Senate Democrats are on the verge of a *major* recruiting win

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The news that Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan is moving toward a bid to replace retiring Sen. Rob Portman (R) is a major early recruiting win for Democrats as they seek to hold -- and widen -- their majority in the 2022 midterm elections.

"I've been hearing from Democrats across Ohio and the country who are excited at the possibility of picking up a Senate seat that we haven't held in decades," Ryan told CNN Monday night. "I have been encouraged by their support, enthusiasm and commitment. The US Senate needs another working class voice and I'm very serious about the opportunity to continue representing the people of Ohio."

While many people roll their eyes when it comes to talking about the 2022 election just months after the conclusion of the 2020 presidential race, the political reality is that it's often in these early months of an election cycle where majorities are lost and won.

You don't beat someone with no one, as the cliche goes. And the search to find the best "someone" is often a years-long effort that can make or break a party's chances at competitiveness.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/senate-democrats-are-on-the-verge-of-a-major-recruiting-win/ar-BB1dk6k4?li=BBnbfcL

[mobeau69]

1. Tim is awesome! Nt

[Backseat Driver]

2. At this point, Ryan would get my vote....

Of course, if Kermit-the-Frog (upon personal investigation) ran as an approved Dem, he'd get my vote!

[Marcuse]

4. I want Tim Ryan to run. Kermit has ties to Pepe, allegedly.

[illegal smile]

6. That's harsh. You know, it's not easy being green.

[Marcuse]

8. Pepe sues Alex Jones and wins a settlement. Kermit was unavailable for comment.

https://www.npr.org/2019/06/11/731520403/alex-jones-to-pay-15-000-in-pepe-the-frog-copyright-infringement-case

[rso]

3. Tim Ryan

Sounds great. My only concern would be keeping his House seat in democratic hands. Is he in a blue district or is he a democrat that was elected in a purple or red district ?.

[FBaggins]

5. Hard to answer that question before the new lines are drawn

It wasn't supposed to be a competitive race (limited opposition candidate), but Ryan only won by about 8% (it was 22% in 2018)... so there's always the possibility that the 13th would be competitive.

My greater fear is that there's no certainty that he would win the Senate seat. He's probably our best option, but the other team has a number of candidates (including at least one who has already won a statewide race).

[Lonestarblue]

7. I hope Ryan reads a WaPo article on the Marshall Plan for Middle America.

Here’s the link. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/11/22/marshall-plan-middle-america-eight-mayors/

I remember reading this when it was published late last year and commenting that the plan sounded good, but all the mayors who signed on to it needed to convince their voters that it would never happen if they just keep voting for Republicans who do nothing but promise infrastructure and never deliver. This could fit well with the investment in alternative energy. Damn, Biden and Dems have a hell of a lot of work to do in just months.

[VarryOn]

9. Hopefully, there won't be 57 other Democrats running...

The fewer, the better. Ryan ought to scare off the usual state legislators, mayors, county judges, and activists who have no shot and only muddy the waters.