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House may take weeks. In California ballots can arrive up to 7 days after the election.

Senates a done deal at 52 republicans and maybe 1-3 more. Nevada is insanely close. It’s on fox, real clear politics, cbs.

Mike garcia, Republican in Santa Clarita, didn’t find out if he won re-election in 2022 for like 1 days.

Patrick says

I've read that Republicans now have a two seat majority in the Senate

With or without VP?

Eric Holder says

Patrick says

I've read that Republicans now have a two seat majority in the Senate

With or without VP?

Without. Montana was a biggie, hence why Trump campaigned there earlier on to get rid of Tester. Getting that seat back was kind of a big deal. It's a red state, but Missoula and Bozeman have massive (to Montana) liberal people. Most from CA and kids that stay after college in those cities.

Senate races are a different animal. If you just pester/campaign the major cities in your state you can win. The fact Tester lost is amazing.

Eric Holder says

With or without VP?

Isn't the VP only for ties?

HeadSet says

Eric Holder says

With or without VP?

Isn't the VP only for ties?

Good point.

WookieMan says

Eric Holder says

Patrick says

I've read that Republicans now have a two seat majority in the Senate

With or without VP?

Without. Montana was a biggie, hence why Trump campaigned there earlier on to get rid of Tester. Getting that seat back was kind of a big deal. It's a red state, but Missoula and Bozeman have massive (to Montana) liberal people. Most from CA and kids that stay after college in those cities.

Senate races are a different animal. If you just pester/campaign the major cities in your state you can win. The fact Tester lost is amazing.

Stayed in Bozeman for a few days this past summer and then in Kalispell for a week. The tEster ads were non stop. Wouldn’t be surprised if it backfired and people got tired of it.

Btw the Flathead Valley(where Kalispell is) and surrounding mountains is truly God’s country. Welcoming people, more churches than you can shake a stick at, no graffiti, minimal crime, and perhaps the most beautiful scenery in the lower 48. If I was starting a family, there’s few places I can think of that are better.

FuckTheMainstreamMedia says

The tEster ads were non stop. Wouldn’t be surprised if it backfired and people got tired of it.

While I agree, people I know that are a decade or more anchored there are annoyed with the Californians moving in. My IL buddies that moved there are hard core conservative and couldn't stand IL anymore, but didn't bring Chicago politics. A lot of CA migrants to MT are not conservative at all. New businesses are yuppieville type.

Ennis and Virginia City are cool small towns with a few restaurants Southwest of Bozeman 45min. Hebgen lake is a good place to rent a pontoon. Floating the Madison is fun and stress free. Class 1 at worst. Or just drive around wherever with a road soda. West side of the Bridgers is quiet and cool. There are a few paths. Lava Lake is another good hike just north of Big Sky.

My buddies have to work when I visit so I just rent a car and literally drive without GPS or anything and find stuff. They've been living there 10+ years and I'll usually find a cool new spot they didn't know about. I tend to go north of Bozeman when out there. There's nothing. My cup of tea. Do a mile or two hike, have some beers and take some photos.

Glacier area is on the bucket list. This will sound ridiculous, but there's a part of me that want to get killed by a bear. That would be the ultimate obituary. Or if I survive to talk about it. I figure it's a win win. I don't bring guns or spray when I'm solo out there. Risky, but whatever. I like to be alone in nature.

FuckTheMainstreamMedia says

The tEster ads were non stop.

What is tEster?

Patrick says

What is tEster?

Typo, apparently. Jon Tester was the incumbent Dem that was defeated.