Here’s Who the Democrats Want You to Vote for This November
Millionaires, mediocrities and militarists — a sneak preview of the Democratic Party’s new fall lineup.
US Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick speaking with supporters of Hillary Clinton at a get out the vote rally at the Arizona Democratic Party headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, October 30, 2016.Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia
It’s no secret that the Democrats are going for a repeat of 2006. All the elements are there: a deeply unpopular president; a host of districts seemingly ready to turn blue; and an aggressive push by the national party committees. Key to these efforts is the DCCC’s “Red to Blue” campaign, a list of Democratic candidates — sometimes recruited, sometimes not — in flippable districts who are singled out for extra help from the party.
So what can the party’s voters expect if these lucky individuals are voted in? The list — much like the party’s picks in general — tends towards military veterans and former officials, particularly if they happen to be business owners, wealthy, and well-connected. Here’s a brief rundown of some of the more notable names on the list.
Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-02)
This won’t be Ann Kirkpatrick’s first tilt at a congressional seat — she served twice in Arizona’s First District, from 2009-2011 and 2013-2017, before losing her bid to unseat John McCain. She’s now hopped over to the Second District in an attempt to take it for the Democrats.
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