Mark Kirk (R-IL10): “if we see Obama, there’s a shoot-on-sight order“. He meant to say Osama, but how many times will we see this mistake from a Republican?
Darcy Burner (WA-08): Darcy is catching up big time on Republican incumbent Dave Reichert. The latest poll has her within 6 points. Reichert knows he’s in trouble and has called in the “heavyweights” of the Republican Party to help raise funds, including Gingrich and Boehner. You can fight by donating to Darcy’s Blue America account here.
Nancy Boyda (KS-02): The latest polls show Boyda comfortably leading both challengers Ryun and Jenkins.
And finally, in NM-01 and 02, Robert Novak of all people, recognizes that the Republicans are going to have a tough time of it:
New Mexico-1: “This could be a very bad year for Republicans in New Mexico”Together with the likely loss of the U.S. Senate seat, both GOP-held house seats are in danger.
In the Albuquerque seat being vacated by retiring Rep. Heather Wilson (R), Republicans have the benefit of a strong candidate in Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White (R), but they have the disadvantage of demography and a bad political environment. Democrats have nominated Albuquerque City Councilman Martin Heinrich (D).[..]
Considering only the candidates, White has the edge, but the political landscape seriously favors Heinrich. Bush’s name and the GOP brand are dirt in New Mexico.[…]
Because we expect a strong Democratic tide, White’s strengths look likely to be wiped out by a Democratic surge. Leaning Democratic Takeover.
New Mexico-2: This is the “Republican district” in New Mexico, but it could be represented by a Democrat next year. In 2004, Bush took 58 percent of this district, which covers the Southern half of the state, but the GOP might have nominated the wrong candidate.
I think we may have cause to celebrate much come November.
Comments