Re: ND-AL

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North Dakota Democrats got destroyed last year - may explain the thin bench. Oban is an interesting candidate. Would benefit her if she could run a coordinated campaign with Heitkamp.

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ND-AL has potential, especially if Heitkamp just straight-up walks away with reelection, but the issue is that both state benches are singularly horrible. Who do the NDDEMs even have left after 2016?

Aforementioned Erin Oban looks incredibly strong. In many ways gives off Heitkamp-esque vibes. Might be smart for Heitkamp to take her under her wing and prep her to run for her seat when she retires.

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How about Heitkamp’s brother, Joel? Was a state senator, now a radio host.

Probably the strongest Democratic candidate on paper, IMO. Name rec, experience, and access to political capital.

My only concern is that two Heitkamp's on the ticket could make them vulnerable to "political dynasty" attacks. I'm not sure though if that's a line that would resonate in the state, or if the family is perhaps popular enough to survive it.

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That danger exists as well - the two, whether they like it or not, would be linked candidates and a gaffe by one would essentially play as a gaffe by both.

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Is Hanson a strong candidate?

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Democrats appear to have landed a very strong recruit

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From Daily Kos: "Grabinger narrowly won a state Senate seat around Jamestown in 2012 as Romney was carrying the district 57-40, and he was re-elected 59-41 in 2016 as Trump was winning his seat 63-28 (which is almost identical to Trump's statewide showing)."

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Grabinger likely would have done better, but against Campbell it could still be an interesting race.