2018 Congressional Recruitment/Fundraising/Ratings Megathread

[Jeppe]

The Japanese-Hawaiian community's political power has been dwindling lately, but they might have one more shot to install another one of their own in this district. The question is, who will carry their torch?

Kaniela Ing has a weakness in that he lives on an entirely different island as the 1st congressional district. It probably wouldn't have been an issue if he represented and lived in the 2nd congressional portion of Oahu island, where Honolulu is, but again, he lives in an entirely different island (Maui). It's like somebody from Westchester county running to represent a Manhattan district.

At some point, people are going to ask why the hell a state legislator from Maui is running for office in Honolulu.

[tallguy23]

28-year old State Rep Kaniela Ing is running for Hanabusa’s seat. Hawaii will now have 2 beautiful Representatives.

Be still my heart. Yet another reason why Hawaii rocks.

[kyc0705]

28-year old State Rep Kaniela Ing is running for Hanabusa’s seat. Hawaii will now have 2 beautiful Representatives.

[Badger]

28-year old State Rep Kaniela Ing is running for Hanabusa’s seat. Hawaii will now have 2 beautiful Representatives.

 I assume from the post that this was a woman. Looking at the photo I feel like I've been Rick Rolled

[GeorgiaModerate]

NH-01: Chris Pappas (D) is in: http://www.wmur.com/article/wmur-first-democrat-pappas-announces-candidacy-for-1st-district-us-house-seat/13509553

[IceSpear]

NH-01: Chris Pappas (D) is in: http://www.wmur.com/article/wmur-first-democrat-pappas-announces-candidacy-for-1st-district-us-house-seat/13509553

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He's already pandering to the angry NH women. He better hope Republicans don't nominate a woman.

[Oryxslayer]

NH-01: Chris Pappas (D) is in: http://www.wmur.com/article/wmur-first-democrat-pappas-announces-candidacy-for-1st-district-us-house-seat/13509553

Booo, not an angry white woman.

[Holmes]

He's gay though, so angry gay man is close to angry woman.

[Dr. Arch]

NH-01: Chris Pappas (D) is in: http://www.wmur.com/article/wmur-first-democrat-pappas-announces-candidacy-for-1st-district-us-house-seat/13509553

Cute guy

[Young Conservative]

BREAKING: Bob Goodlatte, Chair of House Judiciary and Representative for VA-06, to retire at end of term.

http://thehill.com/homenews/house/359596-house-judiciary-chairman-announces-retirement

The district election results:
2016: Trump +25
2012: Romney +20

[kyc0705]

NH-01: Chris Pappas (D) is in: http://www.wmur.com/article/wmur-first-democrat-pappas-announces-candidacy-for-1st-district-us-house-seat/13509553

Cute guy

Who wants to write the Kaniela/Chris fanfiction and OK I guess I'll do it.

[Dr. Arch]

NH-01: Chris Pappas (D) is in: http://www.wmur.com/article/wmur-first-democrat-pappas-announces-candidacy-for-1st-district-us-house-seat/13509553

Cute guy

Who wants to write the Kaniela/Chris fanfiction and OK I guess I'll do it.

lmao, that was fast

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

LOL Morning Consult poll shows GOP up 1 point.
Massive outlier.

[Ebsy]

LOL Morning Consult poll shows GOP up 1 point.
Massive outlier.

Morning Consult is a very bad pollster, not sure why Atlas loves them.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

LOL Morning Consult poll shows GOP up 1 point.
Massive outlier.

Morning Consult is a very bad pollster, not sure why Atlas loves them.

Their last poll had the Democrats up 6 or 8 points.

[Young Conservative]

I know this is a little late but I think that Phillip Price in North Carolina's 11th district should get some attention. He's challenging Mark Meadows so that should make him noticeable enough. I think Price is a great fit for Western North Carolina, he's a progressive who has deep roots in Western North Carolina. I honestly thing if Phillip Price can't win the 11th then no Democrat can.

He has 0 chance of defeating Meadows who has a lot of money himself and in fundraising with conservative groups. The district is also R +14

[Kamala]

TX-29, Gene Green is retiring. Safe D.

[Cactus Jack]

TX-29, Gene Green is retiring. Safe D.

So are we just cleaning out the Texas delegation come 2018? If so, I fervently hope Barton and Jackson-Lee go out with the cleaners.

[Hindsight was 2020]

Don't know were to put this

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[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Don't know were to put this

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I think she could be the Hostettler of this cycle tbh.

[Brittain33]

What's the source?

Don't know were to put this

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[Hindsight was 2020]

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https://twitter.com/AliLapp

[Gass3268]

California is gonna be a bloodbath for Republicans.

[smoltchanov]

I know this is a little late but I think that Phillip Price in North Carolina's 11th district should get some attention. He's challenging Mark Meadows so that should make him noticeable enough. I think Price is a great fit for Western North Carolina, he's a progressive who has deep roots in Western North Carolina. I honestly thing if Phillip Price can't win the 11th then no Democrat can.

He has 0 chance of defeating Meadows who has a lot of money himself and in fundraising with conservative groups. The district is also R +14

I think a lot can be said for grassroots support I think Price will have a chance because Meadows isn't expecting a significant challenge. I think its very unlikely he wins but I think this candidate and this national climate would be the best chance for a Democrat to win. Since redistricting is a possibility for the 11th the district could look a little bit more like Heath Shuler's version of the 11th.

If you would run Heath Shuler himself (or a candidate with his views) - i could believe in his chances.  A "progressive" in THIS district? I immediately lose all interest.

[Attorney General & PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Remember that Heath Shuler won re-election by 8% in 2010, but still retired in '12 rather than opting to run under the new lines, because he knew he would lose. Meadows is Safe.