Paul Davis creates campaign committee for open KS-02

[Gass3268]

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Democrat Paul Davis initiates campaign for Rep. Lynn Jenkins’ 2nd District congressional seat

Davis won this seat 51-45 against Brownback in 2014.

[BuckeyeNut]

Yes! Although it's strange to form an Exploratory Committee for a House seat...

[Tartarus Sauce]

Excellent news, he's probably the only Kansas Democrat that could actually win this seat.

[Figueira]

Great! Given what happened in KS-04, and given the fact that the DCCC is actually targeting this one, he should actually have a chance.

[publicunofficial]

Paul Davis = Massive FF

[VPH]

He just might win. On the GOP side, Senator Steve Fitzgerald, who makes some ludicrous statements, is running. He's been tough to beat in his own district (Dems seem to fall just short), but perhaps Davis is the one to defeat him for Congress. Wondering who else may run for the GOP. I could see Jake LaTurner giving it a go also.

[Figueira]

He just might win. On the GOP side, Senator Steve Fitzgerald, who makes some ludicrous statements, is running. He's been tough to beat in his own district (Dems seem to fall just short), but perhaps Davis is the one to defeat him for Congress. Wondering who else may run for the GOP. I could see Jake LaTurner giving it a go also.

I vaguely remember a KC area State Senator saying something outrageous recently; I'm guessing that's Fitzgerald?

[KingSweden]

Nice! He's the best candidate here and that opens up Gov for Brewer or Svaty

[Suburbia]

Kansas Democrats may be making a comeback in 2018....James Thompson for KS-4, Paul Davis for KS-2, Carl Brewer for KS Governor....the Post-Sebelius/Parkinson era for the Democrats is going well.

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

ENDORSED!

[Kamala]

Kansas Democrats may be making a comeback in 2018....James Thompson for KS-4, Paul Davis for KS-2, Carl Brewer for KS Governor....the Post-Sebelius/Parkinson era for the Democrats is going well.

Add in a decent candidate for KS-3 and I'll be beaming. Good thing there's no Moran on the ballot because any coattails could endanger Democrats' chances.

[Xing]

ENDORSED!

Welp, looks like the race is over. Congrats, Representative Davis.

[Ebsy]

Great news.

[Jeppe]

Would be great if Democrats won KS-02, KS-03, KS-04, and the governorship in 2018. KS-04 is probably too much of a stretch though.

[Kamala]

Would be great if Democrats won KS-02, KS-03, KS-04, and the governorship in 2018. KS-04 is probably too much of a stretch though.

Hey, if they do win 3/4 congressional districts, it'll just be payback for ridiculous Republican delegations in Democratic-leaning states such as Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Would be great if Democrats won KS-02, KS-03, KS-04, and the governorship in 2018. KS-04 is probably too much of a stretch though.

Last time KS had a Dem-majority House delegation was 1917-1918.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

ENDORSED!

[windjammer]

Lean rep

[Holmes]

Would be a crazy night if Democrats won KS-02, KS-03 and KS-04 as well as the governor's mansion. A Democratic governor and a moderate Republican state legislature could make some big changes in the state.

[Kamala]

Would be a crazy night if Democrats won KS-02, KS-03 and KS-04 as well as the governor's mansion. A Democratic governor and a moderate Republican state legislature could make some big changes in the state.

Could it be a reverse Massachusetts? If Brewer or Svaty end up like Sebelius it'd be kinda great...

[Suburbia]

Kansas Democrats may be making a comeback in 2018....James Thompson for KS-4, Paul Davis for KS-2, Carl Brewer for KS Governor....the Post-Sebelius/Parkinson era for the Democrats is going well.

Add in a decent candidate for KS-3 and I'll be beaming. Good thing there's no Moran on the ballot because any coattails could endanger Democrats' chances.

True. If Kansas Democrats do well in 2018, Kansas Republicans will be going through a deep-soul searching.

[Figueira]

My Kansas 2018 predictions:

Gov: Tilt D
1: Safe R
2: Lean R
3: Tilt D
4: Likely R

[Holmes]

My Kansas 2018 predictions:

Gov: Tilt D
1: Safe R
2: Tilt D
3: Lean R
4: Likely R

I know Davis is a strong candidate and there's no Democrat in KS-03 yet, but to say KS-02 is more likely to vote D over KS-03 is weird.

[smoltchanov]

He just might win. On the GOP side, Senator Steve Fitzgerald, who makes some ludicrous statements, is running. He's been tough to beat in his own district (Dems seem to fall just short), but perhaps Davis is the one to defeat him for Congress. Wondering who else may run for the GOP. I could see Jake LaTurner giving it a go also.

IIRC - both Fitgerald and LaTurner belong to conservative faction in Kansas Republican party internal war. No moderate here?

[heatcharger]

Recent results in KS-02:

2016 Pres: Trunp won 56-37
2014 KS-Gov: Davis won 51-45
2014 KS-Sen: Roberts won 50-47
2012 Pres: Romney won 56-42
2008 Pres: McCain won 53-45 (using new district lines)