Key Senate Democrat Says Party Is 'Likely' To Spend More In Texas, Florida

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Source: Huff Post

Sep 17, 2024, 11:25 AM EDT


Sen. Gary Peters (Mich.), the chair of Senate Democrats’ campaign arm, told reporters Tuesday morning the party is “likely” to spend more on contests in Texas and Florida, two supremely expensive Republican-leaning states where Democrats may need to pull off upset victories to have a Senate majority next year.

Democrats have been encouraged by their chances in both states since Vice President Kamala Harris took over from President Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket. “If you continue to see what’s happening in those two states, you’re likely to see more resources going there,” Peters said at a breakfast sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor. “I’m certainly very encouraged, but we’ll have to see how [the campaign] goes.”

Peters’ comments indicate Democrats still have hopes of holding on to their 51-seat Senate majority, even as political forecasters are increasingly pessimistic about their odds. Republicans are expected to easily win the seat now belonging to Democrat-aligned independent Joe Manchin in West Virginia, and are now seen as slight favorites to oust Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.).

If Democrats lose both those seats, they will need to win one in either Texas or Florida, where polls have them trailing but within striking distance of unpopular GOP incumbents. Rep. Colin Allred (D), a former NFL player and civil rights lawyer, is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz (R) in Texas, and former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D) is running against Sen. Rick Scott (D) in Florida.

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[Sneederbunk]

1. Likely? Do it.

[Roy Rolling]

2. Spend money?

Great news.That will attract volunteers. Spread some good seeds out there and see what grows.

The corollary, ignoring non-swing red states almost ensures they will continue MAGA. The Democratic Party needs to identify and nurture long-term goals, even if there is no immediate return.

[HagathaCrispy]

3. TEXAS IS UNDER 40% ANGLO NOW

Considering we are just 39% Anglo and have had a Hispanic plurality majority statewide since 2020ish, it's baffling how backwards this state votes. Grant it, has become closer and last time Ted Cruz nearly lost by about 2 pts and Biden got 46.5%, we have been losing votes in the RGV but more than made up for them and then some in suburban areas. We are 39% Anglo 40% Hispanic 13% Black 6% Asian now. Lots of new people streaming in so that should change things gradually. Even though it's 60% minority the voting is the exact opposite with 6 in 10 being Anglo. Hispanics regularly give 40% to Republican candidates keep in mind.