2020 Generic Ballot / Recruitment / Fundraising / Ratings Megathread

[Gracile]

Gianforte is likely in for MT-GOV:

https://twitter.com/MadelainePisani/status/1133714977116872704

This means that MT-AL would be an open seat in 2020.

[Obama-Biden Democrat]

Would Cocaine Mitch retire if the GOP loses the Senate in 2020?

Well, the thing is he would likely not know. He is up for reelection in 2020, and I kinda doubt he just suddenly retires and creates a special election.

Sorry, I should have added that would he resign in 2021, rather than be forced back into the minority.

[Oryxslayer]

Would Cocaine Mitch retire if the GOP loses the Senate in 2020?

Well, the thing is he would likely not know. He is up for reelection in 2020, and I kinda doubt he just suddenly retires and creates a special election.

Sorry, I should have added that would he resign in 2021, rather than be forced back into the minority.

I think it depends, like everything. If the political environment for the republicans becomes like 2008 and it becomes clear you don't want to be an elected Republican in Washington, Mitch probably stays on - there was nothing he could do to preserve the majority in this situation. If the dems somehow flip the senate in in a political environment roughly analogous to today then Mitch will have to bear some of the blame and that could prompt a leadership transfer. but who knows what will happen.

[Strong Candidate]

State Senator Gustavo Rivera, one of New York's states leading progressive voices, is running for NY-15. This is definitely setting up to be one of the most interesting primaries in the country:
https://twitter.com/CATargetBot/status/1132041104331759616

[lfromnj]

Ok some ok news for D's

https://twitter.com/ActorAaronBooth/status/1134277888243580928

Still probably one of the easiest GOP Pick ups but the moronic GOP consulting class believes that GA 6th is much more winnable and will spend more money there than here.

[Co-Chair Bagel23]

Peterson will go down fighting, it will be close, but I think he’s going to meet the end in 2020.

[Gracile]

What does the GOP bench look like here? Not that they need an A-lister to take on Peterson, but given the district’s conservative lean you’d think the GOP could find someone better than the some guy Peterson faced in 2016 and 2018.

[smoltchanov]

What does the GOP bench look like here? Not that they need an A-lister to take on Peterson, but given the district’s conservative lean you’d think the GOP could find someone better than the some guy Peterson faced in 2016 and 2018.

Most conservatives probably prefer wait and see what this district will be like after next redistricting..

[lfromnj]

What does the GOP bench look like here? Not that they need an A-lister to take on Peterson, but given the district’s conservative lean you’d think the GOP could find someone better than the some guy Peterson faced in 2016 and 2018.

Every state house seat besides the two near Clay/Norman.

[Politician]

What does the GOP bench look like here? Not that they need an A-lister to take on Peterson, but given the district’s conservative lean you’d think the GOP could find someone better than the some guy Peterson faced in 2016 and 2018.

State Senator Torrey Westrom, who lost to Peterson in 2014 (when the district wasn't as red as it currently is) would be a decent recruit.

[#TheShadowyAbyss]

Joey Salads, YouTube Star Famous for Racist Pranks, Launches Congressional Bid

[DaWN]

Joey Salads, YouTube Star Famous for Racist Pranks, Launches Congressional Bid

You can't even parody real life anymore.

Then again, I'd like to hope Rose would wipe the floor with him, so maybe his winning the primary would have a silver lining?

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

Joey Salads, YouTube Star Famous for Racist Pranks, Launches Congressional Bid

LMAO the state of the GOP

[Gracile]

Joey Salads, YouTube Star Famous for Racist Pranks, Launches Congressional Bid

0% chance he'll make it through the primary or general election.

[America Needs a 13-6 Progressive SCOTUS]

Joey Salads, YouTube Star Famous for Racist Pranks, Launches Congressional Bid

You can't even parody real life anymore.

Then again, I'd like to hope Rose would wipe the floor with him, so maybe his winning the primary would have a silver lining?

The question of whether Max Rose wins re-election in 2020 is going to be entirely decided by who Republicans pick in the primary it seems. All the candidates on the Republican side would be either guaranteed winners or guaranteed losers. Nothing in between.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

Joey Salads, YouTube Star Famous for Racist Pranks, Launches Congressional Bid

You can't even parody real life anymore.

Then again, I'd like to hope Rose would wipe the floor with him, so maybe his winning the primary would have a silver lining?

The question of whether Max Rose wins re-election in 2020 is going to be entirely decided by who Republicans pick in the primary it seems. All the candidates on the Republican side would be either guaranteed winners or guaranteed losers. Nothing in between.

Right. And this walking testosterone pill wants to lower the minimum wage. Rose could win more than 60% of the vote in the unlikely events this Joey Salads wins the GOP nod.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Joey Salads, YouTube Star Famous for Racist Pranks, Launches Congressional Bid

You can't even parody real life anymore.

Then again, I'd like to hope Rose would wipe the floor with him, so maybe his winning the primary would have a silver lining?

The question of whether Max Rose wins re-election in 2020 is going to be entirely decided by who Republicans pick in the primary it seems. All the candidates on the Republican side would be either guaranteed winners or guaranteed losers. Nothing in between.

Rose would beat anyone currently running

[morgieb]

Yeah Rose seems really under-rated for some reason. I don't care what climate it was, beating an uncontroversial incumbent by 6 points is a pretty impressive result.

[politicallefty]

Yeah Rose seems really under-rated for some reason. I don't care what climate it was, beating an uncontroversial incumbent by 6 points is a pretty impressive result.

Uncontroversial is a vast understatement. Donovan was the DA for Staten Island. People like that win with ease in many districts in this country. A high-profile conviction can easily be your ticket to Congress. Max Rose was an impressive candidate that campaigned heavily on local issues in a district where that really works. I remember Colbert covering him at least once or twice. If he has strong constituent services and outreach, I think he stands a very good chance at winning reelection. On the other hand, I don't want to predict because Staten Island can be volatile and unpredictable at the federal level.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

Joey Salads, YouTube Star Famous for Racist Pranks, Launches Congressional Bid

You can't even parody real life anymore.

Then again, I'd like to hope Rose would wipe the floor with him, so maybe his winning the primary would have a silver lining?

The question of whether Max Rose wins re-election in 2020 is going to be entirely decided by who Republicans pick in the primary it seems. All the candidates on the Republican side would be either guaranteed winners or guaranteed losers. Nothing in between.

Rose would beat anyone currently running

I have my concerns with Malliotakis, but I agree he's underrated. Staten Island could easily be a part of the great suburban shift to the Democrats.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

Nancy Mace doesn't really strike me as an insurgent. She seems calmer than Arrington, friendlier to gay rights, and she was that legislator that was getting hate from her own party for criticizing the abortion bills banning exceptions for rape and incest.

[smoltchanov]

Nancy Mace doesn't really strike me as an insurgent. She seems calmer than Arrington, friendlier to gay rights, and she was that legislator that was getting hate from her own party for criticizing the abortion bills banning exceptions for rape and incest.

Good if so. May be - she is an "economic firebrand"....

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Joey Salads, YouTube Star Famous for Racist Pranks, Launches Congressional Bid

You can't even parody real life anymore.

Then again, I'd like to hope Rose would wipe the floor with him, so maybe his winning the primary would have a silver lining?

The question of whether Max Rose wins re-election in 2020 is going to be entirely decided by who Republicans pick in the primary it seems. All the candidates on the Republican side would be either guaranteed winners or guaranteed losers. Nothing in between.

Rose would beat anyone currently running

I have my concerns with Malliotakis, but I agree he's underrated. Staten Island could easily be a part of the great suburban shift to the Democrats.

Malliotakis could definitely win, but I don’t think she will, especially since Trump’s gonna do significantly worse here than in 2016 and may well lose the district.  Plus, I think the Republicans may be reluctant to dump too much money here given that it’ll likely get much less Republican after redistricting.

[Gracile]

https://twitter.com/shawnzeller/status/1135572058354716672


Full article: Vulnerable Republicans move to the middle in 2019

[Sestak]

Sanders has officially endorsed Newman against Lipinski.