Trump (cont): Nothing to see here, nope not a Russian in sight

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Sorry for the rubbish title but I couldn't see a new thread!

Who would the Russians want to win the U.K. general election?

An awful lot of people pointing out on that tweet that Melania doesn't live in the WH either. hahahahaha

He can't leave it alone though, can he?

Steve Kopack‏Verified account @SteveKopack 19s19 seconds ago
First protected DREAMer is deported under Trump usat.ly/2pyZriQ

Michelle Goldberg‏ @michelleinbklyn 5h5 hours ago
Hour-long line at a Roswell, GA polling place. People say it's longer than for the presidential. pic.twitter.com/fwOus9hUS7

José Medina‏ @josemedinajr 6m6 minutes ago
Border Wall Could Cost 3 Times Estimates, Senate Democrats’ Report Says nyti.ms/2oSj8E6

Good.

Only x3?

interesting article re ban testimony today

Trita Parsi‏Verified account @tparsi 9m9 minutes ago
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Step by step, inch-by-inch, we WILL reverse Trump's #MuslimBan

wapo.st/2pyH1yp?tid=ss_tw …

It depends on the estimates guesses. It could be 10 million, it could be 10 billion, or 10 trilliin. I'll let you know next week, but it will be bigly.

(((Harry Enten)))‏Verified account @ForecasterEnten 11m11 minutes ago
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So the difference between first and fourth right now in France is 3 points. True margin of error in France polls is something like 7.5 pts.

Thank you, Lweji.

I recall one of our French acquaintances being in tears once because I was teasing him about losing ...............the Battle of Agincourt. Real tears.

That's what you're dealing with, I fear.

Ah, cozie, I'll make sure to point any local French tourists to our local battle victory sites.
Something along the lines of: are you aware that Napoleon invaded three times and you guys were chased out? Every single time.

Completely agree that these threads are for any scary global politics watching. Trump, May, Erdogan, Putin- such a great list.

I wouldn't, Lweji. They take it all dreadfully seriously, I fear.

I'm feeling very nervous about the outcome tonight - despite my best efforts at not getting carried away, I can't help but imagine how brilliant it would be if Ossoff won. I think it's the only thing that would redeem what has otherwise been a truly shit day.

The flip side is that if he doesn't get over 50%, I think I might have to avoid twitter because trump's gloating will be unbearable.

Gah, I should go up to sleep but I'd rather go to bed knowing the result than waking up to it.

I think Osoff winning would give such a boost to anti Trumpers. I read somewhere that no Dem has got even near 40% there before so let's hope, if he doesn't win, he gets to fight again.

I don't see him getting to that magic number, Pain. But that is such a strong Republican seat - I mean incredibly so - that 45 has no grounds for crowing even if there is a run-off.

Remember that even if there were to be a run-off - and 45's advisers assuaged him about how 'We couldn't have done it without your intervention Yadda Yadda ' - it's sending a quite terrifying message to the House of Representatives in particular.

I know, it's not very likely he'll get there outright but it would be such a welcomed symbol of hope and grass roots activism working if he could pull it off - which would salve some of this election angst.

Still, as you said earlier, we persist regardless.

The fact that the GOP - and 45 - are so terrified is reward enough, probably. I'd very much like him to win outright, it's just that I don't think he will. The message will get through, though.

They can pour resources and people at one 'special' after all - but they can't do that when all the House of Representatives' seats are up for election. Oh Yes, the message will get through. (And will be heard sooner than 2018.)

Bradd Jaffy‏Verified account @BraddJaffy 1m1 minute ago
The White House just sent out an email with quotes praising Trump's executive order. The quotes … are from White House officials. pic.twitter.com/M9TFsq5zmo

Yes that's true - must focus on the bigger picture.