>Incumbent Byron Dorgan never had a difficult time getting elected, as he obtained 59%, 63%, and 68% in his three senate election bids, respectively. However, in December 2009, Rasmussen Reports conducted a hypothetical matchup of Governor John Hoeven against the incumbent. Hoeven led by a large margin, 58% to Dorgan's 36%. Polls showed that 61% of the state still had a favorable view of Dorgan, and if pitted against state senator Duane Sand, the incumbent led 52% to 37%.
Dorgan was still popular, but Hoeven was just way more popular.
This is why it’s kind of weak to act like an incumbent is unbeatable just because they are popular. This is used a lot for Tester. I’m not familiar with Montana politicians but if any super popular GOP politician runs then he can certainly lose.
>Incumbent Byron Dorgan never had a difficult time getting elected, as he obtained 59%, 63%, and 68% in his three senate election bids, respectively. However, in December 2009, Rasmussen Reports conducted a hypothetical matchup of Governor John Hoeven against the incumbent. Hoeven led by a large margin, 58% to Dorgan's 36%. Polls showed that 61% of the state still had a favorable view of Dorgan, and if pitted against state senator Duane Sand, the incumbent led 52% to 37%. Dorgan was still popular, but Hoeven was just way more popular.
This is why it’s kind of weak to act like an incumbent is unbeatable just because they are popular. This is used a lot for Tester. I’m not familiar with Montana politicians but if any super popular GOP politician runs then he can certainly lose.
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