It's Saturday. Who are the four or five candidates for the Senate who are the most likely to

[mahatmakanejeeves]

unseat a Republican and flip the Senate?

I'm at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/getmitch

I can allocate amounts as I see fit.

Yes, you're right. I ask this all the time.

Thanks.

{edited} And who need the money. If they are already flush with cash, I can go to the next in line, who needs the money.

[catbyte]

1. Greenfield in Iowa for sure, Bollier in Kansas, Gross in Alaska,

and actually, Gary Peters could use it in Michigan against John James. Peters is still ahead, but it's too close for comfort.

[Totally Tunsie]

2. Throw a little bit to Theresa Greenfield in her attempt

to unseat Joni Ernst in Iowa.

I've added her to my list of
Jaime Harrison (SC)
Amy McGrath (KY)
Sara Gideon (ME)
and of course Joe and Kamala.

We can do this, people!

[mahatmakanejeeves]

3. And who need the money. If they are already flush with cash, I can go to the next in line.

NT

[rurallib]

4. Greenfield looking good in Iowa, especially after Ernst fumbled the commodity price question

Gideon in Maine
Kelley in AZ

[Zing Zing Zingbah]

5. Sara Gideon has been consistently polling well against Susan Collins in ME

I think Gideon will win. Most expensive race ever in Maine. Gideon probably has a lot, but I constantly get e-mails from her campaign asking for donations.

[Zing Zing Zingbah]

7. Yeah, Gideon is doing really well on the fundraising

"Record levels of money have poured into Maine’s competitive race between U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and House Speaker Sara Gideon, shaking up the TV market for candidates and non-candidates and raising questions about how it can all be spent effectively by Election Day.

Gideon raised a whopping $39.4 million during the third quarter of 2020, the second-highest total raised in a three-month period by any U.S. Senate candidate ever. Collins’ campaign raised $8.3 million over the same period, which would have been a Maine record had it not been for Gideon’s fundraising among a wave of Democrats posting unprecedented numbers."

https://bangordailynews.com/2020/10/17/politics/maines-us-senate-race-has-attracted-so-much-money-that-its-hard-to-spend-it/

That article is from today, so I would say Gideon probably isn't in need of funds.

[gibraltar72]

8. Gideon is only one who sent an actual thank you card.

My wife noted that. Says her mom brought her up right.

[Totally Tunsie]

20. Received one also from DU's own "duhneese".

Please consider her also in your donation spending. Support our own!

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213765551

[gibraltar72]

6. IMHO Harrisons problem is not going to be money.

Greenfield Is on my list. Osoff, Bulloch, Cunningham, Bollier? Kelly has all he needs plus a big lead.

[dawg]

9. Allocate some to our incumbent Gary Peters in Michigan.

Offence scores points but defence wins championships.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

10. I'm writing these down in one place. Pay no attention to this post.

Theresa Greenfield in Iowa
Barbara Bollier in Kansas
Alan Gross in Alaska
Gary Peters in Michigan

Sara Gideon in Maine, but she is well-funded

Jon Osoff in Georgia
Steve Bullock in Montana
Cal Cunningham in North Carolina
Barbara Bollier in Kansas (duplicate)

[MoonlitKnight]

12. If we can trust the polls

Shore up Michigan.

Then I would go after the ones who have taken in less or where money goes further, Alaska and Montana.

Then you go after the long shots who with a massive blue wave and some money could be surprises, Alabama and Mississippi.

Then there is Warnock in GA who will need money for the runoff.

Then there in Murav Ben-David in Wyoming. The longest of long shots but advertising is cheap, she is a scientist, wild fires are raging, we have a blue tsunami and there is zero polling. Expected to lose by 70-30 plus - but what if she gets to 60-40 or cuts the incumbent to 55%? Suddenly Democrats wake up for the next election and don’t sit at home. You get better candidates. You start to turn the tide. Or maybe she pulls out a shocking win.

Otherwise we really need to flip state legislatures and help some close US House races.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

13. Here's the list from Ditch Mitch or Die Trying. Any additions or deletions?

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/getmitch


Gary Peters (MI-Sen)

Cal Cunningham (NC-Sen)

John Hickenlooper (CO-Sen)

Mike Espy (MS-Sen)

Theresa Greenfield (IA-Sen)

Barbara Bollier (KS-Sen)

Alan Gross (AK-Sen)

Steve Bullock (MT-Sen)

Jon Ossoff (GA-Sen)

MJ Hegar (TX-Sen)

Doug Jones (AL-Sen)

Raphael Warnock (GA-Sen)

[mahatmakanejeeves]

15. So far, I see no mention from DUers of

John Hickenlooper (CO-Sen)
Mike Espy (MS-Sen)
MJ Hegar (TX-Sen)
Doug Jones (AL-Sen)
Raphael Warnock (GA-Sen)

Are they less likely to win? Are they already sufficiently funded?

[Turin_C3PO]

17. I would say Hickenlooper is definitely going to win

and Jones is definitely going to lose. I’m not as familiar with the other candidates.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

16. I made a seven-way split at Ditch Mitch or Die Trying.

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/getmitch

Based on the seven recommendations made here:

Theresa Greenfield in Iowa
Barbara Bollier in Kansas
Alan Gross in Alaska
Gary Peters in Michigan
Jon Osoff in Georgia
Steve Bullock in Montana
Cal Cunningham in North Carolina

I have to do this at a public terminal. I am forbidden from making political contributions on my work computer.

The library computer is about to close down in ten minutes. I'm going to get some dinner.

Thanks to everyone for all the help. I can do this again, so don't be shy. Speak up if you think I missed anyone.

[GopherGal]

18. Thanks for the thread!

I'm sure I'm not the only one saving it to take the recommendations for a donation spree tomorrow. (Already gave to Greenfield. Would give to Kelly, but he doesn't seem to need the money. Will probably give a little more to McGrath although I have doubts about her chances vs Yertle.)

So thanks to all contributors to the thread.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

19. Thanks for the thanks.

I can't keep up with developments state by state. I have to rely on DUers for the local updates.

Thanks for writing.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

21. Same question, but updated to reflect the conditions of Friday, October 30, 2020. NT