2020 Senate race: Kentucky, Mitch McConnell v. Amy McGrath

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   PrettyPantherposted 4 years ago

   Mitch McConnell's Opponent Amy McGrath is Counting on His Unpopularity to Overcome Long-Shot Odds in Senate Race
   
   Surveys conducted earlier this year showed her either tied with McConnell or trailing him by single digits. A Change Research poll had the two candidates deadlocked at 41 percent support among likely voters. Another survey from Garin-Hart-Yang showed McConnell ahead by 3 percentage points—although his victory was within the poll's margin of error.
   
   McGrath has also proven she can match McConnell in fundraising. She outraised the incumbent by $5 million from January to March, according to the latest campaign finance data. In terms of overall cash on hand, the two are separated by just a few thousand dollars: McConnell currently has $14.9 million in the bank compared with McGrath's $14.7 million. Their race, if McGrath wins the Democratic nomination, is expected to be the most expensive of the 2020 cycle.
   
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   I would love to see McConnell go down. It will be tough. We have donated to this campaign and several others, McGrath is holding her own in fundraising, but I expect his corporate masters to step up and crush her as the race progresses. I hope the people of Kentucky can see though the money.

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      Credence2posted 4 years agoin reply to this

      Looks like the Republicans are going to have their a$&es handed to them in regards to the Senate races in Arizona, "great day in the morning".
      
      With a Democratic Senate and House even if Trump wins next Fall, he will be effectively neutralized.

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         PrettyPantherposted 4 years agoin reply to this

         I really don't want to see that. I believe a sweep is possible, though not easy. Trump's pandemic response didn't sit well with many seniors. Also, the Democratic base is more fired up than ever. I hope Biden's VP pick will keep people excited.
         
         Given the enormity and seriousness of recent events, I have changed my mind about writing in Warren and will be voting for Biden. The crazy must be defeated in a resounding and unequivocal landslide to send a message that we reject it. No doubts, no questioning of the results.

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            GA Andersonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

            Sooooo . . . Does your reason for abandoning a principle and becoming a Biden voter give you any insight as to why some, (many?), early non-Trump voters became Trump voters?
            
            GA

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               PrettyPantherposted 4 years agoin reply to this

               I knew that was coming. :-)
               
               The answer is yes, I have always understood the concept of voting for the lesser of two evils. What I have always had a problem with is the unwillingness to admit that you voted for that evil. Trump admits to assaulting women, so voting for him is an admission that you're okay with that.
               
               I am voting for an alleged sexual predator. I will, with my vote, indicate that I believe he is of acceptable character to occupy the office of POTUS.
               
               Now, if Biden admits he is a predator, or a multitude of victims appear indicating a high probability of guilt, or if evidence surfaces indicating a high probability of guilt, then I will not vote for him.

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                  GA Andersonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                  Of course you knew it was coming. ;-)
                  
                  (But at least you had the courage to open that door)
                  
                  GA

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                     PrettyPantherposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                     Why thank you. It did cross my mind to keep it my dirty little secret, but.....either I'm too honest or too stupid. ;-)

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                        GA Andersonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                        . . . or you were just chummimg the waters.
                        
                        GA

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                           PrettyPantherposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                           I am not familiar with that phrase.

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                              GA Andersonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                              Oh geez, a rookie. Ask your husband. Specifically, It means throwing baitfish into the water to draw the sportfish.
                              
                              In general, it means to toss out an irresistible tidbit to draw in the unwary.
                              
                              Women, geesh.
                              
                              GA

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                                 IslandBitesposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                 Nice touch!

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                                    GA Andersonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                    Hmm . . . compliment or jab?
                                    
                                    Doesn't matter. As long as y'all stay in the kitchen it's all good.
                                    
                                    GA ;-)

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                                       IslandBitesposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                       So paranoid!
                                       
                                       No jab.

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                                 PrettyPantherposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                 Nah, my husband often laments my weird need to be honest. Had I not fessed up that I had changed my mind, I would feel that I was being deceitful. I know I'm weird.

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                                    GA Andersonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                    Yes ma'am.
                                    
                                    GA

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            Credence2posted 4 years agoin reply to this

            As usual, we are on the same page, Panther.
            
            It is getting desperate, Trump has got to go. I hope that Joe is smart enough not to select a "Mini Me" for his VP pick.

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               PrettyPantherposted 4 years agoin reply to this

               I hope so, too.

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