MO NBC/Marist: McCaskill +3

[Badger]

This is actually a somewhat old poll. Only through 11/1

Tuesday through Thursday is "somewhat old"?

[Badger]

That's very nice. If we can hold this, I think we're one upset away from getting the Senate.

Or murkowski caucusing with the Democrats. No one has ever given me a good reason as to why she would be reluctant to do that considering a, she is dead woman walking in any future Republican primary, again, B, it seems she would be likely to Hold Steady or gain votes running as an independent but defacto Democratic candidate then trying to weave her way to winning a three-way race every 6 years, and C, considering even if Democrats fall short this year, they're highly likely to pick up the senate in 2020, and that she can remain chairperson for 4 years instead of 2 bare minimum.

Frankly, at this point I think this is a more likely scenario for the Democrats to take the Senate if MacAskill hangs on, or at least more likely than an upset either in North Dakota or Texas.

[Badger]

That's very nice. If we can hold this, I think we're one upset away from getting the Senate.

Or murkowski caucusing with the Democrats. No one has ever given me a good reason as to why she would be reluctant to do that considering a, she is dead woman walking in any future Republican primary, again, B, it seems she would be likely to Hold Steady or gain votes running as an independent but defacto Democratic candidate then trying to weave her way to winning a three-way race every 6 years, and C, considering even if Democrats fall short this year, they're highly likely to pick up the senate in 2020, and that she can remain chairperson for 4 years instead of 2 bare minimum.

Frankly, at this point I think this is a more likely scenario for the Democrats to take the Senate if MacAskill hangs on, or at least more likely than an upset either in North Dakota or Texas.

Schumer would let her chair any committee she wanted.

She already has the Energy and Natural Resources Chair, and McConnell isn't going to take that from her.

True, but if she doesn't flip in 2019, Majority Leader Schumer will take it from her in 2021. Furthermore, can anyone really say having a constantly run as an independent who caucuses with the Republicans against whatever conservative wins the primary against her Plus a Democrat who may or may not be a serious contender is the best route for Hurst to stay in the Senate rather than pulling an Angus King? If she doesn't get reelected, Promises of committee chairman ships are all moot.