Sentences with phrase «tough general election battles»

But between the new district lines and the Democratic enrollment edge in a presidential election year, the Republicans are probably going to need every penny to assist members in tough general election battles, and perhaps in trying to help non-incumbents like Bob Cohen, who's making his second attempt at winning retiring Democratic Sen. Suzi Oppenheimer's seat.

He is gearing up for a tough general election battle against Republican Sen. Anitere Flores.

Not exact matches

When Steve first ran for Suffolk County Executive, he was not his party's choice, but won in a tough primary battle and went on to win the general election, appealing to both Republicans and Independents in a famously Republican County.