[GraniteStateConservative]

Condi Rice is the BEST, but I think Mary Bono could be a very strong challenger. Money will not be an issue in 2004.

The GOP only has IL as the lone vulnerable seat-- though Knowles will be a strong challenger in AK. Retirements could hurt us, but we dodged every one of those bullets this year, so 2004 might not be so scary.

If the GOP has even a 50:50 chance of keeping the Senate, fundraising will be very profitable for us. 2004 for us will be all about beating incumbents, whereas the Dems have to keep their seats and beat incumbents.

Also, many Dems will be raising money for presidential bids-- like Kerry. Most money will be going to the nominee. Dem candidates for Congress and the Senate will starve.