# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=145 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 146 --- ## [Deceased G.O.P. Strategist’s Hard Drives Reveal New Details on the Census Citizenship Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deceased-g-o-p-strategist-s-hard-drives-reveal-new-details-on-the-census-citizenship-question/834787)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deceased-g-o-p-strategist-s-hard-drives-reveal-new-details-on-the-census-citizenship-question/834787 "2019-07-11T20:04:43Z")
The documents are cited in a court filing by opponents of the citizenship question. --- ## [Forget Trump: Impeach Mitch McConnell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forget-trump-impeach-mitch-mcconnell/834833)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 224\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forget-trump-impeach-mitch-mcconnell/834833 "2019-07-11T17:27:17Z")
Mitch McConnell Says He’d Go After Supreme Court Vacancy In 2020: ‘We’d Fill It’ If you don’t think this is exactly the abuse of partisan party politics that they founders wanted to stamp out, your reading in history i… --- ## [Is it possible the Epstein case is one of the 12 redacted Mueller cases that got handed off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-the-epstein-case-is-one-of-the-12-redacted-mueller-cases-that-got-handed-off/836878)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-the-epstein-case-is-one-of-the-12-redacted-mueller-cases-that-got-handed-off/836878 "2019-07-11T13:36:45Z")
I thought a dozen cases from the Mueller investigation had been handed off to other agencies since they didn’t fall under the special council’s purview and because they were still ongoing they were redacted. Was the Eps… --- ## [Which female candidate is your choice to beat Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-female-candidate-is-your-choice-to-beat-trump/836396)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-female-candidate-is-your-choice-to-beat-trump/836396 "2019-07-09T03:39:51Z")
Let’s say all of the male candidates for president die in a tragic campaign bus accident in rural Iowa tonight (I mean, holy shit, what are the odds they were all at the same poorly-lit intersection at the exact same tim… --- ## [Celebs Stage Mueller Report Play 'The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebs-stage-mueller-report-play-the-investigation-a-search-for-the-truth-in-ten-acts/836562)
**Author:** [@Anaglyph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaglyph)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebs-stage-mueller-report-play-the-investigation-a-search-for-the-truth-in-ten-acts/836562 "2019-07-08T00:40:50Z")
Annette Benning, Zachary Quinto, Justin Long, and other actors came together to perform ‘The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts,’ a play based on the entire Mueller report In my opinion, def… --- ## [I would vote for Trump if the other candidate were ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-would-vote-for-trump-if-the-other-candidate-were/836348)
**Author:** [@Bone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bone)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-would-vote-for-trump-if-the-other-candidate-were/836348 "2019-07-06T20:26:21Z")
At a gathering this weekend some people were playing a game and I thought it was amusing. The challenge was to propose a person that would motivate the group to vote for Trump. To set some ground rules to make it a bit… --- ## [What's a Dem President going to do about the border problem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-dem-president-going-to-do-about-the-border-problem/836450)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-dem-president-going-to-do-about-the-border-problem/836450 "2019-07-05T05:05:47Z")
The over crowding and understaffed centers is beyond ridiculous. It leaves me wondering, how is a Dem president going to handle it any differently than Trump? (Aside from not separating families?) --- ## [Democratic Debate Graphic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-debate-graphic/836492)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-debate-graphic/836492 "2019-07-04T15:24:45Z")
FiveThirtyEight had a nice data table in their new article where they compare the participants against the expectations of their fans but, more importantly, show how much the fans of one person liked a different person: … --- ## [Australian Federal Election 2019.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-federal-election-2019/832363)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-federal-election-2019/832363 "2019-07-04T09:15:58Z")
Early this morning, the Aus PM Scott Morrison, paid a visit to the Governor General in order to issue a writ for the calling of an election. It is set now for May 18th. So now we have to put up with campaigning, interm… --- ## [Meet the new boss, same as the old boss: Competitive Authoritarianism and how it relates to America](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meet-the-new-boss-same-as-the-old-boss-competitive-authoritarianism-and-how-it-relates-to-america/836363)
**Author:** [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meet-the-new-boss-same-as-the-old-boss-competitive-authoritarianism-and-how-it-relates-to-america/836363 "2019-07-02T22:07:49Z")
In the New York Times Opinion section, author Michael Tomasky spoke of a book that came out in 2010 but he feels is relevant today. He adds the coy “Sound like anyone you know?” The lede spelled out what he means. Th… --- ## [Biden + Buttigieg?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-buttigieg/836118)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-buttigieg/836118 "2019-07-01T20:51:52Z")
Wouldn’t Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg be a great ticket? It would provide both continuity with a well-liked past president and freshness. It would be old + young, top Washington politician + small town mayor, black/blue … --- ## [WHY do nobodies continue to announce they're running for President?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-nobodies-continue-to-announce-theyre-running-for-president/836155)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-nobodies-continue-to-announce-theyre-running-for-president/836155 "2019-07-01T20:09:46Z")
As of today, approximately seven hundred thousand people have formally announced they seek the Democratic nomination for President. Even semi-serious candidates had to be sorted into two groups of ten to get them all in… --- ## [How would you improve Presidential debate formats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-improve-presidential-debate-formats/836233)
**Author:** [@Unreconstructed\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unreconstructed_Man)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-improve-presidential-debate-formats/836233 "2019-07-01T12:01:57Z")
I’m watching the second Presidential debate on YouTube. It’s an absolute shitshow. Here’s how I’d improve it. 1). No more than 5 candidates in any debate. Spread the favourites out among the debates to make sure no s… --- ## [Turnout predictions for 2020?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turnout-predictions-for-2020/836267)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turnout-predictions-for-2020/836267 "2019-06-29T17:58:44Z")
I think there is a fleeting chance that we will see 70% turnout in this upcoming presidential election. The rage and intensity and interest is sky-high. If it’s a moderate like Biden, that might dampen interest, but stil… --- ## [Viral debates moment: A flub or a winning moment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viral-debates-moment-a-flub-or-a-winning-moment/836078)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viral-debates-moment-a-flub-or-a-winning-moment/836078 "2019-06-28T12:18:26Z")
In the days following the first debates which do you think is more likely to be what gets the most play, a flub or a winning moment? --- ## [Out with the old: a Democratic contender hypothetical poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-with-the-old-a-democratic-contender-hypothetical-poll/836147)
**Author:** [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-with-the-old-a-democratic-contender-hypothetical-poll/836147 "2019-06-28T12:13:52Z")
I have, on occasion, expressed the view that despite the fact that they are the current frontrunners I’d rather that Biden, Sanders and Warren not be running this round due to their advanced ages. So I was curious as to … --- ## [Let’s not be too eager to abolish gerrymandering](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-s-not-be-too-eager-to-abolish-gerrymandering/835881)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 9:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-s-not-be-too-eager-to-abolish-gerrymandering/835881 "2019-06-28T09:38:34Z")
While mindful of the importance of not counting our chicks before they hatch, we do need to think ahead for different contingencies. There are signs that 2020 could be a very big year for Democrats up and down the ballot… --- ## [A remarkable set of recent SCOTUS splits - is a message being sent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-remarkable-set-of-recent-scotus-splits-is-a-message-being-sent/835701)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-remarkable-set-of-recent-scotus-splits-is-a-message-being-sent/835701 "2019-06-28T03:12:05Z")
Maybe I haven’t been paying attention and it happens more often than I realize, but I was struck by a recent set of split SCOTUS decisions where the Justices comprising the various splits have paired up (or tripled up) r… --- ## [Democratic Primary World Cup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-primary-world-cup/834652)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-primary-world-cup/834652 "2019-06-28T01:57:16Z")
A few months ago we had a fun March Madness Style set of polls to see how the different candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination faired here. I’d like to run something similar, but this time in the style of … --- ## [Gerrymandering and unilateral disarmament](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gerrymandering-and-unilateral-disarmament/836168)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gerrymandering-and-unilateral-disarmament/836168 "2019-06-27T21:27:33Z")
Given that the Supreme Court just handed down a ruling that state gerrymandering is not subject to federal oversight, I thought it would be good to look at the issue presented in \*\*SlackerInc’s \*\*other thread: In that t… --- ## [Robert Mueller's testimony to the House](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robert-muellers-testimony-to-the-house/836082)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robert-muellers-testimony-to-the-house/836082 "2019-06-27T00:22:12Z")
The AP says it’s happening in July. --- ## [Roy Moore running for Senate again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roy-moore-running-for-senate-again/835860)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roy-moore-running-for-senate-again/835860 "2019-06-26T22:23:13Z")
He will likely win this time since he will have Trump’s coattails. --- ## [Debates should be scrapped](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debates-should-be-scrapped/835677)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debates-should-be-scrapped/835677 "2019-06-26T17:18:45Z")
In 2020, I’d like to see a PowerPoint Presentation competition. We don’t teach rhetoric anymore. You might as well have the candidates hold a goat sacrificing tournament for all they’re liable to be able to compete at a… --- ## [Shouldn't Trump Be Arrested?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shouldnt-trump-be-arrested/767918)
**Author:** [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shouldnt-trump-be-arrested/767918 "2019-06-25T20:15:24Z")
IANAL, but with news breaking about Jill Harth, and with Trump on tape gleefully admitting to at the very least sexual harassment, shouldn’t he be arrested for sexual misconduct if not sexual assault? What’s the law here… --- ## [2020 candidate who said bullshit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2020-candidate-who-said-bullshit/835986)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2020-candidate-who-said-bullshit/835986 "2019-06-24T21:37:53Z")
On tv, they showed a few 2020 candidates talking about Trumps deportation scheme. One of them said “its bullshit”. They didn’t identify who he was, but I want to know so I can vote for him. Honestly and forthright talk a… --- ## [Proposed "Geneva Conventions" for politics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proposed-geneva-conventions-for-politics/835892)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proposed-geneva-conventions-for-politics/835892 "2019-06-24T15:30:15Z")
It may have been Mao Zedong who said that politics is peaceful warfare and warfare is violent politics - that the two are simply different points on a spectrum of conflict. Since there are Geneva Conventions that mandate… --- ## [What have the democrats done since winning in 2018 that you're excited about](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-the-democrats-done-since-winning-in-2018-that-youre-excited-about/835453)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-the-democrats-done-since-winning-in-2018-that-youre-excited-about/835453 "2019-06-22T02:15:36Z")
Just out of curiosity. In Illinois, they legalized marijuana. They made it easier to join a labor union. The state joined the US climate alliance. They expanded women’s reproductive rights. I know a lot of states are l… --- ## [Does My Opposition to H.R.40 Make Me Semi-Racist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-my-opposition-to-h-r-40-make-me-semi-racist/835808)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-my-opposition-to-h-r-40-make-me-semi-racist/835808 "2019-06-22T00:14:41Z")
Yes I am a white man. Yes I acknowledge that our country has some terrible racist history. Yes I acknowledge that - to a far lesser extent - that racism still exists. Yes I believe our country has done a lot to improv… --- ## [Democratic World Cup, Finals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-world-cup-finals/835811)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-world-cup-finals/835811 "2019-06-21T15:47:44Z")
This is the finals of our Democratic Primary World Cup tournament. Everyone is invited to vote in the poll. Feel free to add comments about why you chose one of these candidates over the other one. --- ## [Trump is in rough shape in battleground states](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-in-rough-shape-in-battleground-states/835090)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2019, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-in-rough-shape-in-battleground-states/835090 "2019-06-21T07:32:59Z")
And this is before factoring in some potentially dark clouds on the economic horizon: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/adp-private-sector-job-growth-tumbles-to-a-9-year-low-in-may-2019-06-05 This all reinforces the… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=144) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=146)