Reid: 'We are going to lose in South Dakota'

[Freddie Stubbs]

Source: Argus Leader

RENO, Nev. – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Monday he expects Democrats to maintain control of Senate in the fall elections but acknowledged things could change between now and then.

"If the election were held today, we'd be in the majority without any question, but the election is not today," Reid of Nevada told reporters at his office in Reno.

The Senate is composed of 53 Democrats, 45 Republicans and two independents who vote with the Democratic caucus.

Reid said he's most concerned about the open seat in South Dakota, where longtime Democrat Tim Johnson is stepping down.

Read more: http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2014/08/19/sd-senate-seat-worries-democratic-leader/14272361/

[newfie11]

1. I'm afraid he's right

Here in the Black Hills your more welcome as a leper than a democrat.

Fox News plays almost everywhere in Rapid City.

The Rez used to be very pro Dem but I've not been there for years so don't know about now.

[bigdarryl]

3. As usual democrats with no SPINE!! if you keep thinking your going to loose

You will loose.JESUS!!!

[brooklynite]

4. Indeed. Tell us what YOU'VE done to help us win in SD...

Since I'm not in a competitive State, my activity is limited to financial support, and since I don't have infinite resources, I have to triage races. Too many other State we ALSO have to win have greater prospects for success.

[newfie11]

6. +1. Nt

[newfie11]

5. Are you in Western SD?

If not don't lecture me!

Yes I vote every election! I donate what I can.

Trying to have a civil discussion with people that are brain washed by foxxxxx news is impossible!

[still_one]

7. That he is telling it like it is is not bringing in false hopes. Perhaps you haven't been following

the politics lately in South Dakota. This isn't the same state when George McGovern was Senator.

Resources need to be put in places we can win

[newfie11]

10. +1. Nt

[doxydad]

2. Too early...

Polls are polls....We have to get closer to November before you can get a clear picture of the upcoming elections. I'm thinking Dems holding 52 seats. Just spitballin', and I am more concerned about KY and TEXAS.... we need the progressives to come out in those two States!

[still_one]

8. I agree. I think we will retain the Senate.

[DFW]

17. KY good chance. TX no way. Cornyn is a lock to retain his seat

Georgia, however, might be a pickup for us. Michelle Nunn has some considerable support there.

[closeupready]

9. Bullshit headline. Naturally, it's the AP.

[ffr]

11. Republi voters should be shamed for even considering electing obstructionists

It's beyond comprehension that Democrats don't have a super majority in both houses after the crap we've had to endure from the latest bunch of Republi idiots! California did it. The remainder of the country needs to get on board so our government can get things done! Can't do it with obstructionists in power.

[Bandit]

13. They had one and what did they do with it?

People give you power and if you won't use it they take it away. That seems fairly simple to me..

[AndyTiedye]

18. It Wasn't a Real SuperMajority, Vote #60 Was Lieberman

[Android3.14]

12. I see the lalalala-fingers-in-ears crowd have arrived

Don't like the news? Blame the messenger.

It's been weird these past few days with people saying the equivalent of "Well, what do you expect with INSERT NEWS SOURCE" for everything from CNN to AP to NPR. Faux News I can understand, but this total rejection of anything that disagrees with a Pollyanna outlook for the upcoming election or, on the opposite end of the spectrum, anything that questions the popular notion of a sociopathic white cop shooting a angelic black man in the back for no reason is simply bizarre.

[ForgoTheConsequence]

14. Somehow this is Naders fault.

...

[Comrade Grumpy]

15. The South Dakota Democratic candidate is Rick Weiland. He can use your help.

http://rickweiland.com/priorities/

[newfie11]

16. He will have my vote and yes I've sent him what I can afford

Im curious how many posting here actually live in SD, especially West River