# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=156 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 157 --- ## [wasn't there a time when Rudy Giuliani was "America's Mayor"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wasnt-there-a-time-when-rudy-giuliani-was-americas-mayor/826313)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wasnt-there-a-time-when-rudy-giuliani-was-americas-mayor/826313 "2018-12-21T00:45:56Z")
You guys HAVE to have done a thread on this at some point, and if so, please provide me the link. I’ve tried the SDMB search, the backdoor Google search (using the terms ‘Giuliani AND “America’s Mayor”’) and I haven’t f… --- ## [Would anything convince the Republicans to impeach Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anything-convince-the-republicans-to-impeach-trump/825363)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anything-convince-the-republicans-to-impeach-trump/825363 "2018-12-20T23:36:26Z")
What, if anything, could convince the Pubs that that they either had to, or wanted to, impeach Trump? Surely neither lying to the FBI nor obstruction of justice will do it. Neither probably would concrete evidence that… --- ## [Republicans exposed in Georgia election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-exposed-in-georgia-election/826187)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-exposed-in-georgia-election/826187 "2018-12-19T16:50:40Z")
In a dead heat with Stacey Abrams, Brian Kemp created a diversion from computer security breakdown Why am I not surprised? --- ## [Trump foundation shutting down](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-foundation-shutting-down/826344)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-foundation-shutting-down/826344 "2018-12-19T04:11:11Z")
But it does not mean that crimes committed there are not going to be prosecuted. the foundation donated $7 to the boy scouts which just happened to be the amount Don Jr. needed to join. :smiley: --- ## [Did Obama and Patrick Leahy allow the GOP to stack the 5th circuit court of appeals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-obama-and-patrick-leahy-allow-the-gop-to-stack-the-5th-circuit-court-of-appeals/826293)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-obama-and-patrick-leahy-allow-the-gop-to-stack-the-5th-circuit-court-of-appeals/826293 "2018-12-18T01:45:05Z")
I am a democrat, but I am very cynical about them. So when I hear news about the dems being incompetent and inept I tend to believe it because it validates my pre-existing beliefs. I heard that because of Patrick Leahy … --- ## [Lamar Alexander Calls It Quits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lamar-alexander-calls-it-quits/826278)
**Author:** [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lamar-alexander-calls-it-quits/826278 "2018-12-17T22:22:47Z")
No word yet on his reasons: --- ## [Giuliani incentivizes Mueller to interview Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giuliani-incentivizes-mueller-to-interview-trump/826246)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giuliani-incentivizes-mueller-to-interview-trump/826246 "2018-12-17T21:15:54Z")
Giuliani: Trump will only sit for interview with Mueller ‘over my dead body’: Weekend at Rudy’s? --- ## [Republicans aim for a lame-duck power grab in Wisconsin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-aim-for-a-lame-duck-power-grab-in-wisconsin/825459)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-aim-for-a-lame-duck-power-grab-in-wisconsin/825459 "2018-12-17T19:52:36Z")
The republican party in Wisconsin lost the governorship but maintained the state senate and house. So, much like in North Carolina, we’re seeing shenanigans: The sweeping plan — to be taken up Tuesday — would remove G… --- ## [John Kyl to replace John McCain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-kyl-to-replace-john-mccain/820750)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-kyl-to-replace-john-mccain/820750 "2018-12-17T19:43:37Z")
Breaking news, good choice. --- ## [Whats the highest % of the electorate who can be women (realistically)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-highest-of-the-electorate-who-can-be-women-realistically/826193)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-highest-of-the-electorate-who-can-be-women-realistically/826193 "2018-12-17T15:06:15Z")
Women have higher voter turnout than men, so in my experience around 52-54% of people who vote tend to be women vs 46-48% for men. is that about the expected ratio from here on out? Does it vary from country to country? … --- ## [The Theresa May (UK PM) survival thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-theresa-may-uk-pm-survival-thread/825989)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-theresa-may-uk-pm-survival-thread/825989 "2018-12-17T01:57:52Z")
Will she survive the vote of No Confidence? Place your bets, folks! I hope she’s toast but Tory MPs are generally a bunch of self serving, two-faced … (contd. p97), so who knows? --- ## [Michael Cohen should get substaintial prison sentence even with his cooperation.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-cohen-should-get-substaintial-prison-sentence-even-with-his-cooperation/825773)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2018, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-cohen-should-get-substaintial-prison-sentence-even-with-his-cooperation/825773 "2018-12-14T23:20:04Z")
Today has been a relatively good day for Justice. The Charlottesville terrorist was found guilty…Manafort’s lies came out and now it looks like they are driving for a few years jail time for Cohen, in spite of his cooper… --- ## [Conservatives not fans of making it easier to vote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservatives-not-fans-of-making-it-easier-to-vote/825103)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservatives-not-fans-of-making-it-easier-to-vote/825103 "2018-11-27T12:20:22Z")
This poll pretty much confirms what most people think about voting rights support in the 2 parties --- ## [California Propositions 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-propositions-2018/822808)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-propositions-2018/822808 "2018-12-11T22:59:31Z")
Yes, it’s once again for Californian voters to slog through a slurry of propositions, issues, and statues because we’re a democracy damn-it and we’re going to make the people do the work. So I’m doing my homework. For e… --- ## [Does Beto O'Rourke have a chance to oust Ted Cruz?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-beto-orourke-have-a-chance-to-oust-ted-cruz/807987)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Replies:** 885\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-beto-orourke-have-a-chance-to-oust-ted-cruz/807987 "2018-12-11T20:11:00Z")
Yes. Could a mod close this thread please? Just kidding. I stumbled across this poll from a couple weeks ago and now my interest is piqued. Before I go into detail on the parts I find interesting I will point out tha… --- ## [Fall 2018 Central America migrant caravan to the US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-2018-central-america-migrant-caravan-to-the-us/823313)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 276\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-2018-central-america-migrant-caravan-to-the-us/823313 "2018-12-10T23:41:55Z")
By now most Dopers are prolly aware that there’s a huge caravan of migrants coming through Mexico, making their way to the United States in hopes of finding a place where they can make a better life for themselves and th… --- ## [Ballot harvesting: Is it a "safe" practice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ballot-harvesting-is-it-a-safe-practice/825767)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ballot-harvesting-is-it-a-safe-practice/825767 "2018-12-10T22:14:31Z")
If I am not mistaken, the “ballot harvesting” approach (which is legal in California - not sure it’s legal anywhere else in the nation) - allows third parties to collect other people’s ballots and turn them in on behalf … --- ## [Michael Avenatti arrested for Felonny Domestic Violence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-avenatti-arrested-for-felonny-domestic-violence/824705)
**Author:** [@Aji\_de\_Gallina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aji_de_Gallina)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-avenatti-arrested-for-felonny-domestic-violence/824705 "2018-12-10T21:11:47Z")
I’m surprised that there are no threads on this, especially since he’s a possible 2020 candidate and a #believeallwomen guy. Did he do anything? Who’s the victim? What about Aventti’s saying he hasn’t done anything? … --- ## [Does Trump want to undermine the role of the press?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-trump-want-to-undermine-the-role-of-the-press/824796)
**Author:** [@Fiddle\_Peghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiddle_Peghead)\ **Replies:** 271\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-trump-want-to-undermine-the-role-of-the-press/824796 "2018-12-10T04:44:30Z")
Is there any doubt now that President Trump actively seeks to undermine the role of the press in the United States? ETA: I don’t think there is any doubt. --- ## [Is Trump going to be remembered more fondly decades after he leaves office?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-going-to-be-remembered-more-fondly-decades-after-he-leaves-office/824810)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-going-to-be-remembered-more-fondly-decades-after-he-leaves-office/824810 "2018-12-10T03:22:16Z")
It is generally the case that ex-Presidents are remembered more fondly as time goes on - Nixon’s reputation is being rehabilitated by some, George W. Bush isn’t vilified as much today as he was before (he is now seen as … --- ## [In modern times, have the democrats done any kind of power grab like the GOP are doing in WI, NC, MI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-modern-times-have-the-democrats-done-any-kind-of-power-grab-like-the-gop-are-doing-in-wi-nc-mi/825653)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-modern-times-have-the-democrats-done-any-kind-of-power-grab-like-the-gop-are-doing-in-wi-nc-mi/825653 "2018-12-08T20:33:49Z")
In NC, MI, WI, etc. the GOP legislature and GOP governor are working together to strip power from the executive branch since a democratic governor was elected. The goal is to make the democratic governor impotent and una… --- ## [Upcoming Comey Testimony](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upcoming-comey-testimony/825523)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upcoming-comey-testimony/825523 "2018-12-08T18:40:55Z")
What is the point of questioning Comey behind closed doors if the transcripts will be released within 24 hrs? Why not just have an open hearing? --- ## [How's Macron doing as President of France?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-macron-doing-as-president-of-france/794682)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-macron-doing-as-president-of-france/794682 "2018-12-08T03:35:23Z")
Not too well early on, it looks like: Macron spends $30,000 on makeup as policies stall --- ## [2018 Election Day Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Replies:** 804\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079 "2018-12-07T22:01:46Z")
This is the thread for discussing election day news… \[ul\] \[li\]Turnout\[/li\]\[li\]Irregularities\[/li\]\[li\]Weather\[/li\]\[li\]Personal experiences at the polls\[/li\]\[li\]Etc\[/li\]\[/ul\] Please keep it civil and have fun. We can o… --- ## [Presidential predictions at Predictit -- plausible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-predictions-at-predictit-plausible/825347)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-predictions-at-predictit-plausible/825347 "2018-12-06T22:40:06Z")
According to Predictit there’s a 27% chance Trump will be gone before January 2020, but a 66% chance that he’ll be the 2020 nominee. If we take those numbers as correct, this leaves only 7% as the total chance for any o… --- ## [Any of Trump's Judicial Nominees 'Liberal'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-of-trumps-judicial-nominees-liberal/825437)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-of-trumps-judicial-nominees-liberal/825437 "2018-12-05T16:25:47Z")
Understanding that “liberal” and “conservative” are relative terms, when it comes to judges nowadays. Harry Blackmun was a Republican, and joined what was then considered the conservative bloc of the court, when he was a… --- ## [Predict results of Mueller probe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predict-results-of-mueller-probe/824528)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predict-results-of-mueller-probe/824528 "2018-12-05T00:47:22Z")
It looks like he’s winding down and writing a report. What do you think will happen? (not what you want to see happen) Here is my 2 cents based on what I read in the media: I don’t think the collusion will impact Tr… --- ## [Manafort and Assange - Unbelievable](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manafort-and-assange-unbelievable/825189)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manafort-and-assange-unbelievable/825189 "2018-12-04T17:28:23Z")
In this free and tantalizing article from The Guardian - a potential blockbuster of a story and revelation - an awful lot of evidence (mostly circumstantial but some direct) is presented to suggest that Paul Manafort was… --- ## [Why don’t Tom Steyer or George Soros move black Mississippians to Pensacola or Atlanta?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-don-t-tom-steyer-or-george-soros-move-black-mississippians-to-pensacola-or-atlanta/825187)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-don-t-tom-steyer-or-george-soros-move-black-mississippians-to-pensacola-or-atlanta/825187 "2018-12-03T15:04:42Z")
It’s really not that far (from Jackson, the epicenter of Mississippi’s black population, to Pensacola is 251 miles), and it wouldn’t be like moving to some cold, culturally foreign Northern city. My first impulse was to… --- ## [How many of California's federal representatives to the house are republicans now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-of-californias-federal-representatives-to-the-house-are-republicans-now/824437)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-of-californias-federal-representatives-to-the-house-are-republicans-now/824437 "2018-12-02T18:53:26Z")
They have 53 representatives. I know there are a few elections outstanding, but how many of those 53 reps from California are republicans now? I think it is only around ~10 at this point, and they may even lose some of… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=155) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=157)