# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=187 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 188 --- ## [How long before Trump employs O'Brien to reducate us on crowd size?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-before-trump-employs-obrien-to-reducate-us-on-crowd-size/778323)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-before-trump-employs-obrien-to-reducate-us-on-crowd-size/778323 "2017-01-27T21:09:27Z")
As foretold here: 1984 by George Orwell --- ## [What if Trump was right, and the election was rigged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-trump-was-right-and-the-election-was-rigged/771447)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-trump-was-right-and-the-election-was-rigged/771447 "2017-01-27T18:57:43Z")
By him? Or by his supporters? How would we find out? How could it be uncovered? And would it change anything? --- ## [Math Increasingly Suggests Election Fraud Against Hillary Clinton](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/math-increasingly-suggests-election-fraud-against-hillary-clinton/772220)
**Author:** [@Flying\_Rabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flying_Rabbit)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/math-increasingly-suggests-election-fraud-against-hillary-clinton/772220 "2017-01-26T23:30:59Z")
I just watched a this David Packman video and wonder what Straight Dopers think of this. Exit polls are done in a completely different way than pre-election polls, and are historically much more accurate. … --- ## [Which political stances are vote-gainers and which are vote-losers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-political-stances-are-vote-gainers-and-which-are-vote-losers/778053)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-political-stances-are-vote-gainers-and-which-are-vote-losers/778053 "2017-01-26T22:53:05Z")
In this thread, I would like to sidestep the issue of right vs. wrong, and just discuss instead which political stances gain votes and which lose votes today. It appears that on abortion, being slightly pro-choice is th… --- ## [So what is the womens' march supposed to accomplish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-is-the-womens-march-supposed-to-accomplish/777822)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 215\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-is-the-womens-march-supposed-to-accomplish/777822 "2017-01-26T22:41:11Z")
I’ve seen this movie many times before. Liberal groups draw huge numbers, make huge headlines, and then they go home and nothing changes. Contrast that to the Tea Party, which had merely okay numbers but sent 70 Tea Part… --- ## [Comey's election intervention, the full story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comeys-election-intervention-the-full-story/778047)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comeys-election-intervention-the-full-story/778047 "2017-01-26T18:27:30Z")
The Washington Post has the best article I’ve yet read on the full story behind the FBI Director’s intervention in the election. It shows how it may have been Bill Clinton himself who set in motion the chain of events w… --- ## [Clinton Global Initiative bites the dust](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-global-initiative-bites-the-dust/777294)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-global-initiative-bites-the-dust/777294 "2017-01-26T13:00:06Z")
The Clinton Foundation Shuts Down Clinton Global Initiative What the hell happened to Bill Clinton’s political savvy? This kind of shit should have waited until they had both retired from active politics. But greed won… --- ## [White House announces Russian sanctions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-announces-russian-sanctions/775863)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 373\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 10:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-announces-russian-sanctions/775863 "2017-01-26T10:45:55Z")
And of course… But Paul Ryan supports the sanctions! Well… sort of. --- ## [Will Trump serve a full term?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-serve-a-full-term/777801)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-serve-a-full-term/777801 "2017-01-25T14:58:36Z")
Gambling odds are currently 50-50 on Trump spending four years in the White House. There are many reasons why he may get impeached. I have also heard a lot of speculation that he might get tired of it and resign. --- ## [Dems, what is the plan for 2018/2020?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dems-what-is-the-plan-for-2018-2020/776839)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dems-what-is-the-plan-for-2018-2020/776839 "2017-01-25T05:57:53Z")
Moving on from 2016 to start planning for midterm elections. You have a ton of your Senate seats up for grabs whereas the Pubs only have 8-10 up (depending on Senate confirmations). The whole House is up for grabs of c… --- ## [! NOT EVERYTHING TRUMP-RELATED BELONGS in ELECTIONS !.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-everything-trump-related-belongs-in-elections/778102)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-everything-trump-related-belongs-in-elections/778102 "2017-01-25T01:27:44Z")
While it is true that Trump - and other politicians - are elected to their posts, not everything they do is suited to being discussed in the Elections forum. This forum is for the discussion of elections and the process… --- ## [Things we should work on changing in our election system](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-we-should-work-on-changing-in-our-election-system/777914)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-we-should-work-on-changing-in-our-election-system/777914 "2017-01-24T23:05:19Z")
No doubt there are some people who think our system is just fine and dandy, and if you’re one of those, move along. Nothing for you to see here. But the rest of us may want to change things a bit. No doubt everyone’s go… --- ## [U.S. intercepts capture senior Russian officials celebrating Trump win.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-intercepts-capture-senior-russian-officials-celebrating-trump-win/776441)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-intercepts-capture-senior-russian-officials-celebrating-trump-win/776441 "2017-01-24T19:32:02Z")
U.S. intercepts capture senior Russian officials celebrating Trump win. Senior ranking Russian official: “Congratulations comrade, Trump in White House.” Putin: “Kill Moose and Squirrel”. --- ## [Democrats efforts to "de-legitimize" Trump's election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-efforts-to-de-legitimize-trumps-election/776987)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-efforts-to-de-legitimize-trumps-election/776987 "2017-01-24T18:00:43Z")
I’m going to try to restart aldiboronti’s thread. It seems that there is a larger effort to invalidate the Presidential election than we’ve seen before - even more than Florida 2000 or the birther movement. Here’s a li… --- ## [Has Trump personally acknowledged that the Women's March even happened?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-trump-personally-acknowledged-that-the-womens-march-even-happened/777814)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-trump-personally-acknowledged-that-the-womens-march-even-happened/777814 "2017-01-24T15:19:48Z")
Skimming my usual news sources, I can’t find the answer to this (so naturally I came here :slight\_smile: ). Has he tweeted about it or issued any kind of statement that indicates that he is aware it happened? I mean, I k… --- ## [All of this sound and fury is indicative of something](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-this-sound-and-fury-is-indicative-of-something/778014)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-this-sound-and-fury-is-indicative-of-something/778014 "2017-01-24T14:22:53Z")
We’re seeing reports from anonymous sources. These reports are coming from mainstream reliable news organizations as well as more questionable ones. They’re coming from more than one country. We have Congressmen raising… --- ## [Covering the anti Trump protests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covering-the-anti-trump-protests/777688)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covering-the-anti-trump-protests/777688 "2017-01-24T08:22:31Z")
So what do you think of the anti Trump protests so far? First there is this guy who sets himself on fire:LINK Now check out this woman doing a Globe winning performance crying:LINK What others do you find funny, sad, … --- ## [\[Joke\] New photo of Trump's inauguration shows attendance was massive.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joke-new-photo-of-trumps-inauguration-shows-attendance-was-massive/777988)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joke-new-photo-of-trumps-inauguration-shows-attendance-was-massive/777988 "2017-01-24T01:26:18Z")
Yes, attendance really was bigger than Obama’s and this photo shows why. :smiley: --- ## [Most Explosive Thing to happen right when Trump Assumes Office?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619 "2017-01-24T01:23:28Z")
What do you think? A Trump/GOP move, such as overturning Obama’s Executive orders? A countermove (by Dems or Never Trump’ers) to sue for Conflicts of Interest due to Trump’s DC hotel or other conflicts Trump has go… --- ## [What an outstanding inaugural speech!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-an-outstanding-inaugural-speech/777639)
**Author:** [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-an-outstanding-inaugural-speech/777639 "2017-01-23T22:56:44Z")
President Trump absolutely rocked it! --- ## [What good does it to be a part of a protest on inauguration day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-good-does-it-to-be-a-part-of-a-protest-on-inauguration-day/777463)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-good-does-it-to-be-a-part-of-a-protest-on-inauguration-day/777463 "2017-01-23T16:05:29Z")
Here is whats come out on Facebook: 10 Acts of Resistance on Inauguration Day. Most of which are benign. Ex. serve the needy, reach across divides, pray, do something creative, etc… Only #9 “Be Visible” where it says to… --- ## [\[Poll\] It's Inauguration Day, what will you be doing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-its-inauguration-day-what-will-you-be-doing/777631)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-its-inauguration-day-what-will-you-be-doing/777631 "2017-01-23T04:26:18Z")
Anything special you’ll do today as a consequence of the day’s events in Washington? --- ## [With the Trump administration lying so baldly and shamelessly, how do we handle national security?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-the-trump-administration-lying-so-baldly-and-shamelessly-how-do-we-handle-national-security/777907)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-the-trump-administration-lying-so-baldly-and-shamelessly-how-do-we-handle-national-security/777907 "2017-01-23T02:49:03Z")
What if we get hit by another terror attack and the administration says ‘the terrorists have ties to Iran’ or something like that? This administration has 0 credibility, they’ve wasted that on petty shit. What are we su… --- ## [Identical Front Pages on NY Post and Daily News](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identical-front-pages-on-ny-post-and-daily-news/777638)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2017, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identical-front-pages-on-ny-post-and-daily-news/777638 "2017-01-22T03:22:04Z")
Don of a New Day as the headline, with nearly identical pictures. The last time I recall this was when \*\*National Geographic, Smithsonian, \*\* and scientific American all ran the same photo of volcanos on Io back in J… --- ## [Which Electoral College system is better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-electoral-college-system-is-better/777745)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2017, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-electoral-college-system-is-better/777745 "2017-01-22T01:27:12Z")
Suppose you had to pick one of the following two options for an EC system for President. Which would you prefer? States get votes proportional to their population, with no “2 Senators” bonus. Winner takes all votes.… --- ## [50 Trump electors found to be not eligible tbe electors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50-trump-electors-found-to-be-not-eligible-tbe-electors/776398)
**Author:** [@Ionizer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ionizer)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2017, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50-trump-electors-found-to-be-not-eligible-tbe-electors/776398 "2017-01-21T17:55:48Z")
Summary here I am very curious (and ignorant) of what this means. The story says that defintely 50 (it may be as high as 100?) Trump electors to be ineligble to hold the position as electors of the College. In the link… --- ## [1 Trillion Dollar Coin??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-trillion-dollar-coin/646188)
**Author:** [@AlohaBear32](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlohaBear32)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2017, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-trillion-dollar-coin/646188 "2017-01-21T15:35:49Z")
Sorry if this is a repost or if another thread exist on it (I’m just getting used to posting on SDMB as opposed to lurking for the past 5 years)…but I’ve been following this story about solving the debt ceiling via a “1 … --- ## [Fact-checking the Presidency of Obama](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fact-checking-the-presidency-of-obama/777563)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2017, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fact-checking-the-presidency-of-obama/777563 "2017-01-21T05:45:21Z")
For those who believe that it’s only Trump that equivocates and denies saying things that he did here’s an eye-opening article not from some right-wing blog but USA Today on fact-checking Obama. The article goes on to … --- ## [Really cool election site and stuff I learned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-cool-election-site-and-stuff-i-learned/777664)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2017, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-cool-election-site-and-stuff-i-learned/777664 "2017-01-20T21:57:40Z")
I stumbled on 270towin quite by accident, but found the site fascinating! Looking at the electoral maps for every US presidential election in our history, all on one page, is enlightening. Some quick presidential elect… --- ## [McClatchyDC: FBI, 5 other agencies probe possible covert Kremlin aid to Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcclatchydc-fbi-5-other-agencies-probe-possible-covert-kremlin-aid-to-trump/777511)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2017, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcclatchydc-fbi-5-other-agencies-probe-possible-covert-kremlin-aid-to-trump/777511 "2017-01-20T14:22:00Z")
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/article127231799.html I’m wondering if Trump can simply shut down the investigations once he’s inaugurated. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=186) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=188)