Reply #6: Consider down ballot races

[MrTriumph]

This long, competitive race for the pres. nomination has been great in a few ways. It has driven many Democrats (and some R's) to the polls. In doing so it has motivated Democrats to get involved. Here in North Texas (very red) we will have a record number of Democrats attend this Saturday's Conventions.

How great was the turnout March 4? Former state rep. Nancy Moffat switched parties to run for her old seat in the Texas House. It is probably one of the most red state house districts in the US. Ms. Moffat drew more votes in the D primary that the incumbent did in the R primary. Before you say, well, the R primary was unimportant, there were still contested local races on the R primary ballot and the R turnout itself was a record.

So you are right. We could still have a Democratic presidential nominee elected in Nov. But will this prolonged fighting breed such discontent that our pres. nominee will have no coat tails?