A Bomb Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) https://www.cnn.com/election/2022/results/kansas/primaries Just shows the BIG mistake Biden made to try to frame this as an extremist activist position. This is what will most likely save Dems from the sure bloodbath midterms were going to be. _ Edited August 3, 2022 by A Bomb
satellites.™ Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) In Kansas too, this is HUGE! Edited August 3, 2022 by satellites.™
Aston Martin Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, satellites.™ said: In Kentucky too, this is HUGE! Wait I thought this was in Kansas? Either way,
Communion Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 It's funny that people claim that the American public are somehow conservative when referendums are often the only way popular progressive policies end up getting passed. Weed legalization, $15 minimum wage, protecting abortion, etc. And that's even when politicians see them as the easiest to manipulate with massive money dumps.
satellites.™ Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Aston Martin said: Wait I thought this was in Kansas? Either way, Oh it is, well same actually. Probably even better.
Communion Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Aston Martin said: Wait I thought this was in Kansas? Either way, Kansas held their referendum tonight. Kentucky will be holding their referendum In November, I believe. Kansas' conservatives were inspired by Kentucky's conservatives to try and use a referendum to alter the constitution (where there was probably confusion from the first tweets that come up about this on Twitter) but it looks like, based on early results, Kansas residents are more progressive than their politicians imagined. Edited August 3, 2022 by Communion
Corso Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 Whoa. 64%. Thats massive. BIG win for the good guys. This is a huge deal. This shows abortion could now become a huge problem for Republicans. Kansas is a red state.
Breathe On Moi Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 Wait a damn minute Im sure there’s an incredibly disgusting hilarious reasoning as to why, but wow the republicans are gonna be PISSED
slik Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 Was happy to cast my vote for women's rights! It was over 100 degrees here too today and lines were massive. Churches in KS had huge "Vote Yes" signs in front of them and it wasn't illegal since they endorsed a position, not a politician, per state law (but it SHOULD be VERY illegal). Anyway, so glad they got their asses clobbered!
nadiamendell Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 LOL. The republicans have screwed themselves over.
Beyonnaise Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 Roe v. Wade being overturned made pro-life policies even less popular The Federalist Society has pretty much ensured that they're gonna erode whatever's left of their anti-abortion movement, the overturning was its dying breath
Jotham Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 28 minutes ago, slik said: Was happy to cast my vote for women's rights! It was over 100 degrees here too today and lines were massive. Churches in KS had huge "Vote Yes" signs in front of them and it wasn't illegal since they endorsed a position, not a politician, per state law (but it SHOULD be VERY illegal). Anyway, so glad they got their asses clobbered! Thank you for voting
Vermillion Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 54 minutes ago, Communion said: It's funny that people claim that the American public are somehow conservative when referendums are often the only way popular progressive policies end up getting passed. Weed legalization, $15 minimum wage, protecting abortion, etc. And that's even when politicians see them as the easiest to manipulate with massive money dumps. Say it louder for the people in the back. Lot to take away from this in terms of harnessing energy for turn-out. I can't be cynical about this, even in terms of future challenges and application, for that alone.
CandleGuy Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 In a state where there are over 70% more registered Republicans than Democrats All the Repubs needed to do this election cycle was sit back, eat their food, and watch Biden **** up. It would have been a Red Wave like no other in the midterms. Now? Liberals are energized and conservative voters are having second thoughts at backing candidates who support such extreme measures as taking away abortion rights. It's no longer about abstract boogeymen like "the gays" or "the Mexicans" or "the Muslims" anymore. This is something that impacts their daily lives. Conservative women (and men) are waking up to the fact that their lives could be shattered at any moment by an unwanted pregnancy under Republican rule.
Communion Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Espresso said: Say it louder for the people in the back. Lot to take away from this in terms of harnessing energy for turn-out. I can't be cynical about this, even in terms of future challenges and application, for that alone. Also: People can try to claim the US is a "center-right" country but its people are clearly not. Imagine if people just listened to progressives all along.
rihannabiggestfan Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 Kansas said "We want progressive policies, NOT Biden"
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