It might take ‘a lightning bolt from God’ to get these Senate Democratic hopefuls to bow for independents
The article appears to examine Democratic Senate hopefuls in Montana and South Dakota who are reluctant to defer to independent candidates. The dispute matters because a divided centre-left field could affect Democrats’ prospects in traditionally Republican-leaning states.
No article text was available beyond Politico’s access prompt, so specific candidates, quotations, polling and other details cannot be verified. The headline suggests that the candidates’ positions are deeply entrenched, with a dramatic event needed to change them.
- Democratic candidates reportedly resist yielding to independents.
- Montana and South Dakota Senate races are involved.
- Detailed claims could not be verified.