VA-GOV 2017: It's a Wave (GE: Nov 7th - Thread #2)

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@OurRevolution  3m3 minutes ago
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 Congratulations Elizabeth @guzman4delegate for being the first Latina elected to the Virginia House of Delegates!

NYT is projecting a 8.8% win for Northam - "Swing State Virginia"

[MasterJedi]

I'll ask again, if Dems win the HoD, can they reverse the state's call for a constitutional convention? That's a big blow if they could.

[PragmaticPopulist]

Northam ahead in Chesterfield by a hair now.

[uti2]

The Next Republican running in a swing state or leaning dem state should just tie himself to Bush 24/7 and their policies are similar to Bush not Trump. Bush is popular now

You mean Jeff Flake?

[TheSaint250]

I'll ask again, if Dems win the HoD, can they reverse the state's call for a constitutional convention? That's a big blow if they could.

lol a con-con won't be happening any time soon anyway.

[super6646]

Christ, what a disaster in Virginia tonight. Not necessarly meaning 2018 with be a wave, but it isn't a good sign.

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Donald J. Trump‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump  3m3 minutes ago
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Ed Gillespie worked hard but did not embrace me or what I stand for. Don’t forget, Republicans won 4 out of 4 House seats, and with the economy doing record numbers, we will continue to win, even bigger than before!

LOL!!!

This was the most likely Trump response to a Gillespie loss, in my opinion. Or, for that matter, any loss.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

WULFRIC PROJECTION: DEMS TAKE DISTRICT 12

12    62%Chris Hurst DEM.    38%Joseph Yost* REP.   57%

Count at Dem 45 Rep 42

[Chief Justice Keef]

Congratulations to Quinnipiac.

[Holmes]

Looks like Gillespie will hold onto Chesterfield with 1 precint outstanding, but wow, what a bad showing.

[Oryxslayer]

I'll ask again, if Dems win the HoD, can they reverse the state's call for a constitutional convention? That's a big blow if they could.

If they flip, they will probably need to wait for 2019 when they retake the senate. But yes, that will probably go away before 2020.

[The Govanah Jake]

Northam ahead in Chesterfield by a hair now.

Which has now flipped

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

Remember when we were all freaking out 3 hours ago?

Btw Fairfax and Herring won.

[Bojack Horseman]

The Trump response is so typical. Just like how the Cooch said in his concession speech that his voters "Sent a clear message to Obama on Obamacare" by losing, they're clueless to how much of an ass kicking this is for the Republicans. They'd better be real nervous about what's going to happen 364 days from now.

[The Govanah Jake]

So Trump response to this now is Gillespie would of won if he embraced Trump even more.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

Am I reading the map wrong or are the margins (relative to 2016) trending Republican in Alexandria and Richmond?

https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/virginia-governor-election-gillespie-northam

In parts, yes.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

WULFRIC PROJECTION: REPS HOLD DISTRICT 100

100    55%Robert Bloxom* REP.    45%Willie Randall DEM.   78%

Count at Dem 45 Rep 43

[Pyro]

Trump now blaming Gillepsie for not embracing him enough.
Is this the new "not a true conservative?"

[OSR stands with Israel]

The Next Republican running in a swing state or leaning dem state should just tie himself to Bush 24/7 and their policies are similar to Bush not Trump. Bush is popular now

...No.

Ha. Yes, do that. It would be glorious.

Why not, Bush is popular now

[MasterJedi]

I'll ask again, if Dems win the HoD, can they reverse the state's call for a constitutional convention? That's a big blow if they could.

lol a con-con won't be happening any time soon anyway.

Republicans are trying to pass it right now in WI. They need that con-con to take away rights of minorities, and ban abortion/gay marriage all under the guise of a "balanced budget".

[Kamala]

Upshot has Northam +9 predicted.

[super6646]

So Trump response to this now is Gillespie would of won if he embraced Trump even more.

Not in Virginia.

[Heisenberg]

Donald J. Trump‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump  3m3 minutes ago
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Ed Gillespie worked hard but did not embrace me or what I stand for. Don’t forget, Republicans won 4 out of 4 House seats, and with the economy doing record numbers, we will continue to win, even bigger than before!

LOL!!!

This was the most likely Trump response to a Gillespie loss, in my opinion. Or, for that matter, any loss.

Well, Trump is beyond radioactive in the state of Virginia, which is VERY pro-insider, pro-lobbyist, pro-bureaucrat, pro-deep state, etc. and totally relies on big government growth, so Trumpism obviously won't win in Virginia. Still shocked to see radical alt-left candidates like that DSA-endorsed Lee Carter win, and by double digits. Scary.

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Sigh.

[BudgieForce]

Would be funny if Quinnipiac is the most accurate pollster. Probably won't happen but...