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Open Thread Friday – “Screw DC, save NH”. Mission accomplished?

December 4, 2020November 6, 2020 Skip

Conversation Starters: Well, I didn’t think that elections for NH elected seats would go this well; you? And certainly in hoping for better in DC, I’m back to “screw DC” and only hoping that the Rs can keep one of the chambers (Senate, to protect judge appointments) as a firewall; your thoughts? And how to … Read more

How Did Those UNH and Cook Report NH House and Senate Election Predictions Turn Out?

November 5, 2020 Skip

On the day of the election, we published the UNH Survey Center’s projections for the NH Legisalture actually didn’t too bad compared to the Cook Political Report, which we also shared. Their projection was not very good.

Prediction Fail: They Got the ‘4’ Right, It’s Just the Wrong Color

November 5, 2020 Skip

From the Massachusetts “Smaht People.” Harvard’s political prediction for the Presidential Result. They may still be right about who eventually wins but their “Blue Wave” prediction would barely move a pebble on the shore.

Aw, I Made a Snowflake Melt on Facebook: Cultural Karen

November 5, 2020 Skip

Some people are just too sensitive to criticism just after they decide they have the wherewithal and right to “identity politics criticize” others. Like Jennifer Basile here, who put up a post by Ali L Brokenshire that was none too nice to anyone.

Liberty is freedom from Government - Von Mises

“Winning Is Only a Precursor – What You Do Afterwards Is More Important”

November 4, 2020 Skip

The headline is a quote from moi, your’s truly. And it really does matter. Most Establishment Republicans seem to hold that winning is Job 1 and Job 2 is…yeah…just…whatever. To activists or those good souls that see something wrong and want to right it, the second part IS the most important.

A 2am Summary – 2020 Electoral Results – President, NH State Wide, and Other Races That Amuse Me.

November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 Skip

UPDATE (Wednesday 7:36am): A few numbers have changed but not real “change” in the outcomes – yet. More later. US House – Republicans have picked up 4 seats but Dems still have the majority (predictions that Dems would add to their majority were wrong).

2020 Electoral Results – President, NH State Wide, and other races that amuse me.

November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 Skip

UPDATE (Wednesday 7:36am): A few numbers have changed but not real “change” in the outcomes – yet. More later. The real question, though, is how long I can stay up because some of these are going to go real late. There’s a good possibility that the US President race won’t be decided for days. I’ll … Read more

A Bit Optimistic but These Polling Data Bits Should Be Seen

November 4, 2020November 3, 2020 Skip

Based on 2016, I’m not sure ANYONE knows, really, what is going to happen today, tonite, and for the next couple of weeks. I’ve seen a number of posts where the vote-by-mail ballots have been tossed or incorrectly sent out.

Blogquestion of the Day: What Is Your Guess for the Electoral College Results?

November 3, 2020 Skip

I love it that the Electoral College is one of the stunning achievements of our Founding Fathers in that it reinforces the philosophy of Federalism.

Quick Thought: Just Remember What the Democrats’ New Definition of “Voter Suppression” Is!

November 3, 2020 Skip

NOTE: While it may well be too late for most voters who HAVE voted by mail, New Hampshire is 1 of the only 8 States that allow you a “re-do”:

Notable Quote – Does Presidential POLICY matter over Presidential Character?

November 3, 2020 Skip

Never Trumpers like Steve Duprey, Tom Rath, Gordon Humphrey, and other Establishment NH GOP “Luminaries” believe so. I think they have their heads up their asses while submerged in a pit of mud, but that’s me. Talk is cheap; they only are looking at Style over Substance – they didn’t mind getting their heads kicked … Read more

Let’s See How This Prediction From the Cook Political Report Holds up for NH?

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 Skip

NH Journal quotes the Cook Political Report as saying that while Sununu will retain the Governorship, the Senate and House have gone from Toss Up to Lean Democrat (they obviously already have substantial majorities in both). NHJ also has the UNH Survey which shows a different picture (literally):

Poll: Trump Wins NH 47% to 43%

November 3, 2020 Skip

Again, polls. Again, 2016/2020. Again, grains of salts. Again, people are TIRED of pollsters and Trump supporters won’t talk to them. Like me – unlike all previous years, I refused to answer a single poll phone call. As soon as I hear that it is a “survey”, it’s a click from me.

Remember How Nancy Pelosi Was Yammering That the Newly Elected Senate Should Fill the “RBG” Seat?

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 Skip

Yes, she was! Pelosi was all over that since the 2020 election had already started and that millions had already voted (gosh, I wonder why – oh, because Dems have been elongating Election Day to be Election Season and vote-by-mail! How convenient!).

Does Going from the Basement to the White House Make Sense?

So, What Starts Happening November 4th? It’s Already Not Looking Good.

November 2, 2020 Skip

The Left (with Democrat elected politicians running cover for their brownshirts – Antifa and Black Lives Matter) has been in training all summer long in the large Democrat “owned” cities, notably Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis, San Diego, NYC; the list just keeps going on and one.

Is America Going to Let the Party of Riots, Re-Education Camps, Coups, Intolerance and Segregation Win the White House Tuesday?”

November 2, 2020 Skip

We don’t know and I think anyone that is saying they do is either outright lying or extremely befuddled. The work is all but done except for the GOTV (Get Out The Vote) efforts. Sure, candidates are still making the rounds or rallies but if they haven’t made the sale by today, tomorrow is just a formality.

Quick Thought: If Even CBS Is Saying It…

November 2, 2020November 1, 2020 Skip

If CBS is saying it, do ya think something is starting to drive them nuts? Or, do you think this might be a disinformation ploy?

Quick Thought: Of Course, He’s Donald Trump

November 2, 2020November 1, 2020 Skip

While Biden is just barely more than walking these last two days, Trump is like a whirling dervish making the most of the time he has. He held a rally in Butler, PA – in fracking country; jumping on Sleepy Joe and Commie Kamala’s promises to ban fracking (and kill off all those jobs).

Friday Open Thread (on Saturday!) – Elections next week; are you prepared?

December 4, 2020October 31, 2020 Skip

Conversation starter: Decisions have consequences – are you planning on making consequences for the other side? The Left has been making LOTS of noise about demonstrating – or more (Shut Down DC Targets Conservative Organizations as ‘Trump Boosters’). I’ve heard a number of reports that NH based police stations have been surveilled by black bloc … Read more

Has Mailchimp Gone to the Identity Politics Dark Side?

October 31, 2020 Skip

I have an important ask for you all at the bottom of this post. But to get there from here we need to ask and answer the question, what is a MailChimp and what does it mean for GraniteGrok?