November 2018
From Red State to Jumpsuit Orange: Florida Votes to Restore Voting Rights to 1.5 Million Ex-Felons
on November 07, 2018
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Republicans had a good night in Florida. Ron DeSantis won the governor race and former governor Rick Scott won the Senate race.
Both races were won by pretty thin margins, however, and a ballot measure was approved which could make a difference for future races at all levels, including presidential elections.
Keith Ellison, Farrakhan groupie and go-to Congressman for anti-Israel activists, elected Minnesota AG
on November 07, 2018
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In October, it looked like Keith Ellison might lose his race for Minnesota Attorney General, even though he was the favorite.
I discussed Ellison's troubling and continued relationship with Louis Farrakhan, and the accusations by a former girlfriend of domestic abuse, in my post, Is political end finally here for former Farrakhan activist Keith Ellison? Down 7 points in Minnesota AG race.
The morning after, we held on through the night
on November 07, 2018
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It could have been worse. Much worse.
There was no Blue Wave. Democrats performed in the House in accordance with historical averages for gains in a president's first midterms.
Florida Governor: DeSantis defeats Gillum
on November 06, 2018
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The polls were wrong. Gillum consistently was up by low single digits.
I think his embrace of the anti-Israel, terrorist-glorifying Dream Defenders hurt him.
Ted Cruz defeats Beto, REPUBLICANS HOLD THE SENATE (Update: McCaskill and Nelson defeated also)
on November 06, 2018
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Ted Cruz is projected to defeat Beto O'Rourke, the cool kid on the Democrats' block.
National liberal contributed over $70 million to Beto. Down the drain.
North Dakota: Republican Kevin Cramer defeats incumbent Dem Heidi Heitkamp
on November 06, 2018
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Another big pick up for Republicans, the second Democrat to go down to defeat.
Indiana: Republican Mike Braun Defeats Incumbent Dem Joe Donnelly (#INSen)
on November 06, 2018
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This is big. It all but eliminates Democrats' longshot hope to retake the Senate. And indicates Republicans will pick up seats.
Here's the vote count with 50% in when the race was called:
LIVE: Midterm Election Results
on November 06, 2018
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The countdown begins. Will the Democrats take over the House? Will the GOP pick up more seats in the Senate? Will the Democrats sweep in the governor races?
We will provide updates as they come in as many tight races on the east coast could provide some early clues as to who will come out on top and the tone of the 2020 presidential race.
Reporter Fired Over Voicemail For GOP MI Senate Candidate: ‘F**king John James!’
on November 06, 2018
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The Huron Daily Tribune fired reporter Brenda Battel after she accidentally left an insulting voicemail for Michigan Republican Senate candidate John James. From The Daily Caller:
“Man, if he beats her [incumbent Democrat Sen. Debbie Stabenow]… Jesus! F***ing John James. That would suck! Whew, I don’t think it’s going to happen though,” Battel continued.
China’s Xi Promises to Lower Tariffs, Raise Imports to Cool Down Trade War
on November 06, 2018
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Chinese President Xi Jingping announced at the large China International Import Expo (CIIE) that he will lower tariffs and increase imports as a way to "demonstrate goodwill amid mounting frictions with the United States and others."
While this appears like a good thing, Xi has made these promises before.
Faculty and Academics at Cornell Donate 99.5 Percent to Left Leaning Groups
on November 06, 2018
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"Most campaign dollars were contributed through political action committees or PACs."...
Trump Regrets His Tone During First Two Years as President
on November 06, 2018
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On Monday, President Donald Trump told Scott Thuman of the Sinclair Broadcast Group that out of everything that has happened in his first two years in office, he regrets his tone. From WJLA:
Trump said if there was anything he would try and redo it would be to soften his tone."I would like to have a much softer tone. I feel to a certain extent I have no choice, but maybe I do," Trump said. He attributed his tone during his first two years in office to wanting to get things done on his agenda, adding that he could have been softer in his delivery.
Student Protesters at Harvard Say Cutting Down Old Campus Tree is ‘Murder’
on November 06, 2018
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“I question an architectural team and administration who cannot figure out another solution”...
University Lecturer Caught on Video Stealing Republican Yard Signs
on November 06, 2018
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"has been charged with misdemeanor larceny"...
Rush Limbaugh at Trump Rally: “Democrats haven’t even accepted they lost the election in 2016! That’s what this is all about!”
on November 06, 2018
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Rush Limbaugh gave a speech at the Trump rally in Cape Girardeau, Missouri last night. He spoke for about 10 minutes before Trump took the stage and made some great points about the midterms, and the impact Trump and his supporters have had on American politics.
Midterms Open Thread: Will We Have a Blue Wave?
on November 06, 2018
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Today's the day! Election Day! Have you voted yet?
Us at Legal Insurrection will keep this thread open all day to provide updates, analysis, and pictures of all the races across the nation.
Will the Republicans keep control of the House? Will the Republicans gain more seats in the Senate? As we learned in 2016, anything can happen.
Le Pen party overtakes Macron in EU Election Poll
on November 06, 2018
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Marine Le Pen's right-wing National Rally has overtaken French President Emmanuel Macron's En Marche for the first time ahead of the next year's EU Parliament elections. The latest poll numbers place France's ruling centrist En Marche party at 19 percent, and the newly constituted National Rally -- formerly the Front National -- at 20 percent.
