This is tug-of-war, which, believe it or not, was actually an Olympic event between 1900 and 1920. I think it’s high time that the IOC reinstated this fine sport at the Olympic Games. Don’t you?
If this election is a battle of tug-of-war, John McCain, after showing some recent strength, let go of the rope and fell flat on his ass yesterday. And you have to love it.
The Tug of War was one of my favorite sports in school. It absolutely deserves to be in the Olympics.
In the event that Obama wins, we’ve discussed that Jackson, Schakowsky, Madigan, etc. are likely contenders for his seat.
What about about Biden? Does his son Beau become a heavy favorite?
Texas 22nd- I’d like to see how Mr. Lampson is doing in one of the reddest districts represented by a Dem. Good to see the DCCC is helping defend this one
I’m more interested in MO-09. The turn of events were that Baker released a poll having her lead by two, and Luetkemeyer’s campaign responded, instead of releasing a poll of their own having Luetkemeyer leading, spoke about how it’s too early to care who is leading. They conceded the lead to Baker, giving her and her staff a momentum shot in the arm. Talk about novice political skills. They would have been better off not giving her poll the extra attention.
What about Tim Cunha in FL-06. He just got the endorsement of the former Florida governer and congressional representative Buddy MacKay. The district is a R+8, but it’s got the Univ. of Florida in the district and with Obama’s ground game turning out Dems, it’s could be close.
AL-03: Josh Segall has raised an impressive sum of money and his poll numbers have been quite good. At this rate, if he continues at it, he could win on Election Day.
FL-13: Christine Jennings has been having impressive fundraising, and scandals have been popping around Buchanan. At this rate, Jennings could win.
LA-04: Paul Carmouche is a good candidate, he fundraises well and his poll numbers are still good. if he keeps this up, he will win.
NY-25: Maffei and Sweetland are both good candidates, but my mind wants Maffei and my gut wants Sweetland. Anyway, Maffei has raised more money than Sweetland. That should help Maffei glide to victory.
OH-16: John Boccieri has run an IMPRESSIVE campaign, he has impressive fundraising and ads. Boccieri should already have this one in the bag.
OR-05: Erickson is a strong Republican candidate in a Pro-Democatic year. He fundraises very well, is a Moderate, and already has a voter base that accounts for 43% of te district population. Sorry, but Erickson is one of the very few Republicans that I support.
TX-07: Michael Skelly, what can I say, his fundraising has been terrific, sadly his poll numbers have not. Last poll showed him behind 57%-39%. Other than that, he is a good candidate and deserves to win.
Now that we know it’s Biden and that Obama didn’t surprise us all by picking a conservative Texas congressman, I’ve been thinking about all of the buzz about Chet Edwards as VP.
Does anyone know about the landscape for the next Texas gubernatorial or senatorial races? Does all of this raise Edwards’ profile enough to make him a viable statewide candidate?
KS-02: I kept hearing how the moderate Lynn Jenkins was a better choice to go up against Nancy Boyda. The last poll between these two actual candidates was months ago, before the primary. Have any recent numbers been released?
MS-03: I’m pretty surprised at how much of a dark horse race this district turned out to be. With MS-01’s seismic change back in May and Democrat Bobby Bright looking like he’s going to pick up a seat in Alabama, why isn’t MS-03 (an open seat left by the retiring Chip Pickering) being considered a target? By the way, the Democratic candidate is Joel Gill.
MT-AL: Hey, one can hope right? How’s John Driscoll’s backpacking around the state going for him lately?
NH-01 (Republican Primary): It seems Jeb Bradley’s plan for a comeback may be impeded by three other opponents. Any news coming out whether it’s a close race between any one of them or any other juicy rumors to share?
NY-13: Since Michael McMahon looks to be inevitable in winning the primary on Sept 9, what are his chances against his Republican opponents in trying to turn this last bastion of redness in the NYC region?
OR-05: Due to Mike Erickson’s recent Cuban gaffe, has his poll numbers been affected against Democrat Kurt Schrader? Not that they were good for Erickson in the first place.
WY-AL: Another recently finished primary and I’d just like to see if the polls have changed for either Trauner or Lummis too.
NV-03: With Obama’s poll #s rising again in The Silver State, I’m interested in hearing news from the ground in Vegas on whether Dina Titus is also feeling the “O’mentum” now.
CA-04: It’s been too quiet up there… I’d like to know how well Charlie Brown’s kicking Carpetbagger Wingnut Tom McClintock’s @ss. 😉
NM-01: I hear Heinrich’s down 6 in the new poll there? What’s happening? Are “Obamacans” unwilling to vote Democratic downticket?
NM-Sen: What’s up with Tom Udall?