Reply #17: It doesn't bother me [View All]

I know a very wealthy couple in eastern Oregon. They're the wealthiest family over there. The elder is a staunch Republican and very influential. If I could convince his son or daughter-in-law to run as Dems, because I personally know their values, I'd do it in a second. They might have a real chance to turn that district. These districts are not cakewalks. What you keep missing is that Democrats should be able to get to 45% in just about any district in the country, with a good competent candidate. Getting to the win is a whole other matter. It's why Schweitzer, an eastern Montana native, and rancher, has an edge over any other Democrat in the state. It isn't about running Republican, it's about removing as many objections as possible in the mind of the voter so you can get to the selling points you want to focus on. That's just smart sales and that's all the DCCC is trying to do.