Trump takes victory lap, ignoring blue warning signs

[mystery-ak]

Trump takes victory lap, ignoring blue warning signs
by W. James Antle III
 | August 08, 2018 12:35 AM



President Trump declared victory in Ohio’s 12th Congressional District on Tuesday night, as Republicans he endorsed won their primaries and possibly a critical special election.

The National Republican Congressional Committee claimed a win in Ohio’s 12th, too. "Congratulations to Congressman-Elect [Troy] Balderson on his hard-fought victory tonight,” said NRCC chairman Steve Stivers in a statement. “Nancy Pelosi and her liberal donors flooded this district with money and ads in an attempt to buy this seat. However, Troy's focus never wavered from the issues central Ohioans care about like fighting opioids, creating jobs, and lowering taxes.”

So did the Republican National Committee. "Today, the voters of Ohio’s 12th District elected a true conservative committed to pro-growth policies that have already brought new jobs and economic confidence to the state under President Trump’s leadership,” said RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. “Voters are tired of Democrats’ message of resist and obstruct, and [Democratic nominee] Danny O’Connor’s empty campaign rhetoric was no exception. With President Trump’s support that helped lead him to victory, Troy Balderson's win tonight is another example of the so-called 'blue wave' being nothing but a ripple."

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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/trump-takes-victory-lap-ignoring-blue-warning-signs

[Frank Cannon]

Warning signs? The party holding the WH usually loses big in the first midterm and we were told that this seat was going to go Rat because it was a bell weather.......yet the GOP won. The Rats are the ones who should be heeding warning signs.

[Wingnut]

Only the liberal media can call winning, losing. 

[Maj. Bill Martin]

Warning signs? The party holding the WH usually loses big in the first midterm....

A historical fact that almost the entire media is deliberately not mentioning so they can spin the result as a referendum on Trump.

[skeeter]

Warning signs? The party holding the WH usually loses big in the first midterm and we were told that this seat was going to go Rat because it was a bell weather.......yet the GOP won. The Rats are the ones who should be heeding warning signs.

The rats wanted this seat - badly. And poured alot into it and still only came up with a near miss.

[endicom]

Trump is so ignoring of warning signs that he didn't bother to show up for a special election in Ohio. Except that he did. And his rah-rah talk is to keep the voters motivated.

[jmyrlefuller]

The rats wanted this seat - badly. And poured alot into it and still only came up with a near miss.

Yep. We're at #LaughYourOssoff all over again.

[Free Vulcan]

The Rats turned out 87% of their registered base, the GOP 40% and they still lost in Ohio. That kind of situation can be seen in many of these specials, many of which have far lower overall turnout. They've lost or barely won maxing turnout and spending a boatload of money.

Do the Rats understand that this doesn't bode well for them in the general?

[aligncare]

The ‘rats are crowing they didn’t lose as bad this time. Well congratulations   

...and to the last man and woman, here’s wishing them the same across the land in November’s midterm election! 



 

[Wingnut]

The ‘rats are crowing they didn’t lose as bad this time. Well congratulations   

...and to the last man and woman, here’s wishing them the same across the land in November’s midterm election! 

Pat the loser rats on the head and give them a participation trophy.  Keep their self esteem intact.

[truth_seeker]

Trump goes 5 for 5

Dem Socialist NY state lady goes 0 for 5

I wonder what Georgie Will and Billie Kristol have to say about that?

Perhaps an article about Trump's approval rating (higher than Obama)?

Maybe some analysis of #Walkaway movement?

[Emjay]

Trump takes victory lap, ignoring blue warning signs
by W. James Antle III
 | August 08, 2018 12:35 AM



President Trump declared victory in Ohio’s 12th Congressional District on Tuesday night, as Republicans he endorsed won their primaries and possibly a critical special election.

The National Republican Congressional Committee claimed a win in Ohio’s 12th, too. "Congratulations to Congressman-Elect [Troy] Balderson on his hard-fought victory tonight,” said NRCC chairman Steve Stivers in a statement. “Nancy Pelosi and her liberal donors flooded this district with money and ads in an attempt to buy this seat. However, Troy's focus never wavered from the issues central Ohioans care about like fighting opioids, creating jobs, and lowering taxes.”

So did the Republican National Committee. "Today, the voters of Ohio’s 12th District elected a true conservative committed to pro-growth policies that have already brought new jobs and economic confidence to the state under President Trump’s leadership,” said RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. “Voters are tired of Democrats’ message of resist and obstruct, and [Democratic nominee] Danny O’Connor’s empty campaign rhetoric was no exception. With President Trump’s support that helped lead him to victory, Troy Balderson's win tonight is another example of the so-called 'blue wave' being nothing but a ripple."

more
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/trump-takes-victory-lap-ignoring-blue-warning-signs

Nothing wrong with declaring victory if you actually have victory.

[Cyber Liberty]

The spin is the win wasn't by a large enough margin, so it's actually a loss for Trump.

[Formerly Once-Ler]

Trump goes 5 for 5

Yes.