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GOP Is Leaning Into Moderate, Experienced Senate Candidates In 2024 To Avoid Another Failed Red Wave, Experts Say
The Daily Caller ^ | July 9, 2023 | ARJUN SINGH

Posted on 07/09/2023 5:57:15 PM PDT by Bratch

Republicans are looking to recruit moderate and experienced candidates for Senate races in 2024 to avoid a repeat of losses in the 2022 midterms, GOP campaign experts and conservative commentators told the Daily Caller News Foundation.

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), the GOP’s campaign arm responsible for Senate elections, is looking to place moderate nominees with elected experience in competitive races, experts told the DCNF. An emphasis on electability offered by experienced candidates, they said, is essential to winning — unlike novice candidates subscribing to former President Donald Trump’s brand of populism. (RELATED: In Blow To GOP, Rep. Mike Gallagher Decides Against Senate Run)

In the 2022 midterm elections, Trump’s endorsement helped several populist candidates in Arizona, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Georgia win primary races over moderate candidates. All of them went on to lose their elections, which observers ascribed to their Trump-style views that were unpalatable to general election voters, with a “red wave” failing to materialize.

The concern has led to “electability” as being a top priority for candidates endorsed by the NRSC. A spokesperson for Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana, the NRSC’s chairman, told the DCNF that his “number one priority is recruiting candidates who can win a primary and a general election.”

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A spokesperson for Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana, the NRSC’s chairman, told the DCNF that his “number one priority is recruiting candidates who can win a primary and a general election.”


1 posted on 07/09/2023 5:57:15 PM PDT by Bratch
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To: Bratch

“Republicans failed to make expected Senate gains in 2022’s midterm elections after novice GOP candidates lost critical races.”

Because of Democrat voter fraud.


2 posted on 07/09/2023 5:59:40 PM PDT by lowbridge ("Let’s check with Senator Schumer before we run it" - NY Times)
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To: Bratch

Its cute theh think we will keep voting for McCaniancs and Grahamnesties.


3 posted on 07/09/2023 6:00:20 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Bratch

” Experts “?

Meaning Mitch McConnell, Lisa Murkowski, and Mitt Romney?


4 posted on 07/09/2023 6:00:41 PM PDT by BrexitBen
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To: Bratch
Budweiser level of understanding the American voters.

And it matters not the vote count if it's a rigged process. That's the 900 pound Rainbow striped gorilla in the middle of the room.

5 posted on 07/09/2023 6:01:29 PM PDT by blackdog ((Z28.310) My dog Sam eats purple flowers.)
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To: Bratch

This makes no difference. The D’s and the press lie about every candidate and unaffiliated voters believe them.


6 posted on 07/09/2023 6:01:29 PM PDT by ModelBreaker
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To: Bratch

Yeah, more Romney-like candidates, that’s the ticket.


7 posted on 07/09/2023 6:01:36 PM PDT by Huskrrrr (Alinsky, you magnificent Bastard, I read your book!)
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To: Huskrrrr

Just feel the excitement.


8 posted on 07/09/2023 6:02:09 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: lowbridge

Dominion selects our Government now, Donchaknow?


9 posted on 07/09/2023 6:02:44 PM PDT by Shady (The Force of Liberty must prevail for the sake of our Children and Grandchildren...)
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To: ModelBreaker

Might as well vote for Rats.


10 posted on 07/09/2023 6:02:47 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Bratch

GOP is the other half of the DNC.
The uniparty had declared war on the citizens of the US.


11 posted on 07/09/2023 6:03:47 PM PDT by meyer (FBI = KGB for the DNC; IRS = Gestapo)
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To: Secret Agent Man

Why does McConnell think we will vote for his handpicked Candidates?


12 posted on 07/09/2023 6:04:35 PM PDT by tennmountainman (FUJB)
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To: dfwgator

Please clap


13 posted on 07/09/2023 6:06:53 PM PDT by Track9 (You are far too inquisitive not to be seduced…)
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To: lowbridge
Because of Democrat voter fraud.

AND because the establishment RINO's wouldn't back or fund the candidates the people chose.

14 posted on 07/09/2023 6:07:07 PM PDT by ducttape45 (Proverbs 14:34, "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.")
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To: Bratch

It would have been great if they had supported the last round of candidates. Probably would have made a difference…


15 posted on 07/09/2023 6:07:17 PM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (Eccl 10:2 - The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.)
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To: Bratch

Who wants to bet manchin wins again in West Virginia?


16 posted on 07/09/2023 6:07:28 PM PDT by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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To: lowbridge
Because of Democrat voter fraud.

And GOPe sabotage.

17 posted on 07/09/2023 6:07:40 PM PDT by FreeReign
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To: tennmountainman

Maybe he doesn’t. Maybe he just thinks more moderates or dmeocrats who aren’t totally commie/insane may just like voting for the candidate who gets them there, slower, but without the insane crazy defining the left today.


18 posted on 07/09/2023 6:07:58 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: tennmountainman

Vote them in and let Trump deal with them. I wouldn’t be worried but then who’s going up against Sherrod Brown in Ohio? Answer nobody. Tester? Nobody but a vet with money nobody’s heard of. Mancin? A rino we’d better be happy with. That’s one out of 3. The other competitive seats are not being contested. It’s not us. It’s our leadership.


19 posted on 07/09/2023 6:10:49 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (e allowed )
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To: FreeReign

Sounds like this GOP spokesperson wants to elect the UNI PARTY. He has no ‘fight’ in him. Sad.


20 posted on 07/09/2023 6:13:54 PM PDT by rovenstinez ( )
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