# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=199 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 200 --- ## [Are Republicans now the party of the working class?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-republicans-now-the-party-of-the-working-class/771259)
**Author:** [@Kamaski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kamaski)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 10:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-republicans-now-the-party-of-the-working-class/771259 "2016-11-10T10:31:14Z")
From what I see the guys who supported Trump are the blue collar guys like bricklayers and plumbers and truck drivers and shipyard workers. Basically the working class. The people who supported Clinton are the upper clas… --- ## [The unasked question at this point: What should Democrats do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unasked-question-at-this-point-what-should-democrats-do/771337)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 8:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unasked-question-at-this-point-what-should-democrats-do/771337 "2016-11-10T08:26:50Z")
Democrats may not have Congress or the White House, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have power. I’m not really talking about obstruction vs. cooperation here. But actually advancing Democratic priorities. Mitch McConne… --- ## [We are in a very unhealthy place as a country](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-are-in-a-very-unhealthy-place-as-a-country/771325)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-are-in-a-very-unhealthy-place-as-a-country/771325 "2016-11-10T07:40:14Z")
Elections now seem to be purely about whether the Democrats can mobilize minority voters or whether the Republicans can mobilize white voters. This is a really bad place for us to be. Issues no longer matter, just the t… --- ## [If Trump gets the GOP nomination, Hillary should drop out and give it to Bernie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-gets-the-gop-nomination-hillary-should-drop-out-and-give-it-to-bernie/747065)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-gets-the-gop-nomination-hillary-should-drop-out-and-give-it-to-bernie/747065 "2016-11-10T05:52:57Z")
That is the apparently serious position being advanced in this piece, which an otherwise pretty sensible Bernhead shared on Facebook. Do any of the Sanders contingent here want to cosign this? Or do they recognize that… --- ## [Things that would happen between Election Day and President-elect Trump taking office](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-would-happen-between-election-day-and-president-elect-trump-taking-office/766650)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-would-happen-between-election-day-and-president-elect-trump-taking-office/766650 "2016-11-10T05:29:38Z")
Let’s say that Trump wins on Election Day. If that’s so, then there are a lot of dire things that could happen before he even takes the oath of office on Inauguration Day. There would be a massive stock-market panic. I… --- ## [Joe Biden 2020!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-biden-2020/771174)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-biden-2020/771174 "2016-11-10T04:34:02Z")
Joe Biden seems the obvious choice in 2020. He wanted to run this year. He’s always wanted to be President. But between Clinton’s dominating lead in fundraising and endorsements and the death of his son, it just wasn’t m… --- ## [SCOTUS: Who do you think Trump will pick? And who do you HOPE he will pick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scotus-who-do-you-think-trump-will-pick-and-who-do-you-hope-he-will-pick/771303)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scotus-who-do-you-think-trump-will-pick-and-who-do-you-hope-he-will-pick/771303 "2016-11-10T04:32:55Z")
Here is a list of his potential Supreme Court nominees. I’m not sure on their source, but, who do you think Trump will nominate? And who do you hope he picks? For me personally, I hope it’s Mike Lee, because I’m from … --- ## [Will Trump really serve a full term?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-really-serve-a-full-term/771209)
**Author:** [@ricksummon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ricksummon)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-really-serve-a-full-term/771209 "2016-11-10T03:11:38Z")
Is Trump really capable of actually finishing a full 4 year term as President? He’s been in it for the cheering crowds, after all; but actually being President isn’t as much fun as running for President. For one thing,… --- ## [Where were actual results different from polling results?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-were-actual-results-different-from-polling-results/771304)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-were-actual-results-different-from-polling-results/771304 "2016-11-10T02:27:49Z")
Was this limited to particular areas? Particular states? Counties? Was it generally happening everywhere? Or what? Kind of a facutal question, but election related so I ask it here. --- ## [President Donald J. Trump's Inaugural Address and Ceremony](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-donald-j-trumps-inaugural-address-and-ceremony/771298)
**Author:** [@DerekMichaels00](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DerekMichaels00)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-donald-j-trumps-inaugural-address-and-ceremony/771298 "2016-11-10T01:58:35Z")
any thoughts on what his official becoming POTUS will be like? What his address will be like, who will be there? Guest list, musicians? Bill Clinton had Fleetwood Mac, Dubya had Ricky Martin… --- ## [Can the Democrats do anything to appeal to working class whites without abandoning their values](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-democrats-do-anything-to-appeal-to-working-class-whites-without-abandoning-their-values/770971)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-democrats-do-anything-to-appeal-to-working-class-whites-without-abandoning-their-values/770971 "2016-11-10T00:58:20Z")
Working class whites are going for Trump 2-1. Can the Democratic party do anything to appeal to them in future elections? My impression (correct me if I’m wrong) is that the following issues repel them from the Democrat… --- ## [Who Voted for Johnson out of Principle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-voted-for-johnson-out-of-principle/771247)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-voted-for-johnson-out-of-principle/771247 "2016-11-10T00:26:56Z")
How many people decided to vote for the guy that pulled this stunt at a debate? --- ## [Trump will probably be President, now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-will-probably-be-president-now-what/771131)
**Author:** [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-will-probably-be-president-now-what/771131 "2016-11-10T00:24:42Z")
The title says it all. I don’t think I have any coherent thoughts at the moment so I am hoping someone else can supply them. What is a sane path going forward for the Democratic Party, the United States and the world? --- ## [Trying to make sense of the polling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-make-sense-of-the-polling/771272)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-make-sense-of-the-polling/771272 "2016-11-10T00:09:59Z")
I trust Nate Silver and his predictive models. Over the past several election cycles he’s been anywhere from 95-100% correct in his analysis on how a particular election will turn out and how the states will end up votin… --- ## [Guess the International Newspaper Headlines if Trump Wins the Election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-international-newspaper-headlines-if-trump-wins-the-election/770671)
**Author:** [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-international-newspaper-headlines-if-trump-wins-the-election/770671 "2016-11-10T00:06:04Z")
If Trump were to win the election I would expect mass incredulity from the world’s media (as well as domestic media). What newspaper headline would you like to see in an international newspaper if Donnie J somehow wins o… --- ## [How the GOP can salvage something: "Coalition Government"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-gop-can-salvage-something-coalition-government/747839)
**Author:** [@Hooleehootoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hooleehootoo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-gop-can-salvage-something-coalition-government/747839 "2016-11-09T22:44:45Z")
Mitt Romney probably hopes that his speech will scare some sense into future GOP primary voters, and some candidate other than Trump is selected, goes on to win. Even if a brokered convention results in a non-Trump nomin… --- ## [Unanimous elections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unanimous-elections/771279)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unanimous-elections/771279 "2016-11-09T21:41:17Z")
http://maineelections.bangordailynews.com/?County=Cumberland+County Has this ever happened before in a race where there was more than one candidate? Scroll down to House District 40 and you will see something strange. … --- ## [The elections are rigged](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elections-are-rigged/771076)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elections-are-rigged/771076 "2016-11-09T21:40:06Z")
When Trump loses, there will be a lot of people (including Trump) who will say he lost because the elections are rigged. If the elections are rigged, how did he become the Republican candidate in the first place? I can… --- ## [Is Tim Kaine still a Senator?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-tim-kaine-still-a-senator/771267)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-tim-kaine-still-a-senator/771267 "2016-11-09T21:37:25Z")
Google is failing me. Is Kaine still Virginia’s Senator? Did he step down to run for VP? --- ## [H.L. Mencken was right.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/h-l-mencken-was-right/771187)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/h-l-mencken-was-right/771187 "2016-11-09T20:24:44Z")
:frowning: --- ## [California State-wide Propositions 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-state-wide-propositions-2016/767841)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-state-wide-propositions-2016/767841 "2016-11-09T20:11:39Z")
Yes, it’s time again for Californians to wade through the mess of our direct democracy. This year we have seventeen state-wide propositions. I’m still reading up on a lot of these, but I’ve compiled the list and what the… --- ## [A lesson for movie stars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-lesson-for-movie-stars/771234)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-lesson-for-movie-stars/771234 "2016-11-09T20:10:28Z")
Just because the public love seeing you in movies doesn’t mean they give a flying fuck about your political opinions and in fact your presence at political rallies, as Hillary’s last one, in all probability turns voters … --- ## [Political punditry ... what we've learned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/political-punditry-what-weve-learned/771249)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/political-punditry-what-weve-learned/771249 "2016-11-09T19:18:07Z")
Here’s what Trump had going against him: Demographics: he started his campaign by pissing off Hispanics, and everybody knows the nation is getting browner. Demographics is destiny. Endorsements: a complete shut out. … --- ## [Hillary's concession speech](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillarys-concession-speech/771239)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillarys-concession-speech/771239 "2016-11-09T18:59:13Z")
Link Very gracious sentiment which could perhaps be imitated by some of the members here. --- ## [What happens to the Trump Univerity trial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-to-the-trump-univerity-trial/771185)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-to-the-trump-univerity-trial/771185 "2016-11-09T18:35:39Z")
I searched and didn’t see anything Does it proceed? What happens if things go bad for Trump? (not to mention all the other legal actions) Brian --- ## [Good election news?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-election-news/771177)
**Author:** [@Frankenstein\_Monster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frankenstein_Monster)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-election-news/771177 "2016-11-09T15:58:12Z")
Of course, for about half of American voters, the presidential result is good news. But for those who think it isn’t, are there any downticket results you are really happy (or relieved) with? Pat McCrory seems to have l… --- ## [I actually feel bad for Hillary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-actually-feel-bad-for-hillary/771162)
**Author:** [@Salvor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Salvor)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-actually-feel-bad-for-hillary/771162 "2016-11-09T15:47:23Z")
Now first off, most of you callous souls will immediately think to yourselves, eff her, she chose all of this and it’s all her fault she is in the mess she is in. That can all be true, and I still feel a bit of sympathy… --- ## [What's up with Dilbert Creator Scott Adams?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-dilbert-creator-scott-adams/769849)
**Author:** [@CultOfReason](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CultOfReason)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-dilbert-creator-scott-adams/769849 "2016-11-09T13:38:42Z")
I present four options for the rather bizarre stuff coming from Scott Adams during this election cycle: Scott Adams has climbed aboard the Fox, Breibart, Alex Jones crazy train and become a full-fledged Right Wing Con… --- ## [Who else plans to get crunk Election Night?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-plans-to-get-crunk-election-night/771048)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-plans-to-get-crunk-election-night/771048 "2016-11-09T13:25:15Z")
The beauty of the versatility of alcohol is that imbibing large quantities of it is suitable for a celebration as well as for drowning your sorrows. So I plan to start getting lit well before the returns start coming in.… --- ## [Votecastr: real-time election projections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/votecastr-real-time-election-projections/771092)
**Author:** [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/votecastr-real-time-election-projections/771092 "2016-11-09T13:25:05Z")
I am guessing many of your have read about Votecastr which is doing real-time projections in partnership with Slate. Here is the pageexplaining what they are doing and here is the actual tracker. Not sure how meaningful… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=198) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=200)