Seriously, this shows the potential weakness of the NV GOP. I hope that this year the Nevada Democratic Party can get back the governor's office and maintain the other statewide offices.
The great thing about Maine is that it's small enough that a significant percentage of Democratic primary voters can actually meet the candidates in person, and ask them questions about topics that may concern them.
If I lived in Maine, that's what I would do. I'd ask Platner about his tattoo and other controversial statements, and ask Mills about her reluctance to abolish the filibuster. I'd probably decide who to vote for based on their answers.
(In New Hampshire you can usually do the same, but I haven't yet because I haven't been genuinely undecided in a high-profile primary like this.)
That seems to be what is happening in Maine. Platner having lots of public events, all over Maine, where he answers unscreened questions. Mills doesn’t seem to want to campaign and actually talk to unscreened voters.
I think the Gallego endorsement is the most meaningful. Warren and especially Bernie are willing to endorse the more progressive option, even when they don't have a good chance. Gallego is young and may have higher ambitions, so he is sticking his neck out a bit here.
I’ve got to say I don’t totally get the CBC’s sniping at Pritzker for supporting Stratton. I’d get their pique if he had recruited, say, Sean Casten into the race against Raja and Kelly. This just makes it seem like sour grapes and gatekeeping in the CBC’s part
I'd say you're correct on that, particularly the gatekeeping. Obama didn't have the best relationship with them at the beginning because he came up outside their existing power structures.
Also seemed like their criticism came really late in the campaign. Like, they've been campaigning for most of a year--where was the CBC giving $ or coming to IL to campaign for Kelly?
Sharrrron Angle is back! My morning is complete.
Seriously, this shows the potential weakness of the NV GOP. I hope that this year the Nevada Democratic Party can get back the governor's office and maintain the other statewide offices.
If the national electoral environment is D+9 in all 50 states, then Lombardo becomes a one-and-done.
Maine Senator:
Elizabeth Warren endorses Platner.
https://x.com/grahamformaine/status/2034603306404765726?s=20
Wow! I didn't expect Warren to do that.
I expected her to endorse Mills.
Warren also endorsed Zach Wahls today
I was just reading her email this morning in which she endorsed Mallory McMorrow for MI-Sen.
The great thing about Maine is that it's small enough that a significant percentage of Democratic primary voters can actually meet the candidates in person, and ask them questions about topics that may concern them.
If I lived in Maine, that's what I would do. I'd ask Platner about his tattoo and other controversial statements, and ask Mills about her reluctance to abolish the filibuster. I'd probably decide who to vote for based on their answers.
(In New Hampshire you can usually do the same, but I haven't yet because I haven't been genuinely undecided in a high-profile primary like this.)
That seems to be what is happening in Maine. Platner having lots of public events, all over Maine, where he answers unscreened questions. Mills doesn’t seem to want to campaign and actually talk to unscreened voters.
I think the Gallego endorsement is the most meaningful. Warren and especially Bernie are willing to endorse the more progressive option, even when they don't have a good chance. Gallego is young and may have higher ambitions, so he is sticking his neck out a bit here.
I’ve got to say I don’t totally get the CBC’s sniping at Pritzker for supporting Stratton. I’d get their pique if he had recruited, say, Sean Casten into the race against Raja and Kelly. This just makes it seem like sour grapes and gatekeeping in the CBC’s part
I'd say you're correct on that, particularly the gatekeeping. Obama didn't have the best relationship with them at the beginning because he came up outside their existing power structures.
Also seemed like their criticism came really late in the campaign. Like, they've been campaigning for most of a year--where was the CBC giving $ or coming to IL to campaign for Kelly?
I don't think Yvette Clarke is very logical or pragmatic
Moving in the right direction!
https://x.com/PpollingNumbers/status/2034600330797744550
New - Crystal Ball rating changes - Governor
Arizona - 🟡 -> 🔵
Georgia - 🔴 -> 🟡
Minnesota - 🟡 Likely D -> 🔵 Safe D
NY - 🟡 Likely D -> 🔵 Safe D
Rhode Island - 🟡 Likely D -> 🔵 Safe D
Ohio - 🔴 Likely R -> 🟡 Leans R
These are all pretty reasonable, should have already switched