Saturday, February 16, 2013

Lindselli considering primary challenge to Halitz

HANSBORO, East Deschire--Fresh off a disappointing defeat, former Sen. Nancy Lindselli (C-East Deschire) is already plotting her comeback.

Lindselli lost by a handful of votes in the 2012 general election to Nationalist Allison Sweeten.

But sources close to Lindselli say the Conservative firebrand is considering a return to the Senate: by challenging fellow Conservative Sen. Denna Halitz in a primary election in the 2014 mid-term elections.

Halitz is a centrist who has frequently joined with Nationalists on key Senate votes. She is up for re-election in 2014.

Lindselli has not officially decided to run for the Senate again in 2014. But sources close to her, who wanted to speak anonymously since they were not permitted to talk to the media, told the Mavocke Capitol Lindselli believes Halitz is vulnerable to a challenge from the right.

"[Lindselli] thinks Denna Halitz can be beat in a primary election. When you juxtapose their conservative credentials, Nancy's are far more credible than Halitz's," one source told the Capitol.

No polls have been conducted yet, but in heavily-conservative East Deschire, it's likely that Halitz would face a strong challenge from Lindselli.

In response to rumors of a primary challenge, Halitz's office released a statement defending her centrist voting record.

"Senator Halitz is prepared to take on anyone in the 2014 campaign, Nationalist or Conservative. She stands by her bipartisan record, and does not apologize for working with Conservatives and Nationalists to get things done in Mavocke. She will not take her re-election for granted, nor will she be intimidated by prominent challengers who may seek to unseat her. She will focus on her constituents and the issues rather than a political wrestling match," the statement read.

Halitz is also reportedly actively raising money. Her last financial disclosure statement revealed she has $900,000 on hand--a decent amount, but not nearly enough for a tough Senate campaign. Her campaign says she has been contacting donors and party leaders asking for support.

"She has been hitting the phones and calling big-name donors, calling other centrist members who support her bipartisanship," Doug Staab, Halitz's deputy campaign director told the Hansboro Laureate. "[Halitz] is stocking the munitions room and preparing for battle, even with someone from her own party."

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