[Mariner]

I cannot imagine a scenario where a Republican Senate candidate loses in AL against a Democrat.

[lodi90]

I cannot imagine a scenario where a Republican Senate candidate loses in AL against a Democrat.

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Only way for Dims to win is by depressing GOP turnout by brow beating Republicans into staying home.

[fwdude]

I cannot imagine a scenario where a Republican Senate candidate loses in AL against a Democrat.

In special elections in an off year, the dems might have a chance. But the magnitude of this race is more on the order of a national election. It's that big because the stakes are that high.