GA-SEN: Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath reportedly considering running in special Senate election
Several of the Democrats eyeing the Senate contests are grappling with dueling challenges.
On one hand, the prospect of running in a free-for-all race in November 2020 without a party primary opens the door to more centrist candidates. On the other, the idea of running against a yet-to-be-named Republican who could have limitless resources is agonizing.
One potential candidate spoke of conflicting emotions wanting to run in the morning, thinking better of it by nightfall, wanting to run again the next day. Others say theyre waiting until more candidates decide whether theyre in or out until they make their move.
With Stacey Abrams not in contention she ruled herself out hours after Isaksons announcement the biggest of those names might be U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, who used her platform as a national gun control advocate to flip a suburban Atlanta district last year. It was the partys biggest victory in 2018.
Shes said to be seriously considering a run, though some state and national Democrats are urging her to stay in the U.S. House, where she has the advantage of incumbency against Handel and several other Republicans looking to win back the seat.
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