A poll came out today showing Massachusetts Republican Scott Brown trailing Coakley by a mere 9 points, down from 30 a few weeks ago. While it's still way to wide a gap to call the race competitive, it's a good sign for Republicans. The big number to take away from the poll is that Brown is destroying Coakley 65-21 with independents, the only way a Republican can win in this state. Special elections are always weird but for Ted Kennedy's old seat to turn red the year a healthcare bill passes the House and Senate is a enticing possibility.
From one liberal hot spot to another, New York. It seems Rep. Peter King is reopening the possibility of running for Senate against uber dud Kristen Gillibrand. There hasn't been any polling on this matchup so it's hard to know what changed his mind. Maybe it's just the national attitude going the conservative way or Rudy dropping out but my guess is King is seeing some internal polling showing him able to take out both Pataki and Gillibrand. Either that or King got hint of a rumor that Pataki would also drop out. Who knows but the Senate would be better of with King.
Nice of Byron Dorgan to read the tea leaves and fall on his sword gracefully. Perhaps you North Dakotans can finally rectify the mess you've been sending to the Senate? Thanks!
Ah yes, my beloved Colorado how interesting you have become. It appears Gov. Ritter will be withdrawing from his reelection campaign, possibly for nominating some chick he might have nailing on the side to be the state's top prosecutor. Oh yeah, she was also caught illegally accessing a database on a child rapist Ritter cut a deal with. There is an 11 am press conference so I'll assume it's true. Question is, what do libs do? Does Denver Mayor Hickenloper give up a guaranteed job for a very tight contest against Scott McInnis in a conservative year? He's popular but turned down a similar chance in 2006. Maybe Senate enigma Andrew Romanoff gives up trying to beat Michael Bennett in a primary, assuming he was still trying, and goes for this state's top spot. One thing is or sure, this isn't good for Bennett. He's a Ritter lackey who should never have been appointed to the Senate. The people might just be more resigned to toss him out if his meal ticket has to leave in disgrace after admitting to adulterous behavior and improper hiring practices. Republicans shouldn't be too giddy though, liberals couldn't stand Ritter either so this might actually make for a closer race than if Ritter had stayed in.
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