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[madfloridian]

"Democratic officials said they did not set out with the intention of finding moderates to run. Instead, as they searched for candidates with the greatest possibility of winning against Republicans, they said, they wound up with a number who reflected more moderate views."

is a bunch of hogwash. I know of 2 for sure, maybe 3 races in Florida where they picked by hand...very moderate to conservative...on purpose.

Rahm courted Heath for months, I have an account somewhere of how he hounded him. Pretty sure I am right, that is was Heath Shuler. Will check.

Yes, they did pick them for just that reason. Two of the ones picked here are/were Republicans.