# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=164 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 165 --- ## [Bait and Switch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bait-and-switch/819223)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bait-and-switch/819223 "2018-08-07T17:15:23Z")
Maybe this doesn’t deserve its own thread but here it is, anyway. Is anyone supposed to believe Trump Jr. when he says that the Russians got their collective foot in the door by promising to deliver dirt on Hillary (whi… --- ## [Is the DNC platform scaringly similar to the Nazi Party platform?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-dnc-platform-scaringly-similar-to-the-nazi-party-platform/819069)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-dnc-platform-scaringly-similar-to-the-nazi-party-platform/819069 "2018-08-07T07:09:14Z")
Donald J. Trump, Jr. claims that the Party platforms of the Democratic and Nazi Parties are scaringly similar. Discuss. --- ## [Does the Mueller probe boil down to a PR fight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-mueller-probe-boil-down-to-a-pr-fight/818890)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-mueller-probe-boil-down-to-a-pr-fight/818890 "2018-08-05T21:58:17Z")
I know the Mueller probe has been discussed here ad nauseam, but this opinion piece gave me pause. https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/31/politics/donald-trump-rudy-giuliani/index.html According to the article, in the court o… --- ## [The most brilliant and brutal take-down of PM May's Brexit plan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-brilliant-and-brutal-take-down-of-pm-mays-brexit-plan/818235)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-brilliant-and-brutal-take-down-of-pm-mays-brexit-plan/818235 "2018-08-05T08:08:44Z")
Tory MP Andrea Jenkyns rips into May about Brexit. It’s a very short clip. And it’s an MP from her own side. The glare May gives Jenkyns is something to behold. --- ## [Should Non-Citzens be allows to vote? One USA state ( California ) says YES.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-non-citzens-be-allows-to-vote-one-usa-state-california-says-yes/818432)
**Author:** [@Silver\_lining](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_lining)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-non-citzens-be-allows-to-vote-one-usa-state-california-says-yes/818432 "2018-08-04T17:36:43Z")
California is now allowing this.Who is for this, and who is against this among the board? --- ## [Has the left figured out why Trump won the election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-left-figured-out-why-trump-won-the-election/818827)
**Author:** [@Silver\_lining](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_lining)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-left-figured-out-why-trump-won-the-election/818827 "2018-08-04T05:39:36Z")
Let’s stay away from Russia topic, as there is zero evidence of collusion and absolutely no evidence that one vote was tapered with on the voting machines. I’m asking has the left come to grips with the reality as to wh… --- ## [What is voter turnout for various kinds of elections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-voter-turnout-for-various-kinds-of-elections/818981)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-voter-turnout-for-various-kinds-of-elections/818981 "2018-08-03T05:57:45Z")
In this thread discussing different strategies to win elections of fire up the base vs appeal to swing voters https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=859492 I stated that in all elections other than presi… --- ## [The rules for beating Trump...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rules-for-beating-trump/818734)
**Author:** [@survinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/survinga)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rules-for-beating-trump/818734 "2018-08-03T00:26:32Z")
Lots to think about in Bret Stephens’ article. Those of you familiar with Bret might realize that he’s a former Republican and now never-Trumper. Here’s my favorite point: \*\*"While they’re at it, they might try to o… --- ## [Preferred approach: Fire up the base or reach out to centrist swing vote?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preferred-approach-fire-up-the-base-or-reach-out-to-centrist-swing-vote/818694)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preferred-approach-fire-up-the-base-or-reach-out-to-centrist-swing-vote/818694 "2018-08-02T11:57:30Z")
There is generally two competing schools of thought on elections: One says you rally your base (usually by nominating a hard-left or hard-right candidate) and energize your faithful to turn out to the polls. The other s… --- ## [Koch network, or my world is upside down.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/koch-network-or-my-world-is-upside-down/818775)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/koch-network-or-my-world-is-upside-down/818775 "2018-08-02T10:42:34Z")
The Koch Brothers (rebranded as “the Koch Network”) are coming out deriding Trump administration policies and pushing for bipartisan actions. I doubt they’ll throw too many ads for Democrats but the money is going to b… --- ## [What should the Democratic and Republican parties be like? (other than morphing into each other)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-the-democratic-and-republican-parties-be-like-other-than-morphing-into-each-other/818845)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-the-democratic-and-republican-parties-be-like-other-than-morphing-into-each-other/818845 "2018-08-02T00:13:30Z")
This LA Times article ( Op-Ed: This is why Trump won ) kind of put into words something I’ve felt for a while - namely, that the recommendation of Republicans is essentially that “Democrats need to become Republicans”… --- ## [An extremely detailed map of the 2016 election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-extremely-detailed-map-of-the-2016-election/818656)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-extremely-detailed-map-of-the-2016-election/818656 "2018-08-01T10:27:45Z")
An extremely detailed map of the 2016 election I live in a precinct that went 57 - 34 for Clinton. I work in a precinct that went 81 - 10 for Clinton. This is about what I expected but it’s pretty neat to see. Thought … --- ## [Have you all heard the latest political victim of Sacha Baron Cohen's new political show?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-all-heard-the-latest-political-victim-of-sacha-baron-cohens-new-political-show/818485)
**Author:** [@medstar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/medstar)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-all-heard-the-latest-political-victim-of-sacha-baron-cohens-new-political-show/818485 "2018-07-31T18:07:48Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve been reading about several politicians (mostly) Republicans who’ve been manipulated by Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat, Ali G, etc) into making fools of themselves on camera, The latest victim is a legislato… --- ## [WaPo Poll on Helsinki Summit Reveals Size of Always Trumpers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wapo-poll-on-helsinki-summit-reveals-size-of-always-trumpers/818474)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wapo-poll-on-helsinki-summit-reveals-size-of-always-trumpers/818474 "2018-07-28T22:34:47Z")
A Washington Post/ABC News poll released July 22 shares some numbers that I think demonstrate those Americans who will be “always Trumpers”. A shockingly high 33% of Americans will apparently follow him no matter what. … --- ## [Please help me refute my FoxNews loving FiL's argument about tariffs.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-refute-my-foxnews-loving-fils-argument-about-tariffs/818584)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-refute-my-foxnews-loving-fils-argument-about-tariffs/818584 "2018-07-28T16:45:15Z")
So, my father-in-law and I were having a political discussion yesterday. He is a longtime FoxNews devotee. I know I won’t convince him of anything, but I want to have something intelligent to say. My argument was that… --- ## [Do US states have the funds they need for election security, or don't they?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-us-states-have-the-funds-they-need-for-election-security-or-dont-they/818443)
**Author:** [@naita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/naita)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-us-states-have-the-funds-they-need-for-election-security-or-dont-they/818443 "2018-07-27T18:56:41Z")
Okay, so “The Republican-controlled House on Thursday eliminated new funding for states to strengthen election security” giving democrats in congress and anyone opposing the GOP on twitter something to shout about. It ce… --- ## [How much of the Russian hack was the Democrats fault?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-the-russian-hack-was-the-democrats-fault/818385)
**Author:** [@Silver\_lining](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_lining)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-the-russian-hack-was-the-democrats-fault/818385 "2018-07-27T00:30:11Z")
Odd, I have not seen this mentioned much in the press until recently. Obama said Trump’s rigged election claim " whining before the game’s even over ". Shockingly he told his cyber election chief to stand down during a… --- ## [Tracking the special Congressional elections and the partisan shift](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tracking-the-special-congressional-elections-and-the-partisan-shift/818573)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tracking-the-special-congressional-elections-and-the-partisan-shift/818573 "2018-07-26T18:48:50Z")
There’s a website that has a spreadsheet of all the special elections since Trump’s been in office that also shows the swing +/- D/R from the 2016 election. But I can’t seem to find it. Does anyone know what I’m talking … --- ## [Anti-trump campaign slogans for video advertisement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-trump-campaign-slogans-for-video-advertisement/818571)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2018, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-trump-campaign-slogans-for-video-advertisement/818571 "2018-07-25T21:12:32Z")
I’ve been thinking about how to “sound bite” Trump’s miserable policies. The slogan I’m currently favoring is “Trump wants to turn the US into China,” with photos showing China’s terrible pollution, Jailed journalists, a… --- ## [What are the bellwether elections in the midterms (2018)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-bellwether-elections-in-the-midterms-2018/818565)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-bellwether-elections-in-the-midterms-2018/818565 "2018-07-25T19:01:00Z")
So as I sit down and watch election returns coming in on November 6th, what are some of the early returns that will indicate that The Dems will pick up seats in the Senate, ready to retake it in 2020 and are going to r… --- ## [$12 billion for farmers hurt by Trump tarriffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-billion-for-farmers-hurt-by-trump-tarriffs/818530)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2018, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-billion-for-farmers-hurt-by-trump-tarriffs/818530 "2018-07-25T02:30:06Z")
This was very predictable from the small government crowd a billion here , billion there and you have real money --- ## [The Trump era - what's surprised you the most?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-era-whats-surprised-you-the-most/816246)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 254\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-era-whats-surprised-you-the-most/816246 "2018-07-24T17:06:11Z")
It’s been eighteen months since Trump took office. We’ve seen the shattering of a lot of political norms. Many of these were predictable, given what we saw in the 2016 campaign - the tweets, the corruption, and so on. B… --- ## [2018 Mid Terms, Place Your Bets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-mid-terms-place-your-bets/818120)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 9:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-mid-terms-place-your-bets/818120 "2018-07-24T09:31:41Z")
What will the results be? A. Large Democratic gains allowing them to take both the Senate and House. B. Large Democratic gains in the House to take the majority, but Republicans retain the Senate. C. Small Democratic … --- ## [Idiot Trump wants security cooperation with Russia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idiot-trump-wants-security-cooperation-with-russia/818420)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idiot-trump-wants-security-cooperation-with-russia/818420 "2018-07-23T17:52:17Z")
Yeah, right. Russia’s actions are well-attested. This is going to go nowhere fast. --- ## [GOP gained ground in middle-class communities in 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-gained-ground-in-middle-class-communities-in-2016/818029)
**Author:** [@Silver\_lining](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_lining)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-gained-ground-in-middle-class-communities-in-2016/818029 "2018-07-21T19:47:31Z")
GOP gained ground in middle-class communities in 2016. With Tax cuts, economic growth, and possibly infrastructure spending, I have hard time seeing Trump losing support in this group in 2020. --- ## [What is Trump’s fascination, attraction with Russia (Putin)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-trump-s-fascination-attraction-with-russia-putin/818256)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-trump-s-fascination-attraction-with-russia-putin/818256 "2018-07-21T18:29:36Z")
He made a statement saying, against the grain, that Russia should be in the Great 8. He accepts Putin’s word that there was no meddling in the election. Then there was the one on one meeting in Helsinki. Now, he wants Pu… --- ## [Hillary 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-2020/817873)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-2020/817873 "2018-07-20T05:22:18Z")
Yes, I know this has been done before, but its July, 2018, only 2 and a half years before the election. And the media is putting out more stories about her desire to run again. Should she? Would she beat Trump this time?… --- ## [The Trump Resignation Pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-resignation-pool/789168)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 274\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-resignation-pool/789168 "2018-07-19T17:46:57Z")
When will Trump resign? Put me down for June 1, 2018. I figure we have him for about another year. --- ## [If you were a Russian troll ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-russian-troll/817780)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-russian-troll/817780 "2018-07-18T23:08:11Z")
What sort of posts would you post if you were a Russian troll? I am assuming that the primary goal is to have America further removed from being in a position of world leadership and less able to build coalitions that c… --- ## [Dems should confirm Kavanaugh as soon as possible](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dems-should-confirm-kavanaugh-as-soon-as-possible/817685)
**Author:** [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dems-should-confirm-kavanaugh-as-soon-as-possible/817685 "2018-07-18T22:00:32Z")
We can’t keep Trump from nominating an ultra-conservative who wants to overturn Roe v Wade. We can’t stall a confirmation for two years. So Trump is going to get someone he picks confirmed. It could be a lot worse tha… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=163) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=165)