North Dakota Senate Race

[mondale84]

With Kent Conrad retiring and Rick Berg running, it seems the GOP has a lock on this pickup in the Senate.

I know that Berg was facing a lot of constituent anger about his vote for Paul Ryan's plan. Does anyone think this will hurt him or his he already the next senator-elect?

[JohnnyLongtorso]

The North Dakota Democratic Party seems to be especially pathetic despite having held all three Congressional seats up until last year.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

The North Dakota Democratic Party seems to be especially pathetic despite having held all three Congressional seats up until last year.

On the other hand, Republican bench in North Dakota is pretty pathetic for a state, that is nationally leaning GOP for years.

But dempgraphic is favoring GOP.

[Nichlemn]

The North Dakota Democratic Party seems to be especially pathetic despite having held all three Congressional seats up until last year.

On the other hand, Republican bench in North Dakota is pretty pathetic for a state, that is nationally leaning GOP for years.

But dempgraphic is favoring GOP.

How is the bench so weak? They hold all statewide offices other than Conrad's seat and the officially non-partisan Sec. of Public Institututions. Do you have further information about them?

[tmthforu94]

In the past few election cycles, we've seen a complete transformation in North Dakota. Despite actually coming somewhat close to voting for Obama in 2008, it's remarkable that within 2 years, the Congressional delegation will go from 100% Democratic to 100% Republican.

The Democrats have absolutely no one competent to run against Berg. Their only hope in this race was for Conrad to run for reelection, and even if he had run, he would have had some difficulties defeating Berg.

[JewCon]

Berg (R): 67%
Democrat (D): 26%
Other: 7%

Thats my prediction.

[Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.]

As long as we hold Massachussetts and Nevada, its one down three to go for republicans.

Of course, there's considerable room for error in Massachusetts and Nevada. I'd be inclined to say more so in the latter, actually, considering Brown's high personal popularity here.

[JohnnyLongtorso]

As long as we hold Massachussetts and Nevada, its one down three to go for republicans.

I'd say the Republicans start up two, ND and NE. However, I wouldn't be confident in their ability to hold both MA and NV.

[Lief 🗽]

As long as we hold Massachussetts and Nevada, its one down three to go for republicans.

I'd say the Republicans start up two, ND and NE. However, I wouldn't be confident in their ability to hold both MA and NV.

Or Arizona. Or Indiana or Maine if a teabagging occurs.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Berg (R): 67%
Democrat (D): 26%
Other: 7%

Thats my prediction.

Uh, there is no way that is happening. Any Democrat will get around Obama's numbers, which are going to be higher than 26%, nor is there any reason to expect a third party to get 7%.

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

On the other hand, Republican bench in North Dakota is pretty pathetic for a state, that is nationally leaning GOP for years.

By what measure is the GOP bench weak?