Elliot Engel In Danger of Losing His Primary

[brooklynite]

Political Wire

The Cook Political Report says Rep. Elliot Engel (D-NY) is in serious danger of losing his primary later this month.

“After 32 years in the House, despite the perks of seniority and a powerful committee chairmanship, Engel may be in the wrong place at the wrong time. In a national crisis when Democratic primary voters – particularly those of color — are crying out for change, the spotlight has been on Engel’s absence from the district and his longtime incumbency is a liability. He’s at serious risk.”

Hard to imagine that, after Crowley's loss, an incumbent Congressperson in NY would be unprepared for a challenger.

[Mad cow]

1. He did it to himself with that hot mic comment.

[brooklynite]

2. No, he was in trouble long before that...

[zaj]

3. And to be fair... His remarks were misrepresented

He said he "wouldn't care" (to be so agressively pushing to speak) if he didn't have a primary.

He probably felt like he should be listening, and perhaps he should have been.

But the implication was made that he didn't care about the Floyd's murder or the broader issue of police violence.

I heard that at first, then realized the context implied something far less horrible.

JMO

[Zambero]

4. Yes, much as "What difference does it make?!"

Context is everything, which often means it gets ignored.

[Renew Deal]

6. 32 years is long enough

[Zambero]

7. Arguably yes, and perhaps a better argument

...than deliberate misrepresentation.

[Renew Deal]

5. Saying stupid things will do that.