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Polls: GOP in Trouble Come November
By Liza Porteus Viana - Politics DailyA flurry of recent national and state polls suggest something many political observers already know: Republicans in Congress are in for a potential walloping come November.The Hill today reports that some early polls support Democratic contention that the party will win a larger majority in the Senate in the next election. Democrats are ahead, or within the margin of error in 11 Republican-held seats, as recent polls show potential GOP weaknesses in states including Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. Republicans are defending 23 seats, five of them vacated by retirements. The ...
NM-Sen: Tom Udall Re-Opens Door a Crack
By Matt Singer - Politics DailyIt looks like draft campaigns can work. U.S. Rep. Tom Udall (D-NM) previously said he would not run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Pete Domenici (R-NM). But a draft effort that has been in place ever since is causing him to reconsider. This is good news for both Democrats, progressives, and journalists. Democrats because the Republicans have two solid contenders, but they both lose by double digits to Udall. Progressives because the other main recruitment target would be the less-progressive Bill Richardson. Journalists because they'd be blessed with three cousins running ...
Calling Tom Udall. Will He Respond?
By Matt Singer - Politics DailyInsider-y publication The Hill notes that Netroots activists aren't giving up on Congressman Tom Udall (D-NM) as they look for a top tier competitor for the open seat being vacated by Senator Pete Domenici. Udall has resisted the draft efforts, already saying he intends to stay in the House. But that hasn't stopped Daily Kos, Open Left, MyDD, and Down With Tyranny -- all prominent progressive blogs -- from highlighting the work of DraftUdall.com.What gives? Wishful thinking? Maybe. But there just may be more to the matter. ...
NM-Sen: Big GOP Fight; 2 Open House Seats
By Matt Singer - Politics DailyU.S. Rep. Steve Pearce (R-NM) is set to announce that he'll run against his colleague, U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson (R-NM) for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Pete Domenici (R-NM). Rep. Tom Udall (D-NM), New Mexico's third U.S. Representative is the subject of a draft movement that could leave three open House seats in New Mexico. So far, Udall hasn't just resisted draft efforts, he's flat rejected the overtures, saying he doesn't plan to run for the U.S. Senate.This move by Pearce sets up a blockbuster primary battle between New Mexico's remaining Republican heavyweights and puts the U.S. ...
Two Udalls and a Smith Walk Into the Senate
By Matt Singer - Politics DailySenator Pete Domenici (R-NM) is expected to announce tomorrow his retirement from the U.S. Senate, creating another plum pickup opportunity for Democrats. At the front of the pack of likely contenders is Rep. Tom Udall, who already has a fat bank account and is the target of a draft effort, following the leaked news that Domenici is expected to depart the Senate.A retirement in the Senate is interesting enough, but the possibility of a Tom Udall candidacy is fascinating for another reason... ...
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