Childers: ‘I am working man’s candidate’
Will Republican voters really cross over in numbers and vote for the Democrat as they’ve vowed on social media?
“I take folks at their word,” said Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole. “If they’re committed enough to put it out there on Facebook or Twitter, I believe they will.”
Recent polling shows the race has tightened somewhat, with Childers at 35 percent, Cochran stuck below 50, at 46 percent. A large tea party crossover or sit-out could tip the scales.
But Childers has to walk a very fine line. He needs some tea party crossover, but he can’t risk losing any Democratic base. Cochran has enjoyed healthy support from Democrats, not just in his runoff hail Mary, but in general elections for most of his career.
Childers is guarded when asked about tea party support.
“I hear from all kinds of folks,” Childers said while on his recent Jackson-Morton-Forest trip, mirroring earlier comments. “Since I started my career, I’ve always had great support from my fellow Democrats. I have always attracted a large independent vote … I have always had some Republican support.”
ClarionLedger
10/19/14
Magnolia Tribune
