# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=204 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 205 --- ## [Curt Schilling for Senate!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curt-schilling-for-senate/769028)
**Author:** [@Quercus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quercus)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2016, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curt-schilling-for-senate/769028 "2016-10-29T14:58:06Z")
Curt Schilling, former MLB pitcher, former video-game empresario, former ESPN talking head and current dank meme creator and Trump wanna-be, is talking about running for US Senate in Massachusetts, against Elizabeth Warr… --- ## [Who, here is voting for Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-is-voting-for-trump/761989)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 326\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2016, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-is-voting-for-trump/761989 "2016-10-29T14:41:34Z")
Even\*\* adaher\*\* and iirc \*\*Bricker \*\*aren’t voting for him. So, who is, and why?:confused: Please do not attack the posters who admit this, guys. --- ## [Amusing campaign ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amusing-campaign-ads/769739)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2016, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amusing-campaign-ads/769739 "2016-10-29T07:14:00Z")
Given the typical campaign ad, this might be a very short thread. But there have to be a few, right? To start - I wouldn’t actually vote for the guy, but I have to give props to the best ad I’ve seen this season: Gerald… --- ## [How do you actually vote in your locality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-actually-vote-in-your-locality/769802)
**Author:** [@Billdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billdo)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2016, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-actually-vote-in-your-locality/769802 "2016-10-29T07:03:41Z")
In this thread about reported voting fraud in Texas, a few of voters from Texas and other states discussed how their electronic voting machines worked. I’m interested in the process of how voting works in your area, inc… --- ## [Texas Barely GOP?!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-barely-gop/768518)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2016, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-barely-gop/768518 "2016-10-29T05:34:08Z")
I checked electoral-vote this morning, and Texas is showing “Barely GOP”. I know, it’s a polling aggregator, not a prediction site like 538, but it’s the trend line that is amazing. Since last spring, Texas was showing… --- ## [Mark Kirk Vs. Tammy Duckworth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-kirk-vs-tammy-duckworth/769939)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2016, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-kirk-vs-tammy-duckworth/769939 "2016-10-29T05:07:30Z")
Wow. Tammy Duckworth is challenging Sen. Mark Kirk for his spot here in Illinois. Duckworth is of mixed ancestry (her mother is Thai, her father traces lineage back to the Revolutionary War), she joined ROTC while in… --- ## [Trump debacle dissuades future "nontraditional" candidates - good or bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-debacle-dissuades-future-nontraditional-candidates-good-or-bad/768461)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2016, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-debacle-dissuades-future-nontraditional-candidates-good-or-bad/768461 "2016-10-28T23:13:29Z")
While mowing the grass, I thought that Trump’s debacle would dissuade obviously unqualified celebrities from thinking they should play a major role as Presidential candidates in future elections. But then I wondered if … --- ## [Voter fraud in Texas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voter-fraud-in-texas/769769)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2016, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voter-fraud-in-texas/769769 "2016-10-28T15:51:33Z")
There have been TWO social media reports that electronic voting machines in Texas have changed votes to favor Clinton/Kaine. In Arlington and Amarillo, two women have said that they marked a straight Republican ticket, … --- ## [Swing/battleground/purple states, modern invention?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swing-battleground-purple-states-modern-invention/769321)
**Author:** [@ghettomotels](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ghettomotels)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swing-battleground-purple-states-modern-invention/769321 "2016-10-25T01:15:22Z")
Anyone else notice that before 1992, this concept simply did not exist. In 1984, 49 states went red. 1988, 40 went red. Notice in 1992, the west coast & northeast went blue. The electoral maps from then on follow a very… --- ## [Watching the Alfred E Smith Dinner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watching-the-alfred-e-smith-dinner/769215)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2016, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watching-the-alfred-e-smith-dinner/769215 "2016-10-27T18:56:33Z")
And so far, Donald doesn’t seem to be taking the jokes well. Very forced effort to smile. --- ## [Lack of policy and substance in the Presidential election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lack-of-policy-and-substance-in-the-presidential-election/769744)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2016, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lack-of-policy-and-substance-in-the-presidential-election/769744 "2016-10-27T17:30:25Z")
I have been very disappointed by this. I just watched a video of the Maine CD 2 debate between Emily Cain and Bruce Poliquin. It was amazing. They actually had an intellectual discussion about real national issues. … --- ## [Question regarding Obamacare](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-obamacare/768316)
**Author:** [@davidmich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidmich)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2016, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-obamacare/768316 "2016-10-27T16:57:30Z")
Hi What exactly is Trump implying with his analogy of “unless you get hit by a truck, you’re never going to be able to use it”? I don’t understand. If I pay a deductible, I pay my premiums and co-payments, why would I… --- ## [Hypothetical GOP/Dem coalition House leader](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-gop-dem-coalition-house-leader/768489)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2016, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-gop-dem-coalition-house-leader/768489 "2016-10-27T16:53:17Z")
Imagining here … a Clinton win, GOP keeps the House by a fairly smallish margin, Trump supporting Representatives pull support from “traitorous weak” Ryan, and there is no one who can unite GOP Representatives to get a m… --- ## [What are the best criticisms of Hillary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-criticisms-of-hillary/769360)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2016, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-criticisms-of-hillary/769360 "2016-10-27T15:25:17Z")
The right has become unhinged, and many of the criticisms they lob are just absurd. Look at what they lob against Obama. He is a fascist He is a communist He is the anti-christ He is a dictator Providing health insu… --- ## [Voter Turnout Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voter-turnout-thread/769677)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2016, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voter-turnout-thread/769677 "2016-10-27T14:51:35Z")
Early voting (and beyond). For openers, how was the first day in your state? “Records Broken On First Day Of Early Voting Throughout Texas” --- ## [Daily Beast article: Trump threw parties with cocaine and underage girls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-beast-article-trump-threw-parties-with-cocaine-and-underage-girls/769661)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2016, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-beast-article-trump-threw-parties-with-cocaine-and-underage-girls/769661 "2016-10-27T06:39:19Z")
I can’t say much about the veracity of the author other than that he has a long resume in Wikipedia, so he’s not some out-of-nowhere blogger. Michael Gross - Wikipedia I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if it’s tr… --- ## [Nov 9 headline: "You're Fired!!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nov-9-headline-youre-fired/769757)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2016, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nov-9-headline-youre-fired/769757 "2016-10-26T23:05:20Z")
When the election results are in, this will be the obvious thing to say. My question is: who will say it first? Web blogs and messageboards don’t count. :slight\_smile: I want to see it in print, or on a major network … --- ## [Aside from Trump, who are you rooting against most?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aside-from-trump-who-are-you-rooting-against-most/769676)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2016, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aside-from-trump-who-are-you-rooting-against-most/769676 "2016-10-26T20:45:15Z")
All right, there are a few Trump supporters here, but I ask, aside from the Presidential campaign, which candidate will you take the most pleasure in seeing go down? Has to be someone who actually can lose, not someone y… --- ## [The Time Since TRump Threatened to Sue Countdown Clock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-since-trump-threatened-to-sue-countdown-clock/769796)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2016, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-since-trump-threatened-to-sue-countdown-clock/769796 "2016-10-26T20:03:26Z")
http://trump-clock.com/ It’s about 4 days and 2.5 hours right now. --- ## [How are the campaign managers doing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-the-campaign-managers-doing/769696)
**Author:** [@yellowjacketcoder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowjacketcoder)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2016, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-the-campaign-managers-doing/769696 "2016-10-26T18:52:41Z")
I think most of us know by now that Hillary’s campaign manager is John Podesta, while The Donald’s campaign manager is Kellyanne Conway (although he infamously fired Paul Manafort and Corey Lewandowski before her). I was… --- ## [Trump has declared war on the GOP, Paul Ryan.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-declared-war-on-the-gop-paul-ryan/768245)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2016, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-declared-war-on-the-gop-paul-ryan/768245 "2016-10-26T16:48:25Z")
Does this deserve it’s own thread? I mean, it seems important: Trump on Twitter in the past 24hrs… https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump Uh… does this hurt his chances in the election? Has the election now turned into … --- ## [Holy Cow, a Chuck Shumer ad: Tales of Non-Competitive Races](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-cow-a-chuck-shumer-ad-tales-of-non-competitive-races/769713)
**Author:** [@Billdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billdo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2016, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-cow-a-chuck-shumer-ad-tales-of-non-competitive-races/769713 "2016-10-26T14:51:52Z")
This morning, I was watching TV and saw, of all things, an ad where Chuck Schumer was endorsing this message. Now, I live in solidly blue New York City, so other than some national Clinton and Trump ads, there is practi… --- ## [Trump "Brand" question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-brand-question/769715)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2016, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-brand-question/769715 "2016-10-26T13:42:39Z")
When questioned on (his own) assessment of his wealth, Trump is always pointing out his name or his brand are worth many millions. While I doubt that’s really true he DOES sell the use of his name. Even for enterprises h… --- ## [The 22nd Century Trump may be brown-skinned, named "Jorge"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-22nd-century-trump-may-be-brown-skinned-named-jorge/769234)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-22nd-century-trump-may-be-brown-skinned-named-jorge/769234 "2016-10-25T23:25:19Z")
From the Santayana “same as it ever was” files comes this somewhat depressing report from the social science desk at NPR: Hearing this, I was immediately reminded of my wife’s great-aunt, who is a hardcore right-winge… --- ## [Charlie Cook is touting the latest FOX News poll. It's a barnburner!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlie-cook-is-touting-the-latest-fox-news-poll-its-a-barnburner/768514)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlie-cook-is-touting-the-latest-fox-news-poll-its-a-barnburner/768514 "2016-10-25T22:27:20Z")
But when I saw it linked on Facebook by “The Pollsters” (Margie Omero and Kristin Soltis Anderson, who have a great podcast and appear regularly on cable news and the Sunday network shows), all they would say is that Coo… --- ## [Are the circumstances of Obama's coming post-presidency unique?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-circumstances-of-obamas-coming-post-presidency-unique/769405)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-circumstances-of-obamas-coming-post-presidency-unique/769405 "2016-10-25T13:27:28Z")
Has a president ever left office relatively young, with high approval and favorability ratings, and with no significant scandals hanging over his head? --- ## [Bad Hombres and Nasty Women -- Weird Al on the Debates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-hombres-and-nasty-women-weird-al-on-the-debates/769243)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-hombres-and-nasty-women-weird-al-on-the-debates/769243 "2016-10-25T13:11:36Z")
--- ## [Can Clinton win Arizona?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-clinton-win-arizona/764461)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-clinton-win-arizona/764461 "2016-10-25T11:58:55Z")
I’m here in Tucson, and there’s very little love for Trump that I’ve seen. But Tucson was always the liberal little step-child to Phoenix’s conservative Big Mama. 538 currently has Trump with a 62% chance of winning, bu… --- ## [Best election coverage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-election-coverage/769557)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-election-coverage/769557 "2016-10-25T05:06:30Z")
What channel is likely to provide the best coverage on Nov. 8? The best I ever saw was in 2008 when John Stewart and Stephen Colbert jointly hosted a show. They had the best coverage including county by county differen… --- ## [How can they tell if Dems or Republicans are voting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-they-tell-if-dems-or-republicans-are-voting/769657)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-they-tell-if-dems-or-republicans-are-voting/769657 "2016-10-25T03:21:06Z")
In several stories about early voting, I’ve seen mentions that Democrats are voting more heavily than Republicans, which is likely something in Hillary’s favour. How do they know? Isn’t it a secret ballot? :confused: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=203) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=205)