The presidential race isn't the only thing to keep an eye on tonight. Here are some other races to keep an eye on...
- Dole (NC) - I think we lose this one. She's been running some interesting ads, calling her opponent "Godless". If Dole loses, it will be the first time in decades that there hasn't been a Dole or a Bush in national office. In addition, imagine the idea of Jesse Helms' seat flipping to a liberal Dem! - McConnell (KY) - This would be a feather in their cap if the Dems could take down the Minority Leader. I think McConnell will prevail, though. He's a tough campaigner. - Stevens (AK) - Could this guy possibly win? - Udall vs. Schaffer (CO open seat) - Our former intern Abby is working for Schaffer, so my heart is with Schaffer. But it's a tough year for Republicans, and Colorado looks like Obama Country. And the Udall name is a good one. My heart is with Schaffer, but my money's on Udall. - Landrieu (LA) - This was the only potential for Republicans to oust an incumbent senator this cycle. The demographics have changed since Katrina, and Landrieu is always vulnerable. I interviewed John Kennedy earlier this year. He seems to be a good man, but he picked the wrong year. Landrieu escapes...again. - Coleman vs. Franken (MN) - If they elect Al Franken, they're insane (then again, they elected Jesse Ventura...) - Sununu (NH) - Sununu pulls it out. But I still think Bob Smith would've fared better in this environment... - Gordon Smith (OR) - I don't know much about this one.
... More senate races to watch here.
And here are some additional House races to watch.
- PICK UP OPPORTUNITY – Lou Barletta (PA’s 11th) - I interviewed Mayor Barletta a while back. He's a great guy. I think he wins tonight! - Bachmann (MN) - Michelle Bachmann will hang on. Her future is bright. - Murtha (PA) - Sadly, Murtha hangs on. - Walberg (WI) - Two years ago, the Club for Growth helped Walberg oust a liberal Republican. If he loses tonight (which could happen), some will blame The Club. This, of course, will be bogus. Still, it won't stop the liberal Republicans from assigning blame. - Reichert (WA) - I innterviewed Reichert earlier this year. He seems to be a good guy. Not sure how this one will swing.
... More House Race info here.
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