[mrsmith]

Dave Wasserman‏Verified account @Redistrict · 3m3 minutes ago
Breaking: all precincts are reporting in Marion Co. (smallest, most R county). Good news for Balderson (R): he won it 68%-31%. But the bad news for him: it's at only 41% of '16 turnout, which is *really* weak turnout there if those numbers are final.

*really* weak turnout

Oh, I hate to see that phrase!!!!!

[SMGFan]

Big vote dump in #OH12 cuts O’Connor’s lead to 53-46 with 32% in! in.https://rrhelections.com/index.php/2018/08/07/ksmimowaoh-12-liveblog/ …
8:56 PM - 7 Aug 2018

[Nicojones]

But in his twitter account, he said O’Conner needed 32% in Marion. He’s below by 1. How is this not good for the R?

[robowombat]

*really* weak turnout

For a really weak candidate. Balderson’s speech at the Trump rally was a classic example why the GOP has such a terrible time holding on to what should be an easy victory. Most of the GOP are owned by the donors and they make it clear they don't want to hear certain things particular about strong borders and level playing fields in trade. The donors want weak RINOs or Dems who are reliably globalist. Balderson mumbled and shuffled in the usual way of these people at the rally talking about his family (signaling I am really one of you (NOT)) and made the usual vague pro business noises. He made a point to not thank the President or support him strongly. With these sorts of weak corrupt jerks it is amazing any elections are won.