3 Martini Lunch Election Fever! Our Favorite, Least Favorite, and Craziest Elections
Nov 6, 2025
Jim and Greg dive into the most memorable elections, from Jim's career-boosting 2004 to Greg's nostalgic 1980 that showcased thrilling Senate flips. They examine painful GOP defeats, zeroing in on the impactful 2012 loss that reshaped strategies. The duo's wild comparisons highlight chaotic moments, including the infamous 2000 election with its recount drama and the rollercoaster of 2016. Expect laughs and insights as they navigate the highs and lows of electoral history!
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Career-Boosting 2004 Election Night
- Jim Garrity recalls 2004 as his favorite election night when Bush won and he met Marshall Manson, a meticulous political analyst.
- That meeting boosted Jim's career and gave him a lasting professional friendship.
Childhood Memory Of 1980 Reagan Wave
- Greg Karambas picks 1980 as his favorite election because Reagan's landslide and Senate pickups felt like a true political revolution.
- He remembers being a kid switching his vote from Carter to Reagan and the long-term political impact.
2012 Shifted Republican Strategy
- Jim identifies 2012 as the worst Republican loss because Romney's defeat reshaped GOP strategy and morale.
- That failure nudged the party toward nominating more combative, outsider candidates in later cycles.