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In reply to the discussion: I see one path out of this. ONE. Maybe I'm missing something. [View all]Celerity
(53,614 posts)32. The 2026 Senate map is not all that great for us. We have more actual at risk seats than the Rethugs do
Last edited Thu May 22, 2025, 10:35 PM - Edit history (1)
All Rethug seats up are in deep red states except for Maine (if Collins runs that's a tossup
if she retires we easily flip it) and North Carolina (Tillis is very weak but the Rethugs control the SCONC and it will be a brawl. Roy Cooper running would so help us).
That's it for their truly at risk seats. We might, might have a shot in OH if Sherrod Brown runs again. Maybe, maybe Peltola in Alaska if Sullivan doesn't run, buy he likely is running.
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We have to defend (in terms of actually at risk seats, granted some more than others):
GA
MI
MN
NH
VA
CO and NM should be OK.
FWIW, I only missed one US Senate call in 2024 (Casey in PA).
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If we impeach Trump, we get Vance.In many ways, I think Vance might be worse (if that's even possible).
Raven
May 2025
#1
In '26, the Senate will have 20 Republicans up for reelection & just 13 Democrats. n/t
elocs
May 2025
#21
The 2026 Senate map is not all that great for us. We have more actual at risk seats than the Rethugs do
Celerity
May 2025
#32
I see MAGA gov starving people until food riots start. I see MAGA gov declare national emergency
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May 2025
#5
One option: Trumputin overplays his hand and tries a full-on takeover. And loses.
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#11
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May 2025
#12
Ultimately, we need billions of dollars to invest in the media, reclaiming the national dialog
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May 2025
#13
Sounds like the only viable plan at this point. We absolutely have to win super majorities in Congress.
Vinca
May 2025
#18
We must empower the masses. With internets, opportunity, awareness of abuse they've suffered
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May 2025
#26