I'm going to work like heck to see that Tammy Baldwin is the next Dem Senator from WI

[WI_DEM]

(she's my congressional rep, too--so we will have an open seat for the house).

Claiming the Democratic nomination to become the next U.S. senator from Wisconsin — and the first openly gay U.S. senator — just got easier for Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) now that a potential major opponent has announced he won’t seek office in 2012.



But according to data published last week from Public Policy Polling, Baldwin would defeat those opponents in a Democratic primary. In a three-way race with Kind and Kagen she leads with 37 percent to 21 percent for Kind and 15 percent for Kagen. Additionally, in just a two-way race with Kagen she leads 48-19.

In addition to favorable polling numbers in the hypothetical primary, Baldwin also has more money on hand compared to either Kind or Kagen. In the most recent Federal Election Commission reports, Baldwin posted $1.1 million in cash on hand after raising more than $600,000 thus far this election cycle. Comparatively, Kind has $478,000 in cash on hand after raising $592,00o this cycle. Kagen has no cash on hand and has only raised $18,000 this cycle.


http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/08/22/baldwin-front-runner-to-claim-dem-nomination-for-senate/

[FBaggins]

1. Falk would probably take her seat (IMO), but has Baldwin indicated that she'll run?

Giving up a safe House seat for a tough senate race is taking a chance.

[elocs]

2. Sure, she could win the nomination, but can she win the Senate seat?

That is, after all, the point.

I think Kind, my representative, has a much better chance of actually winning a statewide election for the Senate seat. I know that DU goes orgasmic over Liberal candidates but that doesn't mean much if they cannot get elected.

I'm reminded of my very first presidential vote and how excited we were about George McGovern when he never really had a prayer of being elected.

[xchrom]

3. good for you! nt