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GOP State Senator to Challenge Heitkamp (ND)
rollcall.com ^ | 8/16/17 | Bridget Bowman

Posted on 08/16/2017 1:34:30 PM PDT by cotton1706

North Dakota state Sen. Tom Campbell has decided to challenge Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp for her Senate seat, the state lawmaker confirmed Wednesday.  Campbell said he made his decision after months of consideration and traveling the state.

“I just want to basically go to Washington and fight just like my dad did so my grandkids and kids can have the American Dream too,” Campbell said in a brief phone interview. He said his father was a pilot in World War II. Heitkamp, who was first elected in 2012, is one of the most vulnerable Senate Democrats this cycle. President Donald Trump won her state by nearly roughly 36 points. Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales rates her race a Toss-Up.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Politics/Elections; US: North Dakota
KEYWORDS: elections

1 posted on 08/16/2017 1:34:30 PM PDT by cotton1706
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To: cotton1706; fieldmarshaldj

I render no opinion til DJ has weighed in.

BTW, note the LOW D turnout in AL last night???


2 posted on 08/16/2017 1:39:40 PM PDT by LS ("Castles Made of Sand, Fall in the Sea . . . Eventually" (Hendrix))
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To: cotton1706
The GOP should fight for the Senate in RED states such as this one and Montana. West Virginia is becoming a RED state because of the STUPIDITY of the Democratic Party -- by prohibiting the mining of coal (which Trump has reversed).

Need to try to get about 60 Republicans in the Senate to offset the RINOs such as McCain and Collins (R-ME).

3 posted on 08/16/2017 1:50:51 PM PDT by topher (Traditional values -- especially family values -- which have been proven over time.)
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To: topher

Is he THE ONE?


4 posted on 08/16/2017 1:53:29 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: cotton1706
One GOP operative said it was not likely Campbell would clear the primary field. GOP Rep. Kevin Cramer is also eyeing a run.

Heitkamp isn't terribly popular with Leftists here in ND as she has smartly voted in favor of gun rights and oil production. She only won by about 3,000 votes in 2012 and knows she has to walk a fine line.

Rep. Cramer, I believe, would likely beat her as he is quite popular and is a solid conservative. Not so sure about Campbell.

5 posted on 08/16/2017 1:55:44 PM PDT by GOP_Party_Animal
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To: LS; Impy; AuH2ORepublican; BillyBoy

I don’t know who this guy is, so I can’t say. Heitkamp is in a tough spot given the leanings of the state, but that hasn’t stopped Democrats from dominating the Senate races for decades. The last Republican to win this seat was the “colorful” Wild Bill Langer in 1958.

Now-Congressman Kevin Cramer should’ve been Heitkamp’s opponent in 2012 instead of weak freshman Rep. Rick Berg. Cramer should run in ‘18, but he hasn’t made it official yet.


6 posted on 08/16/2017 2:05:10 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Je Suis Pepe)
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To: fieldmarshaldj

Democrats have been winning the Senate seats in ND for years because they bring home the handouts for the farmers plus the old people think democrats are the same as they were 50 years ago.


7 posted on 08/16/2017 2:41:51 PM PDT by shelterguy
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To: LS

Sorry, but Trump’s endorsements should be ignored after he has endorsed McCain, Ryan and now Strange.

It’s not enough to just elect people wearing R jerseys when they work against the citizens and the rule of law.

Corker, Hatch, Heller and Flake should be removed for voting for amnesty before they are successful.


8 posted on 08/16/2017 3:26:15 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizen Means Born Here Of Citizen Parents - Know Islam, No Peace -No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Lurkinanloomin

Trump did the right thing with Strange. He voted for repeal of Obamacare, his one big vote.

No, you cannot complain that he “really didn’t mean it.” I support people who vote the right way. Mike Turner in Dayton did that for years. I never trusted him, but he always was the right vote.

Don’t know why you’re worked up. Moore will win. Trump will now have a guy who both thinks AND votes the right way.


9 posted on 08/16/2017 4:06:55 PM PDT by LS ("Castles Made of Sand, Fall in the Sea . . . Eventually" (Hendrix))
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To: cotton1706

What does he have hidden in his closet? Because it’s going to come out.


10 posted on 08/16/2017 4:11:54 PM PDT by DoodleDawg
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