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Brian's avatar

I think Biden staying hurts down ticket Democrats. People tend to go to the polls for President then also vote in local elections. Some people who don’t want either of these two back in the White House will just sit it out. With a different Dem at the top, it could make a difference.

The apathy I mentioned above is part of the reason I have the very unpopular opinion that direct election for Senators is an experiment whose time should end. Having your state’s Congress select the state’s representatives in the Senate makes local elections more than just an afterthought.

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Seth Arluck's avatar

I still can’t buy the “threat to democracy “ trope for Trump; do we really expect the military to back up some takeover of the U.S.? I see a threat to NatSec because he just doesn’t “get it”. I think sea power to him is beach erosion.

I’m with CharlyB above on RRM finishing a better ending to the original series. I read the prequel and knew how bad it would be. I’m watching it anyway. Dragon porn. Maybe there is a 12 stepper I can join.

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