Key facts
- David Plouffe, who managed Barack Obama's 2008 victory in North Carolina, is urging Democrats not to take the state for granted.
- Plouffe stated that the North Carolina Senate race has been "the best run race in the country" but cautioned against complacency.
- He noted that North Carolina's fixed partisan makeup makes it difficult for a candidate to expand their base of support.
Veteran Democratic strategist David Plouffe is urging Democratic donors and supporters not to become complacent in the final weeks of North Carolina's Senate race, despite polls showing former Governor Roy Cooper ahead. Plouffe, who managed Barack Obama's narrow 2008 victory in the state, cautioned that North Carolina's fixed partisan makeup makes it difficult for a candidate to significantly expand their base of support.
Plouffe described the North Carolina Senate race as "the best run race in the country" but stressed that "we can rest easy" is not an option. He advised against taking a win for granted, particularly given the state's purple status and the challenges of broadening voter appeal.
Additional sources discuss broader Democratic Party strategies and concerns regarding the 2026 elections, with one noting a perceived disconnect between party elites and everyday Americans, and another focusing on redistricting efforts and the potential for Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives.