State to State Races: Alabama, Alaska

The first offical look to the 2008 races starts with Alabama and Alaska. I am looking to do two at a time, but if I get short on time, I may have to resort to doing just one. Expect at least two a week until I am finished, although I will do everything possible to do more than that. Click on the highlighted state to view the page. Or simply naviagate throgh the senate page.


In Alabama, John McCain shouldn't have much trouble in defeating the Democratic nominee, especially if it is Clinton that gets the nod. If Obama wins, it will likely be closer, but nothing that McCain should sweat over, at least not at this point. Alabama should also be safe in the senate race, as Jeff Sessions doesn't seem to have much to worry about.

In Alaska, the GOP support will remain solid as it has through previous elections. However, Senator Ted Stevens and Congressmen Don Young are both on the road to strong opposition, as both are having scandal problems at the moment. Both may be retiring, and both may be defeated in the primary, but as long as they are in the race, GOP victories in November are much less than certain.

Stay tuned for: Arizona, Arkansas