Posted on 02/03/2016 3:08:17 PM PST by Clintonfatigued
That leaves FL-18 open, and gives Republicans an excellent opportunity for a pickup. The South Florida coastal district has a Cook rating of R+3, and without a Democratic incumbent to hold it, the district may serve as a bellwether of sorts for the GOP’s potential success in the entire state. Former Army Ranger and veteran of Afghanistan Brian Mast has announced this morning that he will seek the Republican nomination for Congress in this district — less than five years after losing both of his legs in Afghanistan
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This is an old article, but I just learned of his candidacy from a fellow Freeper who shares a mutual friend with him. He made a huge sacrifice for his country and nearly lost his life. He deserves our support.
A pretty good map overall, but she thinks Louisiana is competitive?
In “Party affilation” I’m sure it is. Party affiliation is meaningless though. GA and especially LA are GOP states, to not have GA “lean” is ridiculous.
Good pickup target, pretty unchanged under the gay new map IIRC. No obvious frontrunner.
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