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52 minutes ago, heywoodu said:

Do you guys (any nation) vote by machine or by paper, by the way? 

Voted on a paper ballot that was read by a machine at my polling place. However, California will completely change our voting process in the next election. We’re going to use IPads at polling centers that will be open for 10 days

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52 minutes ago, Federer91 said:

 

I have always wondered, if there was early voting here too, would the turnout be higher. Not sure what the security measures will be.  I can't imagine voting in the mail and not knowing if my vote will even reach the place, be counted or even switched.  

People fear that here too

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7 minutes ago, heywoodu said:

 Sinterklaas season 

Your American friend needs assistance in understanding your weird   Dutch traditions

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4 minutes ago, Federer91 said:

The GOP should really be thankful to have Trump, because without him, they would be slammed. In the Senate races, where he was mostly involved to campaign, they won everything except Nevada. Especially the (unofficial) win in Montana against Tester, of whom he has a personal grudge. Don't know how he managed to turn that one. On the other hand, The House was the Party's test and they failed to impress the people.

 

Also i'm calling it now, 2020 Donald vs. Beto. The guy nearly won Texas of all places. That's the best chance for the Dems for me, not those old dogs Biden and Sanders, both of whom Trump will easily beat.

I don’t know if Trump would best Biden, it would be close. He would probably beat Sanders though the debates would be worth it. I also think Kamala Harris would be a candidate to give Trump a run for his money

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4 hours ago, heywoodu said:

How the fuck do they expect millions of people to be informed enough to make a good and fair decision about important stuff like who would be the best to fill a specific position like a state judge? Does 90% of California exist of experienced law professionals?  

I abstained to vote the judges 

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The Democrats have had a great (not perfect) night, they will take the house (which will include many democratic socialists (my real party)). The Democrats have already announced that they plan to use committee power to gain Trump’s tax returns and they will most likely launch several investigations into the Trump government. The years leading to 2020 and the 2020 election will be hell for American politics (hopefully because I like political conflict) most likely. The results in state elections still show that we have race issues. However, they also show that woman have gained more political power in the United States. My state will start counting votes in 10 minutes, and I’m excited to see a few results. I’m feeling a resounding meh about the state of the government. It will be an interesting two years. Personally I think that Beto O’Rourke, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, and 2 more Democrats I can’t remember the names of, will be the best challengers to run against Trump. The election has shown that Trump can hold is base though, so 2020 will be a fight.

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I’m about to pass out these races are way to close for comfort. Democrats will likely lose a few Senate seats and not flip the Senate. The House will be to close to call tonight I imagine. Republicans have done better in Governor races. State races will be close.

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1 hour ago, dezbee2008 said:

I'm following elections here in Florida, and I can tell you the woman representing my district just won reelection.

Your state is breaking my heart again 

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24 minutes ago, Finnator123 said:

Btw @Olympian1010 , What exactly you vote in the midterms? I mean by looking CNN live updates, you get the chance to vote a lot

I voted on all state offices, one senator, the governor, my house rep (CA36 I think), 18 state judges, 11 propositions, 1 college board director for my future community college, a few different country positions, and a hospital spending bill

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1 minute ago, Finnator123 said:

the Governor race in Florida is SO DAMN CLOSE. I MEAN JUST A FEW HUNDRED VOTES, BASICALLY TIED. Over 80% counted.

I think we’re going to find a few more races like that tonight 

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14 minutes ago, dezbee2008 said:

I'm following elections here in Florida, and I can tell you the woman representing my district just won reelection.

Florida’s races look like their going to be heart attack races once again

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Democrats flip VA10

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And the democrats win Guam yesterday...because of the time difference. Guam will now have a democratic governor 

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46 minutes ago, Finnator123 said:

I have no idea why i'm following American midterms, i should be sleeping 

Because they’re awesome 

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Very interesting exit polling tonight. Based off early findings, I predict close (like very close) races.

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Best night of the year for students of politics like myself 

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The first precinct of the night (KY 6) goes 277-201 to the republican incumbent

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California voters once passed a proposition to force people working in the porn industry to where condoms I believe 

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51 minutes ago, heywoodu said:

And our friend basically wants kindergarteners to be able to vote...no thanks  

Alright I’ve bought my plane tickets

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Just now, wumo26 said:

At least 14 year old kids know alot about porn, so they can vote on that 

Look up the absurd California porn propositions 

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2 minutes ago, heywoodu said:

But they do not know what on earth it's all about, generally speaking. I mean, how is the average 14 (!) year old kid going to know all the financial, economical and social implications of all kinds of measures and laws and whatnot? Voting is not just saying "Yes, I also want people to be healthy, I vote for that!". 

I mean you’ve met me right?

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3 minutes ago, wumo26 said:

This didn't come at the ballot.

But what would you @Olympian1010 vote?

Yes

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2 minutes ago, heywoodu said:

Although I can understand @Olympian1010 wanting voting age to be 14, he wants to be able to vote too before the Beijing Winter Olympics  

I’m going to fly to Croatia and the Netherlands to teach you and @dcro what an 18 (real age) year old can do 

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1 minute ago, heywoodu said:

If citizens need to have a say in everything, no real governing is ever going to get done.

So real socialism?

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1 minute ago, heywoodu said:

I know there are those super political kids, but let's stay real, most of them could not give a damn about all those political debates and economical measures and whatnot (as long as they can play their Xbox or something) and it's just not responsible to let kids vote on things that are that important for everyone.

By those things important to everyone could affect thier future