Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
19 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Trump: It is time to turn the page on the Epstein Scandal. Governor Hochul Press Office: (Original Post) demmiblue Feb 4 OP
Snicker niyad Feb 4 #1
Resign. Girard442 Feb 4 #2
A perfect reaponse democrank Feb 4 #3
and all the pictures and the videos...nt Javaman Feb 4 #5
Nicely played Governor malaise Feb 4 #4
Yep. dalton99a Feb 4 #6
Two snaps in a Z formation Botany Feb 4 #7
38000+ and counting kerouac2 Feb 4 #8
What makes you think that there is going to be an election? OldBaldy1701E Feb 4 #10
The states control elections. Karma13612 Feb 4 #12
I apologize... let me clarify. OldBaldy1701E Feb 4 #15
Of course that is also Karma13612 Feb 5 #16
Not if they decide to change to an oligarchy. OldBaldy1701E Feb 5 #17
Yes, this is scary. Karma13612 Feb 5 #19
I agree liberalgunwilltravel Feb 4 #9
He can read? Clouds Passing Feb 4 #11
And the next. And the next. And the next. Blue Owl Feb 4 #13
Love this cally Feb 4 #14
Snort! TY, Governor. electric_blue68 Feb 5 #18

kerouac2

(1,495 posts)
8. 38000+ and counting
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 09:01 AM
Feb 4

Dude is referenced at least 38000 times already.

And yet it seems like it will slide off his Teflon like everything else. Only way he loses his knuckle draggers is if they go broke. And even then it will likely only lose him a third of them. Which is likely within the margin he figures he can steal on election day anyway.

Or maybe I'm too cynical and pessimistic. Or maybe not.

OldBaldy1701E

(11,069 posts)
10. What makes you think that there is going to be an election?
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 09:54 AM
Feb 4

(Spoiler: I AM too cynical and pessimistic.)

Karma13612

(4,980 posts)
12. The states control elections.
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 11:31 AM
Feb 4

He can’t shut them all down.

MY fear is that he and Musk (in the background) are going to mess with the machines and vote tallies.

OldBaldy1701E

(11,069 posts)
15. I apologize... let me clarify.
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 11:43 PM
Feb 4

What makes you think they will accept any elections that don't end with them staying right where they are? Or, allow anyone else to take over when they lose?

Karma13612

(4,980 posts)
16. Of course that is also
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 09:21 AM
Feb 5

A concern.

But the GOP have to realize that the entire current House membership is out of work effective with the end of this Congress in January 2027. They can’t just waltz in and take their seats and work, at least not technically.

AND

As far as the Senate, I read an analysis of the seats not up for the-election and it leaves Democrats in the majority. So, the GOP would be screwing themselves if they want to contest and invalidate this November election.

OldBaldy1701E

(11,069 posts)
17. Not if they decide to change to an oligarchy.
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 09:39 AM
Feb 5

Everything that is being said about this is still contingent on those freaks leaving their positions when said election occurs.

I am saying that they won't. Not without being dragged away, kicking and screaming. Which could get nasty.

Are we prepared/preparing for that possibility? Because based on the past year, I would say we are not.

Karma13612

(4,980 posts)
19. Yes, this is scary.
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 05:47 PM
Feb 5

I have no clue how easy it will be for the US Treasury to continue sending paychecks to members of the Senate no longer elected. And same with the entire House. Will it just be a matter of an Executive Order by Trump to continue to pay them. And to allow them to serve unconstitutionally?

Yes, you are right. They can just decide to do it I suppose.

liberalgunwilltravel

(1,202 posts)
9. I agree
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 09:24 AM
Feb 4

It's to turn the page. Particularly time we turn to the pages that describes Trump's criminal behavior in detail.

Blue Owl

(59,006 posts)
13. And the next. And the next. And the next.
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 11:52 AM
Feb 4

And the next. And the next. And the next.
And the next. And the next. And the next.
And the next. And the next. And the next.
And the next. And the next. And the next.
And the next. And the next. And the next.
And the next. And the next. And the next.
And the next. And the next. And the next.
And the next. And the next. And the next.
And the next. And the next. And the next.
And the next. And the next. And the next.
And the next. And the next. And the next.
And the next. And the next. And the next.
And the next. And the next. And the next.
And the next. And the next. And the next.
And the next. And the next. And the next.

Get it yet, Stable Genius?

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Trump: It is time to turn...