Now the field is open for fresh faces without baggage to establish themselves and grow the party's roster of candidates.
The steady stream of political big shots who have turned down invitations from Democratic Party leaders to run for the U.S. Senate is admittedly not a good look ahead of 2020. When Georgia politician Stacey Abrams, Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro and Iowa Rep. Cindy Axne last weekof those who’ve declined, it wasn’t exactly a confidence booster for the party.
But if the goal is to reclaim the Senate rather than score a publicity boon early in the cycle, these public rejections might be blessings in disguise. Holding competitive primaries that featureBringing in new candidates means introducing a fresh slate of personalities, allowing a diverse group of state-level politicians and political outsiders to enter the fray.
On the face of it, recruiting high-profile contenders has its benefits, which is why parties tend to seek them out. They certainly offer logistical perks: Since they are already well-known in their states, they don’t need to spend as much money to introduce themselves to voters. And the money they do need can often be drawn from existing fundraising networks.
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