I'm disappointed by Fontes and everyone supporting his primary challenge to Hobbs. Incumbency for Governors is still very helpful in getting re-elected . Primarying a sitting Governor should only be done with very good reasons.
The most likely outcome of an primary challenge is Hobbs winning and everyone involved being less popular afterw…
I'm disappointed by Fontes and everyone supporting his primary challenge to Hobbs. Incumbency for Governors is still very helpful in getting re-elected . Primarying a sitting Governor should only be done with very good reasons.
The most likely outcome of an primary challenge is Hobbs winning and everyone involved being less popular afterwards.
So far I haven't heard any credible arguments for a primary challenge.
Hobbs performance in 2022 was fine. The only state level candidate performing better then her was Fontes who had an even worse opponent. And the benefit of swing state dem SoS candidates overperforming in generel.
Lake in 2022 was a better candidate then in 2024.
The legislative results in 2024 shouldn't be blamed on Hobbs who wasn't even on the ballot. This is driven by Trump winning the state by 5.
Primarying Hobbs over her centrist stance on the boarder is insanity. Latinos voted in record numbers for a candidate promising mass deportations.
I have zero expectations that he actually does this; I think he's setting himself up for a future run for the seat after Hobbes second term (or possible loss)
Agreed. As the quote in the article points out, it’s just bullshit posturing. And, her handedly winning against an opponent from the left sets her up nicely for the general election. Politics be politics.
Even if Fontes loses the primary in a landslide, that still opens up the SoS position. Having an incumbent there would help a lot defending a crucial position to ensure an free and fair election in 2028.
I'm disappointed by Fontes and everyone supporting his primary challenge to Hobbs. Incumbency for Governors is still very helpful in getting re-elected . Primarying a sitting Governor should only be done with very good reasons.
The most likely outcome of an primary challenge is Hobbs winning and everyone involved being less popular afterwards.
So far I haven't heard any credible arguments for a primary challenge.
Hobbs performance in 2022 was fine. The only state level candidate performing better then her was Fontes who had an even worse opponent. And the benefit of swing state dem SoS candidates overperforming in generel.
Lake in 2022 was a better candidate then in 2024.
The legislative results in 2024 shouldn't be blamed on Hobbs who wasn't even on the ballot. This is driven by Trump winning the state by 5.
Primarying Hobbs over her centrist stance on the boarder is insanity. Latinos voted in record numbers for a candidate promising mass deportations.
The limited polling shows Hobbs doing okay.
I have zero expectations that he actually does this; I think he's setting himself up for a future run for the seat after Hobbes second term (or possible loss)
Agreed. As the quote in the article points out, it’s just bullshit posturing. And, her handedly winning against an opponent from the left sets her up nicely for the general election. Politics be politics.
Even if Fontes loses the primary in a landslide, that still opens up the SoS position. Having an incumbent there would help a lot defending a crucial position to ensure an free and fair election in 2028.