Comments on Senate Rankings: November rankings: Republicans push back but remai...

"You can sure tell a democrat wrote this piece."Ab...

2007-12-21T12:36:00.000-08:00

"You can sure tell a democrat wrote this piece."

Absolutely true. The problem with these homespun 'Senate rankings' is that they are heavily influenced by personal wishes. For instance, a Republican would likely believe that Oregon and Minnesota both lean Republican retention (backed up by polls and common sense) but this take on it suggests they are 'toss-ups'. Also, to suggest that Maine is only 'leaning GOP retention' is really quite a stretch as polls show Susan Collins doing better against her potential Dem challengers than even many polls show the Republicans in deep-red states. Just look at Olympia Snowe in 2006 to prove this.

Nebraska Senate Race...You left out Scott Kleeb wh...

2007-11-07T18:06:00.000-08:00

Nebraska Senate Race...

You left out Scott Kleeb who Democrats in the state are trying to draft into the race. It is likely that Fahey will not run.

DraftKleeb.com

You can sure tell a democrat wrote this piece.

2007-11-06T11:08:00.000-08:00

You can sure tell a democrat wrote this piece.

Just a note... Your prediction of 5 seats for a 56...

2007-11-04T12:22:00.000-08:00

Just a note... Your prediction of 5 seats for a 56-41 Dem advantage, doesn't add up. Did you mean 56-44?

I am in total agreement on #1 (Likely Takeover - i...

2007-11-04T07:25:00.000-08:00

I am in total agreement on #1 (Likely Takeover - is there a higher category?), and the order at which #2 and #3 currently sit (Lean Takeover). I imagine as soon as Udall-NM does annouce, this also moves to the "Lean Takeover" column, potentially passing Colorado to the #3 spot. It's unfortunate that Minnesota and Oregon sit behind Louisiana, but it is what it is. Dems need to make stronger strides in those two states and pick them up. I am not nearly as confident in Maine, even with the Rep. Allen in the race. I almost think Kentucky and Alaska might have a better shot. It is nice to see only one Dem in the entire Top 10 though, as I can't ever imagine more than 10 seats changing party hands. Here's to a prosperous November (this one and in 2008).