My best guess is the momentum will start shifting towards the republicans in most of the close races, over the next couple of weeks. The democrats are being viciously outfoxed.
First Bush faked towards just going after Iraq, causing the Congressional dems to scream CONSULTATION. So he did, and set a pre election day deadline.He got what he wanted, and an extra 3 weeks of good press. Next up Homeland Sec. and the Economy.
Dems will not be able to keep union protections and will have to capitulate. Then on to....Bread and Butter/Pocketbook issues (the Dems THINK they want to focus here). Once that starts, Look for the fact that they are bereft of Solutions and long on Demagoguery to be a major factor in their down fall.
Plus the republicans have something like a 3 or 4 to 1 HArd money advantage, and Bush is raising Dollars by the Bushelful everywhere he goes.
The last still as yet unaccounted for factor in the Senate races, is the Re-Crystalization of Broken Glass Republicans in NJ. A minor sway in the Independants, coupled with increased (R) turnout, hopefully will spell LIGHTS OUT for Lousenberg, and Dasshole will be moving Back into the MINORITY leaders orifice where he belongs.
NEXT UP: Following up on Lotts Spinal implant surgery.