Being a native of the state, I have some insights from family still living there. This was NOT a referendum on Trump, despite what anyone will hear from the media in the coming days/weeks. In the primary, there were two republicans running. Abraham, a doctor, was favored by MANY die-hard social conservatives. Rispone was not, as I understand it, as conservative.
Bel Edwards has run as a blue dog, so yes, miles apart from CA and Pelosi and what is happening on the Federal level. He has raised taxes (don’t they always?) and turned around and gave the money to the Teachers as a raise. Since there are many minorities in LA and especially as teachers, the outcome is somewhat predictable. Had Abraham run against Bel Edwards, it might have been different. In any case, BE had a harder road to climb this time and a quick look at the map will show more red across the state than blue. It remains to be seen what his popularity will be going forward, but I wouldn’t bet the farm on it staying high.
“Being a native of the state, I have some insights from family still living there.”
I don’t remember the issue, maybe something to do with guns or abortion, but people here were shocked to see a Democrat on our side, on that issue. So I tend to agree with you...he knew how to govern to win as a Democrat in his state.
The Dems wouldn’t be smart to take it as a referendum on Trump, unless they’re prepared to run someone far to the right of any of their declared or undeclared candidates.
You bring up a good point. Why the republicans keep battling through these “jungle” elections when the party could nominate someone and get 50% at the outset.
Just a suggestion.
It’s all well and good for these apparent rubes and dupes in KY and LA to vote for Democrats and SAY it’s not a referendum on Trump, but guess what folks? It is. Perception=Reality. But go ahead and give aid and comfort to the people trying to impeach the president. Sounds like a plan. I’ve had it with the excuses. You think Democrats in CA would vote for a Republican just because they were pro choice and anti-gun? I think not. Those mother****ers know how to get in line.