# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=215 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 216 --- ## [Buchanan suggests we need an "American Spring" if Trump loses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buchanan-suggests-we-need-an-american-spring-if-trump-loses/762686)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buchanan-suggests-we-need-an-american-spring-if-trump-loses/762686 "2016-08-15T10:21:29Z")
This is now getting dangerously past the line of the occasional right wing blowhard fall victim to momentary hyperbole. We now have a major presidential candidate and now a former presidential candidate and veteran jou… --- ## [When will the Democrats/Republicans pull their Presidential ads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-the-democrats-republicans-pull-their-presidential-ads/762563)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-the-democrats-republicans-pull-their-presidential-ads/762563 "2016-08-15T10:12:52Z")
I have a feeling that, at some point, at least one of the two major parties is going to feel that Clinton’s election is a lock, and they need to concentrate on control of Congress. Who do you think blinks first, and how… --- ## [How would Congress & the Senate deal with a 3rd part President?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-congress-the-senate-deal-with-a-3rd-part-president/762848)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 10:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-congress-the-senate-deal-with-a-3rd-part-president/762848 "2016-08-15T10:05:22Z")
Imagine the voters decide that they dislike both Trump and Clinton and elect one of the third-party candidates. Now, the Houses are controlled by the parties, so how would they cope with a third-party President? --- ## [What if Trump implodes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-trump-implodes/761528)
**Author:** [@Desert\_Nomad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Desert_Nomad)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-trump-implodes/761528 "2016-08-15T07:55:24Z")
First, I am Libertarian and will be voting for Gary Johnson as I did in 2012. What happens if Trump completely implodes? Can the Republican party nominate a replacement? Could they just have no nominee and endorse Johns… --- ## [For fun - Suggest music for Trump's Convention](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-fun-suggest-music-for-trumps-convention/760051)
**Author:** [@BigAppleBucky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigAppleBucky)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-fun-suggest-music-for-trumps-convention/760051 "2016-08-15T05:14:06Z")
Here are a few. Clash - White Riot XTC - Mayor of Simpleton Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball R.E.M. It’s the End of the World Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the Devil DONALD TRUMP 2016 “Kiss Me Son of Go… --- ## [Conservative talk radio / talk TV / pundit books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservative-talk-radio-talk-tv-pundit-books/762010)
**Author:** [@Askthepizzaguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askthepizzaguy)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservative-talk-radio-talk-tv-pundit-books/762010 "2016-08-15T00:01:30Z")
I want to talk about my experience as a listener to conservative talk radio and Fox programming and as an avid reader of pundit-erature. When I was in my 20s, I was trying to find out more about myself in terms of relig… --- ## [If GOP rules were the same as DNC....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-gop-rules-were-the-same-as-dnc/762409)
**Author:** [@bengangmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bengangmo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2016, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-gop-rules-were-the-same-as-dnc/762409 "2016-08-14T17:35:53Z")
If the GOP primary season had been run under the same rules as the Democratic primary process - i.e strictly proportional allocation with Super Delegates in the mix, who would have been the Republican nominee? Assumin… --- ## [The GOP that cried wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gop-that-cried-wolf/762725)
**Author:** [@Askthepizzaguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askthepizzaguy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2016, 9:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gop-that-cried-wolf/762725 "2016-08-14T09:09:57Z")
I’ve noted my distaste for Hillary Clinton has a lot to do with her inability to hold herself to account and tell the truth, if the truth would make her look bad. Since it’s going to be her or Donald Trump, and more than… --- ## [Trump's effect on upcoming Senate and House races](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-effect-on-upcoming-senate-and-house-races/754199)
**Author:** [@Ibn\_Warraq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ibn_Warraq)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2016, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-effect-on-upcoming-senate-and-house-races/754199 "2016-08-14T04:51:49Z")
I thought it would be useful to start a thread on the impact Trump’s nomination should have on Senate and House races coming up in November. Right now, the Republicans have a 54-46 lead, but looking at the numbers, it l… --- ## [US Presidential election prediction website](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-presidential-election-prediction-website/762746)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2016, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-presidential-election-prediction-website/762746 "2016-08-14T00:42:41Z")
I believe I posted back in 2008 or 2012 that I have a website with presidential election predictions (prespredict.com), and it is now up and running for the 2016 election. It uses daily state poll data and calculates the… --- ## [Trump must not withdraw or be replaced by the RNC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-must-not-withdraw-or-be-replaced-by-the-rnc/762532)
**Author:** [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-must-not-withdraw-or-be-replaced-by-the-rnc/762532 "2016-08-12T20:48:25Z")
Although I think it is quite likely that cowardly short fingered Trump will find a lame excuse to withdraw before November, I’ve come to the realisation it would be a complete disaster for that to happen. If Trump quits… --- ## [Maine voting on using ranked choice for congressional and gubernatorial races](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maine-voting-on-using-ranked-choice-for-congressional-and-gubernatorial-races/762457)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maine-voting-on-using-ranked-choice-for-congressional-and-gubernatorial-races/762457 "2016-08-12T19:45:58Z")
Question 5 on the Maine ballot is to implement ranked choice voting for all representative, senator, and governor’s elections in the future. I think this is a great idea, and it would have prevented the disasters that o… --- ## [Is a presidential landslide still possible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-presidential-landslide-still-possible/762169)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-presidential-landslide-still-possible/762169 "2016-08-12T19:23:40Z")
In 1984, Reagan won every state except Minnesota. In 1972 (ironically, all things considered) Nixon won every state except Massachusetts. In 1964 Johnson won all but six states (Arizona and 5 southern states). Is that k… --- ## [Gary Johnson and two party politics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gary-johnson-and-two-party-politics/762470)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gary-johnson-and-two-party-politics/762470 "2016-08-12T18:48:19Z")
Right now the state of Utah, generally considered one of the most republican loyal states, is unlikely to vote for trump. Supporting Hillary seems unlikely as well. I believe that libertarian Gary Johnson has a chance of… --- ## [A rational (fact-based) discussion on Trump v Clinton](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rational-fact-based-discussion-on-trump-v-clinton/762389)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rational-fact-based-discussion-on-trump-v-clinton/762389 "2016-08-12T16:19:26Z")
So I’m already conceding that this will end up like all of the other threads but I wanted to give this a shot. I was listening to NPR and they were discussing if current journalistic biases against Trump were akin to Ed… --- ## [A proposal for voter information](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-proposal-for-voter-information/762512)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-proposal-for-voter-information/762512 "2016-08-12T14:41:15Z")
Inspired by the thread on how ballot order changes a candidate’s chance of winning. I think that for any election, from school board to President, part of the election costs should go to making information packets with … --- ## [NPR: Why the first name on the ballot often wins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/npr-why-the-first-name-on-the-ballot-often-wins/762265)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/npr-why-the-first-name-on-the-ballot-often-wins/762265 "2016-08-12T05:00:24Z")
Fascinating research: Why The First Name On The Ballot Often Wins : NPR --- ## [Angry Donald tweets on Android; Campaign Donald on iPhone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angry-donald-tweets-on-android-campaign-donald-on-iphone/762441)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angry-donald-tweets-on-android-campaign-donald-on-iphone/762441 "2016-08-11T18:56:54Z")
Interesting article: a data geek analysed the RealDonaldTrump tweets and concludes that there are two different sets of posts, one from an Android and one from an iPhone. The Android posts are early in the morning and … --- ## [Voting For or Against](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voting-for-or-against/762438)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voting-for-or-against/762438 "2016-08-11T16:32:55Z")
In November will you vote “For” your preferred candidate because you believe in his/her message or will you vote “Against” a candidate because ANYONE would be better than him/her. --- ## [Does the President have the legal right to look at the tax returns of any citizen (Donald Trump)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-president-have-the-legal-right-to-look-at-the-tax-returns-of-any-citizen-donald-trump/761755)
**Author:** [@Skinnybones\_Lampshade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skinnybones_Lampshade)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-president-have-the-legal-right-to-look-at-the-tax-returns-of-any-citizen-donald-trump/761755 "2016-08-11T13:47:49Z")
I apologize if these questions have been asked, but I was unable to find a similar thread, so here goes: Would it be legal and proper for President Obama to peruse Donald Trump’s tax returns (or those of any U.S. citize… --- ## [What if GOP leadership negotiates a surrender to Clinton?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-gop-leadership-negotiates-a-surrender-to-clinton/762285)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-gop-leadership-negotiates-a-surrender-to-clinton/762285 "2016-08-11T06:22:44Z")
Daily Caller article, so be warned. I’m looking at this like I would a sports trade. Its an interesting idea. GOP leadership along with other prominent Republicans rescind their endorsement of Trump and give a full en… --- ## [Coloradans are to vote on Single Payer Healthcare.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coloradans-are-to-vote-on-single-payer-healthcare/762115)
**Author:** [@chacoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chacoguy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coloradans-are-to-vote-on-single-payer-healthcare/762115 "2016-08-11T02:53:01Z")
I found thiis article. I have been an employer, a job creator, if you will for thirty years, and I am perfectly fine with being burdened with 2/3’s of the cost of this program. My question is this: Where are the howls … --- ## [When in History Have a Large Chunk of the Party Not Supported the Party's Presidential Nominee?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-history-have-a-large-chunk-of-the-party-not-supported-the-partys-presidential-nominee/762363)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-history-have-a-large-chunk-of-the-party-not-supported-the-partys-presidential-nominee/762363 "2016-08-11T00:26:20Z")
There seems to be a feeling in many places that a large chunk of the Republican Party not supporting Trump for President is somehow unique. But is this really true? What’s the history? Was there this problem with Barry G… --- ## [Presidential debates: who stands to gain by participating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-debates-who-stands-to-gain-by-participating/762338)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-debates-who-stands-to-gain-by-participating/762338 "2016-08-10T22:32:28Z")
Who do you think stands to gain the most at this point in the election by participating in a debate? The widely-held expectation is that Clinton would demonstrate much greater mastery/understanding of policy and the fun… --- ## [Voting 3rd party= voting Trump. Yay or nay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voting-3rd-party-voting-trump-yay-or-nay/762093)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voting-3rd-party-voting-trump-yay-or-nay/762093 "2016-08-10T22:09:52Z")
I say yes, voting third party is a vote for Trump. I live in a red section of a red state. The Repulicans I know have two prime directives; A. Vote for the person with an “R” behind their name. B. Stiggenit. I think t… --- ## [Any Sign of Trump Voters Affecting GOP Congressional Primaries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-sign-of-trump-voters-affecting-gop-congressional-primaries/762362)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-sign-of-trump-voters-affecting-gop-congressional-primaries/762362 "2016-08-10T17:27:08Z")
Brought to mind by Paul Ryan’s easy win yesterday over Trump fan Paul Nehlen yesterday. Trump’s nomination would SEEM to suggest the Republican party has gone nuts. And yet I see no indication that Trump fans are oustin… --- ## [Constitutional Amendment, 51% voter turn out required or](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/constitutional-amendment-51-voter-turn-out-required-or/762116)
**Author:** [@Critical1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical1)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/constitutional-amendment-51-voter-turn-out-required-or/762116 "2016-08-10T17:16:23Z")
All Federal elections require a simple majority of voter turn out or the election becomes a vote of no confidence in all candidates. Should voter turn out fail to reach 51% All current candidates are out of the running a… --- ## [More annoying than The Donald? Nah, but close.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-annoying-than-the-donald-nah-but-close/762143)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-annoying-than-the-donald-nah-but-close/762143 "2016-08-10T02:18:04Z")
Trump’s spokesperson, Katrina Pierson, has to be the most grating/irritating politico to open his or her mouth since the campaigns have been underway (outside of the buffoon himself, of course). Given the plethora of oth… --- ## [We must thank God he's an idiot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-must-thank-god-hes-an-idiot/761901)
**Author:** [@Wakinyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wakinyan)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-must-thank-god-hes-an-idiot/761901 "2016-08-10T01:19:23Z")
There are a couple of things I would like to mention before I get to the point. I’m not American but I’ve spent a lot of time following this train wreck of an election intensively the last few days or weeks (aside of ke… --- ## [This election has just changed, Justice Scalia has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-election-has-just-changed-justice-scalia-has-died/746052)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 323\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2016, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-election-has-just-changed-justice-scalia-has-died/746052 "2016-08-09T22:19:45Z")
The Supreme Court is now a major issue in the election. I wonder if Obama can get a new Justice through the Senate before November? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=214) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=216)