Submitted by ctnutmegger t3_yq494t in Connecticut
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0cclumency t1_ivmi0rx wrote
(shocked Pikachu)
KrustyButtCheeks t1_ivmqpf0 wrote
Not sure she knows what a rock (or multiple) is
0cclumency t1_ivmixe3 wrote
How bad of a candidate do you have to be that with 0% of precincts reporting, 6 minutes after polls closing, they declare you the loser? How embarrassing for Willem Dafoe in a wig Levy.
mkt853 t1_ivmj56k wrote
Poor Discount Betsy DeVos. Back to doing whatever she was doing up until this past year.
LordEarthworm t1_ivmzz4f wrote
Her ad said she's a "career American," so, I guess doing that.
Phoenixsoaring0124 t1_ivmthrj wrote
Isn’t there a character called Roz somewhere that Levy reminds me of? Monsters Inc maybe? I could be wrong
OpelSmith t1_ivmk67p wrote
If you forgot, the race we should all be watching is the 5th
Bulky-Mark315 t1_ivmwdrm wrote
I was initially going to leave my ballot blank for the US House race because of how poorly Hayes has preformed and how few fucks she's had to give for working class Americans here in her district...
But then the thought of a Republicunt being in office here made my blood boil and I had to swallow my pride and put aside my disdain for the Democratic Party and our backwards voting system and I gave her my vote on the WFP line.
This shit is nerve-wracking, seeing how close this shit is.
It's disgusting how many people are still willing to support a party full of bigots, fascists, and terrorists.
It's a real fucked up situation that I'm sitting here praying that a bitch that I don't like that hasn't done a damn thing for me or my community wins the election simply because I'd like to keep my human rights and a stable government and not have to fear for my safety.
nagemada t1_ivn6ulm wrote
Well cross your fingers that Lamont can get ranked choice voting off the ground in 2023 like he is promising. Then next time you could put someone else first, have her last, and still not vote for the GOP!
Bulky-Mark315 t1_ivn6z8s wrote
>Well cross your fingers that Lamont can get ranked choice voting off the ground in 2023 like he is promising.
I'm not holding my breath!
Wi11Pow3r t1_ivn78kr wrote
What difference does it make if you vote for someone on the WFP line vs the democratic line if it is in-fact the same candidate?
Bulky-Mark315 t1_ivn7smi wrote
You're helping a third party stay on the ballot and keep their recognized third party status.
The WFP does sometimes run their own candidates and it's my hope that should we get ranked choice voting that they would become much more committed to progressive policies, although I don't think they'll ever get my first vote in that scenario considering their record and my desire to support parties with more bold plans for change.
notbad2u t1_ivqmtum wrote
Two words - ranked voting. But the two big parties don't want it because it's very purpose is to let other folks into politics.
The two party system is a binopoly and they don't want to let go
the-crotch t1_ivo4uhu wrote
>It's disgusting how many people are still willing to support a party full of bigots, fascists, and terrorists.
Systemic racism exists, and politicians are the system. All of them. Anyone who has held office is guilty.
Bulky-Mark315 t1_ivo5fyo wrote
That doesn't mean it's acceptable to support a party which literally tried to overthrow the federal government.
the-crotch t1_ivo5o91 wrote
That also doesn't mean I have to support the other major party. The only real difference is the Republicans say the quiet part out loud.
turboda t1_ivo115m wrote
>people are still willing to support a party full of bigots, fascists, and terrorists.
Stop posting false statements.
Shortchange96 t1_ivn1imw wrote
Speaking of a party full of bigots. Did you know the longest serving member of the United States Senate was the Exalted Cyclops (top recruiter) of the KKK? Guess which party he belonged to?
-nocturnist- t1_ivn2d6i wrote
Party politics have changed over the years. The democratic party was the one filled with slavery supporters etc. Back in the day. Again, a lot has changed.
giant_toad42 t1_ivn77c2 wrote
Yeah, the grand cyclops changed. Yo. If Strom Thurmond were a Republican he'd have been a KKK-Fascist Nazi till the day he died, not "changed with the party politics".
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2020/06/facing-the-denial-of-american-racism/
Democrats can be racist too. Say it with us. Democrats can be racists too.
Like Democrats who say I can't be successful + I'm disadvantaged because I'm a child of an immigrant + a minority.
SnottyTash t1_ivnch1n wrote
You’d have to be literally retarded to believe the Democratic platform/candidates disadvantages minorities more than the Republican platform/candidates. But go on fighting your culture war…
giant_toad42 t1_ivnp37w wrote
Did I say that or did you assume that?
You are actually retarded if your mind works the way your mind just worked.
Actually, not literally.
Psst, truly stupid people go insulting the intelligence of others - like YOU just did. I didn't start that, you picked up that retarded gauntlet.
Congrats on winning that Stupid Prize, white boy ( or person who doesn't hear what democrats, in fact, are saying .. when they describe minorities as inferior. )
https://www.kiplingsociety.co.uk/poem/poems_burden.htm
( Word for word describing what democrats do. )
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_White_Man%27s_Burden
Now read what it means. Of course unless you wish to remain the ignorant person you present as.
SnottyTash t1_ivoisvs wrote
Hahahah did someone just read Kipling in their US History course? That’s cute man, oh and you’re manufacturing a connection between that and the modern Democratic Party? Keep playing historian, you’re doing super
giant_toad42 t1_ivowdlk wrote
Not everyone is a child like you, boy.
Doing the same thing you progresives do. You may grow up eventually. It would be for your own good.
If you're in college, my boots will be the ones you lick someday. Be happy I keep mine clean. Also, People like me can pick up the scent of shit like you quick. We've seen it all.
Tread carefully. 😘
Shortchange96 t1_ivn2k4p wrote
Surely Joe Biden didn’t eulogize the Exalted Cyclops of the KKK at his funeral recently……right?
Pripat99 t1_ivn5wgj wrote
I find it truly disheartening that people like you don't believe that people can change over the course of their life. You're talking about something that Byrd said was the greatest mistake of his life, and that he had renounced any membership in the organization by 1952.
Why you'd want to lock a person's racist beliefs in amber and not allow for the possibility of change I have no idea.
Shortchange96 t1_ivo434u wrote
Is it too much to ask that the leaders of our country don’t have a background as Exalted Cyclops of the KKK? I don’t think so
Pripat99 t1_ivo6wma wrote
Again, you’re talking about a guy who passed away 12 years ago and hadn’t been a member of that organization in 58 years before that. If you think this is relevant to today, then OK.
Shortchange96 t1_ivoblsz wrote
Where do we draw the line? If Hitler survived WWII and denounced his Nazi affiliation, should he be allowed to be a Senator?
Pripat99 t1_ivoe8ev wrote
Nope.
Shortchange96 t1_ivohehc wrote
But you have no problem forgiving the top recruiter for the KKK? Do you understand how insane that sounds?
Pripat99 t1_ivohyeg wrote
Your party is still endorsed by the Ku Klux Klan and you want to talk about a guy who was last in their ranks 70 years ago. It’s a bold choice, I’ll give you that.
Shortchange96 t1_ivojn01 wrote
My party? How assumptive of you to presume I’m a Republican. I’m a registered Independent who voted for Ned Lamont yesterday, but nice try
Pripat99 t1_ivomykk wrote
Sure. Have a nice day.
Shortchange96 t1_ivp44qk wrote
Of course you don’t believe me, why would I lie? I don’t often vote blue, but I did yesterday for Lamont. Fact of the matter is, both sides are hypocrites and the Dems had the Exalted Cyclops of the KKK as one of their leaders. Racists on both sides
Pripat99 t1_ivp4gno wrote
Fair enough that you feel like this. Again, have a wonderful day.
Shortchange96 t1_ivp5r1d wrote
I will. Enjoy your delusions of grandeur that a KKK leader should be able to lead our country. Insane
Pripat99 t1_ivp5w5h wrote
OK. Thanks!
Shortchange96 t1_ivp70zy wrote
You’re welcome
giant_toad42 t1_ivn7a4j wrote
Can a Republican ever not be a racist or a fascist to you?
Bro. Democrats did not change. That's why I'm an independent..
[ I see that downvote. Clearly not. People don't change - Racist Democrats never changed. They just HID it. Stand behind what you claim and accept it when people say the SAME THING YOU'RE SAYING. ]
SnottyTash t1_ivncpy8 wrote
Lmao you argue Republicans can change in your first statement, then state Democrats never changed in your second. If you can’t see the irony you’re beyond help
giant_toad42 t1_ivnpalj wrote
Here you go proving my point.
Fuck off please.
"Beyond help" - buddy, read this:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect
The article is all about people who think like you.
SnottyTash t1_ivoj2rx wrote
Hahaha you are just the embodiment of a reddit gremlin, bud. Which TIL did you pick that nugget up from? I’m in awe of how astute you are, really!
giant_toad42 t1_ivowxni wrote
Having seen and experienced more of the world than you will ever hope to, maybe?
I'm getting a very strong stink of undeserved arrogance from you.
SnottyTash t1_ivoxt1q wrote
> Having seen and experienced more of the world than you will ever hope to, maybe?
...
> I'm getting a very strong stink of undeserved arrogance from you.
You couldn't make this up. Check your own shoes, or your pants maybe
Pripat99 t1_ivn7jjt wrote
Yep. I know Republicans who are neither. Might want to reread what I wrote because I don't think you understood it.
Ds87878 t1_ivn0n78 wrote
Please seek counseling
ObiWan_Cannoli_ t1_ivn37a9 wrote
Snowflake
Ds87878 t1_ivn87za wrote
They admitted to voting for someone they hate because of some defect in their brain where they think one side is better than the other. All politicians are useless. But whatever, everyone knows Reddit is a liberal circle jerk. Most people on here fall over themselves to get together and group-think in their echo chamber. Please downvote me.
SnottyTash t1_ivnctax wrote
Hurr durr both sides amirite-skis? Russian bot or idiot, not sure which
Ds87878 t1_ivnevb9 wrote
I’m a Russian bot
giant_toad42 t1_ivn6obp wrote
Jahana Hayes sucks. I think the same as the prior poster
We can say it and it's ok. She's not a friend of people with jobs. Are you in her district? Do you see her "achievements?"
She touts how she fucks us over. I wanted to see her lose so next time around we can replace her with someone more who gives a shit about the people in the 5th.
Too bad we got gerrymandered into New Haven and Hartford.
phunky_1 t1_ivmrg22 wrote
60-40 right now, seems like people are overwhelmingly telling Republicans to pound sand.
MyDogIsACoolCat t1_ivmumdh wrote
Depends on which areas of the district are reporting. If it's the urban parts, then that number would be concerning.
TheSpacePopeIX t1_ivmzg6y wrote
Down to 53-47
[deleted] t1_ivnhdh4 wrote
Woops
ctnutmegger OP t1_ivmk96c wrote
That's right
coolducklingcool t1_ivmnbv6 wrote
I’m not sure that will be decided tonight even. Might be too close to call - at least for me, who will be asleep by 10 🤣
tonysnight t1_ivpae4p wrote
Cinco de fiftho
Usedtoknowsomeone46 t1_ivmnmab wrote
It's 9am. Do you know where your tall husbands are?
Imsifco t1_ivmpj15 wrote
Not in the governors office! Haha
GoPikachuGo1 t1_ivmuuh2 wrote
As a staunch liberal, this sorta bothers me because my wife's boyfriend is tall and good looking.
BeesOnBlow t1_ivmnew0 wrote
Good night, Bob.
werdnak84 t1_ivmp0f7 wrote
Good night, Ned.
*turns lamp off*
Sweaty_Television_33 t1_ivmr49v wrote
Smooch
LlamaLlamaSomePajama t1_ivmtxw6 wrote
"Good night, Dusty".
iStealyournewspapers t1_ivnbtxo wrote
I’m Bob Stefanowski and I’m embarrassed to lose this election.
ctnutmegger OP t1_ivmif87 wrote
Where is the best place for live results?
rxneutrino t1_ivmj8bb wrote
[deleted] t1_ivmjwnk wrote
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wherehaveubeen t1_ivmls6s wrote
This happened in 2018. I woke up at like 4am and Bob was up by like +10. The cities and large towns hadn’t reported much yet and they delivered Ned by the next day.
Same thing happened in 2020 in PA.
diadiktyo t1_ivmkgth wrote
I remember biting my nails last time it was between these two. It’ll fluctuate a looooooot.
LizzieBordensPetRock t1_ivmkvy9 wrote
There’s very few places that are already reporting so the numbers are going to be weird for a bit until some of the larger population areas report.
LotsOfGarlicandEVOO t1_ivml68g wrote
I’m not going to bother looking until the end. There’s too much anxiety around it when it changes so much.
Skyshaper t1_ivmlsuj wrote
This happens every election. The larger cities that are primarily democrat voting take longer to count and will swing the vote to Lamont.
Turd__Fergusson t1_ivmip51 wrote
I’m using the apple news spotlight.
ctnutmegger OP t1_ivmiu2a wrote
For local Connecticut races?
Turd__Fergusson t1_ivmjd64 wrote
Not sure, I’m watching them all
ChrisTRD289 t1_ivmkc28 wrote
Who cares, wake tomorrow and read the results. Its not like knowing real time does anything in elections. Its not like the voting changes whos in office tomorrow morning. Its not like sports.
JCam9981 t1_ivmppr7 wrote
You seem fun.
ChrisTRD289 t1_ivmt5qi wrote
Idc about being fun, im being realistic. Go on with your night and accept the results tomorrow. You voted, did your part.
flyingthrghhconcrete t1_ivmwtij wrote
I totally see your point and agree, but I think to some people the excitement of the competition is why it IS like watching sports. They've been paying attention all race...the way you'd watch a sports game beginning to end to see how the winner got there.
Personally I think there's fun in checking all the scores on Sportscenter as opposed to just the one game you watched.
KrustyButtCheeks t1_ivmqn4z wrote
Yeah, Ned Lamont may stay governor
the-crotch t1_ivo50u8 wrote
Was there ever any doubt? It's Connecticut, and stefanowski would be a shit candidate even in a state where Republicans have a chance
KrustyButtCheeks t1_ivoafej wrote
I was making a joke….
the-crotch t1_ivoakvv wrote
My bad
littleA1xo t1_ivmpd4r wrote
did anyone see decent turnouts at their polling places? I went at what I thought would be a busy time and there was like 3 people including myself
mythicalmrsnuzzi t1_ivmvncq wrote
I went at 5:15ish after getting out of work expecting a mob since that’s a pretty standard “Getting out of work” hour, but there were honestly more Girl Scouts there selling cookies than there were voters lol (and yes, they got me on the way out….I mean come on, they take Venmo now?!)
littleA1xo t1_ivmyrzm wrote
I was so sad that there weren’t girl scouts at my polling place! I was all ready with cash and everything!
so2017 t1_ivmqvx2 wrote
Mine was hopping at 6:45 this morning!
NadaOmelet t1_ivmydys wrote
We had 73% in Granby. Steady all day, but we usually have good turnout
kayakyakr t1_ivmzjk2 wrote
Pretty light in vtown. Good number of folks in the parking lot after sunset.
Sad that Farouk is looking rough vs Sommers. Was gonna be a hard thing for him to do, she's not disliked, but I thought he was a strong challenger.
pancreative2 t1_ivn9bbd wrote
Bristol had about a 50% turnout and went red
PorgCT t1_ivmuqjg wrote
I think Bob of Arabia should give it a go again in 2026. Third time might be the charm.
maybe_little_pinch t1_ivmmq9c wrote
Give it until at least 10. My polling place is still counting.
charmed_fandomgal t1_ivnilbl wrote
Really it’s about to be interesting? This state is usually much of the same. Wouldn’t say it gets too interesting
[deleted] t1_ivn56b7 wrote
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chpbnvic t1_ivmi3qy wrote
I doubt it for the most part.
Hulkbuster_v2 t1_ivmu3ux wrote
Oh boy, this is gonna be...interesting.
werdnak84 t1_ivmox8g wrote
Strap in we're about to go on a wild ride!
Mike-El t1_ivmmpay wrote
Nothing interesting, sadly this state never changes.
[deleted] t1_ivmmxph wrote
Super early but George Logan has a huge lead.
coolducklingcool t1_ivmnk7k wrote
NYT has a 3% lead but with only 1% voting. It’s too early to make any predictions. This race will be close.
Now Blumenthal and Levy… that we can predict lol.
[deleted] t1_ivmnmwb wrote
Yes very early, anything can happen. Lamont and Blumenthal are easy ones.
KrustyButtCheeks t1_ivmqtsf wrote
It’s because of the adobo ad
[deleted] t1_ivmqy5s wrote
Hayes has a lead now. We’ll see.
Shellsbells821 t1_ivmmzt4 wrote
Freaking Blumenthal....ugh.
blumpkinmania t1_ivmvyi8 wrote
He’s a replacement level democrat but he’s not a fascist. So he’s got that going for him.
dumbthrow33 t1_ivmtbss wrote
I swear him and Pelosi are robots
[deleted] t1_ivmslpl wrote
Marjorie Taylor Greene's win is causing some serious drama in my friends circle here and the meltdown is glorious.
If you are this invested in elections, you are either mentally ill or a loser or both. It's mind boggling.
TFA-DF8 t1_ivmx4db wrote
Whats youre reasoning? Do you not feel like the elected positions that drive our nation controlling our freedoms is a big enough deal to be invested in? I can close my eyes and imagine the important things you invest your valuable time into.
giant_toad42 t1_ivn7yut wrote
Do you pay taxes? Maybe got a kid in school?
Nah. That's what I thought.
GodWantedUsToBeLit t1_ivna3gq wrote
I wish I was privileged enough to say something like that. You live in a bubble, seeing as "Fairfield County" is your flair. Real people are effected here, my friend. This shit will drastically effect a lot of people - you just don't feel it yet because you're likely not in the many marginalizations of society, seeing as that's your perspective. Incredibly abrasive and indifferent.
Listen to your friends, they seem smart.
[deleted] t1_ivo0cwu wrote
Perhaps if you have personal support system you will not rely on the effing government so much. These people don’t work for you. When will Americans wake up and take care of themselves.
This is truly a sign of a declining nation economically when the citizenry are putting stock on the celebrity cult of leaders like Biden, Trump, Pelosi, AOC etc
throwaway_celebrate t1_ivox4gn wrote
Declining economically? Like the 50% you claim to have lost on a crypto coin? Personal support system? Like your wife you haven't told yet?
[deleted] t1_ivoywv2 wrote
Sneaky bastard.
Fecal_Enthusiest t1_ivoaa4q wrote
Of those 4 politicians you named, how many have significant t-shirt and hats sales? Which ones specifically?
Jaymez82 t1_ivmllwz wrote
Things are never interesting in this state. Smurfs wish they were as blue as Connecticunt.
_343_Guilty_Spark__ t1_ivmohom wrote
Never understood this. Even if we didn’t have stats proving how purple we were anyone could walk outside an interact with a real human and easily tell we aren’t anywhere close to full blue
Joggingmusic t1_ivmvp8a wrote
I used to think CT was a very blue state. Then I visited California a few times. CT is most definitely purple.
giant_toad42 t1_ivn7shl wrote
We're just well gerrymandered.
dumbthrow33 t1_ivmta8u wrote
The downvotes prove the point
Turd__Fergusson t1_ivmhwxq wrote
Looks like looney levy can kick rocks