Category Archives: Elections

Open Thread | In 2016, The MSM Twisted Themselves In Knots to Call It ‘ Economic Anxiety’

Posted on September 24, 2026 by rikyrah

That was NONSENSE then. It’s NONSENSE now. RACISM IS THE REASON Can we PLEASE quit pretending that bigotry isn’t at the root of Trump’s support? D. Earl Stephens ✍️ Sep 13, 2026 Donald Trump hates the same people his supporters … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Supreme Court Shoots Down Trump’s USPS Mail Voting Scheme

Posted on September 15, 2026 by rikyrah

The vote was 7-2. You know who the ‘ 2’ is. Democracy Docket @DemocracyDocket “The Government is unlikely to succeed on the merits of its challenge to the District Court’s preliminary injunction,” the court said in a brief, unsigned order. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | About Trump’s $5,000 Bribe Offer to the American People

Posted on September 14, 2026 by rikyrah

Why wait? The GOP has THE HOUSE The GOP has THE SENATE The GOP has the WHITE HOUSE They can pass it RIGHT NOW. Speaker Preacher can fast track it TODAY. Why aren’t they? Oh yeah, you’ll get that check … Continue reading →

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ALERT!! IF You Live In TEXAS, or Know Someone Who Lives in TEXAS

Posted on August 28, 2026 by rikyrah

VOTER SUPPRESSION ALERT!! The New Republic @newrepublic 23h OVER 1.2M people in Texas have had their voter registrations suspended—many might not even know about it. https://x.com/AmeriCactus/status/2093312932147044563 WE ARE LESS THAN 80 DAYS OUT FROM ELECTION DAY. THIS CAN’T BE INTERPRETED … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Yes, ‘ Establishment’ IS a Slur. It’s Most Definitely Meant As One.

Posted on August 21, 2026 by rikyrah

Loved this post from over at The Establishment Bar. Why Yes, “Establishment” *Is* a Slur Posted by Proud Establishment Dem August 17, 2026 Hats off to “moderate” David Crowley for saying out loud what we’ve known forever. From The Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Truth About Dr. Fauci’s Service

Posted on August 7, 2026 by rikyrah

The GOP Attack on Dr. Fauci is because they have nothing to run on for November 2026 Elections, so they are trying to use distractions about 2020 and COVID to try to activate the GOP rubes. Gene Trevino @GenoVeno73 Dr. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | A Further Reminder About Mail Ballots for the November 2026 Election

Posted on August 5, 2026 by rikyrah

Democracy Docket @DemocracyDocket California rejected nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots in its June primary, 63% of which were not postmarked or received within the state’s legally permitted window. We’re breaking down why recent changes by USPS could be to blame: demdock.com/3TYw3F2 … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Once More…THE PARTIES ARE NOT THE SAME

Posted on August 3, 2026 by rikyrah

NO…. The Parties are NOT THE SAME. Gene Trevino @GenoVeno73 🚨 DO YOU GET IT NOW!??! 1️⃣ August 1, 2018 — Democratic amendment for an extra $250 million in election security grants to States. Sought additional federal grants for States … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The DNC Chooses South Carolina as the Lead Off State for the 2028 Election Season

Posted on July 29, 2026 by rikyrah

The DNC has put South Carolina first on the list of 2028 Primary States. The response by some who are upset about this, but, don’t want to admit that they are upset. Jonathan Martin @jmart My riff: I doubt any … Continue reading →

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So…Mr. Blackwater With A Nazi Tattoo Has Been Accused of SA….Surprise Surprise

Posted on July 7, 2026 by rikyrah

NOT. SO NOT SURPRISED. Adam Wren @adamwren A woman who dated Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner tells us he sexually assaulted her. She detailed the alleged incident in a series of interviews. Platner responded: “These allegations are troubling, serious, … Continue reading →

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