Discussion: New Poll Shows Rep. Braley Retaking Small Lead In Iowa Senate Race

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He’s going to win.

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the best thing braley has going for him is joni ernst. every time she opens her mouth something outrageous comes out. she is a nightmare.

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Iowans are realizing that, while Braley may be an idiot, Joni Ernst is a lunatic. It’s taken so long because the media has been bizarrely unwilling to call her out on her Akin-quality BS.

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I read this morning in WaPo that GOTV efforts in IA and Colorado were reaching out to Dems that did not even vote in 2010 on top of the voters that did.

But the kicker is that these efforts would start to show up late in the polling. Here’s hoping their right…

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Iowans are slowing learning what a nutbag the TEAhadist, ERNST really is. Dems will hold this seat.

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The Democrats have a far more energetic and far better funded GOTV operation than Ernst does.

This is why Braley will likely win.

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I already voted for him.

So did the rest of my extended family.

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I voted for him already. My friends did too. But remember, it’s pretty much a toss up, and although Iowa is progressive in many ways, we also elected Steve King and Chuck Grassley. I’m crossing my fingers.

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Democratic GOTV efforts are our ace in the hole. Republicans spend all their money on the hate ad campaign to energize their base. If we vote we win.

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If history is any guide then the Dems should have no trouble staying in control of the Senate this year.

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That is awesome. I’ve been posting here in KY that Democrats need to vote early and take someone with them. Take especially someone not likely to vote like a young adult or someone who is semi home bound.

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As I recall,PPP was the most accurate pollster in 2012. I recall them calling the Walker recall election right on the money too.

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From your lips to canvassers’ feet!