# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=184 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 185 --- ## [Trump's submission to foreign leaders' orders: Tote Board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-submission-to-foreign-leaders-orders-tote-board/774892)
**Author:** [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2017, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-submission-to-foreign-leaders-orders-tote-board/774892 "2017-04-19T19:21:26Z")
Of course this tote board won’t really get going until Trump takes office. But already we’re seeing an explicit example of how Trump’s obedience to orders given him by foreign leaders will be manifested (in the Turkey si… --- ## [The Fixed Term Parliament Act should be repealed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fixed-term-parliament-act-should-be-repealed/783607)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fixed-term-parliament-act-should-be-repealed/783607 "2017-04-18T20:35:53Z")
One of the dumbest laws from the Conservative/Lib Dem coalition was the solution in search of a problem, the Fixed Term Parliament Act. This law makes it very difficult for a governing party to call new elections. In t… --- ## [Why is the UK House of Commons being reduced in size?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-uk-house-of-commons-being-reduced-in-size/783700)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-uk-house-of-commons-being-reduced-in-size/783700 "2017-04-18T13:31:35Z")
I understand the Commons is going from 650 members to 600 for the next election. Why? Why did the Government decide it was time to reduce it? --- ## [Could a smarter and more savvy Trump succeed as much as the real thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-smarter-and-more-savvy-trump-succeed-as-much-as-the-real-thing/784608)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-smarter-and-more-savvy-trump-succeed-as-much-as-the-real-thing/784608 "2017-04-18T06:29:45Z")
After seeing the umpteenth post on this board musing that a politician who was a carbon copy of Trump except for being politically smarter could gain power in the same way the current President did, and be more effective… --- ## [The Trump Campaign Promise Walk-Back Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-campaign-promise-walk-back-thread/771556)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 256\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-campaign-promise-walk-back-thread/771556 "2017-04-17T07:46:22Z")
Trump made a lot of promises, some rather outrageous, and his hardcore supporters ate it up. I devote this thread to a discussion of his failure to take the actions he said he would take. (Not that this upsets me in any … --- ## [How to fix Gerrymandering in 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-fix-gerrymandering-in-2018/777596)
**Author:** [@Olfatbut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olfatbut)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2017, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-fix-gerrymandering-in-2018/777596 "2017-04-16T17:45:30Z")
Gerrymandering is why the house of representatives does not represent the actual population. The congressional districts are redrawn once every 10 years based on the census. The new districts are mostly drawn by the stat… --- ## [KS-4 Special Election 4/11/17](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ks-4-special-election-4-11-17/783297)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2017, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ks-4-special-election-4-11-17/783297 "2017-04-14T18:51:59Z")
Early voting began Monday. It’s Kansas, so we probably need a microscope to view the likelihood of a Dem upset. (Or maybe a really long piece of paper to print all the zeroes to the right of the decimal point before y… --- ## [Have republicans on the state or federal level tried to make it easier to own Class III firearms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-republicans-on-the-state-or-federal-level-tried-to-make-it-easier-to-own-class-iii-firearms/774953)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-republicans-on-the-state-or-federal-level-tried-to-make-it-easier-to-own-class-iii-firearms/774953 "2017-04-13T19:12:01Z")
Machine guns, suppressors, short barrel shotguns and SB rifles, auto shotguns, etc? Are there efforts on either the state or federal level to ease restrictions on civilian ownership of these kinds of weapons coming from… --- ## [Registered voter turnout](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/registered-voter-turnout/783485)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2017, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/registered-voter-turnout/783485 "2017-04-05T11:00:15Z")
Is there a site that has statistics of voter turnout by state based on registered voters? Googling finds a number of news articles and whatnot but they usually talk about “eligible voters” without defining that term. As … --- ## [Who in your state has started running for 2018?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-in-your-state-has-started-running-for-2018/781112)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2017, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-in-your-state-has-started-running-for-2018/781112 "2017-04-04T23:18:32Z")
Politicians are always running so let’s limit it to Governor, US Senate or other major office. Mike Coffman (R - CO 6th Dist) has been on the radio a lot. He is the typical Republican in that his entire platform was pr… --- ## [How Do I Get a Pollster to Notice Me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-pollster-to-notice-me/782534)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2017, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-pollster-to-notice-me/782534 "2017-04-04T16:23:51Z")
I’ve forever read about this or that poll but never known anyone who was actually polled. Not counting the way Trump is “poling” the entire country right now. I would love to add my opinion officially to the “Thinks Trum… --- ## [The likelihood of the Senate turning blue in 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-likelihood-of-the-senate-turning-blue-in-2018/782707)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2017, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-likelihood-of-the-senate-turning-blue-in-2018/782707 "2017-04-02T00:06:00Z")
If Democrats want to deliver a statement in 2018, the House would be the place to do it because they are almost certainly not going to take the Senate. Democrats will have to defend 23 seats, independents will have to de… --- ## [CEOs want royal deference?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ceos-want-royal-deference/783505)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ceos-want-royal-deference/783505 "2017-04-01T23:15:52Z")
I wasn’t sure where to put this, but I chose Elections because the description says it includes discussion of “politicians and public figures.” So this week it was reported in the Washington Post about Rex Tillerson tha… --- ## [Going from the House to the White House](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-from-the-house-to-the-white-house/783174)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-from-the-house-to-the-white-house/783174 "2017-04-01T02:55:04Z")
Talking with Mr. Middon over the weekend about the chances that Paul Ryan will step down or be ousted as Speaker of the House, hubby reminded me that Ryan didn’t really want to be Speaker in the first place. His opinion… --- ## [Has Trump actually accomplished a hostile takeover of the GOP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-trump-actually-accomplished-a-hostile-takeover-of-the-gop/771459)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-trump-actually-accomplished-a-hostile-takeover-of-the-gop/771459 "2017-04-01T02:31:34Z")
Before the election, and in anticipation of Trump’s loss, discussion was all about the fracture of the GOP. In fact when I used that phrase in conversation with a long time Republican orthopedist I know who is a devout h… --- ## [What Are The Odds of Trump Being Primaried in 2020?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-odds-of-trump-being-primaried-in-2020/783039)
**Author:** [@golffan1963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/golffan1963)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-odds-of-trump-being-primaried-in-2020/783039 "2017-03-31T16:43:01Z")
I grant you, a long way to go until then…but I think it’s a definite possibility, with Ted Cruz or John Kasich being the likely candidates. Just thinking out loud…as they say. I’ll be interested to see if there are any … --- ## [Voter fraud charged in CO](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voter-fraud-charged-in-co/782865)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voter-fraud-charged-in-co/782865 "2017-03-30T19:27:03Z")
(Apologies if this has already been posted.) The former GOP chairman of Colorado has been charged with voter fraud. In an ironical twist, Curtis said on a talk show that virtually every case of voter fraud was committe… --- ## [Manchester Gorton by-election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manchester-gorton-by-election/781372)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2017, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manchester-gorton-by-election/781372 "2017-03-28T16:48:49Z")
The sitting MP, Gerald Kaufman, has died. So there will be a by-election. Labour’s current majority is 24,000, so they’re not really in danger of losing the seat, though stranger things have happened at by-elections, esp… --- ## [What if the GOP Appoints Nobody?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-the-gop-appoints-nobody/783142)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2017, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-the-gop-appoints-nobody/783142 "2017-03-28T15:13:03Z")
What would happen if the President and his party simply declined to appoint or confirm anybody for anything? At some point, I presume the government would simply collapse. Any thoughts? --- ## [2018 Republican Primary battles - speculations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-republican-primary-battles-speculations/782959)
**Author:** [@squidfood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squidfood)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2017, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-republican-primary-battles-speculations/782959 "2017-03-27T18:21:27Z")
With the pulling of Trumpcare, we see the faultlines in the Republican Congress taking practical effect and dealing party leadership a defeat. What are your guesses on the 2018 Republican primaries? Trumpists going aft… --- ## [How many more SCOTUS justices do you think Trump will appoint?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-more-scotus-justices-do-you-think-trump-will-appoint/782886)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2017, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-more-scotus-justices-do-you-think-trump-will-appoint/782886 "2017-03-27T02:36:18Z")
Let’s try to predict the future of the SCOTUS for the duration of the Trump presidency. How many picks do you think Trump will have? Kennedy, Ginsburg and Breyer are the three oldest members. My guess is that Ginsburg … --- ## [Leaked report of Russian blackmail of Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaked-report-of-russian-blackmail-of-trump/776846)
**Author:** [@mozchron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mozchron)\ **Replies:** 782\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2017, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaked-report-of-russian-blackmail-of-trump/776846 "2017-03-25T16:37:53Z")
New bombshell Full report here (warning, PDF) Highlights include prostitutes, golden shower shows, and of course, treason. Apparently The FBI had this but decided to hold off on it during the election. Good thing abou… --- ## [Best Book about each Presidential election.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-book-about-each-presidential-election/782044)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2017, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-book-about-each-presidential-election/782044 "2017-03-23T00:50:21Z")
1968-An American Melodrama 1972-Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail 1992-Primary Colors (Yeah, I know it’s fiction but still…) 2008-Game Change Your picks? --- ## [Oregon lawmakers consider changing how electoral votes are cast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oregon-lawmakers-consider-changing-how-electoral-votes-are-cast/782238)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2017, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oregon-lawmakers-consider-changing-how-electoral-votes-are-cast/782238 "2017-03-22T15:06:08Z")
Link (contains autoplay video from KGW Portland). One one hand, such a strategy might prevent the disaster that it Trump. On the other hand, what if the election went the other way? What would happen when the electio… --- ## [Gorsuch confirmation vote: Senate tally](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gorsuch-confirmation-vote-senate-tally/782676)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2017, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gorsuch-confirmation-vote-senate-tally/782676 "2017-03-21T16:45:16Z")
I would predict that Gorsuch is going to get just around 60 votes, give or take a few. Despite the vitriol, I think cooler heads will prevail in the Democratic Party and there won’t be any filibustering or nuclear option… --- ## [Nigel Farage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nigel-farage/782649)
**Author:** [@CHealy7](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CHealy7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2017, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nigel-farage/782649 "2017-03-21T01:44:45Z")
Would you agree that this man resembles a melting Thunderbird? --- ## [I realize it's early, but how should Democrats approach 2020?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-realize-its-early-but-how-should-democrats-approach-2020/781800)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-realize-its-early-but-how-should-democrats-approach-2020/781800 "2017-03-20T20:58:49Z")
Should they just nominate whoever the base likes best, or try really hard to appeal to moderate and conservative voters who don’t like Trump? As most of you probably know, I did not vote for Trump. I voted for Clinton, … --- ## [John Wayne ever considered for office?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-wayne-ever-considered-for-office/782469)
**Author:** [@Princess\_Perfume](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princess_Perfume)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-wayne-ever-considered-for-office/782469 "2017-03-20T03:21:57Z")
I know that the people around George H. W. Bush considered offering the VP slot to Clint Eastwood, but did John Wayne ever get considered for a political candidacy? To be honest, I fear his views were so strongly right-… --- ## [Who will be our next president? (note: who will be, not who you would like it to be)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-our-next-president-note-who-will-be-not-who-you-would-like-it-to-be/760669)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2017, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-our-next-president-note-who-will-be-not-who-you-would-like-it-to-be/760669 "2017-03-17T15:15:10Z")
Public poll. Two choices. Come November we’ll see which Dopers are the smartest of the smart. --- ## [If a recession happens under Trump, how will that affect the 2018 and 2020 elections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-recession-happens-under-trump-how-will-that-affect-the-2018-and-2020-elections/782362)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2017, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-recession-happens-under-trump-how-will-that-affect-the-2018-and-2020-elections/782362 "2017-03-18T14:01:29Z")
I’ve heard we are overdue for one, they occur every 10 years or so. If one occurs, will it have any impact on the upcoming elections? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=183) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=185)