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Omaha Steve

(108,912 posts)
Tue Mar 4, 2014, 06:52 AM Mar 2014

Democratic priority list: No top billing for Brad Ashford-Lee Terry card [View all]

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Joseph Morton

WASHINGTON — State Sen. Brad Ashford has some work to do convincing national Democrats that he’s a serious contender against Omaha GOP Rep. Lee Terry this fall.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Monday identified 19 races where it sees the best opportunities to flip Republican-held seats into Democratic hands.

Ashford didn’t make the party’s “Red to Blue” list — an absence that could affect his ability to raise money and receive other support.

Nor was he on a separate “Emerging Races” list for campaigns that “are on track and working hard.”

FULL story at link.



Read more: http://www.omaha.com/article/20140304/NEWS/140309519/1685#democratic-priority-list-no-top-billing-for-brad-ashford-lee-terry-card

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What really torques me is the fact their track record is piss poor on who they've backed. hobbit709 Mar 2014 #1
RED TO BLUE is based on organizational performance... brooklynite Mar 2014 #2
Look at Erin McClelland, candidate in PA Congressional District 12. Divernan Mar 2014 #4
Have you looked at McClelland's FEC filing? brooklynite Mar 2014 #6
She's got multiple union endorsements & highly experienced campaign staff. Divernan Mar 2014 #7
"Highly experienced Campaign staff"... brooklynite Mar 2014 #8
Union endorsements received in past week. Now fund-raising kicks in . Divernan Mar 2014 #12
They pick the winners who show progress... brooklynite Mar 2014 #13
Utah's 4th has a PVI of R+16, but Democratic Cong. Miller represents it. Divernan Mar 2014 #10
ALWAYS donate directly to congressional candidates. Divernan Mar 2014 #3
++++1 True that. loudsue Mar 2014 #5
This: "the Democratic party needs to cultivate, encourage and nurture younger candidates" beerandjesus Mar 2014 #9
I agree with your choice of the word, sanctimonious. Divernan Mar 2014 #11
The two issues: money and the control of the DCCC PATRICK Mar 2014 #15
19 races . . . Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #14
Are you suggesting that all funds should be equally divided between all 435 congressional districts Freddie Stubbs Mar 2014 #16
No, I'm suggesting that they go back to Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #17
DCCC publicly labels all but 19 out of 435 as not worth donations. Divernan Mar 2014 #18
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