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DemocratSinceBirth

(99,710 posts)
Wed Aug 1, 2018, 10:57 AM Aug 2018

***BREAKING NEWS*** AZ SEN Sinema (Democrat) 48% Mc Sally (All Russia People's Front) 44%

OHPI/ABC15 also polled 600 likely voters about head-to-head general election match-ups with likely Democratic nominee Rep. Kyrsten Sinema. Sinema lead in all the scenarios. McSally was the closest competitor, trailing Sinema 44 to 48 percent. "It's really hard to escape the shadow of Trump in the race, so the big key in the general election will be McSally pivoting from hugging Trump to, of course, getting those folks who are not favorable of Trump," Noble said.

https://www.abc15.com/news/state/abc15-poll-arizona-senate-race-tightening-in-primary-general-election-matchups

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***BREAKING NEWS*** AZ SEN Sinema (Democrat) 48% Mc Sally (All Russia People's Front) 44% (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2018 OP
good news NewJeffCT Aug 2018 #1
The good news for her Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2018 #2
What do you mean by "doesn't have to *pretend* to be against Trump"? rogue emissary Aug 2018 #3
I was referring to her presumptive GOP opponent Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2018 #6
okay, I thought most Republicans had just jumped lock step in supporting Donny. rogue emissary Aug 2018 #7
They do support Trump (they need his base) Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2018 #9
EMILYS LIST Endorsement of KYRSTEN SINEMA Wwcd Aug 2018 #4
Very good news! Thanks for posting. oasis Aug 2018 #5
Good news! panader0 Aug 2018 #8
Good news, but the problem is that even if D's get pick ups in NV, AZ, TN AdamGG Aug 2018 #10

rogue emissary

(3,148 posts)
3. What do you mean by "doesn't have to *pretend* to be against Trump"?
Wed Aug 1, 2018, 11:05 AM
Aug 2018

Was her primary opponent soft on Donny or something?

Proud Liberal Dem

(24,415 posts)
6. I was referring to her presumptive GOP opponent
Wed Aug 1, 2018, 11:22 AM
Aug 2018

who will have to do the whole shuffle of pretending to be for AND against Trump with certain groups of people- while Stenema will be able to focus on solidying the Democratic base and wooing Independents and NeverTrumpers whom don't like Trump. She's got an easier haul IMHO.

rogue emissary

(3,148 posts)
7. okay, I thought most Republicans had just jumped lock step in supporting Donny.
Wed Aug 1, 2018, 12:40 PM
Aug 2018

Why the ones with a once of common sense aren't running for reelection.

Proud Liberal Dem

(24,415 posts)
9. They do support Trump (they need his base)
Wed Aug 1, 2018, 12:55 PM
Aug 2018

but they also have to woo moderates too whom might not be all that crazy about Trump too, so they have to play both sides of the fence.

 

Wwcd

(6,288 posts)
4. EMILYS LIST Endorsement of KYRSTEN SINEMA
Wed Aug 1, 2018, 11:15 AM
Aug 2018

KYRSTEN SINEMA
U.S. Senate, Arizona


SNIP

A tireless fighter for economic opportunity

Kyrsten is a fierce advocate for increasing economic opportunity for all Arizonans, strengthening and growing the middle class, and protecting Social Security and Medicare from reckless plans to cut them. She understands that too many Arizonans are struggling to get by and do right by their families in a tough economy, and she works tirelessly to help small businesses grow and create jobs.

Throughout her career of public service, Kyrsten has fought back against the extreme Republican agenda that would roll back the progress we have worked so hard to make.

She joined the “Problem Solvers Coalition” to tackle waste and inefficiency in government, grow our economy, and tackle the biggest challenges facing working families.

Kyrsten is a champion for Arizona women, and in 2013 she led the House freshmen in supporting the Violence Against Women Act.

An advocate for all our veterans, she worked to ensure military sexual assault survivors receive disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Kyrsten fights for Arizona’s public schools because she knows from personal experience that educational opportunities can transform a child’s life.

Kyrsten is unrelenting in her work to break through the gridlock and create opportunities for working families, and to ensure that all Arizonans’ voices are heard in the halls of power.


One of the best chances to flip a Senate seat from red to blue

Kyrsten is running for the highly contested open seat being vacated by Republican Senator Jeff Flake, who opted not to seek re-election after Kyrsten launched her strong campaign. This is one of our best opportunities to flip a seat from red to blue, and a must-win race with high stakes for working families. Kyrsten remains focused as always on fighting for Arizona’s working families. The GOP cannot afford to lose control of this seat.

MORE at :
https://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/kyrsten-sinema-18

VOTE BLUE

AdamGG

(1,292 posts)
10. Good news, but the problem is that even if D's get pick ups in NV, AZ, TN
Wed Aug 1, 2018, 01:11 PM
Aug 2018

We can still only afford to lose one state that we're defending and gain control of the Senate. Out of ND, MO, IN, FL, WV, MT - Democrats need to retain all but one. That's why Trump is holding rallies in Fargo and Kansas City to stir up his rabble. Heidi Heitkamp seems like the most vulnerable. Hopefully, increased Democratic turnout will do the trick and Claire McCaskill and the rest can hold on, but it's going to be a close call.

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