Sentences with phrase «democrats running for higher office»

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One might argue that the Democrats (in both houses) have more to lose, with several of their members who are running for Congress perhaps enjoying the insurance policy that two primaries brings — the option to run for their current seats if a bid for higher office doesn't work out.

Gov. Rick Scott is leaving office due to term limits, but Ballard expects he'll run for U.S. Senate against incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson and beat him because the governor is better known, has higher approval ratings and will be better funded.

Dicker pointed to the difficulties for Republicans running for the state's highest office in the Democrat - heavy state.

Maybe Democrat Steve Bateman will now run for higher office since he's earned his corruption merit badge.