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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhy didn't CA Dem run 1 or 2 strong candidates for the Sen seat, just to lock in top places
on the ballot, under the new rules. Don't they have a strategy, instead of letting the birther have a possible slot.
Now it like Sen Feinstein will face a tough TeaPartier.
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Why didn't CA Dem run 1 or 2 strong candidates for the Sen seat, just to lock in top places (Original Post)
CK_John
Jun 2012
OP
You seem to be operating under the illusion that the Democratic party is organized. (nt)
jeff47
Jun 2012
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SoCalNative
(4,613 posts)1. Feinstein receive 49% of the vote
vs 12.5% of the closest challenger.
No contest there.
Control-Z
(15,681 posts)2. Who was the closest challenger?
I haven't heard.
SoCalNative
(4,613 posts)6. Elizabeth Emken
n/t
jwirr
(39,215 posts)3. I also want to know who she will be facing?
jeff47
(26,549 posts)4. You seem to be operating under the illusion that the Democratic party is organized. (nt)
CK_John
(10,005 posts)7. Guess so, I'll list it in my things that need not happen. Now the Sen seat is in play, and losable.
Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)5. I think we'll be fine.
Thanks though.
frylock
(34,825 posts)8. and run the risk of unseating difi with an actual liberal?
establishment dems would never allow that to happen.
TheKentuckian
(24,934 posts)9. That is it. Can't prop up the money party candidate like that
Now the money party can't lose and that is the game.