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2022 political predictions
2022 political predictions
Let's make some political predictions in our state for next year's midterms.
The big one obviously is governor. Do you think Whitmer will be defeated? Sadly, if I HAD to make a prediction right now, I'd say she narrowly gets re-elected. A lot of time to go though.
The big one obviously is governor. Do you think Whitmer will be defeated? Sadly, if I HAD to make a prediction right now, I'd say she narrowly gets re-elected. A lot of time to go though.
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She gets narrowly re-elected and Republicans squander retaking the house and senate at the federal level by focusing too much on culture war issues that nobody cares about as they never really find something to hit Biden over the head with that resonates outside their base.bmw wrote: ↑Fri Jun 18, 2021 6:02 pmLet's make some political predictions in our state for next year's midterms.
The big one obviously is governor. Do you think Whitmer will be defeated? Sadly, if I HAD to make a prediction right now, I'd say she narrowly gets re-elected. A lot of time to go though.
Democrats take a narrow majority in the states House delegation following the non-partisan redistricting.
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Will re-districting alone flip 4 House seats?
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I think Republicans hold on to both chambers of the Michigan Legislature.
For the gubernatorial race, Whitmer will face at least one primary challenger, which will use up some $$$ she could use in the general election cycle. The general election will be very close. If a decently well known Republican wins that party's primary, it will be within 2% either way in the general election.
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In 2018, Whitmer had two tailwinds that she won't have in 2022:
A key to Republican success will be a strong focus on her mistakes during the pandemic. I can image commercials that show her appearance on Comedy Central at the beginning of the pandemic, when there was much fear and uncertainty.
- The MeToo movement, which was at its peak.
- The ballot proposal to legalize marijuana.
A key to Republican success will be a strong focus on her mistakes during the pandemic. I can image commercials that show her appearance on Comedy Central at the beginning of the pandemic, when there was much fear and uncertainty.
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The fact that Shirkey is at the helm makes me worry less. I do think Chief Craig could be a major concern if he can gain traction outside of metro Detroit. If not, then Whitmer wins.
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Agreed.The big one obviously is governor. Do you think Whitmer will be defeated? Sadly, if I HAD to make a prediction right now, I'd say she narrowly gets re-elected. A lot of time to go though.
James Craig is the wildcard. If he chooses to run and proves to me a congenial and well versed candidate, Whitmer could be in trouble.
Morgan Wallen is a piece of garbage.
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Whitmer is toast if anyone runs that is reasonable and has common sense.
The roads and 45 cent tax increase will come back to bite her.
Read My lips....no gas tax increases of 20 cents......ER my bad, I meant 45 cents!
So disingenuous!
The roads and 45 cent tax increase will come back to bite her.
Read My lips....no gas tax increases of 20 cents......ER my bad, I meant 45 cents!
So disingenuous!
During a televised Oct. 12 debate in Grand Rapids, Whitmer’s Republican opponent, then-Attorney General Bill Schuette, accused her of wanting to increase the fuel tax by 20 cents a gallon.
“That’s ridiculous,” Whitmer said.
“No, it’s not,” Schuette protested.
“It’s nonsense, and you know it,” Whitmer fired back.
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Wow you really get narrow focused and lose the big picture quickly don't you?audiophile wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 2:31 pmWhitmer is toast if anyone runs that is reasonable and has common sense.
The roads and 45 cent tax increase will come back to bite her.
Read My lips....no gas tax increases of 20 cents......ER my bad, I meant 45 cents!
So disingenuous!
You get hard on for issues related to oil and gas, and it it just doesn't matter as much to most of the state particularly when a great lake is in Jeopardy over the issue.
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The "...great lake(SIC) is in Jeopardy..." because she didn't get her 45 cent gas tax?
Never mind lost focus...dude your PROJECTOR IS BROKE!
Never mind lost focus...dude your PROJECTOR IS BROKE!
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