[Rockingham]

In a tough year in a state that is tilting against you, recruiting political veterans make sense because they have name ID and a network of donors, know the game, and are likely to rally the base and thereby avert a collapse in turnout. Most of all though, with billionaire support and the Presidency and Congress to sell, the Democrats have an advantage in campaign cash.

Given these factors and the scramble of redistricting, the Democrats have some hope of netting two or three US House seats in Florida and of beating a poorly performing Rubio in the Senate. Crist could threfore lose and still prove to be of great benefit for the Dems in Florida's Congressional races.

[Joe Brower]

Very astute. That makes a lot of sense; thanks for your insight.