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.