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Nov 11, 2022Liked by Jay Kuo

I like the way you put things into perspective. I'm glad I subscribed.

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Nov 11, 2022Liked by Jay Kuo

Thank you, Jay. Your voice and perspective always brings me comfort during these tumultuous times.

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Nov 11, 2022Liked by Jay Kuo

Hoping the raucous caucus shows its true colors. There will be so much in fighting they will not be able to meet their goals.

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CO-3 is still way "too close to call". Per Southern Colorado "NEWS5", Pueblo County, CO is key & slow. A recount is a certainty. Buckle up. See, koaa.com.

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Nov 11, 2022Liked by Jay Kuo

Your analysis of this election has been amazingly accurate. I was ready to throw in the towel not long ago. You retained a well reasoned optimism. For that perspective, I thank you and hope that reasonable folks gradually regain authority in our country.

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I had similar thoughts. In some ways we're better off without a thin majority in the House, for the next couple of years. Helps setup a big turn back to sanity and democracy in two more.

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Nov 11, 2022Liked by Jay Kuo

I like the way that you are looking at this. I have thought this for a while although I hate losing. It really could benefit democrats and bring more into the fold. But I’m always leery of what dirty tricks they have in toolbox.

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I concur with your analyses and enjoy your cogent writing style. So glad I am a subscriber.

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Thanks very much for your positive perspective, Jay! It would be nice to see the GOP fumble about in the House, if they wind up with a majority. I'd also love to see someone other than McCarthy become Speaker...

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Careful what you wish for!

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Excellent newsletter and perspective

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Thank you.

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Very well written, thank you!

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank Moscow Mitch for stacking the court with religious zealots whose decisions and statements have inspired millions of young Americans and women to register and VOTE BLUE, and hopefully will continue to do so. I would also like to thank the GOP Orange Jesus for backing such incompetent crazies that in many cases even dedicated Republicans could not vote for them.

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Well, I’m a New Yorker, and I showed up to vote, but it was disappointing that there was even a chance for election denier Zeldin to become our governor. Where I live (rural area) it is and has been quite red, and that isn’t a new thing. I did see an illustration on the NYT that showed the entire state, including NYC, voted redder this election than the 2020 election. Pretty sobering.

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It was a disappointment for sure

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How about a breakdown of the most moderate Republicans and which one could be an effective Speaker if Democrats could unite behind him/her. Getting things done and steering clear of the vitriol could help bring the House back to the competent government branch that we need.

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Nov 11, 2022·edited Nov 11, 2022Liked by Jay Kuo

Sharp comment Chris but, we need 7 or 8 R's who represent blue or changing to blue districts that are able to change their voting pattern if not stripes.

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Here's my question to Jay and anyone else in the room. What percentage of voters actually voted this time? The one figure I saw was alarmingly low given how much danger many of us thought we were in.

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I think the key fact may have been the turnout of the 18 to 29's nationwide including first time ever voters & first time women voters. I understand the AZ data shows the young voted up 56% plus to Kelly. That's lifting alot of boats.

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I just Googled NY and the turnout there was around 43 percent...pretty pathetic. I live in Maine where our SOS estimated that our turnout was 70 percent on Tuesday. It was 76 percent in 2020. I don't know what the overall turnout was for the country...

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Two (2) very good data points Elizabeth. On Maine turnout, I would like to know the total MaineTurnout in the last 2 Midterms & regional data for comparison. I will google it ... Note, Maine has a Bureau of Corporations with Election data. Note also, Maine Secretary Bellows has a current warning out to corporations & nonprofits of misleading solicitations.

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