Indiana Dems should use the "kicking ass" logo instead. No one really associates the Democrats with the Rooster anymore, though historically it was a common symbol of the party, and it's rather unfortunate that the Democrats have an animal that is sometimes prey for the Republicans' animal.
(Though assuming that is a bald eagle, they really prefer fish and would only go after birds or small mammals as a last resort. Golden eagles, on the other hand, do attack poultry.)
I would like for Indiana to end straight ticket voting. It causes problems in nonpartisan races where if a person votes straight ticket, then that person has no opportunity to vote in the nonpartisan races. That is partly why, the Indiana legislature is now "allowing" partisan indicators in school board races.
The GOP has nothing to run on anymore. They can do all the scare tactics they want, but the economy (the #1 issue for voters consistently) has been decimated and it is entirely the GOP’s fault. I mean think about it — what “accomplishments” can the GOP say they did? The only thing they “accomplished” is making us poorer and an international pariah at the same time.
It's interesting to me that it looks like Democrats are doing better in longshot, solidly GOP states than we would expect (KS, NE, SC, SD), while Republicans are at least polling the same in Democratic states (MN, NH, OR). Possibly "a pox on both parties" backlash?
I don't expect Repbulicans to win in Minnesota or Oregon (NH will be close imo, especially with Ayotte at the top of the ticket), but the fact they are polling better there than in some much redder states is interesting. I do think Dems have a legit shot in NE at the least and SC and KS could get interesting.
Republican pollsters flooding the timeline with BS numbers is par for the course. I remembered being worried in 2022 when seeing these polls. For those interested, here are some examples:
The OR-Gov poll is a bit concerning. I sincerely hope a Green doesn’t cost us that seat. I know Kotek is unpopular with the left so I’m a little worried.
MI-Sen: Former Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI), 95, spoke out publicly in support of Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. While not unexpected, it goes against more moderate forces in his party who are hesitant to support El-Sayed. His son Andy, who succeeded him, lost renomination to Haley Stevens after their districts were combined in 2022, and Stevens lost to El-Sayed in the Senate primary.
GCB Marquette:
D 51 R 38 (LVs)
D 50 R 42 (RVs)
https://law.marquette.edu/poll/2026/09/15/detailed-results-of-the-marquette-law-school-supreme-court-poll-september-2-9-2026/
Indiana Dems should use the "kicking ass" logo instead. No one really associates the Democrats with the Rooster anymore, though historically it was a common symbol of the party, and it's rather unfortunate that the Democrats have an animal that is sometimes prey for the Republicans' animal.
(Though assuming that is a bald eagle, they really prefer fish and would only go after birds or small mammals as a last resort. Golden eagles, on the other hand, do attack poultry.)
I would like for Indiana to end straight ticket voting. It causes problems in nonpartisan races where if a person votes straight ticket, then that person has no opportunity to vote in the nonpartisan races. That is partly why, the Indiana legislature is now "allowing" partisan indicators in school board races.
That last comment is true, I love me a Popeye's chicken sandwich.
To me the Republican bird looks more like an andean condor than bald eagle.
Ohio You Gov/Bowling Green: Acton and Brown both lead 48-45.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16DCSUQaBOGTTk0u3flp6q0uwC6AO8euZ/view
I guess I am going to see more ads about how Brown wants to make your kid Trans and that Amy Acton once had a drinking problem.
The GOP has nothing to run on anymore. They can do all the scare tactics they want, but the economy (the #1 issue for voters consistently) has been decimated and it is entirely the GOP’s fault. I mean think about it — what “accomplishments” can the GOP say they did? The only thing they “accomplished” is making us poorer and an international pariah at the same time.
It's interesting to me that it looks like Democrats are doing better in longshot, solidly GOP states than we would expect (KS, NE, SC, SD), while Republicans are at least polling the same in Democratic states (MN, NH, OR). Possibly "a pox on both parties" backlash?
I don't expect Repbulicans to win in Minnesota or Oregon (NH will be close imo, especially with Ayotte at the top of the ticket), but the fact they are polling better there than in some much redder states is interesting. I do think Dems have a legit shot in NE at the least and SC and KS could get interesting.
I refuse to believe Amy Klobuchar is ahead by just two points. No other polling I know of has that result.
Yeah, Demuth might not even crack 40% let alone 45%.
There's no way. The GOP floor in MN is 42% or so. Lindell might have not gotten 40 but Demuth has no reason not to.
Republican pollsters flooding the timeline with BS numbers is par for the course. I remembered being worried in 2022 when seeing these polls. For those interested, here are some examples:
MI-Gov (D 54 R 44) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Michigan_gubernatorial_election#Polling_2
WI-Gov (D 51 R 48)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Wisconsin_gubernatorial_election#Polling_3
AZ-Sen (D 51 R 47)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_United_States_Senate_election_in_Arizona#Polling_2
All very strategic, show a closer race, but nothing too absurd, to drag down the average and sew doubt among the voters and pundits.
The OR-Gov poll is a bit concerning. I sincerely hope a Green doesn’t cost us that seat. I know Kotek is unpopular with the left so I’m a little worried.
One thing seems to be sure: the governor of Oregon will always be unpopular but win reelection anyways.
California PPIC:
Becerra 60-38
Wealth Tax: 52-46 Yes
Voter ID: 55-43 No
https://www.ppic.org/publication/ppic-statewide-survey-californians-and-their-government-september-2026/
https://x.com/repsandylevin/status/2100027142104813987
MI-Sen: Former Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI), 95, spoke out publicly in support of Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. While not unexpected, it goes against more moderate forces in his party who are hesitant to support El-Sayed. His son Andy, who succeeded him, lost renomination to Haley Stevens after their districts were combined in 2022, and Stevens lost to El-Sayed in the Senate primary.
Andy has also offered his strong support.
I’m not that surprised. I remember the Levin-Stevens primary being nasty.