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He had way more money than the Democrat who challenged him but still lost because of Obama's coattails.
Oh no, Obama won all of Illinois, even the most Republican regions.
And his opponent was black
He basically ran as a Mark Kirk tier moderate and used the largest funding advantage in history to win like that though.
@Nuke I was reading up on the 2004 Senate elections the other day, and even watched this 10 hour vid of the election night coverage from CNN on the day of the 2004 election
(coincidentally)
I didn't even know Alan Keyes ran against him in 04 during Obama's run for the Senate in IL. Apparently it was because the Republican candidate dropped out shortly before the election and the GOP needed a replacement, so they went with another black guy
Obama got over 70% of the vote and won many downstate rural counties
Yep.
Obama had an enormous funding advantage.
I wonder how much will money play a part this year
Six weeks later, the Illinois Republican State Central Committee chose former Diplomat Alan Keyes to replace Ryan as the Republican candidate. The election was the first for the U.S. Senate in which both major party candidates were African American. Obama's 43% margin of victory was the largest in the state history of U.S. Senate elections. The inequality in the candidates spending for the fall elections – $14,244,768 by Obama and $2,545,325 by Keyes – is also among the largest in history in both absolute and relative terms.[1]
If it's boring establishment candidate vs boring establishment candidate, then money definitely will make the difference
Arguably money was how Rick Scott managed to eke out a win in 2010 despite his shady background
His opponent, Alex Sink, had almost no ads
Indeed.
Money doesn't matter as much if you have actual support.
Tester has "a big warchest" and I guess that's better than not having any, but I wouldn't be surprised if Rosendale beats him
Agreed.
Tester's cash is his key to victory.
Dems are running an Iron Worker who is endorsed by Bernie
The Republican Running is an alright candidate
No, we don't.
this tranny jew I know said he thinks the guy running in Ryan's district has a good chance and that he wants him to be the future Speaker
I don't think Ryan's district is going to be competitive though
@Nuke what makes you think no?
@ThatRightWingFish For one, Nehlen has basically killed himself.
he isn't the frontrunner
Nehlen has pretty much never acted like he isn't a joke.
Leah Vukmir?
If we're aiming to have Kevin Nicholson get the nomination, this is probably for the best
NVM
I got mixed up @FLanon
Wisconsin Senate - Republican Primary:
Kevin Nicholson 33% (+13)
Leah Vukmir 20%
Good
I feel like he can win this seat
If he focuses on Trade and Immigration, (Like Trump), I think he can win
Going to check this out later