[RD] USA Senate - 2016

[onejayhawk]

Also note that 33 states have Republican Governors, 15 Democrat, 1 independent and 1 open. Even if there are special elections, there is usually an appointed seat-warmer who gets a leg up.

J

 

[danjuno]

Bernie has already said he will run again. Joe Manchin is untouchable. Arizona and Texas are good opportunities to expand the field for the Ds. GOP can expect to flip ND. Or maybe the law of midterms will save Heitkamp.

 

[onejayhawk]

It would be nice to see the Democrats field a real candidate in Texas. It has been a while. Their last attempt was named David Alameel, who does not merit a wiki page. The one before was Paul Sadler, who barely managed 40% against then little-known Ted Cruz.

J

 

[onejayhawk]

The election is not quite over. Louisianna still has to vote on their Senator. The run-off between the two top vote-getters takes place on Saturday. It cannot change the majority party, but a 52-48 margin is much less vulnerable than a 51-49 margin, or less negotiable depending on point of view.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/louisia...d-democrats-fight-for-last-open-seat-in-2016/

J

 

[dutchfire]

The GOP is very very likely to win that one though.

 

[onejayhawk]

The GOP is very very likely to win that one though.

Yes, extremely likely.
http://fivethirtyeight.com/features...bly-isnt-going-to-make-democrats-feel-better/

J

 

[onejayhawk]

Another voice in the same chorus:
http://fivethirtyeight.com/features...bly-isnt-going-to-make-democrats-feel-better/

J