Fjetland’s extensive experience abroad makes him a self-described “student of the world,” which he sees as important in avoiding the mistakes of European democracies. He has also run for office before — three times as a Republican primary challenger to former Rep. Tom Delay — each time with minimal success at garnering widespread support.
Kim told his local paper that Cornyn is relatively unknown and has wasted his position in the U.S. Senate. Beyond his calls to fight inequality, Kim’s platform appears to be relatively unknown as well.
The unconventional candidacy of Rogers is somewhat puzzling. Her thorough responses to questions from the Star-Telegram Editorial Board focus on a platform to restore the Roosevelt-era Glass-Steagall banking regulations and to impeach President Obama (she advocated the same course for his predecessor, as well). It seems odd for her campaign to hinge on the impeachment of a Democratic president who, in spite of a recent dip the polls, remains popular among the party faithful.
A single mom with a populist message, Scherr has the ability to appeal to a diverse Democratic audience. She supports most issues that matter to party members, including marriage equality, raising the minimum wage and increasing support for education and training. Scherr has attacked Alameel for his mixed messages on abortion rights. But she is unlikely to outraise his built-in war chest, leaving her at an extreme disadvantage.
http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/02/01/5530993/in-weak-democratic-primary-money.html
From an ideological point of view, it would appear that Kim and Scherr are the most aligned with traditional Democratic values. Alameel and Fjetland are searching for a base to support them and have ties to the GOP by either running in the GOP primaries or making political contributions.
I believe that a runoff election will occur between Alameel and Scherr. I've noticed Alameel's campaign move into high gear with email requests for donations and increased television coverage with commercials on MSNBC.
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