2025 elections

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Abigail Spanberger (D), the frontrunner for VA Gov, and Mikie Sherrill (D), the frontrunner for NJ Gov were roommates in the past . This was probably when they were in the US House, but may have been at some other time. Lawrence O'Donnell asked if they ever talked about who would be Governor first.

Abigail


Mikie



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zr3ZyoBGyw

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Don't let the door hit ya.

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Don't let the door hit ya.

https://x.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/19 ... 4348001516

Who paid him to do that, Cuomo or Turkey?

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In light of all the efforts in various places to suppress votes, some other places still value the vote. The special election to approve/disapprove the defensive gerrymandering proposed by Newsom. At this point, it looks like it will likely pass. Anyway, first, the issue is up for public vote, unlike other places. Registration to vote is widely canvassed and easy, including when getting a drivers licence, but proof of residency and citizenship is required. Registrations are re-verified before the first ballot is sent. Ballots are sent to the registered address of every voter. Instructions are clear with regard to the issues and the voting procedure including large-lettered deadlines. Instructions and ballots are available in 10 languages. For additional assistance, there are QR scans, website reference and Registrar office phones. You can mail your ballot (and track delivery), put it in a secure drop-off box or vote in person. For drop boxes, within the ten-ish mile diameter of the cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista, there are 12 boxes, in places like grocery stores, pharmacies, libraries. There are over 60 voting centers throughout the county, and anybody can vote at any of them - no precinct limitations.

Right-wing Heritage Foundation people have cumulatively dug up 69 cases of voter fraud in California, out of a 40mill population. That's fewer than in NC (123), Texas (113), or Florida (91). Washington, also all mail-in, 15. All the cases are individual, nothing systemic.

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I've asked before, but out of 8.5 million people, this is the best they have for mayor? Where's Barry Bostic when you need him?

https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-mayoral-deb ... /18017501/

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I've asked before, but out of 8.5 million people, this is the best they have for mayor? Where's Barry Bostic when you need him?

https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-mayoral-deb ... /18017501/

We know that Sliwa is a flake and Cuomo got run out of Albany on a rail. His resume may be thin, but it's at least possible that Mamdani will be a good or even great mayor. The real work gets done by the people appointed, anyhow.

Final debate. Early voting has been happening for awhile and Election Day is 9 1/2 days away.



"Speaks Volumes": Andrew Cuomo Was Stunned Into Silence After Zohran Mamdani Publicly Called Him Out For The Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Him

It's a fair topic IMO. #MeToo happened for a reason and these women were all his supporters.




Yeah, it's over.

RCP Average 10/3 - 10/23
Mamdani (D) 47.0
Cuomo (I) 29.8
Sliwa (R) 16.0
spread
Mamdani +17.2

IF the polls are accurate and IF a runoff is forced Mamdani would still pick up the 3% he needs.

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Repugs opposition to Prop50 has collapsed. They're not running any more ads, big contributors have closed up the wallet. Latest guesstimate is that Prop50 will carry with about 62 percent or so. May be even more since Dems are fired up and repugs are discouraged. But I suppose we could all be surprised if the repugs come up with some shady shit.

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Repugs opposition to Prop50 has collapsed. They're not running any more ads, big contributors have closed up the wallet. Latest guesstimate is that Prop50 will carry with about 62 percent or so. May be even more since Dems are fired up and repugs are discouraged. But I suppose we could all be surprised if the repugs come up with some shady shit.

Prop50 will turn your children trans!

This ad paid for by:



The most famous 5th place "winner" ever.

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Well if Cuomo wasn't already doomed, that would do it. If Trump was as clever as he thinks he is, he'd have endorsed and made an ad for Mamdani.

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Well if Cuomo wasn't already doomed, that would do it. If Trump was as clever as he thinks he is, he'd have endorsed and made an ad for Mamdani.

It dooms Sliwa, too. He'll be lucky to get double digits.

Also today, Minneapolis mayoral race and:

The Supreme Court’s Dark Money Man Is Trying to Make It Harder to Vote
Leonard Leo’s network is bankrolling the main donor behind a ballot initiative in Maine that would limit absentee voting and impose voter ID requirements.

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Mamdani is likely to win the NYC mayoral race. Donald Trump has threatened to cut off NYC's federal funding should they elect him.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... ayor-cuomo

Suppose the president decides to do the same to for congressional or gubernatorial elections. Your state voted for someone other than whom the president endorsed, no federal funding for you. At what point is the United States no longer a thing? See how this boy's actions are weakening the union?

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Mamdani is likely to win the NYC mayoral race. Donald Trump has threatened to cut off NYC's federal funding should they elect him.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... ayor-cuomo

Suppose the president decides to do the same to for congressional or gubernatorial elections. Your state voted for someone other than whom the president endorsed, no federal funding for you. At what point is the United States no longer a thing? See how this boy's actions are weakening the union?

We'll see, might be an idle threat.

All of his history is there, including what passes for friends in his world.

He has significant property there that he'd like to keep profiting from.

It's the center of the financial world and thus is not powerless against him.

His actions can harm RepuQs living in targeted areas, and can affect future elections in marginal locales.

The courts might limit his petty tantrums.

GoZohranGo!

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Virginia Governor has been called for Abigail Spanberger (Dem), leading by 10.6% with 41% of votes in.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill (Dem) is leading by 25.7% with 17% of votes in.

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Virginia Governor has been called for Abigail Spanberger (Dem), leading by 10.6% with 41% of votes in.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill (Dem) is leading by 25.7% with 17% of votes in.

Looks like it's a bad night for the GOP. NJ still leaning heavily towards Sherill.

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It's an off year election so it's a small wave , but it's all blue.

Thx trump.

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Well if Cuomo wasn't already doomed, that would do it. If Trump was as clever as he thinks he is, he'd have endorsed and made an ad for Mamdani.

It dooms Sliwa, too. He'll be lucky to get double digits.

Also today, Minneapolis mayoral race and:

The Supreme Court’s Dark Money Man Is Trying to Make It Harder to Vote
Leonard Leo’s network is bankrolling the main donor behind a ballot initiative in Maine that would limit absentee voting and impose voter ID requirements.

New York City – Mayor
Zohran Mamdani (Dem) 50.2%
Andrew Cuomo (Ind) 40.8%
Curtis Sliwa (GOP) 8.2%
52% of votes in

ME Question 1
No +17%
34 of votes in

Colorado Proposition MM — Raise Taxes for School Meal Program
Yes 56.1%
No 43.9%
54% of votes in

PA Supreme Court - libs are being retained for 10 years by 32% with 37% of votes in

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It's an off year election so it's a small wave , but it's all blue.

Thx trump.

Virginia Governor in particular has been seen as a predictor of the next year. The Dem is leading by 12.6% with 80% of votes in. If it's also a rout in the Leg there will be an unstoppable Dem agenda.

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Virginia Governor has been called for Abigail Spanberger (Dem), leading by 10.6% with 41% of votes in.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill (Dem) is leading by 25.7% with 17% of votes in.

Looks like it's a bad night for the GOP. NJ still leaning heavily towards Sherill.

New Jersey Governor has been called for Mikie Sherrill (Dem), leading by 13.4% with 83% of votes in.
WOMEN RULE!

CA Proposition 50 (FU TX) has been called with Yes +31% and 57% of votes in.

ME Question 1 has been called No +23% with 57% of votes in. Wealthy RepuQ democracy hater LOSES.

3 PA Supreme Court justices are Retained!

New York City – Mayor has been called for Zohran Mamdani (Dem) with 50.3% and 89% of votes in. 2nd Democratic Socialist (Dinkins was first), first Muslim. Good luck, it's a tough place to be mayor. Watch out for those Turks bearing gifts.

BLUE!

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And another year until the midterms.