# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=182 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 183 --- ## [If Joe Biden had run in 2016, President Bernie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-joe-biden-had-run-in-2016-president-bernie/787014)
**Author:** [@Sterling\_Archer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sterling_Archer)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-joe-biden-had-run-in-2016-president-bernie/787014 "2017-05-21T20:59:23Z")
It seems to me like this is how it would have played out. Biden divides the mainstream centrist D vote and Bernie ends up winning the nomination. Then Bernie beats Trump in the General? That one is harder to predict give… --- ## [So when Democrats control everything in 2020....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-when-democrats-control-everything-in-2020/786577)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-when-democrats-control-everything-in-2020/786577 "2017-05-21T20:24:57Z")
What should their strategy be? The last couple of times Democrats have had the White House and Congress, they’ve passed, or attempted to pass, an ambitious agenda, haven’t worried too much about public opinion in the pro… --- ## [Since Nov: (R) favorability stable. (D) drops](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-nov-r-favorability-stable-d-drops/786872)
**Author:** [@Okrahoma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Okrahoma)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-nov-r-favorability-stable-d-drops/786872 "2017-05-21T12:57:58Z")
I call it “the anti-Trump hysterics effect”: Republican Party Favorability: Nov: 39% Today: 39% Democratic Party Favorability: Nov: 45% Today: 40% --- ## [Comey Memo: Trump told him to consider jailing journalists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comey-memo-trump-told-him-to-consider-jailing-journalists/786811)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comey-memo-trump-told-him-to-consider-jailing-journalists/786811 "2017-05-21T12:49:42Z")
This is a separate issue from the allegation that Trump told Comey to drop the Flynn investigation. Trump reportedly asked Comey to consider imprisoning members of the press --- ## [The Comey Letter Probably Cost Clinton The Election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-comey-letter-probably-cost-clinton-the-election/785791)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-comey-letter-probably-cost-clinton-the-election/785791 "2017-05-21T02:00:35Z")
The title is from a new FiveThirtyEight article discussing the impact Comey’s letter had on the election. Nate Silver, the author, notes that there were many factors impacting Clinton’s loss, many of which may have been… --- ## [Trump and a feeling of momentum for impeachment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-and-a-feeling-of-momentum-for-impeachment/786785)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 218\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-and-a-feeling-of-momentum-for-impeachment/786785 "2017-05-21T00:35:57Z")
I have a feeling that the momentum is accelerating for something big to happen with Trump in the near future. Hard as it is to believe, the dude has only been in office since January and it’s only May…and yet, ISTM that… --- ## [Comey firing: what should Congress do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comey-firing-what-should-congress-do/786327)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2017, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comey-firing-what-should-congress-do/786327 "2017-05-20T23:30:10Z")
Ok, since my last attempt got shuffled off to Buffalo (or IMHO, which is much the same as an SDMB Buffalo, IMHO :smiley: ), I will try again. Currently, there are several options being mooted for Congress as a response … --- ## [Kevin McCarthy: "Putin pays Trump"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kevin-mccarthy-putin-pays-trump/786899)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2017, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kevin-mccarthy-putin-pays-trump/786899 "2017-05-20T22:45:01Z")
According to this Washington Post article I thought I read earlier that Ryan denied the conversation ever happened, but I can’t find the cite. If so, he recanted fairly quickly, since as the quoted passage indicates, … --- ## [Why won't anyone in his cabinet stand up to Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wont-anyone-in-his-cabinet-stand-up-to-trump/786487)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wont-anyone-in-his-cabinet-stand-up-to-trump/786487 "2017-05-20T22:14:37Z")
I get he’s a dominating kind of guy, but it’s not like these most of these aides of his are going to starve if he fires them. Most are professionals of one kind or another and could easily get jobs elsewhere. Why is almo… --- ## [Will Corbyn resign if Labour loses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-corbyn-resign-if-labour-loses/786851)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2017, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-corbyn-resign-if-labour-loses/786851 "2017-05-20T21:49:15Z")
As of right now, all the polls indicate that the Tories will absolutely demolish Labour in the 2017 UK general election. Will Corbyn resign? Corbyn doesn’t seem to really be interested in becoming Prime Minister, an odd… --- ## [I joined, and pledged support to Yes California today.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-joined-and-pledged-support-to-yes-california-today/771467)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 1460\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2017, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-joined-and-pledged-support-to-yes-california-today/771467 "2017-05-20T13:51:34Z")
I already feel better by just signing up and pledging to support them. I’m hoping this comes to be. I know this may never happen, but just the thought of standing in the Republic of California and laughing at the 49 s… --- ## [Russia probe reaches White House](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-probe-reaches-white-house/787025)
**Author:** [@skdo23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/skdo23)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2017, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-probe-reaches-white-house/787025 "2017-05-20T12:29:10Z")
An unnamed current White House official described as being “close” to the president is being viewed as a significant person of interest, according to the Washington Post. --- ## ["What James Comey Told Me About Donald Trump" - fascinating article](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-james-comey-told-me-about-donald-trump-fascinating-article/787015)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2017, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-james-comey-told-me-about-donald-trump-fascinating-article/787015 "2017-05-20T04:13:49Z")
Link below - takes you inside the rabbit hole re the context if not the specifics of what went down between Trump and Comey. “What James Comey Told Me About Donald Trump” --- ## [House Republicans Fly Home to Bask In Loving Adulation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-republicans-fly-home-to-bask-in-loving-adulation/785881)
**Author:** [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-republicans-fly-home-to-bask-in-loving-adulation/785881 "2017-05-19T15:36:05Z")
Or not. I’m thinking that’s gonna be a big story over the next week or so. Thought it should have its own thread for commentary and local updates. What’s going on in yer neck of the swamp? Who’s gonna have a “town ha… --- ## [Special Counsel appointed in Russia probe.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-counsel-appointed-in-russia-probe/786876)
**Author:** [@skdo23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/skdo23)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2017, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-counsel-appointed-in-russia-probe/786876 "2017-05-19T04:13:40Z")
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller appointed as Special Counsel to investigate Russian meddling in 2016 election. --- ## [Does this latest mess with Trump impact the GOP Obamacare repeal -replace effort?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-latest-mess-with-trump-impact-the-gop-obamacare-repeal-replace-effort/786902)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-latest-mess-with-trump-impact-the-gop-obamacare-repeal-replace-effort/786902 "2017-05-18T16:44:17Z")
Just curious about opinions. I know they are not directly linked, but the Trump Administration is getting to be such a shit show I’m wondering if the Special Prosecutor’s involvement is going to slow down or take any of… --- ## [The Professor who predicted Trump would win and then be impeached looks like an oracle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-professor-who-predicted-trump-would-win-and-then-be-impeached-looks-like-an-oracle/786808)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-professor-who-predicted-trump-would-win-and-then-be-impeached-looks-like-an-oracle/786808 "2017-05-18T13:23:41Z")
Lest we forget Professor predicted Trump win, says he will be impeached --- ## [What's the skinny on Joe Kennedy III?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-skinny-on-joe-kennedy-iii/786861)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-skinny-on-joe-kennedy-iii/786861 "2017-05-17T18:27:33Z")
At 36 years old he’s undoubtedly too young to challenge for the next Democratic leadership. What about the one after that? From what I’ve seen and read about him he seems like a decent bloke. Stanford University (BA) … --- ## [How did the Russians actually influence the election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-russians-actually-influence-the-election/786417)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-russians-actually-influence-the-election/786417 "2017-05-17T13:42:09Z")
I keep hearing this and unless I’m missing something there are only two allegations: They hacked the DNC email server to reveal that they are twats that were manoevering to get their hand-picked choice elected over a … --- ## [Are you a social-issues or practical-issues voter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-social-issues-or-practical-issues-voter/786666)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-social-issues-or-practical-issues-voter/786666 "2017-05-17T00:10:37Z")
There isn’t a clean divide between the two things - many social issues have practical impact and many practical issues have a social/moral impact - but ISTM that voters generally fall into two camps, those that care more… --- ## [DNC Chair Tom Perez: All Democratic Candidates Must Support a Woman’s Right to Choose.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dnc-chair-tom-perez-all-democratic-candidates-must-support-a-woman-s-right-to-choose/785116)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dnc-chair-tom-perez-all-democratic-candidates-must-support-a-woman-s-right-to-choose/785116 "2017-05-16T17:04:28Z")
I think this is a mistake: I believe the Democratic Party should support candidates with all views on this issue. --- ## [Massive voter fraud in the US - where's the investigation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/massive-voter-fraud-in-the-us-wheres-the-investigation/778023)
**Author:** [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Replies:** 263\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/massive-voter-fraud-in-the-us-wheres-the-investigation/778023 "2017-05-13T06:40:25Z")
Trump has again repeated the allegation that millions of illegal alien votes cost him the popular vote. If our elections include many millions of illegal votes, that’s a serious problem. Nobody should stand for having a… --- ## [How much Trump-Russia collusion would it take before you support impeachment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-trump-russia-collusion-would-it-take-before-you-support-impeachment/786381)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Parker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Parker)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-trump-russia-collusion-would-it-take-before-you-support-impeachment/786381 "2017-05-12T19:31:04Z")
Taking the IC at its word that Russia did several things to tip the election in Trump’s favor, including hacking both the GOP and DNC but only leaking the DNC, as well as funding a tidal wave of fake news to misinform pe… --- ## [Has Trump permanently changed the way elections are fought?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-trump-permanently-changed-the-way-elections-are-fought/786058)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-trump-permanently-changed-the-way-elections-are-fought/786058 "2017-05-12T13:09:01Z")
Or was he a freak candidate and the 2020 or 2024 elections will see the return of politics as normal? This site suggests that it may be a good thing if that were not the case. I have to say that it would be pleasant if… --- ## [What do Trump voters think now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-trump-voters-think-now/784847)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-trump-voters-think-now/784847 "2017-05-11T23:43:12Z")
So a few months in, is there any consensus as to how folk who voted for Trump feel about the job he’s doing? I realize they are not a single, cohesive bloc. And I imagine many of them will always be glad they voted for… --- ## [Democrats say: we luvs ya, Heath Mello . . . for now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-say-we-luvs-ya-heath-mello-for-now/786173)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-say-we-luvs-ya-heath-mello-for-now/786173 "2017-05-11T21:19:55Z")
Yes, yes, Mr. Mello. Help us win something in Nebraska. But just remember we will totally abandon you the moment we think we can. --- ## [What exactly does "far right" mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-does-far-right-mean/786162)
**Author:** [@A\_Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-does-far-right-mean/786162 "2017-05-11T02:45:04Z")
Can someone name three specific differences between the “far right” and mainstream conservatives? --- ## [Inappropriate Press re Comey Firing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inappropriate-press-re-comey-firing/786312)
**Author:** [@cerberus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cerberus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inappropriate-press-re-comey-firing/786312 "2017-05-10T21:31:46Z")
Clicky Really? Conway/Trump does not grok the purpose of the press in keeping the government in check ? Really? It isn’t inappropriate, Kellyanne, it’s essential. --- ## [Democratic Rep Substitutes for Neighbor District's GOP Rep](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-rep-substitutes-for-neighbor-districts-gop-rep/786281)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-rep-substitutes-for-neighbor-districts-gop-rep/786281 "2017-05-10T13:11:17Z")
This is brilliant. "Fallout over last week’s House vote on the American Health Care Act is continuing across upstate New York, with planned protests, new television ads and a Democratic congressman holding a town hall… --- ## [HRC supporters coming after Bernie Sanders & his party re-vamping suggestions with knives out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hrc-supporters-coming-after-bernie-sanders-his-party-re-vamping-suggestions-with-knives-out/785182)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hrc-supporters-coming-after-bernie-sanders-his-party-re-vamping-suggestions-with-knives-out/785182 "2017-05-10T11:24:00Z")
This article below is representative of some I have seen lately where the knives are out for Bernie Sanders recent suggestions that the Dems need to step away from hard line identity politics and become more bottom up gr… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=181) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=183)