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No certainty in Senate races
The Washington Times ^ | March 17, 2002 | Donald Lambro

Posted on 03/17/2002 4:25:50 AM PST by xsysmgr

Edited on 07/12/2004 3:52:05 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

It doesn't get any tighter than this in Senate elections: Not one of the 34 seats up for re-election this fall is rated a likely turnover by election analysts.

"It's unusual that at this point that you do not have a single seat that is likely to turn over," said Stuart Rothenberg, a veteran tracker of congressional elections.


(Excerpt) Read more at washtimes.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: electionuscongress

1 posted on 03/17/2002 4:25:50 AM PST by xsysmgr
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To: xsysmgr
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2 posted on 03/17/2002 4:44:04 AM PST by Drango
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To: Drango
What advantage is there to giving money to the NRSC instead of giving directly to the Republican Candidate in key races? Anyone who can find FreeRepublic can find web pages to give $ to Sununu, Coleman, Talent, Thune and whoever emerges in Montana. Either way, early money is worth alot more to the candidates than a contribution in October or November.
3 posted on 03/17/2002 5:10:06 AM PST by Kaisersrsic
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To: Kaisersrsic
What advantage is there to giving money to the NRSC instead of giving directly to the Republican Candidate in key races?

I think it's always better to give directly to the candidate. However, I suspect it's below the radar screen for most, or at least for me. I frankly couldn't tell you who was running in those seats unless there was an article in front of me. NRSC is an easy way for me to give (however, I suspect they have administrative costs that dilute the bang for my buck)

Sitting in California I just want to help...As an interesting footnote, my local House race has no Republican running against the incumbent (Tausher). So after donating to FreeRepublic, the next donation I make is to a cause that seems critical. Right now that appears to be the senate races although I'll throw a few bucks towards Simon for GOV....

4 posted on 03/17/2002 5:53:11 AM PST by Drango
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To: xsysmgr
I stand with my prediction made in writing six months ago.

Republicans gain two seats in the Senate unless John Thune beats Tim Johnson in South Dakota. Then I make it a three-seat gain.

Li'l Tommy Daschle will pull out all the stops to try to save his South Dakota colleague, because he realizes what a blow it would be to his chances (however dim) of running for President if he loses both his Majority Leader seat and a boatload of credibility even as Majoority Leader, by not saving Johnson.

And as for Tipper Gore running for the Senate, what a joke. Her husband the Gore-bot tried to jump start his campaign by giving her that legendary spooch at the Democratic National Convention. What's she going to do in return to try to jump start her campaign? Give him a Lewinsky on prime-time television?

The silly season is upon us. But the adults are still in charge nationally. After November, they will again be in charge in the Senate.

Congressman Billybob

Last day" "Approaching the Heliopause from 1776." Next up: "The Truman Factor."

5 posted on 03/17/2002 5:53:28 AM PST by Congressman Billybob
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To: Congressman Billybob
Wellstone and the widow Carnahan retired. That would make a great headline (and set up W to get the High Court we need.)
6 posted on 03/17/2002 6:02:04 AM PST by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: *Election US congress
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7 posted on 03/17/2002 10:42:08 AM PST by Free the USA
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To: Congressman Billybob
LOL. Well said.
8 posted on 03/17/2002 10:51:26 AM PST by patton
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To: Drango
Don't forget our attempt to get rid of Dungheap Harkin. It can happen.

The big question is: can upstart, underfinanced, charismatic, conservative, Bill Salier beat RINO Ganske in the Republican primary.

Salier is cathing fire. Everyone who hears him loves him. I wouldn't count him out.

If I were Tom Harkin, I would be sending Ganske campaign contributions because I would rather run against Ganske than Salier.

If Salier wins this primary, Harkin will have a campaign like he's never had before.

9 posted on 03/17/2002 10:53:26 AM PST by Conservativegreatgrandma
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To: Conservativegreatgrandma
It happened with Schundler and Simon, why not Salier?
10 posted on 03/18/2002 3:37:12 AM PST by CPT Clay
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To: CPT Clay
Salier doesn't have that kind of money but he doesn't need it. It's flowing in now and so far volunteers have gotten him a long way and he's managed to save his resources to be used at the end of the campaign.

Check Bill's website at http://www.billsalier.com/

11 posted on 03/18/2002 4:11:18 AM PST by Conservativegreatgrandma
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To: Conservativegreatgrandma
Bill Sailer Link
12 posted on 03/18/2002 4:14:17 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: E.G.C.
Thanks. I couldn't get the link to work. I'm sure I didn't know how to do it correctly.

Talked to a couple of people today that may be able to do Bill some good.

13 posted on 03/18/2002 4:21:18 PM PST by Conservativegreatgrandma
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