{"id":2335936,"date":"2024-09-03T06:23:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T10:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-obama-adviser-david-plouffe-goes-all-in-for-nephew-in-swing-legislative-seat-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-03T06:26:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T10:26:42","slug":"former-obama-adviser-david-plouffe-goes-all-in-for-nephew-in-swing-legislative-seat-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-obama-adviser-david-plouffe-goes-all-in-for-nephew-in-swing-legislative-seat-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Obama adviser David Plouffe goes all in for nephew in swing legislative seat &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fformer-obama-adviser-david-plouffe-goes-all-in-for-nephew-in-swing-legislative-seat-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2335936&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A significant legislative\u200c race in Massachusetts is drawing national \u200dattention as both parties vie for control of a \u200dswing seat in the state Senate, \u200cpreviously \u200bheld \u200dby Democratic incumbent Susan Moran,\u2063 who is retiring. Former Obama adviser David \u200cPlouffe is actively supporting his nephew, state Rep. Dylan \u2064Fernandes, who is \u200brunning for the Democratic nomination. Plouffe, known for his role in Obama&#8217;s 2008 campaign and as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doj-adviser-lott-trump-votes-subtracted-biden-votes-inflated\/\" title=\"DOJ Adviser Lott: Trump votes subtracted, Biden votes inflated\">senior adviser<\/a> during his reelection, has hosted\u2063 fundraising events for Fernandes,\u2063 enhancing \u2063his visibility and support.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandes is\u200d currently unopposed \u200bin the \u200dDemocratic \u2062primary, backed by prominent figures such as Governor Maura Healey and former Senate President Therese Murray. However, he faces a competitive challenge in the general election\u200c against Republican candidates Mathew \u200bMuratore and Kari MacRae. The state primary to finalize the \u200dDemocratic candidacy is set for Tuesday, and Republicans are keen on\u2063 unseating Fernandes to overturn the Democrats&#8217; dominance in the\u200c state Senate, especially after \u200bsuccessfully flipping a Democratic seat in 2023.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Former Obama adviser David Plouffe goes all in for nephew in swing legislative seat<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1741997\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A key legislative race in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/massachusetts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Massachusetts<\/a> is garnering national attention as both parties look to wrest control of a swing seat in the state Senate where Democratic incumbent Susan Moran is retiring.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The race, which is Republicans&rsquo; first chance to flip the seat in four years, has attracted the attention of former Obama adviser <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/david-plouffe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>David Plouffe<\/a>, whose nephew is running for the Democratic nomination. The race is likely to be one of the most competitive state legislative races of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2024-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>2024 cycle<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Plouffe has appeared alongside state Rep. Dylan Fernandes throughout the election cycle, and he even hosted a fundraiser earlier this month in Woods Hole, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/massachusetts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Massachusetts<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Plouffe is well-known among Democratic circles after managing Barack Obama&rsquo;s 2008 presidential campaign as well as being the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-taking-regeneron-drug-remdesivir-therapy-for-coronavirus-diagnosis-ex-wh-doctor-explains\/\" title=\"Trump taking Regeneron drug, Remdesivir therapy for coronavirus diagnosis: ex-WH doctor explains\">president&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s senior adviser during his reelection bid. Plouffe now serves as a top adviser for Vice President Kamala Harris&rsquo;s presidential campaign.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fernandes also benefits from the backing of key Democratic leaders in the state, including Gov. Maura Healey and former state Senate President Therese Murray. The pair have also campaigned and appeared at fundraising events for Fernandes throughout the cycle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fernandes is running unopposed in the Democratic primary but is set to face a tough race come November. Two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Republicans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Republicans<\/a> are running for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-arizona-state-rep-issues-call-to-withhold-states-electoral-college-votes-to-joe-biden-due-to-significant-evidence-of-fraud\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Arizona State Rep Issues Call to Withhold State&#039;s Electoral College Votes to Joe Biden Due to Significant Evidence of Fraud\">party&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s nomination, including state Rep. Mathew Muratore and Kari MacRae.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The state primary to determine which candidate will challenge Fernandes is on Tuesday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Democrats are in good shape in the Bay State as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-committing-to-raising-taxes-in-bidens-forthcoming-budget-press-secretary\/\" title=\"White House Committing to Raising Taxes in Biden\u2019s Forthcoming Budget: Press Secretary\">party holds control<\/a> of all nine House seats and both Senate seats. The party holds supermajorities in both the state House and Senate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, Republicans are looking to chip away at that power in the state Senate, with eyes locked on Moran&rsquo;s seat. Republicans managed to flip a vacant Democratic seat in the state Senate in 2023, so the party is hoping to build on that momentum by defeating Fernandes in November.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere on the ballot, Republican voters are set to choose their nominee to challenge Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Elizabeth-Warren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Elizabeth Warren<\/a> (D-MA), who was first elected in 2012 when she defeated Republican incumbent Scott Brown. Warren handily won reelection in 2018, defeating her GOP challenger by 24 percentage points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Warren is now running for a third term, and the seat is expected to favor Democrats. The nonpartisan <em>Cook Political Report <\/em>has rated the seat as Solid Democrat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Republican voters will also have an opportunity to choose their candidate to face Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA), who is running for a 12th term in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/House-of-Representatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>House<\/a>. Lynch is running unopposed in the Democratic but will face a challenge from whoever emerges from the GOP primary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Running in the primary includes videographer Rob Burke, healthcare worker Jim Govatsos, and bar owner Daniel Kelly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The race is not considered to be competitive, with the district being rated D+15 by the <em>Cook Political Report.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1741997\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1741997\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Obama advisor David Plouffe is fully supporting his nephew in a crucial legislative race in Massachusetts, which has attracted national interest as both parties aim to gain control of a competitive state Senate seat left open by the retirement of Democratic incumbent Susan Moran. This election marks the first opportunity for Republicans to take over the seat in four years. Plouffe has been actively campaigning with state Rep. Dylan Fernandes, who is seeking the Democratic nomination, and recently hosted a fundraiser for him in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Known for managing Barack Obama&#8217;s 2008 presidential campaign and serving as a senior advisor during his reelection, Plouffe currently advises Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s presidential campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandes enjoys support from prominent Democratic figures such as Governor Maura Healey and former state Senate President Therese Murray, who have also participated in fundraising efforts on his behalf. While Fernandes faces no opposition in the Democratic primary, he will encounter significant competition come November from two Republican candidates: state Rep. Mathew Muratore and Kari MacRae. The primary election to determine which Republican will challenge Fernandes takes place on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats hold a strong position in Massachusetts, controlling all nine House seats and both Senate seats while enjoying supermajorities in both chambers of the state legislature. However, Republicans are eager to reduce that dominance by targeting Moran&#8217;s vacated seat; they successfully flipped another vacant Democratic seat last year and hope to continue that trend against Fernandes this November.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to this race, Republican voters will select their nominee to challenge Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), who was first elected in 2012 after defeating incumbent Scott Brown and won reelection comfortably by 24 points in 2018. Warren is now campaigning for her third term with her seat rated as Solid Democrat by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans will also choose their candidate to face Representative Stephen Lynch (D-MA), who is running unopposed within his party for a twelfth term but will face competition from whoever wins the GOP primary featuring candidates like videographer Rob Burke, healthcare worker Jim Govatsos, and bar owner Daniel Kelly; however, this district is not expected to be competitive given its D+15 rating from Cook Political Report<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2640,"featured_media":2335937,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/david-plouffe-ma-elections-1024x770.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[39951,39952,33130,39035],"class_list":["post-2335936","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-david-plouffe","tag-legislative-seat","tag-obama-adviser","tag-political-endorsement"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/david-plouffe-ma-elections-1024x770.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2335936","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2640"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2335936"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2335936\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2335937"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2335936"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2335936"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2335936"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}