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orangecrush

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32. Kick

Reply to Demsrule86 (Original post)

Wed Dec 31, 2025, 05:10 PM

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Democrat wins Iowa state Senate race, blocking GOP from regaining supermajority [View all] Demsrule86 Wednesday 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 Wednesday #1

I know right! Demsrule86 Wednesday #3

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

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

Great news !!!❤️❤️❤️🥰 kimbutgar Wednesday #2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rec rec rec malaise Wednesday #8

Thank you Malaise...I appreciate that... Demsrule86 Wednesday #21

Tremendous win.🏆 Pinback Wednesday #9

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

Excellent! SunSeeker Wednesday #10

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

May the momentum be blue-wave Wednesday #11

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

Yes Indeed! blue-wave Thursday #39

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

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

Kick dalton99a Wednesday #13

Very Cool.. TY! Cha Wednesday #17

Thanks so much! Demsrule86 Wednesday #26

Thank you Iowa! Initech Wednesday #14

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

Thanks again...happy new year!!!! Demsrule86 Wednesday #29

Great win but so sad D_Master81 Wednesday #18

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

Its been a good election season for Dems BlueWaveNeverEnd Wednesday #27

Yes it has... Demsrule86 Wednesday #31

Kick orangecrush Wednesday #32

Thanks for the kick!!!!! Demsrule86 Wednesday #35

I agree. orangecrush Wednesday #37

Wow!!! Nictuku Wednesday #33

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