Posted on 01/28/2016 1:33:38 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders are energizing grassroots voters as the first balloting of the 2016 presidential race draws near. Yet the three maverick contenders are also alarming political operatives over the damage each could wreak on their own parties' House candidates this November.
The worry is that each man's take-no-prisoners appeals would alienate moderate voters in the two to three dozen competitive House races expected in seats from Florida to California, often in the suburbs. While it seems unlikely Republicans will lose House control, some in the GOP envision a serious dent in their current majority should Trump or Cruz be nominated, while Democrats worry that a Sanders candidacy would deflate their chances for sizable gains.
"Being able to talk passionately about democratic socialism may be a virtue," said Rep. Steve Israel, D-N.Y., who formerly led House Democrats' campaign organization and is backing Hillary Clinton for his party's presidential nomination. "I'm not sure that resonates to swing voters in the suburbs and exurbs, and those are the districts we have to win to take back the House."(continued)
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Maybe those who are worrying about losing their base and their seats should take heed. The voters are. And they don’t like corrupt, lying politicians. Throw the bums out!
The rebellion is on!
Go, Trump!
Go, Cruz!
A tidal wave is coming!
I’m hoping for a jobs rush, unemployment benefits are half of the year before, very dismal jobs forecast.
all the buzz this am is Rubio gaining.Who the hell could vote for that amnesty clown? I’m for Trump but I sure as hell don’t want to see Rubio gain any traction..Mr Open borders war loving neocon
Agreed - there is no place in these times for moderates.
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