I just did a quick tally of the Blue Dog Coalition. Out of 54 members, only 25 survived Tuesday and there are a couple of members like Costa and Chandler who are still in recounts so there may be even less than 25 once it’s all settled. A couple of those also retired and were replaced with Republicans. That’s incredible.
Can you think of any new Democrats who have been elected that would join the coalition?
Many of those have publicly said they will not support Pelosi. If they don’t, I imagine they will be relegated to the basement offices right next to the boiler room and will not get ANY plum committee assignments.
In that situation, would they be targets for party switching?
Why can’t we come up with strong competitors to Boren or Matheson? Those districts are deep red. Maybe 2012 where the focus will probably be much narrower.
I think Utah will gain a seat. So they’d probably stick Matheson in seat with all of SLC that will be safe for him (probably still gop for Pres though). I’d prefer they find a way to get rid of him.
Boren’s last name is still apparently enough for him to win.