MS: Chris McDaniel vs. Travis Childers, who wins?

[MATTROSE94]

Chris McDaniel would probably win barring any major gaffes, but his margin of victory would be close to the one that Trent Lott received in 1988 against Wayne Dowdy (54-46). Still, that margin would be an significant improvement for a Democratic candidate in Mississippi, as Thad Cochran was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2008 and Roger Wicker was re-elected with 57% of the vote in 2012.

[RR1997]

I personally would enthusiastically vote for Childers in this scenario, but McDaniel would probably win. I am so glad that Cochran won the runoff.

[Flake]

Good for Cochran, we can move this race to safe republican again.

[DINGO Joe]

Good for Cochran, we can move this race to safe republican again.

Cochran's still showing signs of dementia, and McD looks ready to go off the deep end, there's still a path for Childers.

[Dixie Reborn]

Good for Cochran, we can move this race to safe republican again.

Cochran's still showing signs of dementia, and McD looks ready to go off the deep end, there's still a path for Childers.

Plus many McDaniel voters will probably be to angry at Cochran to show up for the general. This race should remain as Likely Republican.

[Maxwell]

Probably closest margin for Cochran yet, but Cochran will win easily nevertheless.

[SUSAN CRUSHBONE]

thank the gods this question is irrelevant now.

[DrScholl]

I'm not ready to write off Childers yet, seeing as it looks as if McDaniel won't go away quietly.