Will the Democratic Party Please Support Candidates Like Rob Quist ?

[Impedimentus]

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Please - they must understand that a 50 state strategy might turn the House in 2018. Grass roots means getting down in the grass.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/apr/06/rob-quist-montana-congress-democrat-banjo-hippie?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GU+Today+USA+-+Collections+2017&utm_term=220667&subid=18164759&CMP=GT_US_collection

[eniwetok]

1. watch that phrasing... I got beat up because

I suggested Hillary get off her butt and lead the opposition to the Trump Junta.

[emulatorloo]

3. Pretty sure Perez and Ellison understand the 50 State strategy

Those guys just started at the DNC. Perez got rid of current employees and is rebuilding the organization.

[Impedimentus]

5. I sincerely hope you are right.

Hope you are right, otherwise I think Trumpism is here to stay and America is doomed.

[emulatorloo]

7. Trump's approval ratings are in the low 30's. Ryan's approval ratings are in the low teens

And the "repeal and replace" fiasco was not good for the Republican congress people who supported it.

So happily, Trumpism is losing popularity.

Both Perez. and Ellison are great organizers, and they're liberal/progressive. I'm very excited about what they will do.

[JTFrog]

13. You certainly seem concerned.

[Impedimentus]

14. Yes, I am concerned

Yes, I am concerned. There is a lot to be concerned about.

[Demsrule86]

21. You seem concerned but one has to wonder if this candidate is the best choice for a 50 state

strategy where you pick you candidates based on the state...Trump won by 20 points.

[crazycatlady]

23. having never been to Montana

He seems to be a good candidate. Has statewide name ID from his music career, not a politician, and seems to have a lot of common sense.

Someone with ties to the state can correct me, but that's my outside POV

[Demsrule86]

25. A moderate might win...maybe. Trump won by 20 points.

[crazycatlady]

4. I think they will

There's also a few progressive organizations (independent expenditures) that are putting boots on the ground in Montana.

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[Impedimentus]

6. GREAT !!!

Thanks much for the link.

[randome]

8. Does he have a chance of winning? Sounds like that's up for debate.

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[Impedimentus]

9. Oh Dear, Oh Dear, he might not win

Why bother running, or supporting a candidate when one can wrap oneself up comfortably in the blanket of defeatism.

[randome]

16. Why throw money away when it won't help?

Although I agree with a 50 state strategy and that such expenditures may reap benefits later down the road. I suppose it depends on how much money the DNC can afford to spend on long-shot candidates. I'm betting donations have been going up since the advent of Dolt45.
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[NewJeffCT]

26. Democrats have controlled the governorship in Montana

for over a decade - Brian Schweitzer and now Steve Bullock.

They also have Jon Tester in the US Senate.

Sure, they may not be Elizabeth Warren or Jeff Merkley, but if Tester votes with Democrats 80-90% of the time, it's a helluva lot better than some RW Tool in there that votes with Democrats 5-10% of the time, if that.

The right candidate can win in Montana

[Demsrule86]

22. How about supporting running and supporting a candidate who can win.

winning is not everything...it is the only thing.

[Orrex]

10. They're probably keeping their powder dry

[Impedimentus]

11. Talcum powder?

Talcum powder?

[Orrex]

12. LOL. I think you're correct.

First crafted by Daschle and Reid.

[LanternWaste]

28. Precious and sagittate sentiment.

Precious and sagittate sentiment.

[NCTraveler]

15. The State Democratic Party is the one that picked him.

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Party officials in the state put him forward with a vote of 90-69. They seem to be supporting him. Running as an outsider is also a huge part of his campaign. That is well known by all.

He has raised over 750,000 in just a couple of weeks and about a third of that is from outside of the state.

This is where the DNC needs to give directly to the state party in order to keep a space between Quist and themselves. I know it's more fun to yell at walls than to actually think these things through.

We also have considerable amount of wealthy donors giving to the state party in Montana.

https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgave2.php?cycle=2016&cmte=C00010033

And some solid PAC's, including an arm of the DNC, are funneling money into the state.

https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pac2pac.php?cycle=2016&cmte=C00010033

Same people complaining about this would be yelling at walls even more if the DNC tied themselves directly to him. "Don't they know he is a Montana outsider!!!! The DNC is trying to kill his campaign!!!!"

[Impedimentus]

17. Thank you for the information.

I wish the Guardian article had provided more information. Appreciate the info.

[JHan]

18. thanks for the links.

This is where the DNC needs to give directly to the state party in order to keep a space between Quist and themselves. I know it's more fun to yell at walls than to actually think these things through.

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[Impedimentus]

19. The walls have ears.

The walls have ears. Thinking can sometimes put knots in one's head. My head has plenty of knots - if only we could all be perfect.

[2naSalit]

20. The Guardian

doesn't "get" Montanans. Articles like this one are why there's such a stereotyped image of western culture, especially in the 21st century.

Out here in Montana, it takes more than $$ to win a campaign, with such a small population the constituents want some face-time and Quist has the talent for that along with being a "real" Montanan. And he listens to what people say to him, his opponent acts like the elitist that he is. His opponent lost to the incumbent Democrat in his failed attempt at the Governor's race in November, we're already hip to the stink on his dung.

The fact that Quist went through the medical/financial issues makes him all the more "like us" to residents here. One thing I've heard is that people will vote for him because he's from here and that he's not a career politician... he's old school in their eyes.

He's got a really good chance, and I know of folks who have purposely registered to vote for this election when they didn't vote in November, and I don't see many signs for the opponent anywhere this time around.

We don't fit into the round or square hole...

[NCTraveler]

24. +1

"Out here in Montana, it takes more than $$ to win a campaign, with such a small population the constituents want some face-time and Quist has the talent for that along with being a "real" Montanan."

Money is still always good. It seems to be flowing into his campaign just fine at this point. I think the Montana Democratic Party put the right person forward.

[2naSalit]

29. Juneau was a good choice too

and Quist is a good choice. I went to his first rally up in town a few weeks ago. I not only was impressed with his message, I was impressed with who the audience was and that I am already acquainted with several attendees.

Even the red crowd around here is ready to swing to the other side for this election, Zinke was a burn and I think the price could be a Democrat in his place.

I'm glad Qusit is getting funding, I signed up to help, even after the election if he needs staff, I'm available.

[saidsimplesimon]

27. Impedimentus

Thank you for giving me some delightful tidbits of humour so often missing in our current written dialogue.