Democrats' Desperate Bid to Reclaim Red States The Democratic Party's latest strategy in pursuit of power is a fascinating example of the party's willingness to experiment.
By encouraging doomed nominees to drop out, clearing the way for independent candidates, Democrats aim to carve out a new path to victory in rural red states.
This approach has already shown promise in Nebraska, where Dan Osborn's campaign against GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts received a boost when Democratic nominee Cindy Burbank dropped out.