Posted on 02/06/2018 7:42:42 PM PST by napscoordinator
JEFFERSON CITY • Democrats made a dent in the GOP's super-majority in the Missouri House on Tuesday, swiping a Jefferson County-based district that had been held by a Republican.
Democrat Mike Revis snagged nearly 52 percent of the vote compared to Republican David Linton's 48 percent share, according to preliminary results from the Missouri Secretary of State.
According to the unofficial results, Republicans still took at least two out of four special election contests on Tuesday, winning decisively in two western Missouri districts.
In the 144th district, encompassing a patch of southeast Missouri, including Iron County and parts of Washington County, Democrat Jim Scaggs led Republican Chris Dinkins narrowly at 9:20 p.m. with 14 precincts left to report tallies.
The Democrats were elated by their flash of success, saying the victory in Jefferson County signaled more problems for the Republican brand going into the November elections.
(Excerpt) Read more at stltoday.com ...
Money quote:
“Based on the unofficial results, Republicans held on to three other seats in four special elections on Tuesday, winning decisively in two western Missouri districts and narrowly in the southeast Missouri 144th District.”
I concede I don’t know much about Missouri politics, but seems like there’s an awful lot of handwringing for 75% success rate. I’d take that extrapolated writ large.
Ultra low turnout, dem voters care more about these special elections.
They won’t hold it, this fag has 11 months to enjoy his office.
I agree 75 percent would be fine, IF 100 percent weren’t held by republicans before the election.
Dims are pumping money into these special elections. See this Politico article: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/02/10/democrats-special-elections-organizing-401365 bragging about it:
“The Democrats’ secret weapon to take back statehouses
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is pumping money and infrastructure into an array of legislative races. Special election results suggest it’s paying off.
By EDWARD-ISAAC DOVERE 02/10/2018 06:50 AM EST”
From the article:
“...the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee.. now working to coordinate efforts and partners... double its spending ... to $35 million...
“’...we’re able to show up to the table with a lot more resources,” said [DLCC head] Jessica Post...’Play big, create big competitive maps, we’ll help you fund the infrastructure, and we’ll come in and invest with our partner groups.’”
“....including Eric Holder at the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. Planned Parenthood ...League of Conservation Voters... Forward Majority super PAC [promised]$100 million into state races... The Democratic National Committee ... with infrastructure and staff... “
Article also quotes RSLC (Republican) as saying they will spend $45mm.
Tonight I guess there are 2 in Minnesota at the state level. I would imagine we will continue our losing streak. My only problem is that we were on such a roll that it is sad to see it end. I understand all the funding and everything, but really this has everything to do with conservatives sitting out these elections.
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