The idea that KY-Sen in 2014 was seen as competitive and our best potential pickup (except perhaps Maine where Collins basically got a bye) reflects how slim the pickings were that year. But actually winning it always seemed like a stretch at best and would have been under different circumstances, like McConnell retiring or the year bein…
The idea that KY-Sen in 2014 was seen as competitive and our best potential pickup (except perhaps Maine where Collins basically got a bye) reflects how slim the pickings were that year. But actually winning it always seemed like a stretch at best and would have been under different circumstances, like McConnell retiring or the year being less red. Grimes didn't exactly help herself with episodes like her convenient amnesia about her presidential vote. (Applicable lesson for next year is don't let Republicans in competitive states and districts get away with any "Donald Who?" routines.)
KY-06 is potentially gettable as we did nearly win it in 2018, though a fresher face than McGrath or Grimes would probably be best.
In 2018, Barr was running as a 3-term incumbent. In 2026, the seat will be open unless Barr does the Chicken Dance between now and January. Open seats don't happen very often, so we had best take the chance while it's there. I'm glad the DCCC has made an early commitment, especially since one of their co-chairs for recruitment is Louisville's Morgan McGarvey, who was a state senator before he succeeded John Yarmuth.
The idea that KY-Sen in 2014 was seen as competitive and our best potential pickup (except perhaps Maine where Collins basically got a bye) reflects how slim the pickings were that year. But actually winning it always seemed like a stretch at best and would have been under different circumstances, like McConnell retiring or the year being less red. Grimes didn't exactly help herself with episodes like her convenient amnesia about her presidential vote. (Applicable lesson for next year is don't let Republicans in competitive states and districts get away with any "Donald Who?" routines.)
KY-06 is potentially gettable as we did nearly win it in 2018, though a fresher face than McGrath or Grimes would probably be best.
In 2018, Barr was running as a 3-term incumbent. In 2026, the seat will be open unless Barr does the Chicken Dance between now and January. Open seats don't happen very often, so we had best take the chance while it's there. I'm glad the DCCC has made an early commitment, especially since one of their co-chairs for recruitment is Louisville's Morgan McGarvey, who was a state senator before he succeeded John Yarmuth.