American Politics from 2019 on

[Tero]

There are in fact a few votes left to count, but...not likely 1000 for Frisch in the 1%.
Lauren Boebert
162,040 50.17%
D Adam Frisch
160,918 49.83%
CLOSED
Reporting 99% in

[Svartalf]

Who gets a heart attack first, frump or biden?

[Joe]

Yeah, once Boebert took the lead it was pretty much over.

Democratic votes in CD3 tend to center in the cities, particularly Pueblo, and come in first. Outlying comunities like Pueblo West, Canon City, and Stem Beach, and the rural towns lean more GOP and come in later.

You could see it in the margin in Pueblo County, which gradually shrank as time went on.

[Tero]

I forget, you have a Colorado connection?

[Joe]

Multiple. I know a lot of folks in CD3.

I live in Colorado Springs and work in Canon City. Before that I worked in Pueblo and my job put me in touch with a lot of the political players. Pueblo politics is pretty interesting. Because most of my work involves Medicaid, state and local politics is very important to stay on top of.

Right now, I'm watching State House district 16. The Democrat is ahead by 600, and if she holds that lead, she will be the first Democrat to represent me in the Assembly since I moved here in 1983.

[Tero]

We went around Colorado springs on our long day drive. Sort of counter clockwise to US 24 to I-70. Rather dusty and empty E of town. Like all Eastern colorado. I was surprised your airport is busier than ours. Tourism I guess.

[Joe]

Yeah, we draw a lot of tourists. If you drive US 24 to I-70 again, Jenny's Mexican Food across from the Tavel Center is a good place to eat.

[Tero]

OK. I think she was talking Alaska next. I would need to go without a bike as I do not have a box for it. She has a special box, and may still take only the back up bike as the organized ride is only 50 miles.

[Tero]

Lack of confidence and whining:
Boebert has already begun fundraising over the possibility of a recount.

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/11/11/poli ... index.html

[Tero]

Fetterman's Carhartt hoodie:
https://www.carhartt.com/c/men-hoodies- ... flat_16070

Fetterman’s unreconstructed wardrobe – which also includes a lime green neck gaiter, indigo Levi’s 501s, oversize board shorts and, in a strange quirk, a pair of Maison Margiela side-zip boots that cost several hundred dollars – has become something of a talking point since the former mayor entered US politics.

[Tero]

We have shitty weather in November so I'll be wearing this one when I enter politics:
https://www.carhartt.com/product/105443 ... 013-ymal-b

[Brian Peacock]

The Supreme Court lost Republicans the midterms
A leading Democratic data analyst explains what happened in 2022 — and why abortion proved to be the decisive issue.
By Zack Beauchamp@zackbeauchampzack@vox.com Nov 10, 2022, 12:40pm EST
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https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics ... dobbs-shor

A 'leading Democratic data analyst explains' eh? This isn't news, it's propaganda.

[macdoc]

and ?

[Brian Peacock]

... nothing much, just it's utility is questionable.

[Tero]

NYT opinion:
Biden Is No Sure Thing for 2024. What About Buttigieg? Harris? Even Whitmer?
Nov. 10, 2022

Me: Whitmer would draw voters. Harris is not a good speaker and is tied to Biden. "Boring" says the youth voter.