Something has been nagging me for the past month or more. In our last RTF night, and a few times recently since then, I've intuited that the Senate isn't settled. In other words, I'm feeling that the current 50-50 balance will change prior to 2022. For whatever reason, I'm not seeing Moscow Mitch completing his term. I also saw LG leaving for some reason (back in September I actually felt he would be voted out and be gone by now), but currently that feeling isn't as strong. I also keep getting a strong sense that at least one of the Senate Rs will quit their party prior to the 2022 election. I don't believe this senator will register as a Democrat, but would probably choose to be Independent. I'm curious to know whether any of you are having any similar feelings.
I completely agree with that Dee. I've never seen Moscow Mitch lasting his next term. Not saying he is gone due to death, but he might blame an illness or something to do with his wife (I think she's in some sort of legal trouble). I've also felt Lindsey G. will be gone too. Not sure how it happens but when I key in on him, I feel he's extremely upset. I don't feel a lot right with that man. (legal and otherwise). I also feel that there may be at least one senator who leaves the GOP. Could even be more than one.
Another feeling I also am having, so I'm putting it out there for you and @baba and anyone else who gets anything about this, but now that Ron Portman will not be running in 2022, does anyone see or feel that John Kasich (former GOP governor of Ohio) will possibly run in his place?
@triciact, when you mentioned Kasich I felt a strong yes.
I agree with what you said about LG being extremely upset. I feel a foundation falling out from under him.
Any feelings about Cruz or Hawley? They repel me so much that I can't get a read on them.
@baba @deetoo @JeanneMayell The feelings I'm getting are that there are some Republicans who are so repelled by the insurrection especially in light of the powerful presentation of evidence. They are struggling right now with whether or not they can "play politics" with this, or cast a vote of conscience. That plays into those of you who see some leaving the party, etc. PS I think Jeanne also got a few months ago that MoscowMitch would retire early--if my memory serves.
@seeker4. About Mitch McConnell leaving: I did get that -- I had puled the Death card and felt his vehement push away from the GOP Trumpers and I thought he was saying, "That's it. I'm leaving!". But I think he was talked into staying and simply taking the stand that he's taken and seeing if he would be able to withstand the GOP anger towards him. So far, he's survived. It remains to be seen if he can continue to survive but I think he will. He is hoping he'll take back the Senate in 2022.
Count me in on McConnell and Graham leaving early.
McConnell feels very frustrated to me. Also health issues. Graham will be forced out in some way. I feel McConnell leaves first. I think it's 2021 for both of them. Doesn't feel very far away.
There is going to be lots of fallout for the GOP after Impeachment hearings.
T will finally hit the wall in March. Several very serious legal matters or inditements.
Any feelings about Cruz or Hawley? They repel me so much that I can't get a read on them.
@deetoo I can’t bring myself to do much on them either, but beyond intuition - Cruz in particular is so entrenched in Texas politics - he’s a mini Trump. He could shoot someone on fifth avenue and people would still vote for him. I cannot imagine the level of frustration moderates and progressives in Texas feel about how their state continually represents the worst of politics under the guise of the great republic of Texas.
Hawley might not survive without an image makeover. But we’re stuck with him for his term. Here’s hoping the world has changed enough by the time his next election comes around that he’s resoundingly shown the door.
So far, he's survived. It remains to be seen if he can continue to survive but I think he will. He is hoping he'll take back the Senate in 2022.
McConnell is a product of whatever wind is blowing each particular week. That said, I don’t think he’s in good health, so I’m hoping your prediction about him stepping down comes to pass (not that I wish ill on anyone, I just don’t think there’s any good to come out his continued involvement.)
Hello all, hope everyone is ok.
1) I saw a car chase that may make the news
2) something about a cyclone, I don’t think it’s the US
3) I heard something about a lake that shouldn’t be frozen, but is. Concerns about global temps
4) I see something about a star, heard the word voyage (last weeks meditation)
5) I saw people running in France ( this was last weeks meditation)
Big love to you all
@seeker4. About Mitch McConnell leaving: I did get that -- I had puled the Death card and felt his vehement push away from the GOP Trumpers and I thought he was saying, "That's it. I'm leaving!". But I think he was talked into staying and simply taking the stand that he's taken and seeing if he would be able to withstand the GOP anger towards him. So far, he's survived. It remains to be seen if he can continue to survive but I think he will. He is hoping he'll take back the Senate in 2022.
Now, I'm not sure whether or not I'm into wishful thinking, but when you posted that originally, it felt to me like MM would leave. I also felt when you posted it originally, that he would leave this Spring sometime. Then, I got the feeling it would be after this Trial is over. I immediately had this feeling that after all of the power he's wielded for so long which defines him, he simply couldn't take even one step down. You may be right that he'll stay to try to win back the Senate, but I just feel like he's hating being there now. Will try to focus on this again. Maybe bring it up in the Read for the Future night.
Any feelings about Cruz or Hawley? They repel me so much that I can't get a read on them.
@deetoo I can’t bring myself to do much on them either, but beyond intuition - Cruz in particular is so entrenched in Texas politics - he’s a mini Trump. He could shoot someone on fifth avenue and people would still vote for him. I cannot imagine the level of frustration moderates and progressives in Texas feel about how their state continually represents the worst of politics under the guise of the great republic of Texas.
Hawley might not survive without an image makeover. But we’re stuck with him for his term. Here’s hoping the world has changed enough by the time his next election comes around that he’s resoundingly shown the door.
Progressive Texan here. The fact that Cornyn and especially Cruz are our senators is extremely frustrating. The big cities vote blue, mostly, but there are a lot of very red rural Texans, and significant red minorities in the cities.