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CK_John

(10,005 posts)
Wed Jun 6, 2012, 01:29 PM Jun 2012

Why 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
Feinstein receive 49% of the vote SoCalNative Jun 2012 #1
Who was the closest challenger? Control-Z Jun 2012 #2
Elizabeth Emken SoCalNative Jun 2012 #6
I also want to know who she will be facing? jwirr Jun 2012 #3
You seem to be operating under the illusion that the Democratic party is organized. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2012 #4
Guess so, I'll list it in my things that need not happen. Now the Sen seat is in play, and losable. CK_John Jun 2012 #7
I think we'll be fine. Starry Messenger Jun 2012 #5
and run the risk of unseating difi with an actual liberal? frylock Jun 2012 #8
That is it. Can't prop up the money party candidate like that TheKentuckian Jun 2012 #9

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.
Wed Jun 6, 2012, 05:15 PM
Jun 2012

frylock

(34,825 posts)
8. and run the risk of unseating difi with an actual liberal?
Wed Jun 6, 2012, 06:41 PM
Jun 2012

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
Wed Jun 6, 2012, 06:47 PM
Jun 2012

Now the money party can't lose and that is the game.

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