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Honolulu_Blue · 11-12-2022, 10:14 AM

The GOP totally wiped out in Michigan. Democrats won the top of the ticket - governor, Secretary of State and AG - and took control of the state legislature for the first time in over 40 years. They, also, won all but one of the hotly contested US House districts.

It was a very good night.

It largely came down to these factors:

Abortion - There was a proposition on the ballot to protect and enshrine abortion rights. It passed big time.

Terrible candidates - The Michigan GOP is run by Trump people and they handpicked a bunch of terrible, pretty extreme candidates that did resonate at all with independents, had very little cash (because no one wanted to donate to them) and ran terrible campaigns.

Fair Districts - The Michigan districts were redrawn by a bi-partisan group pursuant to a proposition that passed a few years ago.

Increased Voter Access - A few years ago laws were passed to allow absentee ballots for any reason and allow for same-day voter registration.

I will say between watching the Republican Party cry and finger point, Elon Musk setting billions and Twitter on fire, and these crypto Bros going bankrupt it’s been a wildly entertaining news cycle this week.

11-12-2022, 10:14 AM	#412
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	The GOP totally wiped out in Michigan. Democrats won the top of the ticket - governor, Secretary of State and AG - and took control of the state legislature for the first time in over 40 years. They, also, won all but one of the hotly contested US House districts. It was a very good night. It largely came down to these factors: Abortion - There was a proposition on the ballot to protect and enshrine abortion rights. It passed big time. Terrible candidates - The Michigan GOP is run by Trump people and they handpicked a bunch of terrible, pretty extreme candidates that did resonate at all with independents, had very little cash (because no one wanted to donate to them) and ran terrible campaigns. Fair Districts - The Michigan districts were redrawn by a bi-partisan group pursuant to a proposition that passed a few years ago. Increased Voter Access - A few years ago laws were passed to allow absentee ballots for any reason and allow for same-day voter registration. I will say between watching the Republican Party cry and finger point, Elon Musk setting billions and Twitter on fire, and these crypto Bros going bankrupt it’s been a wildly entertaining news cycle this week. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).