# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=154 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 155 --- ## [Walltalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walltalk/827585)
**Author:** [@BenedictusXIV](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BenedictusXIV)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walltalk/827585 "2019-01-29T19:04:32Z")
I must admit that Trump seems to make an effort to live up to his election promises. Of course Mrs. Clinton is still on the run, but in general he appears to have a list and work on it if and when he’s actually doing a… --- ## [Did Pelosi just un-invite Trump from the State of the Union?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-pelosi-just-un-invite-trump-from-the-state-of-the-union/827898)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 548\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-pelosi-just-un-invite-trump-from-the-state-of-the-union/827898 "2019-01-28T22:22:24Z")
The U.S. Constitution says that the president shall from time to time report to Congress on the State of the Union. It doesn’t say that the president has to give a speech. It doesn’t say a State of the Union speech has t… --- ## [Beijing Makes Trump $1 Trillion Offer To Seal China Trade Deal; Dow Jones Rises](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beijing-makes-trump-1-trillion-offer-to-seal-china-trade-deal-dow-jones-rises/828003)
**Author:** [@Ancient\_Erudite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ancient_Erudite)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beijing-makes-trump-1-trillion-offer-to-seal-china-trade-deal-dow-jones-rises/828003 "2019-01-28T15:38:58Z")
After putting the pressure on China about the trade deficit in the form of tariffs, instead of just talking about like past Presidents have, China’s economy tanked. Recently China has an offer to buy 1 trillion dollars … --- ## [How long do you think the US government shutdown will last?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-you-think-the-us-government-shutdown-will-last/827486)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-you-think-the-us-government-shutdown-will-last/827486 "2019-01-28T15:27:46Z")
It’s hard to believe there’s not a thread on this yet. I’m giving seven options, of which I’ve chosen 2 to 6 months. I think this shutdown will last several months because Trump is too stubborn to give in and it will pro… --- ## [Are the Democrats fooking up the border wall issue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-democrats-fooking-up-the-border-wall-issue/826583)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-democrats-fooking-up-the-border-wall-issue/826583 "2019-01-26T12:38:59Z")
Am I the only one that thinks this is a critical PR fight for the Democrats as they take over the house on the first? Even though a slim majority of Americans are against the border wall, the Democrats seem purely obstr… --- ## [Is there any way that Senate Republicans can override Mitch McConnell?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-that-senate-republicans-can-override-mitch-mcconnell/827231)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-that-senate-republicans-can-override-mitch-mcconnell/827231 "2019-01-25T17:54:46Z")
I will use as an excuse that I am Canadian to ask if and how US Senate Republicans can force Mitch McConnell to change his current position of not sending any legislation to the President unless he knows in advance that … --- ## [So why not pay the Coast Guard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-not-pay-the-coast-guard/828404)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-not-pay-the-coast-guard/828404 "2019-01-25T17:22:30Z")
By now, we’ve all seen Sen. Bennet’s awesome takedown of Sen. Lyin’ Ted Cruz. If not, I encourage you to find it on YouTube. It’s about 25 minutes of full-throated harangue. It’s awesome. Here is the speech. After a… --- ## [Might Mueller be waiting to bring conspiracy charges against those already charged with crimes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/might-mueller-be-waiting-to-bring-conspiracy-charges-against-those-already-charged-with-crimes/828401)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/might-mueller-be-waiting-to-bring-conspiracy-charges-against-those-already-charged-with-crimes/828401 "2019-01-25T16:44:36Z")
If Mueller was planning to bring charges against Manafort, Stone, etc, for conspiring with Russia, would he already have charged them, or might he be waiting to drop conspiracy charges against everyone at once so as to n… --- ## [Democrats, leave the issue of abortion alone. The problem is already solved, and it costs votes.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-leave-the-issue-of-abortion-alone-the-problem-is-already-solved-and-it-costs-votes/824234)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-leave-the-issue-of-abortion-alone-the-problem-is-already-solved-and-it-costs-votes/824234 "2019-01-25T11:21:10Z")
In this thread, I argued that the right’s pro-life stance accomplishes several things, all of them bad for the left. It rallies the religious right, because they have been taught that abortion is evil and combatting t… --- ## [Trump tells Sanders "not to bother" giving press briefings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-tells-sanders-not-to-bother-giving-press-briefings/828230)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-tells-sanders-not-to-bother-giving-press-briefings/828230 "2019-01-25T06:42:43Z")
So the Governing By Twitter President has said Sarah Sanders won’t be lying–er, giving press briefings very often now: “The reason Sarah Sanders does not go to the ‘podium’ much anymore is that the press covers her so r… --- ## [Contemporary national democratic politicians who have worked as prosecutors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contemporary-national-democratic-politicians-who-have-worked-as-prosecutors/828183)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contemporary-national-democratic-politicians-who-have-worked-as-prosecutors/828183 "2019-01-25T01:33:10Z")
I don’t know if this will be a long list, or a short one. but I like both Ted Leiu and Adam Schiff, and I know both worked as prosecutors. I’m wondering if prosecutors have more of a take no shit attitude. Kamala Harris… --- ## [Kansas Senator Pat Roberts to retire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kansas-senator-pat-roberts-to-retire/827199)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kansas-senator-pat-roberts-to-retire/827199 "2019-01-23T18:01:49Z")
Kansas Republican Pat Roberts will retire, setting up open seat race for Senate Pat Roberts, who has been an elected official in Washington for almost 40 years, will retire after his current term ends in 2020. He was f… --- ## [Why not Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand for President in the 2020 Democratic Primary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-not-sen-kirsten-gillibrand-for-president-in-the-2020-democratic-primary/824508)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-not-sen-kirsten-gillibrand-for-president-in-the-2020-democratic-primary/824508 "2019-01-22T18:26:13Z")
She is popular in the large state of New York. Kirsten Gillibrand was a moderate Dem (Blue Dog) and only 51 currently. She is not known as ardently anti-gun, though she has moved towards more regulations since Sandy Hoo… --- ## [Make some predictions on the Democratic race](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-some-predictions-on-the-democratic-race/827846)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-some-predictions-on-the-democratic-race/827846 "2019-01-21T11:39:03Z")
Who will be the nominee? Yes, of course it’s early, but think of it like trying to predict a Super Bowl winner in the preseason. Just do it. Which candidate will exceed expectations the most? There’s often someone w… --- ## [Brexit vote prediction thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brexit-vote-prediction-thread/827737)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brexit-vote-prediction-thread/827737 "2019-01-20T15:29:59Z")
Poll coming. I predict Theresa May loses the Brexit vote on 15 January and calls a snap general election. --- ## [Tom Marino, Republican Congressman from PA, to retire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-marino-republican-congressman-from-pa-to-retire/827962)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-marino-republican-congressman-from-pa-to-retire/827962 "2019-01-18T18:46:05Z")
Trump’s former drug czar nominee to retire from Congress this month According to Ballotpedia, ne won election handily in November, 66% to 34%. It would seem to be a solid Red seat, but who knows? --- ## [Has the left empowered Putin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-left-empowered-putin/827760)
**Author:** [@Ancient\_Erudite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ancient_Erudite)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-left-empowered-putin/827760 "2019-01-18T05:48:36Z")
One thing the left and the right can agree on is Putin is probably the most dangerous leader of another nation. If no proof of collusion is found, and nothing shows a single vote was comprised, what type of political da… --- ## [Will the Democratic party remain united, or will it tear itself apart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-democratic-party-remain-united-or-will-it-tear-itself-apart/827492)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-democratic-party-remain-united-or-will-it-tear-itself-apart/827492 "2019-01-17T22:04:44Z")
The Democrats were energized enough to win back the House in 2018, but there are signs of trouble ahead. The insurgents within the Democratic party and the forces of party purity appear to be at odds with centrism and fo… --- ## [How is Trump's Russia controversy, election meddling, and related matters played in Russian media?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trumps-russia-controversy-election-meddling-and-related-matters-played-in-russian-media/827880)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trumps-russia-controversy-election-meddling-and-related-matters-played-in-russian-media/827880 "2019-01-16T17:30:46Z")
Does the average man-on-the-street Russian know about the ongoing controversy in the United States regarding Trump and Russia? Is the matter covered at all and, if so, does the ordinary Russian particularly care? Now, … --- ## [Chicago Mayor Emanuel Will Not Seek Re-election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-mayor-emanuel-will-not-seek-re-election/820754)
**Author:** [@RayMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RayMan)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-mayor-emanuel-will-not-seek-re-election/820754 "2019-01-16T16:52:19Z")
Earlier today, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced he will not seek re-election for a third term as mayor of the City of Chicago. I think it’s fair to say that this news came as a surprise to many people who follow Chic… --- ## [Rashida Tlaib use profanity cals for trumps impeachment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rashida-tlaib-use-profanity-cals-for-trumps-impeachment/827206)
**Author:** [@bionic\_man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bionic_man)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rashida-tlaib-use-profanity-cals-for-trumps-impeachment/827206 "2019-01-16T16:33:35Z")
What do you dopes think of this congresswoman using profanity and calling for trumps impeachment?/ --- ## [Sully for President?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sully-for-president/827754)
**Author:** [@DWMarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DWMarch)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sully-for-president/827754 "2019-01-16T14:45:52Z")
The 10th anniversary of the Miracle on the Hudson is coming up and as I saw a Sully interview on Facebook I was tempted to post a comment (half-jokingly) “Sully for President!” only to find out someone already had. And t… --- ## [Trump has pipeline to Putin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-pipeline-to-putin/812260)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-pipeline-to-putin/812260 "2019-01-15T18:41:58Z")
What is the likelihood of Trump having an untraceable pipeline to Putin. They could stage international crises and both come out looing good. I have a feeling our government has serious concerns of possible blackmailing … --- ## [How about charging a toll at the border to pay for a fence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-charging-a-toll-at-the-border-to-pay-for-a-fence/827262)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-charging-a-toll-at-the-border-to-pay-for-a-fence/827262 "2019-01-15T07:17:02Z")
Proposal: US charges $7 a car toll and $12 commercial trucks to cross the border. Paid electronically by Ez Pass To build, staff, and maintain a border fence. Wouldn’t that solve the current problem? Texas already h… --- ## [Has the right empowered Putin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-right-empowered-putin/827772)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-right-empowered-putin/827772 "2019-01-15T04:58:06Z")
A contrasting question was posed (as a thread title) and so I thought we should examine the question left unasked: has the American right wing empowered Putin? I say: yes. --- ## [Democracy: The art of winning an unfair game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democracy-the-art-of-winning-an-unfair-game/827729)
**Author:** [@BenedictusXIV](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BenedictusXIV)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democracy-the-art-of-winning-an-unfair-game/827729 "2019-01-15T04:03:09Z")
I was taught and I have long believed that one should respect the will of the majority (as long as they respect the minority). However in the last decade (or two) I am reminded time and time again of George Carlin’s sayi… --- ## [Trump does not run for 2020: who on the GOP side and does it change the D choice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-does-not-run-for-2020-who-on-the-gop-side-and-does-it-change-the-d-choice/827470)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-does-not-run-for-2020-who-on-the-gop-side-and-does-it-change-the-d-choice/827470 "2019-01-14T23:48:20Z")
Hypothetical. (Don’t fight it.) For whatever reason Trump does not run. Resigns, impeached and convicted, just tired of it … whatever. Who do you think gets the GOP nod? I’d bet on Nikki Haley. I’d bet against Pence. D… --- ## [Trump speech live 01/08/2019: follow-along thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-speech-live-01-08-2019-follow-along-thread/827439)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 321\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-speech-live-01-08-2019-follow-along-thread/827439 "2019-01-14T15:15:29Z")
Trump will give a speech tonight from the Oval Office, the first of his presidency. He’s expected to make his case for his border wall. Considering he’s been talking about little else for several months, I’m curious what… --- ## [Impeachment? Then, what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impeachment-then-what/827331)
**Author:** [@Dr.Conrad\_Shadowdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Conrad_Shadowdale)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impeachment-then-what/827331 "2019-01-13T16:39:01Z")
It is perfectly clear that many of the Democrats in the House of Representatives — especially younger or more progressives members consider “impeachment of the President” a fairly high priority. However, the odds of act… --- ## [Hillary for the Democratic nomination](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-for-the-democratic-nomination/827078)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-for-the-democratic-nomination/827078 "2019-01-13T15:53:25Z")
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