Could Val Demings defeat Marco Rubio or is it hopeless?

[Towlie]

Val Demings says "If I defeat Marco Rubio in Florida, Democrats are virtually guaranteed to keep Senate control."

1. Sounds great, but is it true?

2. Is there any hope that she could do that?

She'll be hosting an event next week in Sunrise. I'm sure she'll get the votes down here in Broward, but...

[ProudMNDemocrat]

1. Val Demmings needs to tie Rubio to Rick Scott's Tax plan...

That eventually eliminates Medicare, Social Security, Medicaid, raises taxes on over 50% of Americans while protecting the very rich, takes away veteran's benefits, and more. Marco Rubio is in agreement with that plan if the Senate takes control.

She stresses that, she has a shot because Florida has a LOT of Seniors who draw Social Security, are on Medicare, Military veterans who earned those benefits, nor do not want to see their taxes go up.

[LoisB]

5. Totally agree.

[calguy]

2. I like her...

but from what I know about Florida politics, which is very little, I'd say the odds are against her. Hope I'm wrong.

[at140]

3. Val can beat Rubio like a drum

Her speaking skills are superior and so is her dignity.

[elleng]

6. Thanks, LOVE to see it!

[Darwins_Retriever]

16. No, she can't

She should, but demographics are against her. Florida Man, Cubans, and Puerto Ricans, oh my! Rubio will bet Rick Scott's help. Scott knows how to work the Puerto Ricans in central Florida. When he ran against Nelson, he was the only Florida politician to go to Puerto Rico after the Hurricane.

But I might be wrong, I hope I'm wrong.

[snowybirdie]

4. She's about 2 points

down. So far no tv ads or big rallys. No statewide campaigning. So she has a chance once she gets her name out there and speaks to issues.

[elleng]

7. Sounds pretty good to me.

Chances of getting her name out there, depend on what?

[Fiendish Thingy]

8. And she's outraised Rubio by a significant amount. Nt

[elleng]

9. so why 'no tv ads or big rallys. No statewide campaigning'?

[snowybirdie]

10. Primary is in August

She has no opponents. She's probably saving funds for the general

[elleng]

11. Thanks

[Fiendish Thingy]

13. I'm sure she's keeping her resources reserved for the general

I’m also sure that Rubio will benefit from millions in dark money, so Demings will need every penny for the fall campaign.

[Phoenix61]

12. That's fantastic news. I'll be knocking doors for her. nt

[hay rick]

14. She can win if she tries and WE try.

Nothing is written in stone. It's easy to opt out of the fray and engage in self-fulfilling prophecy. Asking if it's hopeless sounds like a way to solicit reasons for doing nothing (because it might be hopeless). As for winning in Broward- how about winning Broward by more? GOTV!

[AmBlue]

15. I just signed up to help her.

As a Floridian, it's just absolutely critical. Rubio is an awful, sniveling little hypocritical turd. Demings would be a tremendous improvement, not to mention flipping a Senate seat to the D column, which would be beyond fantastic!!

We all need to find a place to plug in and work!! Find a candidate you like, be strategic and put your efforts where they can make the most difference! Every little bit counts.

[In It to Win It]

17. Everyone is beatable