Heh!

It’s official — DH does not know the meaning of the word “paraphrase”.

I’m pretty sure you meant to say, “To misquote Rand Paul:”; and if it wasn’t, then it should have been!

The turnout was large yesterday, so voters have learned something. The Dems will have to field a good candidate to ditch Mitch. They usually go Republican Lite and probably will again. That will not beat him.

No, no, I'm just savoring the moment, that's all. I think Mitch is going to be very hard to beat, but it now seems a little more possible, that's all.

To draw larger conclusions, I'm going to have to dig into the campaigns the winners ran versus the campaigns the losers ran. I just don't have the info to answer right now, that's all. I'm not saying it won't be important to study it in hopes of replicating the victories elsewhere, that's for sure!

:-)

-CW

So, you think the Democratic candidate can beat McConnell without lifting much of a finger?

Okay, I know you don't think that but, why don't you want to talk strategy?

I guess you're saving it for another column. I can hardly wait. And, I mean that sincerely … I'm not trying to be facetious here. Ahem. Heh.

Ratification of the ERA needs to be pushed front and center in 2020.

Oh, well, still a great night all around!

-CW

Good point.

TheStig [53] -

OK, now THAT was funny!

:-)

LizM [57] -

They've got a pretty good candidate lined up to take Mitch on. It's not a totally lost cause. And McConnell is actually not that popular back at home...

-CW

What about the rest of the races in Kentucky, Kick - didn't they all go Republican?

Totally expected, of course.

What will Democrats in the state have to do to "ditch Mitch", what should be their strategy?

Vote.

What will Democrats in the state have to do to "ditch Mitch", what should be their strategy?

Now ditch Mitch.

Well said. And, I suppose it's always a good thing when elections lack a 'Trump effect'.

But, I think there is much to say about what Democrats can learn in the wake of the 2018 midterms and all elections since the era of Trump began.

To think otherwise is pure folly.

Trump lost coal country in Kentucky. Extrapolate that. ;)

Yeah, I tend to agree. Also he had that ham-fisted response to the teacher's strike -- that didn't help him either...

-CW

Hey, I grew up next door to VA, and I'm pretty astonished at the changes it has gone through of late, personally. It used to be dominated by the backwoods vote, but no longer...

-CW

That's tough to say. Um... get a whole bunch of Democrats to move in?

Heh. It really was kind of a demographic glacial change, so there probably won't be anything that will translate well to other areas. That doesn't mean the pundits won't make the attempt, however.

:-)

-CW

They haven't called it yet, since there will likely be a recount, and the absentee ballots will matter, with it so close.

Even so, a pretty good night for the blue team.

-CW

:-)

-CW

-CW

Monday Night Football, no less: "That cat's got some great lateral moves!"

I confess, it was me... had to do something to turn that game around. Well, it worked, didn't it!? ;)

-CW

Want something to make you smile? Here you go (what would the internet be without cat videos?):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df7g19GzFkg

Monday Night Football, no less: "That cat's got some great lateral moves!"

:-)

You're welcome.

-CW

Looks like a blowout.

-CW

You don't think Donald Trump is becoming a liability, do you? *wink*

Don't you mean infair for Rupublicans?

Well, dang it... that's exactly what I meant! I botched it up by being able to spell.

If you lose, they're going to say, "Trump suffered the greatest defeat in the history of the world." You can't let that happen to me! ~ Donald Trump

Apparently, they could let that 30-point swing happen. Thanks for the visit, Donald. Come often. *laughs*

Don't you mean infair for Rupublicans?

Heh.

-CW

Will progressives learn the right lessons?

Woo hoo!

-CW

They called it for Beshear!

A 30-point swing, ladies and gents. Holy.... moly.

Also, FWIW:
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Laurel M. Davila
@laureldavilacpa
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“With a nearly unanimous vote on Tuesday the Los Angeles City Council—representing the nation's second most populous city—passed a resolution endorsing federal #MedicareForAll legislation.

Woo hoo!

-CW

It's looking like Bashear made it - seeing more calls on Twitter - but not the AP etc. yet.

Beshear up 14K votes, but it seems like all the blue counties have fully reported, and the few that are left are probably red, so it's going to be close!

Yes... but... they're also tiny counties. There aren't enough outstanding votes. I think Beshear has got this.

Bevin will actually have to go to court to get a recount, though.

Nice! I remember that one distinctly...

You're just full of good news tonight! Thanks for keeping your eye on the individual victories...

:-)

-CW

-CW

KY there's probably going to be a recount, seems like it'll be razor-thin either way at this point...

-CW

Have they actually called KY yet?

Define "they." *wink*

Travis Akers
@travisakers
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For the first time in 38 years, Democrats have taken control of City Council in Columbus, Indiana.

This is the hometown of Vice President Mike Pence and Rep. Greg Pence.

Jinx!

-CW

It's going to be really close, but there's still 4% out in Jefferson and some slivers in other Blue counties that Bashear might be able to hold off and still win despite the Red counties still out.

Dems take Virginia Senate and in a an especially sweet VA win:

REAKING: @shelly_simonds just flipped Virginia's HD-94! Shelly's race for this seat in 2017 resulted in a tie, and was decided in favor of the Republican after his name was randomly drawn from a bowl. This win is well fought, well deserved, & a long-time coming!

27-10 in the Assembly

11-1 Senate

Both in Democrats' favor (mostly because of seats where Dems ran unopposed).

-CW