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In reply to the discussion: VT-GOV: Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean considers run for re-election [View all]brooklynite
(95,608 posts)4. I wouldn't
As a Democratic candidate funder, I certainly wouldn't put money into the race.
Scott's performance:
2018 55%
2020 68%
2022: 71%
Consider: a lot of Bernie Sanders voters are comfortable voting for Scott as well.
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Can I remind you of Walter Mondale coming out of retirement to run for Senate in 2002?
brooklynite
Apr 26
#2
A hugely talented guy with name recognition and credibility wants to run for office
diva77
Apr 26
#7
as a lesbian, even when I was single and not married, I have always strenuously avoided 'hard dates'
Celerity
Apr 27
#26
I suppose it matters (definitionally) if you are referring to either a deadline or to sexy time with a todger involved
Celerity
Apr 27
#35
But everyone on this Board wouldn't support him financially, if there are more winnable races that need money.
brooklynite
Apr 26
#15
You mean when Walter Mondale was recruited to run in place of Wellstone in the 11 days remaining
Prairie Gates
Apr 26
#10
If Mondale's campaign has started six months earlier, would it have made a significant difference?
brooklynite
Apr 26
#12
he is a full 6 years younger than Biden, and has the record and name recognition to beat the Rethug Scott
Celerity
Apr 27
#25