Donald Trump just handed Senate Democrats another lucky break

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Donald Trump may have inadvertently just given Senate Democrats their second break in two days, in a campaign cycle where they badly need as many as they can get.

The break: The president-elect has chosen Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) to serve as secretary of the interior.

Although most of the nation has never heard of the guy, Senate Democrats know the one-term Montana congressman well: He was widely expected to challenge one of their most vulnerable members in 2018, Sen. Jon Tester. And he had a decent chance of winning — Trump won the state by more than 20 points. Plus, Montana has only one congressional seat, which means Zinke has already successfully campaigned statewide twice.

Recognizing the threat he posed, Senate Democrats tried to knock Zinke this November by funding a strong Democratic challenger. But Zinke ended up beating Denise Juneau by 16 points.

If Zinke accepts the job and is confirmed by the Senate, Trump will have done what Senate Democrats could not: taken one of their biggest competitors out of the picture. It's not clear what other Republican could launch a credible statewide campaign to unseat a senator. (Montana's Democratic governor, Steve Bullock, just won reelection.) If the Senate confirms Zinke, Bullock will appoint his replacement from a list of three nominees selected by Republicans, but just a few months later a special election would occur.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/12/14/donald-trump-just-handed-senate-democrats-another-lucky-break/?tid=pm_politics_pop&utm_term=.c4e10dd82d1d

[Generator]

1. You know

I thought until today that I was cynical and had already given up hope. But I guess not. It's hard to take but that elector challenge thing is a dream. Clinton isn't going to be president. But any chance we have to break Trump-anything-is better than nothing. America actually matters to the world. It's not just me and you. So good news we hope!

[MiniMe]

2. He is "draining the swamp"

Thanks Donnie

[global1]

3. Now That This Has Been Publicized What Are The Chances That.....

Trump will go through with the appointment?

[Xolodno]

4. Could have been far worse....

Could have gotten someone who believes in giving away public lands to the States, endless permits for mining, grazing, foresting, etc.

This guy will allow some of that, but he's against turning federal land over to the states and big on preserving land for hunters, fishers, recreation, etc.

He'll probably give the go ahead on pipelines, etc. But at least he won't give the green light to clear cutting, toxic waste dumping into lakes, etc.