# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=206 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 207 --- ## [How exactly is this voter fraud thing supposed to work anyway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-exactly-is-this-voter-fraud-thing-supposed-to-work-anyway/768813)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-exactly-is-this-voter-fraud-thing-supposed-to-work-anyway/768813 "2016-10-20T15:55:37Z")
Trump is sending “watchers” out to keep an eye on things. If we take Trump at face value (And I realize how hard that is) what is it these watchers are supposed to be doing? Looking for people who vote then walk right b… --- ## [Michael Moore's "October Surprise"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-moores-october-surprise/769060)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-moores-october-surprise/769060 "2016-10-20T07:19:52Z")
Michael Moore has released what he calls his “October Surprise” - his latest film, Trumpland, which appears to be a film version of his one-man show of the same name. Why do I have the feeling that all of his talk up to… --- ## [The Chance to be in the Vegas Third Debate Audience....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-chance-to-be-in-the-vegas-third-debate-audience/768377)
**Author:** [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-chance-to-be-in-the-vegas-third-debate-audience/768377 "2016-10-19T23:33:05Z")
I just submitted my email (once) for that million to one shot of million to one shots… a chance to be flown to Vegas to attend the third debate. (…and… theoretically… to be flown back afterward. In a seat, not as carg… --- ## [How quickly would the parties line up for McMullin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-quickly-would-the-parties-line-up-for-mcmullin/769075)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-quickly-would-the-parties-line-up-for-mcmullin/769075 "2016-10-19T23:08:16Z")
Imagine that McMullin wins Utah and that the Electoral College is otherwise tied between Trump and Clinton. How quickly would the EC fall in behind McMullin? One thing that everyone hates is instability, so would the Dem… --- ## [Paxman on the American presidential election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paxman-on-the-american-presidential-election/769058)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paxman-on-the-american-presidential-election/769058 "2016-10-19T20:40:29Z")
I thoroughly recommend this video of Paxman on Trump vs Clinton to everyone. I hope you in America can watch it. Jeremy Paxman is one of the UK’s most ferocious interviewers. He’s on top form here. Beyond saying that he… --- ## [Oh dear, the violence has started](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-dear-the-violence-has-started/768778)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-dear-the-violence-has-started/768778 "2016-10-19T16:54:11Z")
Republican office firebombed. Nazi accusations too. I know some Dopers are working on the Democrat campaign; I hope you’re all safe. --- ## [If SCOTUS gridlock continues after the election, what could a president Clinton do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-scotus-gridlock-continues-after-the-election-what-could-a-president-clinton-do/762239)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 9:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-scotus-gridlock-continues-after-the-election-what-could-a-president-clinton-do/762239 "2016-10-19T09:37:54Z")
Let’s picture a not that unrealistic outcome for the election. Clinton wins the presidency, but the Republicans keep the senate 52-48 or 51-49. McConnell follows Trump’s lead in somehow suggesting the results of the elec… --- ## [trump jr: women who cant handle harassment should teach kindergarten](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-jr-women-who-cant-handle-harassment-should-teach-kindergarten/768538)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-jr-women-who-cant-handle-harassment-should-teach-kindergarten/768538 "2016-10-18T16:29:19Z")
latest shit storm :MSN --- ## [Any demographic support one party as overwhelmingly as African-Americans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-demographic-support-one-party-as-overwhelmingly-as-african-americans/768849)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-demographic-support-one-party-as-overwhelmingly-as-african-americans/768849 "2016-10-18T10:20:28Z")
In the 2000 election, IIRC, Gore won 90 percent of the black vote, and when Obama first ran for president in 2008, he garnered 97 percent of the black vote, IIRC. Is there any other demographic group in the world - race… --- ## [Will Marco Rubio run for reelection to the senate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-marco-rubio-run-for-reelection-to-the-senate/757643)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-marco-rubio-run-for-reelection-to-the-senate/757643 "2016-10-18T07:13:55Z")
There is a movement to try to convince Rubio to run for his current senate seat. Rubio himself seems to be considering it. What do you all think, will he or won’t he? The deadline to declare is June 24th, so he has 1 … --- ## [Which down ballot elections are particularly interesting this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-down-ballot-elections-are-particularly-interesting-this-year/768840)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-down-ballot-elections-are-particularly-interesting-this-year/768840 "2016-10-18T01:30:59Z")
Other than the POTUS election, which down ballot elections are worth keeping an eye on? I’m particularly interested in races where prominent Republicans that are well known for being obstructionist, favoring policies … --- ## ["Trump Foundation lacks the certification required for charities that solicit money"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-foundation-lacks-the-certification-required-for-charities-that-solicit-money/767297)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-foundation-lacks-the-certification-required-for-charities-that-solicit-money/767297 "2016-10-17T19:44:34Z")
It certainly is hard to keep up with the flood of discoveries and revelations about Trump and his foundation. As a grant writer who worked for dozens of legitimate charitable organizations over the past 38 years, I find … --- ## [Trump says Clinton leads global conspiracy against him](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-says-clinton-leads-global-conspiracy-against-him/768515)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-says-clinton-leads-global-conspiracy-against-him/768515 "2016-10-17T15:26:26Z")
\[del\]Heil\[/del\]Holy Jewish Banking Cabal, Batman! I especially love this oh-so-subtle touch: --- ## [Can I vote in Missouri?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-vote-in-missouri/768842)
**Author:** [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-vote-in-missouri/768842 "2016-10-17T15:04:59Z")
My husband is active duty military, and we live and own our house in Missouri. But we’re legal residents of Arkansas. We have voted via absentee ballot in the past, but I’m wondering if we would be allowed to vote here, … --- ## [Adaher endorsements!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adaher-endorsements/768314)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adaher-endorsements/768314 "2016-10-17T11:53:01Z")
I know you’ve been waiting with baited breath. These aren’t predictions, just who I would like to see win various races I’m interested in: President- Gary Johnson Senate FL- Marco Rubio Senate IL- Tammy Duckworth Sen… --- ## [The Semi-Pro SDMB Pre-Debate Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-semi-pro-sdmb-pre-debate-thread/768776)
**Author:** [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-semi-pro-sdmb-pre-debate-thread/768776 "2016-10-17T07:01:37Z")
Well, to try and keep the mess we had here on the second debate in order, I’m starting this thread for Pre-Debate discussions (i.e., this thread is for use up to the moment the debate starts, when I presume someone else … --- ## [GropeGate is the worst thing that could have happened to this election.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gropegate-is-the-worst-thing-that-could-have-happened-to-this-election/768568)
**Author:** [@arseNal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/arseNal)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gropegate-is-the-worst-thing-that-could-have-happened-to-this-election/768568 "2016-10-17T03:45:13Z")
I don’t know if this sentiment has already been expressed in any of the many existing election threads. I think it deserves its own thread but if the mods disagree and want to merge it, so be it. GropeGate is the worst … --- ## [Any advice for Hillary regarding the next debate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-advice-for-hillary-regarding-the-next-debate/768649)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-advice-for-hillary-regarding-the-next-debate/768649 "2016-10-17T03:16:12Z")
If she shows up, and that’s a matter for discussion in and of itself, what should she do? Should she play nice, sit back and just play the middle of the road? Should she bite Trump’s ankles every chance she gets? My… --- ## [Piss test for presidential candidates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/piss-test-for-presidential-candidates/767641)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/piss-test-for-presidential-candidates/767641 "2016-10-17T02:31:43Z")
If Joe Blow has to take a piss test to drive a forklift, is it unreasonable to require one for those seeking to possess the nuclear code? --- ## [Is Donald Trump a Putin patsy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-donald-trump-a-putin-patsy/760875)
**Author:** [@Merneith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merneith)\ **Replies:** 401\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-donald-trump-a-putin-patsy/760875 "2016-10-17T00:40:09Z")
Headline lifted from this Washington Post article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/07/25/is-donald-trump-a-putin-patsy/ I mentioned this in one of the other threads, but people are starting to not… --- ## [Tale of the Tape: did Billy brag about it? Did someone at NBC leak it to get Billy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tale-of-the-tape-did-billy-brag-about-it-did-someone-at-nbc-leak-it-to-get-billy/768326)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tale-of-the-tape-did-billy-brag-about-it-did-someone-at-nbc-leak-it-to-get-billy/768326 "2016-10-17T00:32:00Z")
There’s a couple of interesting stories coming out about the tape. One of the things that I’ve wondered about is why it surfaced when it did, two days before the debate, and why it got leaked to the Washington Post. Som… --- ## [A true insurgent winning an election is imminent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-true-insurgent-winning-an-election-is-imminent/767039)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-true-insurgent-winning-an-election-is-imminent/767039 "2016-10-16T23:04:51Z")
I don’t mean Donald Trump, but I think that Sanders’ success and Trump’s staying close to Clinton is about more than just her weakness. It’s part of a worldwide phenomenon where voters are fed up with typical politicians… --- ## [This election has shown the danger of "crying wolf."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-election-has-shown-the-danger-of-crying-wolf/768139)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-election-has-shown-the-danger-of-crying-wolf/768139 "2016-10-16T17:42:49Z")
This article expressed something I’ve been musing for a while, which is that the constant hyperbole, exaggeration and alarmism used by both sides in attacking opposing candidates means that such warnings or attacks hold … --- ## [What color would the media use in case of a 3rd pary/independent win?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-color-would-the-media-use-in-case-of-a-3rd-pary-independent-win/768576)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-color-would-the-media-use-in-case-of-a-3rd-pary-independent-win/768576 "2016-10-16T14:28:23Z")
Since the turn of the century it’s become established that Red = Republican and Blue = Democrat, but do TV networks (& other media organizations) have a contingency plan was to what color to use if a 3rd party or indepen… --- ## [Donald Trump and Women: An Interesting Video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trump-and-women-an-interesting-video/767896)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trump-and-women-an-interesting-video/767896 "2016-10-15T18:31:25Z")
Washington Post article: Huffington Post article: --- ## [Evan McMullin to launch independent Presidential bid...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evan-mcmullin-to-launch-independent-presidential-bid/762134)
**Author:** [@Aro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aro)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evan-mcmullin-to-launch-independent-presidential-bid/762134 "2016-10-15T02:27:24Z")
Anti-Trump Republican Evan McMullin to launch independent bid for presidency So, is this a real thing that could affect the result in November, or a waste of time as the registration to get on the ballot in many states… --- ## [Poll: Would Dems be more or less likely to back away from their own crappy presidential nominee?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-would-dems-be-more-or-less-likely-to-back-away-from-their-own-crappy-presidential-nominee/768456)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-would-dems-be-more-or-less-likely-to-back-away-from-their-own-crappy-presidential-nominee/768456 "2016-10-14T20:15:02Z")
Some Republicans have backed away from The Donald, despite his obvious shortcomings; many haven’t. My friend Paul thinks Democrats would be even more loyal than Republicans to a crappy nominee of their own party. I dis… --- ## [Jackass Bernie Bro threatens to be faithless elector](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackass-bernie-bro-threatens-to-be-faithless-elector/768530)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackass-bernie-bro-threatens-to-be-faithless-elector/768530 "2016-10-14T19:23:00Z")
I assume this jerk is simply getting some publicity. Still, faithless electors are annoying. State laws should be changed to automatically cast the state’s electoral votes for the winner unless there is a death of a cand… --- ## [Russians for Trump or Nuclear War? What the Hell?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russians-for-trump-or-nuclear-war-what-the-hell/768412)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russians-for-trump-or-nuclear-war-what-the-hell/768412 "2016-10-14T15:49:56Z")
Russian blowhard says dumb shit What the fuck’s going on? Is there some kind of super conjunction of the planets in the Idiotsphere or something? Seriously, I can remember when right wing doofuses would claim that vot… --- ## [Martin O'Malley for President thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martin-omalley-for-president-thread/721241)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 252\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martin-omalley-for-president-thread/721241 "2016-10-14T12:34:48Z")
Since he’s now officially in the race, let’s get this thing started: Matt Yglesias points out that O’Malley is adopting Warren’s platform. So Warren fans should have plenty of reason to support him, especially given h… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=205) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=207)