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Minnesota 3: Toss-Up
June 13, 2008 · 3:00 PM EDT
If you’re looking for a truly toss-up race in a swing district, look no further than Minnesota’s 3rd District.
The suburban Minneapolis district is precisely the type of territory and district that Democrats have experienced recent electoral success. And moderate Cong. Jim Ramstad’s (R) retirement left this seat…
Minnesota 3: Toss-Up
June 13, 2008 · 11:32 AM EDT
If you’re looking for a truly toss-up race in a swing district, look no further than Minnesota’s 3rd District.
The suburban Minneapolis district is precisely the type of territory and district that Democrats have experienced recent electoral success. And moderate Cong. Jim Ramstad’s (R) retirement left this seat…
California 4: Brown’s Poll Signals Tough Road Ahead
June 5, 2008 · 3:45 PM EDT
By Nathan L. GonzalesAs California state Sen. Tom McClintock (R) was on his way to a primary win over former Rep. Doug Ose (R-Calif.) in the Golden State’s 4th district, a new poll released by the likely Democratic nominee, Charlie Brown, showed him leading both Republicans in hypothetical…
Florida 24: Race to November
May 2, 2008 · 3:00 PM EDT
Tom Feeney knows his congressional district. Heck, he drew it for himself.
By the numbers, Florida’s 24th District doesn’t look particularly vulnerable, but the Republican congressman’s connection to incarcerated former lobbyist Jack Abramoff have plenty of GOP strategists uneasy.
Feeney’s profile appears similar to some of his…
Mississippi 1: Something Special
May 2, 2008 · 3:00 PM EDT
It won’t be easy for Republicans to explain away a loss in Mississippi’s 1st District. But they might want to start working on their excuses now.
Two months ago, Republicans lost former House Speaker Dennis Hastert’s seat in Illinois, but blamed the special election loss on a flawed…
New York 13: Fosella’s DUI
May 2, 2008 · 3:00 PM EDT
Cong. Vito Fosella, the only Republican left from the five boroughs of New York City, was cited by police in Northern Virginia for driving under the influence of alcohol. Democrats have been targeting the Staten Island GOPer, with attorney Steve Harrison and Brooklyn Councilman Domenic Recchia running on the…
Nevada 3: Daskas Out
May 2, 2008 · 3:00 PM EDT
Democratic Congressional hopeful/Clark County prosecutor Robert Daskas, who was promoted by Democratic strategists as a highly recruited challenger to Cong. Jon Porter (R), has dropped his bid for Congress. Democrats immediately turned to former state Senate majority leader Dina Titus, who lost her bid for governor by five points…
New York 26: Lewis’ Exit Leaves Lee and Bellavia for GOP
May 2, 2008 · 3:00 PM EDT
Talking Phone Book president Rick Lewis (R) dropped out of the race on Thursday, leaving businessman Chris Lee and Iraq War veteran David Bellavia in the GOP field. It’s still unclear whether the Erie County establishment is ready to get behind Lee, but either way, the seat being left…
Illinois 11: Baldermann out, Ozinga In
May 2, 2008 · 3:00 PM EDT
Local Republicans selected wealthy businessman Martin Ozinga III to replace Tim Baldermann on the ballot in the district left open by the retirement of Cong. Jerry Weller (R). The action was necessary after nominee Tim Baldermann dropped out of the race. Ozinga, who raised $446,035 in April, faces State…