shooting inside the chamber ...
It looks way more peaceful than that on the live footage on CNN? Police aren't even trying to push them off the steps on the front entrance
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Trump must be so proud that he has divided his nation so much.
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