IN-SEN: Brains or Braun?

[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.

[Kamala]

lol Rokita says natural disasters are "God's will":

Well, I guess it's a step up from rape.

[Kamala]

Of all the vulnerable senators, Donnelly is the most anonymous. A bitter republican primary should give him time to define himself rather than his opponent doing so

[Kamala]

I think Messer might be the only guy who is blander than Donnelly. Plus, Messer is a total establishment goon in an environment that doesn't favor such candidates.

[Kamala]

Hot take: Messer is more likely to lose the general than Rokita.

Agreed.

[Kamala]

Donnelly's all steak and no sizzle. He's inoffensive and a very solid senator. If this was a Clinton midterm he'd be severely disadvantaged, but in Trump's midterm I think he's got an advantage.

I think, in general, he's very similar to Rob Portman, in the lack of glitz and focus on being a good fit for the state.

[Kamala]

So Donnelly has about (with leaners) 48%? That's pretty good.

[Kamala]

Plus, as you mention, it'd be really hard to hold the governor's mansion for 2 1/2 decades

Here in South Dakota, if (more like when) Republicans win the 2018 election, it'll be 4 decades of their rule!