Connecticut has two special elections today!!

[NewJeffCT]

Last edited Tue Feb 28, 2017, 01:05 PM - Edit history (1)

The state senate is tied 17-17 with two special elections for seats where a Democrat and a Republican winner from November of 2016 resigned.

The Democratic race is from a heavily Democratic district and the Republican that won this past November won 68-32. However, if Democrats are energized and turn out, it is potentially a flip in a low turnout election.

If anybody is interested in phonebanking there is a link to the sign-up at the article below:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2017/02/26/1637887/-Critical-Special-Elections-in-Connecticut

Edited to change the headline for today

[Donkees]

1. K&R

[NewJeffCT]

2. Thanks

if just one or two DUers manage to sign up because of my post, it will be worth it

[NewJeffCT]

3. another kick

for the morning crowd on the west coast and afternoon crowd on the east

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7. late afternoon

early afternoon west coast

[crazycatlady]

5. I hope the Delaware momentum spreads

[NewJeffCT]

6. I hope so as well

but, it would be a longshot for Demcrats to flip the 32nd senate district in the state - the Republican that won in November won it with almost 68% of the vote and I think Trump received a little over 60% in the district.

That said, if it's a low turnout election and Dems get a base of progressive to turn out, it could make a difference.

Also working against Democrats is our unpopular Democratic governor Dan Malloy

[NewJeffCT]

8. morning kick

hope Democrats can hold on

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