It aint over yet, Mitch.
This was going to be a tough race in any circumstance. I think I've thoroughly explained my expectations that McConnell would win due to the Grimes Campaign's refusal to play in the GOP primary, preferring the late surge strategy. More important are the basic fundamentals of the Federal year electorate in Kentucky. I have doubts that the issue of who Grimes voted for will sway uncommitted voters one way or the other, despite the Washington media consensus. I've been critical of the Grimes Campaign all year, while lavishing praise on the Nunn Campaign which the DSCC is now going in for full force.
But I think its a mistake for the DSCC to pull out on Grimes.
I'm a person who has been watching his campaigns for years and have stated my grudging admiration for the political savvy of Mitch McConnell. But Mitch hasn't run his best campaign. He's still not up over 50 in most of the public polls. Dems have made significant investment in ground game in the state and we've got a sitting governor and plenty of other statewide & local seats. This race is still winnable. Furthermore, you can rest assured that if Mitch looks truly in danger, he's going suck resources from non-incumbents like Dan Sullivan like a dried sponge.
I know Nunn's race is trending our way. They've run an excellent Georgia campaign and she's been an excellent candidate. Grimes has too, although her campaign isn't as effective in my view. But it wont take a great deal of money to make a huge difference in Kentucky's inexpensive markets. I could understand maybe shrinking the size of the buy, but its a mistake to pull the plug.
Alison Grimes can still win this race.