Jeepers…it really is now a 14/7/365 election cycle as this missive hit the email box this morning:
Monday night on Chris Hayes, Ruben was asked if he was going to run against Senator Sinema and he made it clear: “I am a Marine and Marines prepare. That’s what I am doing right now.”
Preparation means being ready on day one.
Preparation means having the resources to run a winning campaign and withstand attacks on day one.
Because if Ruben runs, the moment he gets in the race he is going to get pummeled with attacks from the monied-interests supporting Senator Sinema.
That’s why we’re asking for donations today. Because if Ruben runs, it wouldn’t be to make a statement or send a message.
Ruben would be running to win.
And of course it ends with links to contribute to his campaign…which won’t be seeing anything from me…since I am sticking with my campaign finance reform pledge. But I suppose it’s a case of getting out there while the Sinema news is still front and center. Make hay while the sun shines?
If Ruben runs, he and Senator Sinema will split the Dem vote and the Republican will beat both of them by better than 25%. Huzzah!
Considering over 70% of Arizonan democrats disapprove of Sinema right now that’s a longshot claim.
Sir, you may be underestimating the power of incumbency, but even if the margin is less, if Ruben runs, Arizona goes red.