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In reply to the discussion: My thoughts on the Kentucky primary Amy McGrath vs Charles Booker [View all]kentuck
(115,407 posts)15. KY has more registered Democrats than Republicans.
We shall see what the voters say in the primary. I think Booker will win handily.
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My thoughts on the Kentucky primary Amy McGrath vs Charles Booker [View all]
standingtall
Jun 2020
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I disagree. McGrath would get votes from those in Kentucky who would never vote for Booker
still_one
Jun 2020
#3
You need GOP votes to defeat McConnell...and I doubt Booker can do this...McGrath might.
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#12
Registered voters means absolutely nothing compared to self-identified ideology
Awsi Dooger
Jun 2020
#51
McGrath barely lost...and if your scenario plays out Booker will lose no matter what conditions are
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#57
Plus a lot of them think McGrath is a carpetbagger and the outside donations are making it worse.
kickitup
Jun 2020
#45
That simply isn't true. It was moderates that gave us the House in 18...and I have seen nothing
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#10
Interesting. Well I'll have to take your word for it. I'm not in Kentucky.
BannonsLiver
Jun 2020
#34
It is foolish to run a progessive in a state that you need moderate and even right leaning voters...
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#9
Like with who? Democrats? You need GOP and moderate types...so we are giving up in my view a
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#32
Booker is at a peak now with Breonna. November is still long political ways off.
empedocles
Jun 2020
#24
Primary type Dems may favor Booker. I'm worried about deposing the 'con Senate
empedocles
Jun 2020
#30
Exactly right...primaries are a means to an end...fielding a viable candidate...not to score
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#38
And what changes? So Booker wins the primary and loses in November even though McGrath might have
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#40
How many seats that are in GOP hands did the left take these last three years?
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#36
You analysis is correct, however, I will take exception with the use of the word moderate
still_one
Jun 2020
#43
How many seats in Kentucky either in the house or the Senate have moderates taken
standingtall
Jun 2020
#49
Exactly. Lets hope 'those Who Shoot Dems in the Foot' do not historically repeat their
empedocles
Jun 2020
#22
Latest Poll shows Booker losing to McConnell by 14 points but shows McGrath losing by 20 points
standingtall
Jun 2020
#54