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I'm now saying three of the four Senate pickups we need are locked in: (Original Post) brooklynite Sep 2020 OP
What do you think about SC? ok_cpu Sep 2020 #1
One poll is not a significant data point. brooklynite Sep 2020 #11
Several polls in the past have shown them tied or Lindsay ahead by a couple points. Nt helpisontheway Sep 2020 #15
Lying Lindsey is in trouble no doubt but I wouldn't call that a lock. Statistical Sep 2020 #22
Senate rso Sep 2020 #2
We're going to lose the AL seat. Ace Rothstein Sep 2020 #5
Sad because I think Doug Jones is worth fighting for. But, the $$$ pragmatically have to go hlthe2b Sep 2020 #16
I know, but I sent him a couple of hundred dollars anyway DFW Sep 2020 #24
You just inspired me to make a donation to Doug Jones' campaign! Tanuki Sep 2020 #29
I wasn't looking to get anyone else to follow my example, but.......... DFW Sep 2020 #37
Not sure why not. Biden is racking up hundreds of millions in cash. LakeArenal Sep 2020 #27
Well, Jones just put out a very hard-hitting ad against his rather addled opponent, so maybe $$ hlthe2b Sep 2020 #28
Senate rso Sep 2020 #19
I would put Maine as a lock before North Carolina jimfields33 Sep 2020 #3
Last Tillis poll showed him down to 38%. He is toast grantcart Sep 2020 #6
That's good. jimfields33 Sep 2020 #31
ME is as locked in as AZ, no? grantcart Sep 2020 #4
I think Bullock will get a boost from the Fed Judge removal of that despicable Trump Lands Official hlthe2b Sep 2020 #7
I am REALLY hoping BlueMTexpat Sep 2020 #9
Issue across the entire west, for sure. hlthe2b Sep 2020 #10
We're also looking good in SC. BlueMTexpat Sep 2020 #8
Mixed feelings about Kansas. TexasTowelie Sep 2020 #12
I always worry re: those who've changed parties. They can do so again. Think Ben Nighthorse Campbell hlthe2b Sep 2020 #18
NC is never locked in. Vote like the hounds of hell are after us, because they are. yardwork Sep 2020 #13
Tillis is at 38%... brooklynite Sep 2020 #21
Excellent news Brooklyn. Thanks. K&R Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #14
I'm in NC. cwydro Sep 2020 #17
I think Maine is a lock too. honest.abe Sep 2020 #20
Do we need 4 or 5 if we (probably) lose Alabama? Politicalgolfer Sep 2020 #23
5 for a majority but 4 for 50-50 tie. honest.abe Sep 2020 #25
It is now 53-47 (2 indies caucus with Dems) scipan Sep 2020 #38
We are probably going to lose Alabama. honest.abe Sep 2020 #39
Nothing can be locked as they will be making every effort to keep the Senate BSdetect Sep 2020 #26
Losing ground in Michigan though lostnfound Sep 2020 #30
What makes you think that Cunningham is a sure thing? W_HAMILTON Sep 2020 #32
Cunningham is up 10 points in the latest poll. mnhtnbb Sep 2020 #33
Agreed brooklynite Sep 2020 #35
I truly believe we can win up to 14 or 15 if it is an amazing night jorgevlorgan Sep 2020 #34
AL and MI are close and in danger, don't forget Roland99 Sep 2020 #36
I think we hold Michigan but lose Alabama. honest.abe Sep 2020 #40

Statistical

(19,264 posts)
22. Lying Lindsey is in trouble no doubt but I wouldn't call that a lock.
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 09:49 AM
Sep 2020

One poll has Harris up 2 pts (within the 4 pt margin of error) all the rest have it either tied or Graham up 1 or 2.

It is certainly winnable. I have been playing a game where every time Lying Lindsey annoys me I give money to Harrison. It is turning out to be an expensive game but going to a good cause.

hlthe2b

(102,133 posts)
16. Sad because I think Doug Jones is worth fighting for. But, the $$$ pragmatically have to go
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 09:27 AM
Sep 2020

to those states most likely to deliver a win. Depressing, but true. And Alabama will once again be led by a total friggin moron.

DFW

(54,302 posts)
24. I know, but I sent him a couple of hundred dollars anyway
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 09:56 AM
Sep 2020

If no one does, then it looks really bad. I gave plenty elsewhere, including to Jaime Harrison, since Leningrad Lindsey is looking worse by the day.

Tanuki

(14,914 posts)
29. You just inspired me to make a donation to Doug Jones' campaign!
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 10:05 AM
Sep 2020

He is a good man and deserves our support. Even if his campaign appears doomed, he is going down fighting the good fight and I will be proud to lend a hand. If anyone else wants to help Doug Jones, here is a link:

https://dougjones.com

DFW

(54,302 posts)
37. I wasn't looking to get anyone else to follow my example, but..........
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 03:00 PM
Sep 2020

Thanks for helping out. He DOES deserve support, and it has to come from somewhere. With all the worthy candidates out there, it is unrealistic to expect everyone to spare a check for all of them, especially those who seem to have the most uphill races. But if not from Democrats, then who? He is one of my choices, that's all. I'm glad to hear he is now one of yours!

hlthe2b

(102,133 posts)
28. Well, Jones just put out a very hard-hitting ad against his rather addled opponent, so maybe $$
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 10:02 AM
Sep 2020

is starting to flow his way.

jimfields33

(15,703 posts)
3. I would put Maine as a lock before North Carolina
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 09:11 AM
Sep 2020

Maine is bluer and has rank voting. North Carolina only went democratic once in 15 years or so.

hlthe2b

(102,133 posts)
7. I think Bullock will get a boost from the Fed Judge removal of that despicable Trump Lands Official
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 09:12 AM
Sep 2020

the very corrupt, William Perry Pendley.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy/federal-judge-removes-trumps-public-lands-chief-in-win-for-democratic-montana-senate-candidate

I also think the recent poll is far less close because they included a Green Party candidate in error who is not on the ballot.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/20/upshot/montana-poll-election.html

BlueMTexpat

(15,365 posts)
9. I am REALLY hoping
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 09:16 AM
Sep 2020

for this.

Public lands are a cross-party interest in MT.

I'm hoping that any momentum also carries over to Cooney (Gov) and Williams (Congress).

TexasTowelie

(111,950 posts)
12. Mixed feelings about Kansas.
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 09:18 AM
Sep 2020

Bollier was a Republican until 2018. I believe that she is the only major politician in Kansas that did not receive an endorsement from President Obama.

hlthe2b

(102,133 posts)
18. I always worry re: those who've changed parties. They can do so again. Think Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 09:36 AM
Sep 2020

who broke the heart of many a Native American, as well as most of Colorado.

Still, Bollier is the Dem candidate, so I hope for the best.

BSdetect

(8,995 posts)
26. Nothing can be locked as they will be making every effort to keep the Senate
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 09:59 AM
Sep 2020

And that means any dirty cheat

lostnfound

(16,162 posts)
30. Losing ground in Michigan though
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 10:30 AM
Sep 2020

According to polls they discussed on msnbc this morning
On a senate race.

W_HAMILTON

(7,835 posts)
32. What makes you think that Cunningham is a sure thing?
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 11:14 AM
Sep 2020

I would say that Gideon is a sure thing before I would say Cunningham is, but from your lips to god's ears!

jorgevlorgan

(8,279 posts)
34. I truly believe we can win up to 14 or 15 if it is an amazing night
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 12:28 PM
Sep 2020

If we keep AL, then just add in the last tier of somewhat competitive states MS, TX, LA, and the other seat in GA.

Not super super likely, but definitely possible. It would be the most seats gained by one party in history, I believe.

Roland99

(53,342 posts)
36. AL and MI are close and in danger, don't forget
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 12:39 PM
Sep 2020

Peters is averaging +3.8 in MI and that's right in that upper range of MoE

BUT, the trump-leaning Trafalgar Group poll had James +1.4 earlier this month and now they're in a virtual tie. That's some good positive movement for us in their poll!

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