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In reply to the discussion: Democrats do not have a challenger against Cotton, and the only alternative may not [View all]brooklynite
(94,452 posts)39. Polling ISN'T everything...if the race is relatively close
Let me be blunt. I get 3-4 calls a week from Democratic candidates looking for support, many in races that I consider hopeless --which I'm happy to tell them (I track every competitive race in the Country). I've learned to 1) squeeze my emotions out of decision making (I don't care that I hate McConnell, I care only whether someone can realistically beat him); and 2) how to crunch data. Volunteer support and enthusiasm is great, but it doesn't alway result in success (see Bernie Sanders) and it doesn't overcome double-digit leads backed by a massive war chest and political infrastructure (nb - McGrath CAN'T give her financial resources to Booker to compensate).
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Democrats do not have a challenger against Cotton, and the only alternative may not [View all]
jorgevlorgan
Jun 2020
OP
yeah. so now we have an independent who could be formidable if he gets on the ballot
jorgevlorgan
Jun 2020
#2
I wouldn't count on *anyone* being competitive against McConnell. Trump voters will be out in force
DTomlinson
Jun 2020
#29
that same poll that shows Booker down 14 has McGrath down 20 versus Moscow Mitch
Celerity
Jun 2020
#55
To be honest, I think the "Democratic" label is often what scares some people away.
DTomlinson
Jun 2020
#24
To spend more time with the spouse and kids? Or was it some underhanded and dishonest...
NurseJackie
Jun 2020
#3
Thank you. I get a laugh at the liberals who talk about the 50 state strategy.
Drunken Irishman
Jun 2020
#30
There's no different memories. There's the right - and there's the wrong.
Drunken Irishman
Jun 2020
#46
True. But recruitment efforts usually involve some persuasion, and a state with 3 million people
jorgevlorgan
Jun 2020
#14
vet, and keep recruiting. if the vetting comes out poorly, recruit harder.
jorgevlorgan
Jun 2020
#22
yes. he is filing as a write in candidate just in case he doesn't get on the ballot
jorgevlorgan
Jun 2020
#28