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| A progressive Democrat is headed to Congress.
|
| Analilia Mejia won a special election in New Jersey's 11th
| Congressional District on Thursday, April 16, beating
| moderate Republican Joe Hathaway 59.5% to 40%,
| respectively, according to the Associated Press and CNN.
| ... <https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/04/17/new-jersey-special-election-results/89623057007/>

District is +5 Blue so this is a +15 overperformance.

--bks
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On 4/17/26 10:15 AM, Bradley K. Sherman wrote:

|
| A progressive Democrat is headed to Congress.
|
| Analilia Mejia won a special election in New Jersey's 11th
| Congressional District on Thursday, April 16, beating
| moderate Republican Joe Hathaway 59.5% to 40%,
| respectively, according to the Associated Press and CNN.
| ... <https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/04/17/new-jersey-special-election-results/89623057007/>

District is +5 Blue so this is a +15 overperformance.

--bks

A liberal beats a moderate republican (i.e. rino..i.e. liberal) in a
vastly blue state....and you're surprised?
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"Hugh G. Rexion" <HGR@libtard.org> wrote in
news:10rtfk6$2elp3$2@dont-email.me:

On 4/17/26 10:15 AM, Bradley K. Sherman wrote:

|
| A progressive Democrat is headed to Congress.
|
| Analilia Mejia won a special election in New Jersey's 11th
| Congressional District on Thursday, April 16, beating
| moderate Republican Joe Hathaway 59.5% to 40%,
| respectively, according to the Associated Press and CNN.
| ...
<https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/04/17/new
-jersey-special-election-results/89623057007/>

District is +5 Blue so this is a +15 overperformance.

--bks

A liberal beats a moderate republican (i.e. rino..i.e. liberal) in a
vastly blue state....and you're surprised?

The district voted for Trump.

Now they are voting for a liberal Democrat.

Spending $100 for a tank of gas will do that.....



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Mitchell Holman wrote:

"Hugh G. Rexion" <HGR@libtard.org> wrote in news:10rtfk6$2elp3$2@dont-email.me:

On 4/17/26 10:15 AM, Bradley K. Sherman wrote:

|
| A progressive Democrat is headed to Congress.
|
| Analilia Mejia won a special election in New Jersey's 11th
| Congressional District on Thursday, April 16, beating
| moderate Republican Joe Hathaway 59.5% to 40%,
| respectively, according to the Associated Press and CNN.
| ...
<https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/04/17/new
-jersey-special-election-results/89623057007/>

District is +5 Blue so this is a +15 overperformance.

--bks

A liberal beats a moderate republican (i.e. rino..i.e. liberal) in a
vastly blue state....and you're surprised?

The district voted for Trump.

Now they are voting for a liberal Democrat.

Spending $100 for a tank of gas will do that.....

And what is the reason that Bradley Sherman exaggerates the
overperformance, claiming that it is +15 instead of the actual +14.5
that it is? Is that also because of the $100 for a tank that Bradley
Sherman has become so petty as to skew the numbers?

(at the time of this writing it is $90 a tank)
--
Pharaoh was so pleased with Hadad that he gave him a
sister of his own wife, Queen Tahpenes, in marriage.
The sister of Tahpenes bore him a son named Genubath,
whom Tahpenes brought up in the royal palace. There
Genubath lived with Pharaoh’s own children.
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phoenix <j63840576@gmail.com> wrote in news:n4fdggFjqb3U1
@mid.individual.net:

Mitchell Holman wrote:

"Hugh G. Rexion" <HGR@libtard.org> wrote in
news:10rtfk6$2elp3$2@dont-email.me:

On 4/17/26 10:15 AM, Bradley K. Sherman wrote:

|
| A progressive Democrat is headed to Congress.
|
| Analilia Mejia won a special election in New Jersey's 11th
| Congressional District on Thursday, April 16, beating
| moderate Republican Joe Hathaway 59.5% to 40%,
| respectively, according to the Associated Press and CNN.
| ...

<https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/04/17/new

-jersey-special-election-results/89623057007/>

District is +5 Blue so this is a +15 overperformance.

--bks

A liberal beats a moderate republican (i.e. rino..i.e. liberal) in a
vastly blue state....and you're surprised?

The district voted for Trump.

Now they are voting for a liberal Democrat.

So many "safe GOP districts" are voting
for Democrats now. No wonder Trump is desperate
to micromanage local elections now........

Spending $100 for a tank of gas will do that.....

And what is the reason that Bradley Sherman exaggerates the
overperformance, claiming that it is +15 instead of the actual +14.5
that it is?

Ask him yourself.

Is that also because of the $100 for a tank that Bradley
Sherman has become so petty as to skew the numbers?

(at the time of this writing it is $90 a tank)

Oh my.

You only have to spend $90 a tank.

So much winning!




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Hugh G. Rexion wrote:

On 4/17/26 10:15 AM, Bradley K. Sherman wrote:

|
| A progressive Democrat is headed to Congress.
|
| Analilia Mejia won a special election in New Jersey's 11th
| Congressional District on Thursday, April 16, beating
| moderate Republican Joe Hathaway 59.5% to 40%,
| respectively, according to the Associated Press and CNN.
| ...
<https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/04/17/new-j
ersey-special-election-results/89623057007/>

District is +5 Blue so this is a +15 overperformance.

--bks

A liberal beats a moderate republican (i.e. rino..i.e. liberal) in a
vastly blue state....and you're surprised?

As of April 2026, the US midterm elections are shaping up to be a potential disaster for the Republican Party, with concerns growing over the impact of the Trump administration's policies on the economy and foreign affairs.
Key Factors Driving Potential Republican "Devastation":

Economic Anxiety: Voters are showing deep concern over affordability, inflation, and high oil/gas prices. The cost of living is causing a
backlash against the administration, with some forecasts predicting job losses.
Foreign Policy Challenges: The decision by the Trump administration to engage in conflict with Iran is viewed as unpopular by a significant
portion of the electorate, with opponents and some politicians arguing it
is a "war of choice" that is hurting the economy and risking American
lives. Senator Rand Paul has warned this could lead to a "disastrous
election" if gas prices remain high, with oil prices having previously
surged past $100.
Internal GOP Fissures: There are growing internal disagreements within
the Republican party, with Senator Thom Tillis and others openly
criticizing the Senate Leadership Fund for not supporting certain
candidates and highlighting "Republican-on-Republican" spending.
Democratic Momentum: Democrats have consistently overperformed in
special elections in 2025 and early 2026, winning seats in both red and
blue districts, which is seen as a sign of potential "blue wave" momentum
for the 2026 midterms.
Redistricting and Voter Turnout: While Republicans have tried to secure advantages through redistricting, there is significant focus on voter
turnout. Reports indicate that some in the GOP are nervous about their
chances of maintaining control of the House and Senate.
Abortion Politics: A rift between the Trump administration and anti- abortion activists, who feel their concerns on policy issues are not being adequately addressed, could impact the Republican party's ability to
mobilize its base.

Historical Trends
Historically, the party in the White House often loses seats in midterm elections, with an average loss of 28 House seats and 4 Senate seats from
1934 to 2018. The 2026 election is seen as a crucial test of whether the Republican party can overcome these trends and the current negative
momentum.
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Mitchell Holman wrote:

"Hugh G. Rexion" <HGR@libtard.org> wrote in news:10rtfk6$2elp3$2@dont-email.me:

On 4/17/26 10:15 AM, Bradley K. Sherman wrote:

|
| A progressive Democrat is headed to Congress.
|
| Analilia Mejia won a special election in New Jersey's 11th
| Congressional District on Thursday, April 16, beating
| moderate Republican Joe Hathaway 59.5% to 40%,
| respectively, according to the Associated Press and CNN.
| ...
<https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/04/17/new
-jersey-special-election-results/89623057007/>

District is +5 Blue so this is a +15 overperformance.

--bks

A liberal beats a moderate republican (i.e. rino..i.e. liberal) in a
vastly blue state....and you're surprised?

The district voted for Trump.

The district voted for Harris.
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In article <XnsB431D2D3A9929629555@185.151.15.160>,
noemail@aol.com says...

phoenix <j63840576@gmail.com> wrote in news:n4fdggFjqb3U1 @mid.individual.net:

Mitchell Holman wrote:

"Hugh G. Rexion" <HGR@libtard.org> wrote in
news:10rtfk6$2elp3$2@dont-email.me:

On 4/17/26 10:15 AM, Bradley K. Sherman wrote:

|
| A progressive Democrat is headed to Congress.
|
| Analilia Mejia won a special election in New Jersey's 11th
| Congressional District on Thursday, April 16, beating
| moderate Republican Joe Hathaway 59.5% to 40%,
| respectively, according to the Associated Press and CNN.
| ...

<https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/04/17/new

-jersey-special-election-results/89623057007/>

District is +5 Blue so this is a +15 overperformance.

--bks

A liberal beats a moderate republican (i.e. rino..i.e. liberal) in a
vastly blue state....and you're surprised?

The district voted for Trump.

Now they are voting for a liberal Democrat.

So many "safe GOP districts" are voting
for Democrats now. No wonder Trump is desperate
to micromanage local elections now........

Wrong.

Spending $100 for a tank of gas will do that.....

And what is the reason that Bradley Sherman exaggerates the overperformance, claiming that it is +15 instead of the actual +14.5
that it is?

Ask him yourself.

Is that also because of the $100 for a tank that Bradley
Sherman has become so petty as to skew the numbers?

(at the time of this writing it is $90 a tank)

Oh my.

You only have to spend $90 a tank.

So much winning!

You are so clueless.
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