ConservativeElector2 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Interesting development because it creates an open seat. Both Gov. Whitmer and Sec. Buttigieg are reportedly not interested in running for the seat. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-debbie-stabenow-announces-wont-seek-re-election-2024-rcna64398 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezi Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 It seems as if Elissa Slotkin is gearing up to announce a run. She’d be a solid candidate as a proven over-performer, being able to solidly hold her swing seat 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcczar Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 20 minutes ago, ConservativeElector2 said: Interesting development because it creates an open seat. Both Gov. Whitmer and Sec. Buttigieg are reportedly not interested in running for the seat. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-debbie-stabenow-announces-wont-seek-re-election-2024-rcna64398 Good move. She’s old and she’s banking Biden is re-elected so a Dem will get the seat. It’s was the best option for her. Buttigieg could change his mind but he’s too new of a resident to really run for the seat. I think he runs for Governor potentially in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hestia Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Slotkin is likely going to run. I hope she wins unless another great candidate leaps in. I think she could hold the seat with ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pringles Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Hestia said: Slotkin is likely going to run. I hope she wins unless another great candidate leaps in. I think she could hold the seat with ease. Assuming the GOP nominates someone crazy or has a crazy frontrunner, I'm on the Slotkin train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortKing Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Lots of young talent on the Dem side but Slotkin is the most impressive to me. Held down a tough seat in three successive election cycles, natsec background and wealth of knowledge on foreign affairs. If you have to forego incumbency advantage in a swing state in a presidential year, an overperformer like Slotkin helps minimize downside risk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkh64 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Does John James give up a marginal seat to lose a 3rd senate race? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPotatoTed Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 I’d love to see Pete run and win. Running in 2024 would be uncouth regardless of whether it’s Biden or Kamala. Better to wait until 2028, and joining the senate in a swing state could be a smart next step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hestia Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, MrPotatoTed said: I’d love to see Pete run and win. Running in 2024 would be uncouth regardless of whether it’s Biden or Kamala. Better to wait until 2028, and joining the senate in a swing state could be a smart next step. You know my thoughts on Pete, but they've improved in general 😛 However, I think he's right to sit this one out. It reeks of carpet-bagging. I think he'd get whacked by a talented Michigan Democratic bench. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPotatoTed Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 9 hours ago, Hestia said: You know my thoughts on Pete, but they've improved in general 😛 However, I think he's right to sit this one out. It reeks of carpet-bagging. I think he'd get whacked by a talented Michigan Democratic bench. He bought the house in Michigan months before Stabenow’s retirement. It’s a happy coincidence. Maybe. ;c) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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