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In It to Win It

(9,704 posts)
13. I think DeSantis likely would have won anyway. I think the 20 points was a fluke
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 03:34 PM
Jul 2024

Turnout, and especially Dem turnout, was abysmal in 2022. If I recall correctly, all statewide Republican candidates won by almost 20.

Deuxcents

(19,950 posts)
12. Our primary is August 20
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 09:49 AM
Jul 2024

My ballot was for Senator (Rick Scott is up for re election), judges n school board n commissioners.

Lochloosa

(16,432 posts)
3. He's only won by 3% the last time he ran. She has my money.
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 09:46 PM
Jul 2024

He's not liked here and with abortion access and legislation of cannabis on the ticket, maybe.

MaryMagdaline

(7,911 posts)
4. Same as always here. Everyone will attest how they hate Scott
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 09:48 PM
Jul 2024

and he will still win because he has an R by his name.
I’ve spoken to her when she was going direct fundraising - a lot of energy and smarts. She’s running a good campaign. She’s close in the polls.
Florida Dems have contested every seat at state and local levels for first time ever. It might make us over perform in the little towns.

She has a shot. But it’s Chinatown.

Add: Harris helps her big in Jax, Tampa, Tallahassee, Tampa , Broward, Miami.

TwilightZone

(28,834 posts)
5. Probably not great.
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 09:49 PM
Jul 2024

Florida has moved further right. The GOP won 20 of the 28 House races in 2022 with a vote share 6% higher than 2020.

The total statewide vote in those races was 58.25%R / 39.63%D.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Florida

Everyone seems to hate Scott, so there is that. Excellent turnout for Harris would also help the odds.

wordstroken

(668 posts)
6. I've been weighing the options against Scott.
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 09:53 PM
Jul 2024

Did a deep dive to research all four Dems on the ticket, and determined DMP has the best chance of beating him.
Mailed my ballot yesterday, and voted for her.

rubbersole

(8,640 posts)
7. This state can be competitive. Desantis isn't popular.
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 10:01 PM
Jul 2024

tsf's followers aren't putting up signs like in the past. Nobody. Lot of young and SS recipients alike. Just sayin'.

Rhiagel

(1,742 posts)
8. She should be running SS and Medicare Ads 24/7....
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 10:20 PM
Jul 2024

... detailing his plans to sunset those programs. Maybe the idiots in the Villages will wake up someday and realize that voting against your own self-interests is not wise.

Timeflyer

(2,688 posts)
10. He's well-known as a Medicare fraudster, and doesn't like Social Security. If she has money to spread the news,
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 08:20 AM
Jul 2024

she stands a chance. Can't say how much, 'cause FL Dems are outnumbered, but we won't surrender.

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