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tgards79

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Mon Oct 8, 2018, 06:24 PM Oct 2018

BTRTN: Latest House Mid-terms Snapshot -- and How You Can Help Win Specific Races (Links)

Race-by-race ratings and links to volunteer opportunities:
http://www.borntorunthenumbers.com/2018/10/btrtn-latest-house-mid-terms-snapshot.html

"The chart below summarizes each of the 100 races in play. You will note that the GOP is the incumbent in a remarkable 84 of these races, which certainly underlines how much they have to lose. The Democrats have only to win a net of +23 to gain control of the House. You can also see our rating for each race.

We are often asked, “I want to help, but my district is solid Dem, so what can I do to help win races in other states?” We found a list of links to Democratic candidates who are seeking out-of-state volunteers to do phone banking and other remote efforts, and have merged that list with ours below. Those opportunities are not available in every race, but there are many who are eagerly requesting such help. We have highlighted in BLUE (in the BTRTN Rating column) the races that are both very close and there is an out-of-state volunteer link. Pick any race where you see a link, follow the link and get involved..."

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