# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=146 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 147 --- ## [Kellyanne Conway should be fired?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kellyanne-conway-should-be-fired/835485)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kellyanne-conway-should-be-fired/835485 "2019-06-19T21:27:08Z")
According to US special counsel office. (the office is not related to Mueller) There is zero chance Trump will fire her so this is pretty much a waste of time. --- ## [Democratic World Cup, Semi Finals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-world-cup-semi-finals/835585)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-world-cup-semi-finals/835585 "2019-06-19T20:42:48Z")
This is the semi finals of the single-elimination stage matches up for our Democratic Primary World Cup. Everyone is invited to vote in the poll. Feel free to add comments about why you chose one of these candidates over… --- ## [First Dem debate field set](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-dem-debate-field-set/835499)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-dem-debate-field-set/835499 "2019-06-19T17:28:25Z")
No real surprises here except maybe that Williamson made it 3 guys were left out --- ## [The proposed National Popular Vote Interstate Compact](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-proposed-national-popular-vote-interstate-compact/805797)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 419\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-proposed-national-popular-vote-interstate-compact/805797 "2019-06-18T15:31:32Z")
Intended as a workaround for the bugs (some think them features, of course) of the Electoral College: National Popular Vote Interstate Compact - Wikipedia There’s discussion of the NPVIC starting at post 1453 here: http… --- ## [Trump vs. the US Mexico Border 2: Trump's Secret Deal with Mexico (it's in his pocket!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-vs-the-us-mexico-border-2-trumps-secret-deal-with-mexico-its-in-his-pocket/835402)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-vs-the-us-mexico-border-2-trumps-secret-deal-with-mexico-its-in-his-pocket/835402 "2019-06-18T13:39:16Z")
Video today of Trump doing his best McCarthy impersonation on the White House lawn, complete with a prop. For those wanting a slightly longer summation: Donald Trump claims to have a secret agreement AND THEN PULLS A … --- ## [Just how much of a threat are Sanders to Warren and Vice Versa?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-much-of-a-threat-are-sanders-to-warren-and-vice-versa/835216)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-much-of-a-threat-are-sanders-to-warren-and-vice-versa/835216 "2019-06-17T01:52:37Z")
UIt’s all in the title. I understand the other “non or lesser Progressive” Democrats are all competing with each other as well. Debates could change everything. I’m currently a Bernie dude… (Biden’s horrible In my HUMB… --- ## [Howard Schultz considers run; urged against.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howard-schultz-considers-run-urged-against/828511)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Turk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dan_Turk)\ **Replies:** 315\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howard-schultz-considers-run-urged-against/828511 "2019-06-15T13:26:10Z")
According to sources across the board, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is a life-long Democrat exploring a run as an Independent for POTUS in 2020. Of course, many are urging against this: Howard Schultz’s possible … --- ## [Democratic World Cup, Quarter Finals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-world-cup-quarter-finals/835395)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-world-cup-quarter-finals/835395 "2019-06-14T14:11:49Z")
This is the quarter finals of the single-elimination stage matches up for our Democratic Primary World Cup. Everyone is invited to vote in the poll. Feel free to add comments about why you chose one of these candidates o… --- ## [List of Progun Democrats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-of-progun-democrats/835211)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-of-progun-democrats/835211 "2019-06-13T09:57:46Z")
I would have thought a list of all current Congresscritters with their NRA rating would be easy to find. I would have been wrong. The lists I can find are all old. Is there any obvious way to compile a list of governors… --- ## [A bold prediction - Trump won't be president on Nov. 3, 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bold-prediction-trump-wont-be-president-on-nov-3-2020/832813)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bold-prediction-trump-wont-be-president-on-nov-3-2020/832813 "2019-06-13T02:41:11Z")
I’ve been saying for a while that I didn’t think Trump would finish out his term. No, I don’t expect him to be impeached, and I hope the Democrats won’t try. A health problem might do it. Trump is a walking heart attack… --- ## [If McConnell leaves Senate, who is likely the next Majority Leader?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-mcconnell-leaves-senate-who-is-likely-the-next-majority-leader/835442)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-mcconnell-leaves-senate-who-is-likely-the-next-majority-leader/835442 "2019-06-12T21:24:18Z")
Let’s assume the Republicans retain control of the Senate. In the unlikely event that somehow Mitch McConnell is no longer a senator, who is likely to replace him as Majority Leader? --- ## [I have left the Democratic Party.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-left-the-democratic-party/835140)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-left-the-democratic-party/835140 "2019-06-12T18:41:38Z")
Went down to the courthouse yesterday, intending to change my affiliation to Green Party. The registrar, who I know slightly, told me that I would have to register as “Other” and specify Green, but that it would be self-… --- ## [Gov. Cuomo: America "was never that great" - is this a common sentiment on the Left?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gov-cuomo-america-was-never-that-great-is-this-a-common-sentiment-on-the-left/819934)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 221\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gov-cuomo-america-was-never-that-great-is-this-a-common-sentiment-on-the-left/819934 "2019-06-12T15:06:09Z")
Recently Gov. Cuomo (D-NY) said America “was never that great.” Is this a common sentiment among those on the Left? --- ## [Can the Ds get 50 senate seats, 2022 edition.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-ds-get-50-senate-seats-2022-edition/835296)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-ds-get-50-senate-seats-2022-edition/835296 "2019-06-12T00:01:32Z")
I didn’t want to hijack the other thread, so here is a new one to ask some related questions. Here are the assumptions for the hypothetical. The Democratic presidential candidate wins in 2020 and the Democrats keep the… --- ## [Democratic Primary World Cup, Third Round](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-primary-world-cup-third-round/835189)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-primary-world-cup-third-round/835189 "2019-06-11T20:08:24Z")
This is the third group stage matches up for our Democratic Primary World Cup. 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. I’ve comb… --- ## [Labour/Tory MPs may resign the whip on 14 February](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/labour-tory-mps-may-resign-the-whip-on-14-february/828902)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/labour-tory-mps-may-resign-the-whip-on-14-february/828902 "2019-06-10T01:35:25Z")
Story here: Disaffected Tory and Labour MPs 'could resign whips' on Valentine's Day I know, yet another story about a possible party split. Yet, this may be more realistic as the Brexit deadline approaches. Chuka Umunna… --- ## [Democratic Primary World Cup, Second Round](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-primary-world-cup-second-round/834982)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-primary-world-cup-second-round/834982 "2019-06-07T21:28:11Z")
This is the group stage matches up for our Democratic Primary World Cup. 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. I’ve combined t… --- ## [Who is the most competent politician who functions in a democracy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-competent-politician-who-functions-in-a-democracy/834984)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-competent-politician-who-functions-in-a-democracy/834984 "2019-06-06T16:27:29Z")
I don’t want to hijack this thread which is discussing (among other things) which politician is the best at physical fighting or turning a democracy into an authoritarian state. https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/show… --- ## [Is Joe Biden the new Ed Muskie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-joe-biden-the-new-ed-muskie/835078)
**Author:** [@Thing\_Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing_Fish)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-joe-biden-the-new-ed-muskie/835078 "2019-06-06T15:37:47Z")
Very funSlack Chat on 538 this morning, comparing the 2020 Presidential candidates to candidates in previous elections, and trying to discern from that what their futures might hold. I thought it would be fun to throw th… --- ## [Politicians you best not f--- with 'cause you know you'll lose](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/politicians-you-best-not-f-with-cause-you-know-youll-lose/834857)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/politicians-you-best-not-f-with-cause-you-know-youll-lose/834857 "2019-06-06T00:58:03Z")
I’ll name two right of the top of my head: Mitch McConnell Nancy Pelosi Who else? Doesn’t have to be today, and doesn’t have to be nationally recognized or even American - international contributions welcome. --- ## [How will Trump's 4th of July address pan out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-trumps-4th-of-july-address-pan-out/833954)
**Author:** [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-trumps-4th-of-july-address-pan-out/833954 "2019-06-05T23:42:57Z")
So Trump has decided tohijackthat national fourth of July festivities on the Mall in Washington DC, and try to make it all about him and how he made America Great again. While it turns my stomach to see what should be a… --- ## [What conditions would it take for SCOTUS to indeed uphold the Alabama/Georgia abortion laws?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-conditions-would-it-take-for-scotus-to-indeed-uphold-the-alabama-georgia-abortion-laws/834587)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-conditions-would-it-take-for-scotus-to-indeed-uphold-the-alabama-georgia-abortion-laws/834587 "2019-06-05T18:34:26Z")
The math just isn’t there; the 5-4 conservative majority contains two justices - Roberts and Alito - who would likely side with Roe out of stare decisis and the Alabama/Georgia laws are just written in such a way that th… --- ## [Legalize Shrooms!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legalize-shrooms/833623)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legalize-shrooms/833623 "2019-06-05T13:07:06Z")
Voters in Denver today have the option to decriminalize possession and use of psilocybin mushrooms for people 21 and over. I’m not sure this is a good idea, but I’m not convinced them being illegal is a good idea either… --- ## [So, how did the Russians get my father-in-law to vote for Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-did-the-russians-get-my-father-in-law-to-vote-for-trump/834838)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-did-the-russians-get-my-father-in-law-to-vote-for-trump/834838 "2019-06-04T19:35:46Z")
I am a school teacher in a tiny town in far West Texas, but I actually live in a somewhat less tiny town in Central Texas (some 500 miles away). Now that school is out, I will be returning home to my lovely wife, our fi… --- ## [Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sadiq-khan-the-mayor-of-london/834983)
**Author:** [@Casparlatete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casparlatete)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sadiq-khan-the-mayor-of-london/834983 "2019-06-03T22:27:28Z")
Can you take the man out of Pakistan, but not Pakistan out of the man? --- ## [130,000 donors for third debate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/130-000-donors-for-third-debate/834828)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/130-000-donors-for-third-debate/834828 "2019-06-02T17:42:59Z")
The DNC has set the criteria for meeting the threshold to qualify for the third debate: 130,000 unique donors and 2 percent in four qualifying polls. Anybody else not a fan of this? I follow the candidates on Facebook,… --- ## [European Parliament election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-parliament-election/834564)
**Author:** [@clairobscur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clairobscur)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-parliament-election/834564 "2019-06-02T15:16:45Z")
Opening the thread in case some would be interested. In France, it’s a disaster for both the traditional right and the traditional left. Radical left got 7% Traditional left didn’t do any better : 7% too. Traditional… --- ## [Beto O’Rourke vs Tulsi Gabbard: Democratic Primary World Cup, First Round](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beto-o-rourke-vs-tulsi-gabbard-democratic-primary-world-cup-first-round/834771)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beto-o-rourke-vs-tulsi-gabbard-democratic-primary-world-cup-first-round/834771 "2019-06-02T06:39:24Z")
This is a group stage match up for our Democratic Primary World Cup. 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. --- ## [Kamala Harris vs Julian Castro: Democratic Primary World Cup, First Round](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kamala-harris-vs-julian-castro-democratic-primary-world-cup-first-round/834776)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kamala-harris-vs-julian-castro-democratic-primary-world-cup-first-round/834776 "2019-06-01T21:26:18Z")
This is a group stage match up for our Democratic Primary World Cup. 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. --- ## [Andrew Yang vs Steve Bullock: Democratic Primary World Cup, First Round](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andrew-yang-vs-steve-bullock-democratic-primary-world-cup-first-round/834775)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andrew-yang-vs-steve-bullock-democratic-primary-world-cup-first-round/834775 "2019-06-01T18:27:06Z")
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