Democrats’ crises begin to play out
in early Senate recruitment and first campaigns
Posted By: NorthernDog, 4/20/2025 9:11:13 AM
Democrats’ panic over what they stand for and whether they can credibly compete beyond the bluest states is already erupting in the rush to recruit Senate candidates across the country for next year — a desperate effort to dig out from years of losses that have them far from power at a moment they need it most. Will Democrats, indeed, compete everywhere in 2026? Will leaders allocate money even in tough races, or will they consolidate conservatively around their best bets? How will they handle what could be candidates who range from being aligned with Bernie Sanders to occasionally voting
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Dems big problem is they have to hide what they really believe while appeasing the far-left 'woke' base. That only works in the bluest of blue states.