LA and NC 2016 Congressional Races

[windjammer]

I have the feeling he won't run .

[Miles]

Democrats finally have a candidate to run against Burr in Mayor Chris V. Rey.

Rey is mayor of Spring Lake (pop. 13K), a town in Cumberland County near Fayetteville. He was previously mentioned for other statewide offices, specifically LG, but I give him credit him for stepping up to the plate here.

Here's Rey and his family last election campaigning for Sen. Hagan:

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

Endorsed.

[windjammer]

Democrats finally have a candidate to run against Burr in Mayor Chris V. Rey.

Rey is mayor of Spring Lake (pop. 13K), a town in Cumberland County near Fayetteville. He was previously mentioned for other statewide offices, specifically LG, but I give him credit him for stepping up to the plate here.

Here's Rey and his family last election campaigning for Sen. Hagan:

Decent candidate?

[Miles]

^ He's been touted for a while as a rising star in state politics, so I'd say he's a decent recruit. In terms of biography/demographics, being an African-American war veteran should play well in both the primary and general. Its a contrast to Burr, who's blandness has been a strength so far.

[Miles]

Former State Rep. Deborah Ross (D) is stepping down from her role at the transit authority, which makes it more likely she'll run for Senate.

Ross spent 10 years representing a Raleigh-area seat; before that was state director of the ACLU.  

[Miles]

Chris Rey's intro video.

[The Other Castro]

Chris Rey's intro video.

The background sounds like Final Fantasy battle music.

[Miles]

Despite being favored for reelection Janet Cowell isn't running for Treasurer again. Her name had been mentioned for Senate, but it sounds like she's out altogether, at least for 2016.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

I'm going to file to run in NC-07. Down with the Rouzer.

Nice Sarcasm

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

I'm going to file to run in NC-07. Down with the Rouzer.

Nice Sarcasm

What's sarcastic about that?

(nothing)

Wait, you're actually running?

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

I'm going to file to run in NC-07. Down with the Rouzer.

Nice Sarcasm

What's sarcastic about that?

(nothing)

Wait, you're actually running?

That's what I just said.

Am I eligible? No. Will I win? No.

But will I try? Yes.

And since you aren't eligible, it is literally impossible for you to get on the ballot, so there seems to be no point in running at all.

[🦀🎂🦀🎂]

When darthebearnc has the power you will rue the day you questioned his political plans, Wulfric!

[Miles]

I mentioned upthread that Deborah Ross was making moves towards running - it looks like she's pulled the trigger.

[smoltchanov]

Ross is very liberal. IMHO - too liberal for statewide North Carolina seat. Would she run in district like NC-04 - then, of course, it  would be no problem, but statewide - probably will...

[Holmes]

If North Carolina votes like it's 2008 or 2012, she has a shot. If it votes like it's 2010 or 2014, no chance.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

Dems are best off to get Strickland, Kander & Hassan elected for the Senate majority.

[rob in cal]

   Any thoughts on the chances of defeating Renee Elmers in the upcoming primary? I believe she has two opponents, and one of them Frank Roche almost beat her in 2014 with hardly any money.

[Miles]

^ The good thing for Ellmers, and Jones, is that the primary is now held with the Presidential primary; the electorate will be less ideological/candidate-driven now.

Yeah, Roche is running again plus two other local GOP party activists. There are any number of solid GOP state legislators, from Wake County to the Piedmont, who could probably take her out one-on-one. I think she can still cobble together 40% as long as the opposition is split between a trio of C-listers.

[Miles]

LA-Sen: Angelle is reportedly considering running for Senate next year, whether or not Vitter is still holding the seat:

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If Boustany still runs for Senate, LA-03 would also be a logical option for Angelle.

[Xing]

If Vitter loses, he'll definitely be a primary target, and Angelle (or Dardenne) would be in great position to take him on.

[smoltchanov]

If Vitter loses, he'll definitely be a primary target, and Angelle (or Dardenne) would be in great position to take him on.

Angelle. Dardenne essentially burnt all bridges with his party by his very strong support of Edwards, and scathing criticism of both Vitter and Jindal. He will not be "forgiven"...

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

If Vitter loses, he'll definitely be a primary target, and Angelle (or Dardenne) would be in great position to take him on.

Angelle. Dardenne essentially burnt all bridges with his party by his very strong support of Edwards, and scathing criticism of both Vitter and Jindal. He will not be "forgiven"...

Even Republicans hate Jindal these days. And if Vitter loses this race, the party will disown him. He might stay on as a Senate backbencher due to LA being so republican, but no one will care about him anymore.

[smoltchanov]

If Vitter loses, he'll definitely be a primary target, and Angelle (or Dardenne) would be in great position to take him on.

Angelle. Dardenne essentially burnt all bridges with his party by his very strong support of Edwards, and scathing criticism of both Vitter and Jindal. He will not be "forgiven"...

Even Republicans hate Jindal these days. And if Vitter loses this race, the party will disown him. He might stay on as a Senate backbencher due to LA being so republican, but no one will care about him anymore.

We shall see. I am reasonbly sure that in "official" Republican circles Dardenne now stands above Benedict Arnold as "first and foremost traitor"...

[Miles]

Vitter only has $26K left in his federal account. He'd be in real trouble if he loses this month and then tries to run for reelection.