2016 Postmortem

DFW

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47. We are, but we're not overestimating our chances

Sat Jul 30, 2016, 12:01 PM

Jul 2016

It's an uphill battle, and unfortunately, the Republicans are not stupid enough to concentrate a majority of their resources on the presidential race. They know the House is their last and best chance to thwart Hillary's agenda.

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I've decided not to campaign for Hillary. [View all] PdxSean Jul 2016 OP

I think that is a smart move on your part. leftofcool Jul 2016 #1

Illinois and Wisconsin, for starters frazzled Jul 2016 #2

I really like this idea, frazzled! Thanks! PdxSean Jul 2016 #4

Well, there is lots of room for improvement in Alabama. ;-) Tal Vez Jul 2016 #3

Here's a a short list of Republicans seeking reelection in toss up states think Jul 2016 #5

add IN imaginary girl Jul 2016 #9

the race for governor is also now very interesting in Indiana salin Jul 2016 #38

Thanks, think! PdxSean Jul 2016 #10

Isn't Feingold 2naSalit Jul 2016 #11

Yes. He's running against Johnson. Would love to see Feingold back in! think Jul 2016 #15

Same here, he's one who 2naSalit Jul 2016 #18

I talked to Russ for nearly half an hour about ten days ago DFW Jul 2016 #46

There are also state races here at home that can use help, including Governor. WheelWalker Jul 2016 #6

I am so jealous. I wish I could close my law practice The Second Stone Jul 2016 #7

I got lucky. PdxSean Jul 2016 #36

That's incredible! AwakeAtLast Jul 2016 #41

Yeah, don't let them go to law school! The Second Stone Jul 2016 #44

Montana. 2naSalit Jul 2016 #8

Are Dems actually going for the House? PdxSean Jul 2016 #12

I would imagne that to be the case for any open seat 2naSalit Jul 2016 #17

It can be done. Trump is THAT toxic. He's literally walking Voter ID for the GOP. forjusticethunders Jul 2016 #20

We are, but we're not overestimating our chances DFW Jul 2016 #47

Unfortunately true. 2naSalit Jul 2016 #56

Zinke the Twinkie. I hate that guy. Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #31

Iowa madaboutharry Jul 2016 #13

I had hoped to do that for Bernie, but I love your idea.. mountain grammy Jul 2016 #14

That sounds lovely, mountain grammy! nt Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #32

i we could get 1 million california dems to spread around the nation a bit...voila, landslide nt msongs Jul 2016 #16

Why not go to a swing state that also has a competitive Senate race? democrattotheend Jul 2016 #19

Ooooh, a double-whammy! PdxSean Jul 2016 #26

Using the list above, Wednesdays Jul 2016 #43

ARIZONA dbackjon Jul 2016 #50

Florida Lochloosa Jul 2016 #21

Trump is gonna flip the Senate and maybe the House, too. McCamy Taylor Jul 2016 #22

How far are you willing to travel from home? DFW Jul 2016 #23

Luckily, I can go anywhere. PdxSean Jul 2016 #25

In that case DFW Jul 2016 #27

Your skill as an attorney, despite states having different election laws, No Vested Interest Jul 2016 #37

+1 uponit7771 Jul 2016 #45

Safe travels, you will be doing good work... 63splitwindow Jul 2016 #24

I would urge you to help hold the Nevada seat. RandySF Jul 2016 #28

Probably closest, too. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #34

Florida or Pennsylvania (Maybe Arkansas) Firebrand Gary Jul 2016 #29

Vile! PdxSean Jul 2016 #35

Campaigning from the ground up! DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #30

I'm on Team Tammy Duckworth. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #33

Why do you need to make a distinction? athena Jul 2016 #39

Please come to the Midwest . The weather will be nice up until election time! Person 2713 Jul 2016 #40

Yes, contact the local Hillary campaign cally Jul 2016 #42

Take your pick. rug Jul 2016 #48

Arizona dbackjon Jul 2016 #49

As Hillary herself has said: she can't do this alone. DinahMoeHum Jul 2016 #51

WE could use you here in NC. n/t renie408 Jul 2016 #52

a most excellent idea! we do need a decent senate, at the very least, to back up HRC. niyad Jul 2016 #53

Good for you!!! But I get really tired... LAS14 Jul 2016 #54

You've definitely inspired me!!! LAS14 Jul 2016 #55

Clinton generally works with coordinated campaign efforts BainsBane Jul 2016 #57