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5. Show me where we've tried.

Wed Feb 12, 2014, 11:34 AM

Feb 2014

I'm not aware of any such Congressional race that fits your description.

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Congressional Elections Have Little to Do with National Politics. [View all] MineralMan Feb 2014 OP

Show me. Seriously. MineralMan Feb 2014 #3

Show me where we've tried and failed. Scuba Feb 2014 #4

Show me where we've tried. MineralMan Feb 2014 #5

So why not give it a try? Scuba Feb 2014 #8

My own congressional district is solidly represented by MineralMan Feb 2014 #13

Because it is the truth. MineralMan Feb 2014 #15

We don't know that; we've never tried. Scuba Feb 2014 #16

Except when they do. nt bemildred Feb 2014 #2

Still, every election for a House member is a local election. MineralMan Feb 2014 #6

It is rare, but national issues do apply. bemildred Feb 2014 #7

Our congressmembers certainly have national issues MineralMan Feb 2014 #10

Quite right. nt bemildred Feb 2014 #11

National politics do play a role in many places Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #9

Those are national issues that have impact locally. MineralMan Feb 2014 #12

If Kay Hagan (D) loses in November, Obamacare will be the primary reason. WorseBeforeBetter Feb 2014 #18

OK. What is the state Democratic Party doing to counter that effort? MineralMan Feb 2014 #22

Pony up to Kay Hagan... she needs help. WorseBeforeBetter Feb 2014 #24

I'm sure NC Democrats are working hard on it. MineralMan Feb 2014 #25

Who the nominee is in any congressional district is a local thing. MineralMan Feb 2014 #21

I'm not saying that national organizations do not contribute to MineralMan Feb 2014 #20

If you're not sure how to get involved, MineralMan Feb 2014 #23

K&R CJCRANE Feb 2014 #26

I appreciate that! MineralMan Feb 2014 #27

It's nice to K&R a positive, constructive post CJCRANE Feb 2014 #28