Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham and Mike Enzi unlikely to win primary

[Brian4Liberty]

Some of the GOP's most senior senators made it on the National Journal's list of "Top 10 lawmakers who could lose a primary next year."

Minority leader Mitch McConnell, South Carolina's Lindsey Graham and Wyoming Sen. Mike Enzi have been officially marked as "in danger" by the website, along with Idaho Republican Rep Mike Simpson and Democrat Brian Schatz from Hawaii.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/mitch-mcconnell-lindsey-graham-win-primary-list-article-1.1420233

[69360]

BS, I would wager large sums all 3 are safe by 30 points.

[erowe1]

Here's what the National Journal article actually said:

There is no doubt that McConnell, who is perched atop a $9.5 million warchest, still remains the heavy favorite to win his primary.

That is quite different than saying he's unlikely to win it.

Incidentally, notice Bentivolio is also on the list.
http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/the-top-10-lawmakers-who-could-lose-a-primary-next-year-20130807

[Brian4Liberty]

Blame the NY Daily News for the title.

[erowe1]

Blame the NY Daily News for the title.

I do. I'm criticizing their headline.

[Brian4Liberty]

Here's what the National Journal article actually said:


That is quite different than saying he's unlikely to win it.

Incidentally, notice Bentivolio is also on the list.
http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/the-top-10-lawmakers-who-could-lose-a-primary-next-year-20130807

The media loves hyperbole and spin.

From the source you linked, the "list" is prefaced with:


Incumbency in Congress is a fortress rarely breached, particularly in primaries. In the 2012 elections, even amid record-low approval ratings, primary voters tossed only one senator and five members of the House from office (not including those races featuring two incumbents sqauring off because of redistricting).
The odds are clearly in favor of the members. Still, primary voters give the boot to at least some lawmakers nearly every cycle. For those facing electoral threats from within their own party, the pressure is especially acute as they return to their districts and states for the August recess. This month marks one of the better, prolonged periods for them to make a positive impression back home.
Primary losses often come out of nowhere (witness Rep. Cliff Stearns, R-Fla., who was dealt a surprise defeat last year). But with the 2014 primaries less than a year away in most states, here is a list of the members of Congress who appear most vulnerable to losing the nomination:

http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/the-top-10-lawmakers-who-could-lose-a-primary-next-year-20130807

[Philhelm]

I suspect that Lindsey is as safe as Jerry Sandusky during the 90's. :mad: