# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Politics & Elections category](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-politics-elections-category/911012)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-politics-elections-category/911012 "2020-06-19T22:44:20Z")
The forum for discussion about the horse race. For discussion of elections and electoral politics, including strategy and tactics, political parties, individual races, political news, and politicians and public figures. … --- ## [Thread and Topic Bans for Politics and Elections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-and-topic-bans-for-politics-and-elections/847726)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-and-topic-bans-for-politics-and-elections/847726 "2026-09-03T03:32:32Z")
John Stamos Left Ear, From Politics and Elections and Great Debates, until 3/9/20 Manwich is banned from the “Mike” Bloomberg Presidential campaign, 2020 until Feburary 22, 2020 DrDeth is forbidden from P&E until 4/15/… --- ## [New Rules for Politics and Elections – January 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-rules-for-politics-and-elections-january-2020/845727)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-rules-for-politics-and-elections-january-2020/845727 "2026-04-21T15:26:33Z")
Moderation in Great Debates and Politics and Elections In general, Great Debates and Politics and Elections are the most contentious fora on the SDMB. Because of that, you’ll find that moderation is more active and pro… --- ## [Alberta, Natural Resources, and the Rest of Canada](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alberta-natural-resources-and-the-rest-of-canada/1017872)
**Author:** [@Uzi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uzi)\ **Replies:** 1076\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alberta-natural-resources-and-the-rest-of-canada/1017872 "2026-10-27T06:56:40Z")
The 30% is about the same as in Quebec. But, it is likely to rise higher if Carney doesn’t accede to the requests that Smith made. Which he won’t. His talk of creating a Canadian energy superpower is just that. It sho… --- ## [Senate races 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/senate-races-2026/1013534)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 909\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/senate-races-2026/1013534 "2026-10-27T06:13:14Z")
Didn’t see a thread, but forgive me if there’s one already. The first major news from an incumbent: Gary Peters (D-MI) won’t seek reelection in 2026. He’s a two term Senator who led the Senate Dems election efforts in t… --- ## [US House races 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-house-races-2026/1023336)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 194\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-house-races-2026/1023336 "2026-10-27T06:05:40Z")
Here’s our thread on the upper house: Senate races 2026 Thought we ought to have one on the House of Representatives, as well. Here’s Wiki: 2026 United States House of Representatives elections - Wikipedia These may a… --- ## [I don’t grok the Newsom dislike among engaged Democrats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-don-t-grok-the-newsom-dislike-among-engaged-democrats/1033980)
**Author:** [@Calder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Calder)\ **Replies:** 231\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-don-t-grok-the-newsom-dislike-among-engaged-democrats/1033980 "2026-10-27T04:52:51Z")
I don’t get the hate for Newsom. Help me understand it. To be clear up front, I’m not pushing Newsom. My top two for 2028 are Pete Buttigieg and Jon Ossoff. I’m trying to figure out why so many plugged-in Democrats seem… --- ## [OK, Dems. What's the Plan? Affordability](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-dems-whats-the-plan-affordability/1033494)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-dems-whats-the-plan-affordability/1033494 "2026-10-27T03:19:16Z")
The Democrats are ruinning in the mid-terms largely on a platform of affordability. However, I haven’t seen many specific proposals. What could they realistically do to address affordability if they win a majority in t… --- ## [Voting 2026 - Good, Bad, and Ugly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voting-2026-good-bad-and-ugly/1033700)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voting-2026-good-bad-and-ugly/1033700 "2026-10-27T03:04:29Z")
This is for your tales of voting, lines, balloting irregularities, voter disenfranchisement shenanigans, and anything else similar. Good or bad. Whether your personal experience or something from the media. My story? … --- ## [Frontrunners for Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, {DO NOT rehash past candidates}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frontrunners-for-democratic-presidential-nomination-in-2028-do-not-rehash-past-candidates/1013036)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 2809\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frontrunners-for-democratic-presidential-nomination-in-2028-do-not-rehash-past-candidates/1013036 "2026-10-27T02:54:08Z")
For the sake of this thread, let’s assume Trump will not destroy American democracy as we know it, and that free and fair elections will take place in 2028. Anyway, the field seems to be wide open for the Democrats righ… --- ## [How do you research lesser-known, down-ballot measures and candidates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-research-lesser-known-down-ballot-measures-and-candidates/1034149)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-research-lesser-known-down-ballot-measures-and-candidates/1034149 "2026-10-27T02:17:09Z")
Continuing the discussion from Tell me your hypocrisies: A number of posters there (myself included) commented on how lazy & civically irresponsible it is to just vote a party-line ballot without researching the people … --- ## [AP: “Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted on charges of lying to Congress and obstruction”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ap-ex-fbi-director-james-comey-indicted-on-charges-of-lying-to-congress-and-obstruction/1023402)
**Author:** [@Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stranger_On_A_Train)\ **Replies:** 303\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ap-ex-fbi-director-james-comey-indicted-on-charges-of-lying-to-congress-and-obstruction/1023402 "2026-10-27T01:46:39Z")
The criminal case is likely to deepen concerns that the Justice Department under Bondi is being weaponized in pursuit of investigations and now prosecutions of public figures the president regards as his political ene… --- ## [Trump-haters: What things do you \*agree\* with Trump on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-haters-what-things-do-you-agree-with-trump-on/1030489)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-haters-what-things-do-you-agree-with-trump-on/1030489 "2026-10-27T01:22:24Z")
I hate Donald Trump as much as anybody, but there are still a few things we share in common. For example, we both like the Rush Hour movie franchise, to the point where Trump has actually leaned on New Line and director… --- ## [Epstein Files =\> Trump Impeachment & Conviction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 1112\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733 "2026-10-27T00:36:24Z")
I know this is highly speculative right now so maybe we will all spitball then the thread goes on hiatus until the files are released. I’ll start off the assumption that the House & Senate are both approximately 50/50 s… --- ## [Brazilian Election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brazilian-election/1033583)
**Author:** [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brazilian-election/1033583 "2026-10-27T00:25:36Z")
Results of today’s elections are coming in quickly: The Guardian: Brazil presidential election 2026: first-round live results --- ## [Do you believe our Presidency would be more normal if JD Vance takes the office?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-our-presidency-would-be-more-normal-if-jd-vance-takes-the-office/1033817)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-our-presidency-would-be-more-normal-if-jd-vance-takes-the-office/1033817 "2026-10-26T22:16:34Z")
Trump’s health has been in the news. Any one that’s seen recent photos can see the weight gain and his stooped shoulders. His hands often have bruises. Maybe from IV’s or blood work? What would a Vance Presidency look l… --- ## [These $90 payments from Social Security that just showed up {$90 Medicare dividend}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-90-payments-from-social-security-that-just-showed-up-90-medicare-dividend/1033633)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-90-payments-from-social-security-that-just-showed-up-90-medicare-dividend/1033633 "2026-10-26T19:42:43Z")
Both Mr. brown and I received today $90 each from Social Security. Googling says: “The checks, which have already hit some seniors’ bank accounts, are tied to the Trump administration’s announcement that it would send … --- ## [I fear I'm about to lose my country](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-fear-im-about-to-lose-my-country/991926)
**Author:** [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Replies:** 1002\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-fear-im-about-to-lose-my-country/991926 "2026-10-26T18:34:07Z")
I just came back from voting and I fear I’m about to lose my country. Now, there will probably stil be a country in the south of the world called Argentina in a few years, with more or less the same territory. But my c… --- ## [What is Trump's current health?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-trumps-current-health/922538)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 256\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-trumps-current-health/922538 "2026-10-26T15:20:36Z")
As of today, and as long as this thread stays active, what do you think the best evidence of Trump’s current health? The WH has been less than forthcoming about various aspects - such as when his last negative test was.… --- ## [Midterm Cheating Watch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midterm-cheating-watch/1033989)
**Author:** [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midterm-cheating-watch/1033989 "2026-10-26T14:27:19Z")
This thread can start with discussion of whether my link captures what is likely, and can continue when we see how close any GOP election cheating actually is to the picture below: Critical Conditions Podcast, Oct. 19, … --- ## [The Trump deportation news thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-deportation-news-thread/1013404)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 1249\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-deportation-news-thread/1013404 "2026-10-26T13:28:06Z")
This thread is for discussion of Trumps attempts to deport human beings from the USA. We all know what’s going on. It’s scarcely worth repeating it. But for the record his stated intention is to deport over 20 million … --- ## [Protests & Violence: What's Going on in France?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protests-violence-whats-going-on-in-france/1033648)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protests-violence-whats-going-on-in-france/1033648 "2026-10-26T10:58:40Z")
I saw on the news last nice that France is in civil turmoil but, the evening news being the Reader’s Digest Condensed Version that it is, didn’t really go into any details. What is going on? --- ## [Russia invades Ukraine -- The regional situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-invades-ukraine-the-regional-situation/995349)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 1991\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-invades-ukraine-the-regional-situation/995349 "2026-10-25T00:13:44Z")
Mod notes in the Russia invades Ukraine {2022-02-24} (Part 2) thread admonish posters to stick to ‘breaking news’. But wars do not happen in isolation. There are issues of strategy, strategic, tactical, and diplomatic.… --- ## [Post election advertisements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-election-advertisements/1034107)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-election-advertisements/1034107 "2026-10-24T22:05:29Z")
Are there any regulations regarding ads challenging elections or electors post election? --- ## [How likely is US military intervention in Cuba?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-likely-is-us-military-intervention-in-cuba/1026442)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-likely-is-us-military-intervention-in-cuba/1026442 "2026-10-24T20:24:27Z")
Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated this week on “Meet the Press” that, after Venezuela, Cuba might be the Trump administration’s next target. Cuba has a close long-term alliance with Russia. And – even amid a seve… --- ## [Trump Impeachment 2027](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-impeachment-2027/1034060)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-impeachment-2027/1034060 "2026-10-24T19:21:01Z")
Continuing the discussion from US House races 2026: The question of whether Democrats should try to impeach Trump in 2027 (assuming they take the House) is a great question, but it’s a bit of a hijack from the thread ab… --- ## [What are YOU doing to save democracy in the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-doing-to-save-democracy-in-the-us/1033109)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-doing-to-save-democracy-in-the-us/1033109 "2026-10-24T18:17:15Z")
It’s now less than nine weeks to the midterms, perhaps the most important election of our lives. If Trump and his goons achieve their stated goal of stealing elections, and Democrats do not take back the House and, hopef… --- ## [Unconfirmed reports that Kim Jong-Un may be dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unconfirmed-reports-that-kim-jong-un-may-be-dead/1033984)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unconfirmed-reports-that-kim-jong-un-may-be-dead/1033984 "2026-10-24T16:10:15Z")
According to tweets by the leader of a Chinese opposition party, Kim suffered a cerebral hemmorhage, was taken to a hospital in Beijing, and passed away, and China has dispatched 9,000 troops to Pyongyang. North Korea ha… --- ## [Trump Approval ratings fell below 40% and stayed under](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-approval-ratings-fell-below-40-and-stayed-under/1032391)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-approval-ratings-fell-below-40-and-stayed-under/1032391 "2026-10-24T13:57:45Z")
The aggregate approval rating dropped to its lowest for him. Sad it took this much and this long, but the trend is downward. We’ll see how this effects election day. As the link to the chart has failed to display the … --- ## [United States and Israel are bombing Iran {for current/ongoing events, past/future have specific threads}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/united-states-and-israel-are-bombing-iran-for-current-ongoing-events-past-future-have-specific-threads/1028071)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 1860\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/united-states-and-israel-are-bombing-iran-for-current-ongoing-events-past-future-have-specific-threads/1028071 "2026-10-24T13:47:21Z")
This is a live link from NBC News. First post at the bottom reads: Then there’s this from Trump. I can’t quote it now, but I just watched a video of Trump telling the Iranian military to put their weapons down now o… [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=1)