VA voting - democrat thinking about not voting all blue

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NP. I’m a Californian and I think the “blue no matter who” mantra has done enormous damage to my state. VA’s purple status is a strength, not a weakness. Don’t make our mistake. It can be extremely destructive.

Tell us what is wrong in California that having more Republican representation would help?

I’m the PP. That’s a long answer but here are a few starting points:

- In California, a lot of the Republicans are typically pro-development and tend to have a lot of hands in the pot when it comes to development. The Democrats have stymied development for years with environmental reviews. The result is a catastrophic housing market. I am an environmentalist, I get the desire to preserve a place as beautiful as CA, but with no opposition the absolutely craziest and most minor environmental concern could stop even infill developments for years. I think a more robust Republican presence would have been a much better balance and would have helped prevent the housing disaster we have now.

- With no opposition, California’s homelessness problem lies squarely at the feet of the Democrats. It is a problem largely of their creation, in particular their horrific harm reduction polices (which literally create addicts and kill people). I think a Republican opposition could have and would have fought against the implementation of social policies related to the homeless that have devastated California.

- California’s education system under Democratic control (and particularly far left progressive control) has been a racist disaster. I believe having some Republicans in government (both local and state) could have prevented some of the worst progressive excesses.

Mind you, I would even take a small minority of MAGA Republicans at this point (which is shocking to me), but that is because I feel so desperate. California desperately needs a working opposition to counterbalance the insanity of the progressive left, which is systematically destroying everything good about this state.

If you are in VA, you have no idea how bad life can get under a deep blue governing structure with no opposition. I am jealous of your purple status and wish we had something close to it here.

[Anonymous]

OP, have you decided?

[Anonymous]

I was in OP’s position until recently but seeing Trump post a video over the weekend of himself shitting on anyone participating in a “No Kings” protest has made me realize just how depraved the Republicans are now. Voting a straight Democratic ticket in state and local elections this year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was in OP’s position until recently but seeing Trump post a video over the weekend of himself shitting on anyone participating in a “No Kings” protest has made me realize just how depraved the Republicans are now. Voting a straight Democratic ticket in state and local elections this year.

I did not like the video--but the difference between this and Jay Jones is that the video was a joke and the texts were not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was in OP’s position until recently but seeing Trump post a video over the weekend of himself shitting on anyone participating in a “No Kings” protest has made me realize just how depraved the Republicans are now. Voting a straight Democratic ticket in state and local elections this year.

I did not like the video--but the difference between this and Jay Jones is that the video was a joke and the texts were not.

Jay Jones is matched by the Young Republicans and how they also talk when they think nobody is watching, that there were 100 people in that chat who did not counter any of those horrific messages, and I do believe there are senior Republican leaders that likely talk like this when they think nobody is watching. Oh and then Vance failing to condemn it and his rehiring of the DOGE staffer who also had egregious racist tweets. In the game of tit for tat, Republicans are worse. Also very wary of a far right movement viewing women as subservient to men which even Hesgeth seems to support. Worship of a guy like Kirk who used the Bible as an excuse for misogyny and telling Taylor Swift to submit.

No to this admin, never never never ever.

[Anonymous]

I’m not sure how I feel about the attorney race, but in this environment it’s ridiculous to base your vote for lieutenant governor based on this stupid casino.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was in OP’s position until recently but seeing Trump post a video over the weekend of himself shitting on anyone participating in a “No Kings” protest has made me realize just how depraved the Republicans are now. Voting a straight Democratic ticket in state and local elections this year.

I did not like the video--but the difference between this and Jay Jones is that the video was a joke and the texts were not.

Babe, I hate to break this to you, but the President of the United States tries to be "funny" but is never, ever joking. The man has never told a joke in his life.

When he posts a video dumping sh all over protesting Americans, it's because he would love nothing better than to dump sh all over people who protest him. He's prosecuting people like Jim Comey and Letitia James because he perceives them to be against him. He's using very real power to intimidate and prosecute his enemies. No jokes. Just real fascism.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was in OP’s position until recently but seeing Trump post a video over the weekend of himself shitting on anyone participating in a “No Kings” protest has made me realize just how depraved the Republicans are now. Voting a straight Democratic ticket in state and local elections this year.

I did not like the video--but the difference between this and Jay Jones is that the video was a joke and the texts were not.

Babe, I hate to break this to you, but the President of the United States tries to be "funny" but is never, ever joking. The man has never told a joke in his life.

When he posts a video dumping sh all over protesting Americans, it's because he would love nothing better than to dump sh all over people who protest him. He's prosecuting people like Jim Comey and Letitia James because he perceives them to be against him. He's using very real power to intimidate and prosecute his enemies. No jokes. Just real fascism.

Perceives them to be against him?

Suggest you listen to Letitia James campaign for AG. She ran on "getting Trump." The case she brought against him was bogus. You know. This is not how it is supposed to work.
Comey's little skit on the beach: 8647

Now, you do realize that these people did what you are accusing Trump of doing?

Were you upset when Biden administration DOJ under Garland arrested Navarro in an airport when he had agreed to come in?
When the FBI raided Stone's home early in the morning with CNN cameras rolling?
When the FBI raided Mar-a-Lago?

Who is the fascist here?

Trump's DOJ allowed Comey to come in on his own.
Trump's DOJ allowed Bolton to come in on his own.



Comey's case is a little different. He lied. And, the

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was in OP’s position until recently but seeing Trump post a video over the weekend of himself shitting on anyone participating in a “No Kings” protest has made me realize just how depraved the Republicans are now. Voting a straight Democratic ticket in state and local elections this year.

I did not like the video--but the difference between this and Jay Jones is that the video was a joke and the texts were not.

Babe, I hate to break this to you, but the President of the United States tries to be "funny" but is never, ever joking. The man has never told a joke in his life.

When he posts a video dumping sh all over protesting Americans, it's because he would love nothing better than to dump sh all over people who protest him. He's prosecuting people like Jim Comey and Letitia James because he perceives them to be against him. He's using very real power to intimidate and prosecute his enemies. No jokes. Just real fascism.

Perceives them to be against him?

Suggest you listen to Letitia James campaign for AG. She ran on "getting Trump." The case she brought against him was bogus. You know. This is not how it is supposed to work.
Comey's little skit on the beach: 8647

Now, you do realize that these people did what you are accusing Trump of doing?

Were you upset when Biden administration DOJ under Garland arrested Navarro in an airport when he had agreed to come in?
When the FBI raided Stone's home early in the morning with CNN cameras rolling?
When the FBI raided Mar-a-Lago?

Who is the fascist here?

Trump's DOJ allowed Comey to come in on his own.
Trump's DOJ allowed Bolton to come in on his own.



Comey's case is a little different. He lied. And, the

Someone really drank the Kool Aid

[Anonymous]

I'm a democrat, and I'm 100% fine with the prosecutions of Bolton and Comey. I hope they both go to prison. It's Republicans eating their own, I love it. Comey single-handedly gave Trump the election in 2016, and Trump still went after him! Amazing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was in OP’s position until recently but seeing Trump post a video over the weekend of himself shitting on anyone participating in a “No Kings” protest has made me realize just how depraved the Republicans are now. Voting a straight Democratic ticket in state and local elections this year.

I did not like the video--but the difference between this and Jay Jones is that the video was a joke and the texts were not.

Babe, I hate to break this to you, but the President of the United States tries to be "funny" but is never, ever joking. The man has never told a joke in his life.

When he posts a video dumping sh all over protesting Americans, it's because he would love nothing better than to dump sh all over people who protest him. He's prosecuting people like Jim Comey and Letitia James because he perceives them to be against him. He's using very real power to intimidate and prosecute his enemies. No jokes. Just real fascism.

Watch Letitia James react to Trump’s speech at the Al Smith dinner. She was laughing so hard when he called her out for coming after him.

She’s just another political hack. She’s likely thrilled Trump is going after her because of all the donation $$ and name ID she gets from it. Sorry you are so naive and don’t realize that.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/10/politics/letitia-james-trump-new-york-mamdani

[Anonymous]

I used to vote based on the person, sometimes republican and sometimes democrat. It’s straight democrat for me for the foreseeable future. We need democrats in office to protect us from presidents Trump, Miller and Vought.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was in OP’s position until recently but seeing Trump post a video over the weekend of himself shitting on anyone participating in a “No Kings” protest has made me realize just how depraved the Republicans are now. Voting a straight Democratic ticket in state and local elections this year.

I did not like the video--but the difference between this and Jay Jones is that the video was a joke and the texts were not.

Babe, I hate to break this to you, but the President of the United States tries to be "funny" but is never, ever joking. The man has never told a joke in his life.

When he posts a video dumping sh all over protesting Americans, it's because he would love nothing better than to dump sh all over people who protest him. He's prosecuting people like Jim Comey and Letitia James because he perceives them to be against him. He's using very real power to intimidate and prosecute his enemies. No jokes. Just real fascism.

Watch Letitia James react to Trump’s speech at the Al Smith dinner. She was laughing so hard when he called her out for coming after him.

She’s just another political hack. She’s likely thrilled Trump is going after her because of all the donation $$ and name ID she gets from it. Sorry you are so naive and don’t realize that.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/10/politics/letitia-james-trump-new-york-mamdani

Right. Funny how the MAGAs think they are so much smarter than everyone else around them. Facts and reason, be damned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was in OP’s position until recently but seeing Trump post a video over the weekend of himself shitting on anyone participating in a “No Kings” protest has made me realize just how depraved the Republicans are now. Voting a straight Democratic ticket in state and local elections this year.

I did not like the video--but the difference between this and Jay Jones is that the video was a joke and the texts were not.

Babe, I hate to break this to you, but the President of the United States tries to be "funny" but is never, ever joking. The man has never told a joke in his life.

When he posts a video dumping sh all over protesting Americans, it's because he would love nothing better than to dump sh all over people who protest him. He's prosecuting people like Jim Comey and Letitia James because he perceives them to be against him. He's using very real power to intimidate and prosecute his enemies. No jokes. Just real fascism.

Perceives them to be against him?

Suggest you listen to Letitia James campaign for AG. She ran on "getting Trump." The case she brought against him was bogus. You know. This is not how it is supposed to work.
Comey's little skit on the beach: 8647

Now, you do realize that these people did what you are accusing Trump of doing?

Were you upset when Biden administration DOJ under Garland arrested Navarro in an airport when he had agreed to come in?
When the FBI raided Stone's home early in the morning with CNN cameras rolling?
When the FBI raided Mar-a-Lago?

Who is the fascist here?

Trump's DOJ allowed Comey to come in on his own.
Trump's DOJ allowed Bolton to come in on his own.



Comey's case is a little different. He lied. And, the

Someone really drank the Kool Aid

Umm, Trump announced that he’s going after anyone he perceives as his political opponent. Did you read the demo he sent to Bondindemandjng she go after his enemies? Did you see the WSJ article about Trump using the IRS to go after left leaning groups. Have you seen him proudly announcing that he’s cutting funding to blue states? He’s literally announcing that he’s doing these things for political reasons.


https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-pushes-bondi-to-pursue-cases-against-his-foes-as-he-ramps-up-retribution-campaign

https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-irs-investigations-left-leaning-groups-democratic-donors-612a095e?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqdOLqF_FgxL_RVf-BFW2niIFf_q_TVQaFdYi0ugffe5zWrUW3meh0-f&gaa_ts=68f597a1&gaa_sig=xX4YnbLklGkZeiXvqNS-U9FFqYrOCTOKy2b77mJGZIq_PT3-VorKjQwRV9SG1fqSQcWV6uU9MAWilECzk0dz0g%3D%3D

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/01/trump-shutdown-democratic-states-00590368

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was in OP’s position until recently but seeing Trump post a video over the weekend of himself shitting on anyone participating in a “No Kings” protest has made me realize just how depraved the Republicans are now. Voting a straight Democratic ticket in state and local elections this year.

I did not like the video--but the difference between this and Jay Jones is that the video was a joke and the texts were not.

Babe, I hate to break this to you, but the President of the United States tries to be "funny" but is never, ever joking. The man has never told a joke in his life.

When he posts a video dumping sh all over protesting Americans, it's because he would love nothing better than to dump sh all over people who protest him. He's prosecuting people like Jim Comey and Letitia James because he perceives them to be against him. He's using very real power to intimidate and prosecute his enemies. No jokes. Just real fascism.

Watch Letitia James react to Trump’s speech at the Al Smith dinner. She was laughing so hard when he called her out for coming after him.

She’s just another political hack. She’s likely thrilled Trump is going after her because of all the donation $$ and name ID she gets from it. Sorry you are so naive and don’t realize that.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/10/politics/letitia-james-trump-new-york-mamdani

Right. Funny how the MAGAs think they are so much smarter than everyone else around them. Facts and reason, be damned.

PP you quoted, I’m a Dem. Work in politics. But keep telling yourself anyone who has a different POV is MAGA, that worked really well for us in 2024.