tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post7603382594348558157..comments2024-03-26T14:01:36.240-05:00Comments on Public Policy Polling: Democrats lead Maine Congressional RacesTom Jensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545052616714485196noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-44867164527321243142010-09-10T01:19:45.753-05:002010-09-10T01:19:45.753-05:00These two GOP candidates might get a bump on elect...These two GOP candidates might get a bump on election day by a strong Republican gubernatorial candidate who has a 14% lead over the Democrat in the latest poll. This coattail effect could make the outcome of these two congressional races closer than your numbers might suggest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-16614471210515487352010-09-09T17:27:19.583-05:002010-09-09T17:27:19.583-05:00Charlie Cook has 102 Democratic seats as possibly ...Charlie Cook has 102 Democratic seats as possibly in play. These two are not among them. Chris Van Hollen isn't going to return their phone calls, because he's got other races to worry about. The only good news for Democrats is that Pete Sessions isn't going after anything in New England outside of New Hampshire.DBLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-29087980707760012102010-09-09T14:22:30.226-05:002010-09-09T14:22:30.226-05:00If seats like this start swinging GOP, the GOP can...If seats like this start swinging GOP, the GOP can expect a historically great night on election night. We are talking 60 to 70 seat pickups if this happensKevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-8457569402813711282010-09-09T13:01:03.402-05:002010-09-09T13:01:03.402-05:00WOW.
Not a good place for Michaud or Pingree to b...WOW.<br /><br />Not a good place for Michaud or Pingree to be, still under 50%. And who knows, with the margin of error?<br /><br />I wonder if a 3rd party group will swoop in for Scontras or Levesque?<br /><br />You would think Pingree would be safer, but she's further left of her district than Michaud is of his.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-29759438787214919852010-09-09T12:41:01.513-05:002010-09-09T12:41:01.513-05:00Both Democrat incumbents can't get above 50.
...Both Democrat incumbents can't get above 50.<br /><br />While Republican resources are a question, so is Democrat fundraising. Fundraising has been drying up for Democrats as their future looks more bleak. Reports have already leaked that national Democrats are cutting off funds to many campaigns that they are writing off as already lost. <br /><br />The enthusiasm gap shows up as not just increased turnout but increased fundraising and campaign assistance. Pragmatic observers are learning that the smart money is one Republicans. And the smart money is going to the new majority in waiting.Christian Libertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842885802414436051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-31014509017183141132010-09-09T12:34:52.728-05:002010-09-09T12:34:52.728-05:00Great point that there are a lot of districts not ...Great point that there are a lot of districts not getting attention that are looking weak for Dems right now.<br /><br />If two safish seats are within 10 points within 8 weeks of the election, there are plenty of seats where a wave will push the GOP candidate over the top.<br /><br />I would take only the slightest comfort from these numbers if I were at the DCCC.wthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04343481782148411302noreply@blogger.com