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Demsrule86

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31. Yes it has...

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Reply #27)

Wed Dec 31, 2025, 05:09 PM

Dec 31

Fingers crossed...for 26 and beyond... Time to take back our country. I am a Democrat of course but also a member of the the Democratic Socialist part of the Democratic party. Anyone who knows me...understands how huge this is for me...Time to let the next generation move up. We need progressive policy desperately. We need the elected for fight for us...not business as usual.

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Democrat wins Iowa state Senate race, blocking GOP from regaining supermajority [View all] Demsrule86 Dec 31 OP

Wow! In Iowa, no less, she didn't just win, she wiped the floor with him. And she's a black woman. IN IOWA!! Scrivener7 Dec 31 #1

I know right! Demsrule86 Dec 31 #3

Yes, it's absolutely amazing! 😁 ShazzieB Dec 31 #15

It's an impressive win, but this district includes parts rsdsharp Dec 31 #34

Great news !!!❤️❤️❤️🥰 kimbutgar Dec 31 #2

I felt the same way...I am so relieved she won...the first Black woman ever elected to the legislature Demsrule86 Dec 31 #4

We need more of this at the state and local level EdmondDantes_ Dec 31 #5

I live in Ohio...we have some remarkable races too...Sherrod Brown is doing quite well! Demsrule86 Dec 31 #6

I would love to see Sherrod Brown back in the Senate! ShazzieB Dec 31 #16

I would too. He was a good Senator...cares for the people...he ran a bad Demsrule86 Dec 31 #19

Yes, Barron is an anchor baby all right! ShazzieB Jan 1 #38

Hopefully this is a harbinger for the midterms. What a blowout win! johnnyplankton Dec 31 #7

God I hope so. I am cautiously optimistic. We have a DNC person who is running a 50 Demsrule86 Dec 31 #20

Rec rec rec malaise Dec 31 #8

Thank you Malaise...I appreciate that... Demsrule86 Dec 31 #21

Tremendous win.🏆 Pinback Dec 31 #9

Thanks Pinback. Thanks for the rec...Happy new years! Demsrule86 Dec 31 #22

Excellent! SunSeeker Dec 31 #10

I am feeling cautiously optimistic...thanks for the kick. Demsrule86 Dec 31 #23

May the momentum be blue-wave Dec 31 #11

In some ways this election reminds me of 1932. We had tariffs thanks to Hoover, Demsrule86 Dec 31 #24

Yes Indeed! blue-wave Jan 1 #39

Hopefully the Dem try to get some traction in Appalachia Gum Logger Dec 31 #12

I hope all Americans respond...but consider that Kentucky unlike Georgia extended Demsrule86 Dec 31 #25

Kick dalton99a Dec 31 #13

Very Cool.. TY! Cha Dec 31 #17

Thanks so much! Demsrule86 Dec 31 #26

Thank you Iowa! Initech Dec 31 #14

I agree...the legisture will not be able to shove shit down our throat either. Demsrule86 Dec 31 #28

Thanks again...happy new year!!!! Demsrule86 Dec 31 #29

Great win but so sad D_Master81 Dec 31 #18

I think we will have a wave election...with...big surprises...this may be a once Demsrule86 Dec 31 #30

Its been a good election season for Dems BlueWaveNeverEnd Dec 31 #27

Yes it has... Demsrule86 Dec 31 #31

Kick orangecrush Dec 31 #32

Thanks for the kick!!!!! Demsrule86 Dec 31 #35

I agree. orangecrush Dec 31 #37

Wow!!! Nictuku Dec 31 #33

It really is important...they won't be able to play their usual bull-shit games... Demsrule86 Dec 31 #36