IN-SEN: Brains or Braun?

[Blackacre]

Anonymous Senator in a state that favors the other party who only won because his opponent in his first race imploded and who we're told shouldn't be underestimated because he's a moderate and he's likely to face a mediocre opponent. Sounds familiar...

....I don't think I follow. Pryor? Blanche? Um... Begich? Udall? Kirk? Help me out here plz

[Heisenberg]

Anonymous Senator in a state that favors the other party who only won because his opponent in his first race imploded and who we're told shouldn't be underestimated because he's a moderate and he's likely to face a mediocre opponent. Sounds familiar...

....I don't think I follow. Pryor? Blanche? Um... Begich? Udall? Kirk? Help me out here plz

I'm not too sure, but I can try to help you: It sounds like he's talking about a male Senator (his, he) who served only one term. Udall is far from a moderate and if anything, Colorado favors Democrats.
I think he's talking about Begich.

[Figueira]

Anonymous Senator in a state that favors the other party who only won because his opponent in his first race imploded and who we're told shouldn't be underestimated because he's a moderate and he's likely to face a mediocre opponent. Sounds familiar...

....I don't think I follow. Pryor? Blanche? Um... Begich? Udall? Kirk? Help me out here plz

I'm not too sure, but I can try to help you: It sounds like he's talking about a male Senator (his, he) who served only one term. Udall is far from a moderate and if anything, Colorado favors Democrats.
I think he's talking about Begich.

Using Begich to argue that Donnelly will lose is pretty silly, considering that Begich came close to winning in a very Republican year.

[MT Treasurer]

Anonymous Senator in a state that favors the other party who only won because his opponent in his first race imploded and who we're told shouldn't be underestimated because he's a moderate and he's likely to face a mediocre opponent. Sounds familiar...

....I don't think I follow. Pryor? Blanche? Um... Begich? Udall? Kirk? Help me out here plz

I'm not too sure, but I can try to help you: It sounds like he's talking about a male Senator (his, he) who served only one term. Udall is far from a moderate and if anything, Colorado favors Democrats.
I think he's talking about Begich.

Using Begich to argue that Donnelly will lose is pretty silly, considering that Begich came close to winning in a very Republican year.

I wasn't talking about Begich but rather about the former Senator from the state that neighbors Indiana. I'm not saying Donnelly will lose that badly, though, I just think there are some interesting similarities here.

[Heisenberg]

Anonymous Senator in a state that favors the other party who only won because his opponent in his first race imploded and who we're told shouldn't be underestimated because he's a moderate and he's likely to face a mediocre opponent. Sounds familiar...

....I don't think I follow. Pryor? Blanche? Um... Begich? Udall? Kirk? Help me out here plz

I'm not too sure, but I can try to help you: It sounds like he's talking about a male Senator (his, he) who served only one term. Udall is far from a moderate and if anything, Colorado favors Democrats.
I think he's talking about Begich.

Using Begich to argue that Donnelly will lose is pretty silly, considering that Begich came close to winning in a very Republican year.

I wasn't talking about Begich but rather about the former Senator from the state that neighbors Indiana. I'm not saying Donnelly will lose that badly, though, I just think there are some interesting similarities here.

I wouldn't necessarily say Duckworth was a mediocre opponent, not quite sure who would actually be considered "stronger" to be honest.

[MT Treasurer]

^^Cheri Bustos? Lisa Madigan? I remember a lot of Democrats worrying in 2014/15 that Duckworth might blow it.

[Heisenberg]

^^Cheri Bustos? Lisa Madigan? I remember a lot of Democrats worrying in 2014/15 that Duckworth might blow it.

Forgot about Bustos LOL. I think she would have been the strongest. Lisa Madigan has the unfortunate last name, but still would have won.

[Figueira]

The Kirk comparison does make sense, although it's unclear if Donnelly will be as bad a re-election candidate as Kirk. I have this as Lean R, which is about the opposite of what I had Illinois as 2 years ago.

Lisa Madigan was widely considered to be the strongest possible candidate, for the record.

[InheritTheWind]

Anonymous Senator in a state that favors the other party who only won because his opponent in his first race imploded and who we're told shouldn't be underestimated because he's a moderate and he's likely to face a mediocre opponent. Sounds familiar...

....I don't think I follow. Pryor? Blanche? Um... Begich? Udall? Kirk? Help me out here plz

I'm not too sure, but I can try to help you: It sounds like he's talking about a male Senator (his, he) who served only one term. Udall is far from a moderate and if anything, Colorado favors Democrats.
I think he's talking about Begich.

Using Begich to argue that Donnelly will lose is pretty silly, considering that Begich came close to winning in a very Republican year.

I wasn't talking about Begich but rather about the former Senator from the state that neighbors Indiana. I'm not saying Donnelly will lose that badly, though, I just think there are some interesting similarities here.

I mean, Kirk himself imploded in 2016. Remember what he said about Duckworth's heritage? As long as Donnelly stays away from attacking his opponent's parents, he has a fighting chance, just as Kirk did before he put his foot in his mouth.

[MT Treasurer]

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https://twitter.com/sfpathe/status/849748770157973504

[BuckeyeNut]

There was no way Donnelly wasn't in trouble come re-elect. It may not win him supporters among Indiana Republicans, but joining the airport protests back when the travel ban was announced shows he's awake, which is more than I think could be said for much of his time in office. (Also curious how the travel ban plays in Indiana. RFRA was unpopular because it went against Hoosier hospitality.)

If he plays up his Catholic roots through his relatively pro-life positions, it's not entirely impossible he makes it through in a squeaker.

[Gass3268]

Todd Rokita says United passenger shouldn't have resisted

Don't know if this will go over well.

[Shameless Lefty Hack]

Unsure if it has been mentioned here, but Donnelly's CM was announced some time ago to be Peter Hanscom, fresh off of two losses as Evan Bayh's CM and Hillary Clinton's Indiana State Director for the primary.

[BuckeyeNut]

Unsure if it has been mentioned here, but Donnelly's CM was announced some time ago to be Peter Hanscom, fresh off of two losses as Evan Bayh's CM and Hillary Clinton's Indiana State Director for the primary.

That sure is discomforting.

[Hoosier_Nick]

Unsure if it has been mentioned here, but Donnelly's CM was announced some time ago to be Peter Hanscom, fresh off of two losses as Evan Bayh's CM and Hillary Clinton's Indiana State Director for the primary.

Hanscom sucks. Why would Donnelly pick him?

[Shameless Lefty Hack]

Unsure if it has been mentioned here, but Donnelly's CM was announced some time ago to be Peter Hanscom, fresh off of two losses as Evan Bayh's CM and Hillary Clinton's Indiana State Director for the primary.

Hanscom sucks. Why would Donnelly pick him?

Failing upward is a very real phenomenon in professional politics, especially for white dudes with a professional affect.

[Kamala]

Penelopegate in Indiana? http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/messer-defends-wifes-contract-city

I doubt it will sink a Messer candidacy but it could pose trouble down the line.

[Bismarck]

Penelopegate in Indiana? http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/messer-defends-wifes-contract-city

I doubt it will sink a Messer candidacy but it could pose trouble down the line.

Rokita put this out there. Hopefully it doesn't hurt Messer, he would be a way better senator than Rokita.

[Pericles]

Donnelly is very vulnerable, though Democrats still have a good shot at keeping McCaskill.

[The Other Castro]

Rep. Todd Rokita looks like he's going to run.

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http://journalgazette.net/blog/political-notebook/20170514/rokita-hires-prominent-gop-fundraiser

[BuckeyeNut]

Another hideous Indiana GOP Senate primary? Yes, please.

[Cynthia]

Anonymous Senator in a state that favors the other party who only won because his opponent in his first race imploded and who we're told shouldn't be underestimated because he's a moderate and he's likely to face a mediocre opponent. Sounds familiar...

....I don't think I follow. Pryor? Blanche? Um... Begich? Udall? Kirk? Help me out here plz

I'm not too sure, but I can try to help you: It sounds like he's talking about a male Senator (his, he) who served only one term. Udall is far from a moderate and if anything, Colorado favors Democrats.
I think he's talking about Begich.

Using Begich to argue that Donnelly will lose is pretty silly, considering that Begich came close to winning in a very Republican year.

I wasn't talking about Begich but rather about the former Senator from the state that neighbors Indiana. I'm not saying Donnelly will lose that badly, though, I just think there are some interesting similarities here.

I mean, Kirk himself imploded in 2016. Remember what he said about Duckworth's heritage? As long as Donnelly stays away from attacking his opponent's parents, he has a fighting chance, just as Kirk did before he put his foot in his mouth.

My memory didn't tell me that Giannoulis imploded...

[Hoosier_Nick]

Well, he has four and a half hours...

[krazen1211]

Anonymous Senator in a state that favors the other party who only won because his opponent in his first race imploded and who we're told shouldn't be underestimated because he's a moderate and he's likely to face a mediocre opponent. Sounds familiar...

....I don't think I follow. Pryor? Blanche? Um... Begich? Udall? Kirk? Help me out here plz

I'm not too sure, but I can try to help you: It sounds like he's talking about a male Senator (his, he) who served only one term. Udall is far from a moderate and if anything, Colorado favors Democrats.
I think he's talking about Begich.

Using Begich to argue that Donnelly will lose is pretty silly, considering that Begich came close to winning in a very Republican year.

I wasn't talking about Begich but rather about the former Senator from the state that neighbors Indiana. I'm not saying Donnelly will lose that badly, though, I just think there are some interesting similarities here.

I mean, Kirk himself imploded in 2016. Remember what he said about Duckworth's heritage? As long as Donnelly stays away from attacking his opponent's parents, he has a fighting chance, just as Kirk did before he put his foot in his mouth.

My memory didn't tell me that Giannoulis imploded...

His family's bank went under in 2010...at a time when bankers were not popular.

[The Other Castro]

Messer says he will make an official decision “in the next couple months.” It does sound like both he and Rokita will run though. Rokita is expected to announce in the early summer. AG Curtis Hill and State Rep. Mike Braun are also looking at a potential run.

http://cbs4indy.com/2017/05/31/television-ads-hint-at-whats-to-come-for-indianas-2018-u-s-senate-race/
http://howeypolitics.com/Files/HPI170525.pdf#page=10