Slotkin’s Senate run may complicate Dems bid to retake House
Associated PressLANSING, Mich. — When U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin announced plans to run for a critical Senate seat in Michigan, many Democrats were pleased. Slotkin’s entry into the race has helped reassure Democrats that in a year when they are defending twice as many seats as Republicans are, their standing in Michigan may be safe. “It is sort of a blessing and a curse,” said Michigan Democratic strategist Amy Chapman, who was Barack Obama’s state director during his first presidential campaign in 2008. “Senate Democrats have gotten a good candidate but the curse is, obviously, what do you do about the House district?” Slotkin is running to succeed Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, who is retiring at the end of her term. She promised constituents at a Senate campaign kickoff in Lansing last month that her “first responsibility” would be to “make sure this district stays in Democratic hands.” “To be honest, I had always thought to myself, I’m not going to be here forever,” Slotkin said.
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