Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

dsc

(53,398 posts) Sat Aug 11, 2012, 01:22 AM Aug 2012

One person who is likely not happy tonight is Tammy Baldwin [View all]

I can't see this helping her at all given that likely WI will have money and effort spent on the GOP's behalf. I would love to see a gay US Senator, and think she still has a shot but her uphill fight is a bit more uphill.

14 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

One person who is likely not happy tonight is Tammy Baldwin [View all] dsc Aug 2012 OP

Democrats are just going to concede Wisconsin now that Ryan is the running mate (unofficially)? sadbear Aug 2012 #1

no but I think the GOP had conceded WI dsc Aug 2012 #2

Of course not. NWHarkness Aug 2012 #3

When you say concede, pennylane100 Aug 2012 #4

I was questioning the OP. sadbear Aug 2012 #5

we would have spent money no matter what dsc Aug 2012 #6

Why would they concede when they were successful in the Walker recall? sadbear Aug 2012 #7

they had pulled their ads dsc Aug 2012 #8

What really happened is that the Dem candidate UnrepentantLiberal Aug 2012 #12

that didn't help dsc Aug 2012 #13

the recall was different, it was more about people being uncomfortable with recalling someone unless JI7 Aug 2012 #9

But do republicans see it that way? sadbear Aug 2012 #10

again they had pulled their ads dsc Aug 2012 #11

Inthe long run I expect Obama will carry Wisconsin and Baldwin will be the new senator.... Rowdyboy Aug 2012 #14