Somehow you’ve been able to focus on the bright spots in what I considered a very disappointing election night that has confirmed my belief that another election was rigged. What’s happening in AZ is an abomination. There is NO way Hobbs could beat Kari Lake in a fair election. Congratulations to the state of FL for showing the rest of t…
Somehow you’ve been able to focus on the bright spots in what I considered a very disappointing election night that has confirmed my belief that another election was rigged. What’s happening in AZ is an abomination. There is NO way Hobbs could beat Kari Lake in a fair election. Congratulations to the state of FL for showing the rest of the country what a red wave looks like. In MO., we’re sending a great conservative senator who is a fighter to take the place of RINO Roy Blunt. As you said, we have a lot of work to do. May God help us!
Schmitt and Fitzpatrick were the only bright spots in a very dark night for me. All 5 of my candidates I have been working for since April lost. Jackson county is a lost cause.
I'm very sorry about this. I know you worked your tail off and it just stinks so bad to have that outcome..
I know because I did the same thing in the sweltering Oklahoma summer, only to see 2 outstanding conservatives lose to the Chamber of Commerce types who run our Ok legislature.
I'm still deeply disillusioned.
Yesterday Oklahoma dodged a couple of lefty teachers union bullets: Joy Hoffmeister (Gov.) and Jena Nelson (State Superintendent) but in my own state representative district (largely South Tulsa) my law school classmate and nasty teacher union candidate won.
All of these blue female candidates ran stealth campaigns which avoided *any* discussion of issues. It seems to me that this is the blueprint for flipping the state blue - run females who are attractive in a glossy sort of way, while avoiding substantive discussions of issues.
My beloved Tulsa has flipped from ruby red to blue (OKC, Norman, and Tulsa counties were the only ones voting blue yesterday.)
This is very, very bad and will continue to get worse.
Gosh Fred, we have seen this same movie play in MO. I did door knock this summer for Eric Schmitt but quit to focus on the local candidates after he won the primary as even though Trudy Busch(beer heiress) Valentine outspent him 7 million to his 3.5 million it was a foregone conclusion that he would win as rural MO is still very red.
But yeah. there was a LOT of dodging of the issues in MO as well. D candidates largely skipped candidate forums. Did not answer questionnaires. Some of them barely even campaigned but still won their races in the KC area. D's have been playing the long game in ring suburb local politics for years and are gaining ground at an accelerated rate. Run as moderates, govern as radicals, But people too busy watching Netflix, and whining about stuff on social media to actually pay attention. Thought covid woke more people up. But voters have always had short memories, I guess.
They are making inroads in the rural areas as well. Some races in ring areas of KC and surrounding rural counties were way closer than they should have been. Just one example - a radical BLM D candidate Antoine Jennings for my state senate race - which after re-districting was actually drawn in what it seemed to be MORE favorable for the R candidate (incumbent RINO) to be completely outside of deep blue KC proper - got 44% of the vote, spending NO money and skipping all the candidate forums. Didn't even have a public FB page. Blows my mind.
Our legislature is full of infighting despite a R supermajority and our governor is a weak R who is not running in 2024. He will appoint the successor to rock star AG Eric Schmitt who did win his Senate race, and very concerned about the scuttlebutt on his heir apparent. It is all very concerning.
And it sucks that OK is going that way. I come to your state for Rocklahoma every year and love it. No covid fear crap in Pryor OK and it is a breath of fresh air to spend a long weekend with people who never bought what the fearmongers were selling.
But that completely fits with this attitude of “vote blue no matter who.” If they are ok with electing a half brain like Fetterman, just to keep power, why do they need to hear the candidate speak or debate??
I know. Have to live to fight another day. But right now it's just a gut punch. All 5 just ordinary citizens who wanted to make a difference who worked their butts off while their opponents just sat back and did next to nothing. My house is a mess. My yard is a mess. Full focus on the campaigns for the last month. Going to regroup, refocus, and pray. The lasting friendships forged in the battle are a huge silver lining, so there is that. But plainly obvious there are 2 Americas.
Sweet friend, resolve to pray first! Our mighty God knows everything and yet, we don't prioritize our need for one on one conversation with our Savior Redeemer. My devotion today was about setting aside time for quiet, patient solitude in the midst of the storm, stopping our daily to give ear to the One who holds the universe in His hands. My patience is waning as the results are released and a great sadness tries to grip me...but I will rest in quiet solitude with our King while he listens to my groaning, my pleas for His guidance and authority. And suddenly I recall the words of Scripture heard so oft repeated by my precious 1-5th grade Sunday school teacher of ore, "He is our refuge, an ever-present help in times of trouble."
Yeah me too. And sadly the infighting has already begun. People saying D's cheat. Yeah they cheat. But these races were not even close. No, cheating is not why they lost. The tough part is facing that we indeed ARE in the minority. That the brainwashing has worked. Not just for covid.
Unfortunately I think that you are right in blue areas. We are the minority. The other people are all follow the crowd, lovers of big government telling them and others what to do.
well I did pull the 'unofficial' numbers. And my county candidates actually did win more votes in Jackson county than Eric Schmitt. Legislature candidates got about 5K more, county exec had 15K more. Schmitt lost 37% to Valentine's 60%, whereas mine were ~40-45% But does go to show you what R's are up against in this county.
You need senators and representatives with a backbone of steel to deal with the corrupt filthy swamp of DC. And I think we now have two senators who will fight for the people instead of special interest groups. I feel so bad for the great people in states like WA, OR and CA. Please don’t ever stop fighting for truth and righteousness, even in a blue state.
Still praying over WA state and doing what I can in elections to help turn out the vote. This is an incredibly beautiful state, and worth fighting for.
Charlie Kirk likes to say "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE PROCESS". Democrats certainly know that and act accordingly. Jeff mentioned here in today's blog about the "single member district amendment" . That is an example of that. Passed relatively quietly, but will help in the fight for years to come.
Once I really thought about that this summer, it made sense. And simple, really.
That's why Democrats are working hard to put in mail ballots, fighting to the death for the Senate because they know they can appoint the supreme Court justices who will do their bidding. Etc
Even look at their nationwide attempt this past year to take out viable Republican candidates and leave second choice winners in the Republican primaries. It was very effective. They did that one in my congressional district, as well.
Somehow you’ve been able to focus on the bright spots in what I considered a very disappointing election night that has confirmed my belief that another election was rigged. What’s happening in AZ is an abomination. There is NO way Hobbs could beat Kari Lake in a fair election. Congratulations to the state of FL for showing the rest of the country what a red wave looks like. In MO., we’re sending a great conservative senator who is a fighter to take the place of RINO Roy Blunt. As you said, we have a lot of work to do. May God help us!
Schmitt and Fitzpatrick were the only bright spots in a very dark night for me. All 5 of my candidates I have been working for since April lost. Jackson county is a lost cause.
I'm very sorry about this. I know you worked your tail off and it just stinks so bad to have that outcome..
I know because I did the same thing in the sweltering Oklahoma summer, only to see 2 outstanding conservatives lose to the Chamber of Commerce types who run our Ok legislature.
I'm still deeply disillusioned.
Yesterday Oklahoma dodged a couple of lefty teachers union bullets: Joy Hoffmeister (Gov.) and Jena Nelson (State Superintendent) but in my own state representative district (largely South Tulsa) my law school classmate and nasty teacher union candidate won.
All of these blue female candidates ran stealth campaigns which avoided *any* discussion of issues. It seems to me that this is the blueprint for flipping the state blue - run females who are attractive in a glossy sort of way, while avoiding substantive discussions of issues.
My beloved Tulsa has flipped from ruby red to blue (OKC, Norman, and Tulsa counties were the only ones voting blue yesterday.)
This is very, very bad and will continue to get worse.
UGH. You make my pains seem harmless when you worked your tail off for total disillusionment! 😭 so sorry!
Gosh Fred, we have seen this same movie play in MO. I did door knock this summer for Eric Schmitt but quit to focus on the local candidates after he won the primary as even though Trudy Busch(beer heiress) Valentine outspent him 7 million to his 3.5 million it was a foregone conclusion that he would win as rural MO is still very red.
But yeah. there was a LOT of dodging of the issues in MO as well. D candidates largely skipped candidate forums. Did not answer questionnaires. Some of them barely even campaigned but still won their races in the KC area. D's have been playing the long game in ring suburb local politics for years and are gaining ground at an accelerated rate. Run as moderates, govern as radicals, But people too busy watching Netflix, and whining about stuff on social media to actually pay attention. Thought covid woke more people up. But voters have always had short memories, I guess.
They are making inroads in the rural areas as well. Some races in ring areas of KC and surrounding rural counties were way closer than they should have been. Just one example - a radical BLM D candidate Antoine Jennings for my state senate race - which after re-districting was actually drawn in what it seemed to be MORE favorable for the R candidate (incumbent RINO) to be completely outside of deep blue KC proper - got 44% of the vote, spending NO money and skipping all the candidate forums. Didn't even have a public FB page. Blows my mind.
Our legislature is full of infighting despite a R supermajority and our governor is a weak R who is not running in 2024. He will appoint the successor to rock star AG Eric Schmitt who did win his Senate race, and very concerned about the scuttlebutt on his heir apparent. It is all very concerning.
And it sucks that OK is going that way. I come to your state for Rocklahoma every year and love it. No covid fear crap in Pryor OK and it is a breath of fresh air to spend a long weekend with people who never bought what the fearmongers were selling.
But that completely fits with this attitude of “vote blue no matter who.” If they are ok with electing a half brain like Fetterman, just to keep power, why do they need to hear the candidate speak or debate??
PA voters elected a man (state office, I think) who had died Oct. 9.
Well and you can't break campaign promises if you never make them.
Very true.
😥😥
I’m sorry. This just sucks
You worked so hard, Donna. Disappointing but remember Almighty God is in control. Pray! Stand strong on the truth! Look up!
I know. Have to live to fight another day. But right now it's just a gut punch. All 5 just ordinary citizens who wanted to make a difference who worked their butts off while their opponents just sat back and did next to nothing. My house is a mess. My yard is a mess. Full focus on the campaigns for the last month. Going to regroup, refocus, and pray. The lasting friendships forged in the battle are a huge silver lining, so there is that. But plainly obvious there are 2 Americas.
Sweet friend, resolve to pray first! Our mighty God knows everything and yet, we don't prioritize our need for one on one conversation with our Savior Redeemer. My devotion today was about setting aside time for quiet, patient solitude in the midst of the storm, stopping our daily to give ear to the One who holds the universe in His hands. My patience is waning as the results are released and a great sadness tries to grip me...but I will rest in quiet solitude with our King while he listens to my groaning, my pleas for His guidance and authority. And suddenly I recall the words of Scripture heard so oft repeated by my precious 1-5th grade Sunday school teacher of ore, "He is our refuge, an ever-present help in times of trouble."
I’m so sorry 😞
Yeah me too. And sadly the infighting has already begun. People saying D's cheat. Yeah they cheat. But these races were not even close. No, cheating is not why they lost. The tough part is facing that we indeed ARE in the minority. That the brainwashing has worked. Not just for covid.
Unfortunately I think that you are right in blue areas. We are the minority. The other people are all follow the crowd, lovers of big government telling them and others what to do.
well I did pull the 'unofficial' numbers. And my county candidates actually did win more votes in Jackson county than Eric Schmitt. Legislature candidates got about 5K more, county exec had 15K more. Schmitt lost 37% to Valentine's 60%, whereas mine were ~40-45% But does go to show you what R's are up against in this county.
That's great about the new conservative senator, and you also have Josh Hawley. Here in WA, we are in awe that MO could have two senators like that.
You need senators and representatives with a backbone of steel to deal with the corrupt filthy swamp of DC. And I think we now have two senators who will fight for the people instead of special interest groups. I feel so bad for the great people in states like WA, OR and CA. Please don’t ever stop fighting for truth and righteousness, even in a blue state.
Still praying over WA state and doing what I can in elections to help turn out the vote. This is an incredibly beautiful state, and worth fighting for.
Charlie Kirk likes to say "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE PROCESS". Democrats certainly know that and act accordingly. Jeff mentioned here in today's blog about the "single member district amendment" . That is an example of that. Passed relatively quietly, but will help in the fight for years to come.
Once I really thought about that this summer, it made sense. And simple, really.
That's why Democrats are working hard to put in mail ballots, fighting to the death for the Senate because they know they can appoint the supreme Court justices who will do their bidding. Etc
Even look at their nationwide attempt this past year to take out viable Republican candidates and leave second choice winners in the Republican primaries. It was very effective. They did that one in my congressional district, as well.
Yes good riddance to Roy Blunt the swamp creature.
Thank you Julie, I was avoiding the news to see if Schmitt won. I am breathing easier and praying for everyone else