State to State Races: Maine, Maryland, Massachusettes, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana

All of the M's are in store for you today as we take a look at 8 states in the upcoming election. We can start with...

Maine- Maine's split districts will go to the democrats in 2008, with little worry. In the senate, Republican incumbant Susan Collins will have the fight of her life. That is certianly a race you should look at.

Maryland- There is little to talk about in Maryland this time around. It's 10 electoral votes are safe for the upcoming election, and there are no senate, governor, or competitive house races.

Massachusettes- Similar to Maryland, there is little to be said of this state. The GOP has little chance to win in Massachusettes, despite a couple of polls showing the race is close. In the senate, John Kerry (yes, that John Kerry) will also cruise to a victory.

Michigan- This state is expected to be a big battleground in this election cycle. Polls are tight, and candidates will pour money into winning this state. I give the democrat the slight edge. As for the senate, Carl Levin (D) will tag another easy victory for the Democrats. There is a house race to look at in district 7, where Tim Walberg (R) will try to defend his seat.

Minnesota- I don't think the GOP will put up a strong fight in the presidential race in 2008. The real races happen in the senate and house. In the senate, republican Norm Coleman will fight to defend his seat. Many pundits have this race really close, and is yet another race the GOP will be forced to fight to defend. Also a big race in district 3 you should pay attention to.

Mississippi- A good place for the GOP in the next election, it's 6 electoral votes are safe for them. It has two senate races this year, but both will likely go to the GOP.

Missouri- A place that the GOP is starting to lose it's grasp on, it should still hang on to win the presidential race. However, I expect a DEM win in the Governor race.

Montana- For the presidential and house races, the GOP is in great shape. In the senate and governor race, the Democrats are in great shape. Little more can be said of the state.

Again, if there is any incorrect or old information that I has been included to the pages, please let me know so that they can be corrected.

Stay tuned for: States that start with the letter N

State to State Races: Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana

This time around we got a few probable GOP wins in the presidential race, and along with more wins in the senate and house.

First lets take a look at Kansas. The GOP has to love Kansas for the upcoming year. It's six electoral votes, while small, and no doubt in the GOP hands. In the senate, Incumbant Pat Roberts looks to be secure in his battle againist Democrat Lee Jones. It also represents a steller chance for the GOP to retake a seat from the demcrats in District 2. Freshman Congress memeber Nancy Boyda has the fight of her life againist Repubican Jim Ryun.

Update: Thanks to some help from the comment thread, I have made some modifications to the Kansas page. I was a bit of a victim of old information, and so changes have been made such as Jim Slattery will challenge Lee Jones for the Dem nomination in the senate, and Lynn Jenkins has been added to the mix in the House race. If you should find any other old or misused data, I would be thankful if you could let me know. Thanks!

Next take a look at Kentucky. Much like Kansas, it's electoral votes look safe, as does Kentucky senator Mitch McConnell. And agian, there represents a possible pickup oppurtunity for Republicans, as another freshman congressman, John Yarmouth will battle to retain his seat.

Then there is Louisiana. This is a state that has the potential to be intreasting. It's nine electoral votes should be in John McCain's hands, but the senate seat is where the real fun is. A lot of people are expecting a big battle, as Democrat Mary Landrieu, who narrowly won her last two terms, seems to face rough competition in the next election. Not to mention that many Democrats are believed to have relocated to other states in the country. Only time will tell how this one will shape out.

I am tyring to get a whole heap of states done in the next two weeks, so stay tuned for that in the next few weeks.

State to State Races: Indiana, Iowa

I only have two for you today, but one of them is amoung the most important for this years election.

But we must start with Indiana. John McCain should have little trouble in picking up Indiana's 11 electoral votes. It is a very reliable state for the GOP and anything other than a GOP win would be a suprise. There is a governor race heating up though, as Mitch Daniels, Jr. will be battling out Jill Long Thompson for the Governor's Mansion. It is currently rated as a Weak GOP Hold, but this is a race that I think the Incumbant will pull away as things move forward.

Then there is the Ultra-Battleground of Iowa. This state has switched colors for the last two election cycles and it should come down to the wire once again in 2008. For the time being, Iowa goes into the hands of the Democrat as the Republicans look to rebuff in the next election. As for the senate race, Tom Harkin should cruise to a victroy again. There is a serious house race to look into. District 2 was an mega suprise as David Loebsack came from no-man's land to shock the Republican. Although there are not any present candidates, this normally heavy GOP district should see a tough battle into election day.

Stay tuned for: Kansas, Kentucky, and possibly more

First Presidential Analysis, Update

I am still in the construction stage of updating all of the sites, not to mention in the middle of the 'State to State Races' tour, but I decided to go ahead and put up my first Presidential Analysis. It can be located under the 2008 projections and into the President category. I have not included it into the overall analysis.

My first projection indicates that Barack Obama will be elected the 44th president of the United States, and amoung others, the first African-American president. With Hillary Clinton's inpending doom, I thought I might as well stick with Obama as the Democratic nominee.

As for the 'State to State Races' tour, expect Indiana and Iowa, and possibly others up by tomorrow.

Happy Mother's Day!

All of those who have been lucky enough to have a hard working, caring, loving, beautiful, and smart mom, whould have a mom like I do. I would love to personally thank my mom for giving me everything and help me develop into the person I am today. I'm sure many of you are just as blessed as I am, and Happy Mother's Day to all of you out there!

State to State Races: Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois

My 'State to State Races' tour continues on as we introduce a few more states, none of which have serious threats in thier states.

First, we will look into Hawaii. Hawaii is known for being far left, even though lately the Republicans have started to get a bit closer here and there. But anyone looking for a change of hands is looking in the wrong state. Democrats should win their seats the whole way down the board, as Hawaii is a safe bet for Democrats in 2008.

Next we can take a look at Idaho. Since Larry Craig is on his way out of the Senate, Republicans will have little to fear in this election. The presidential race won't change hands, nor will the senate or house, and Idaho will be a bright spot for the GOP.

And then there is Illinois. I strongly believe Barack Obama will take the Democrat nomination, but even if he didn't Illinois isn't exactly a danger for Democrats in 08. The Senate seat will not be competitive, and only and a Democrat challenge to Republican Tim Baldermann keeps Illinois a state to watch.

Stay tuned for Indiana, Iowa

Clinton, Obama Battle On Tonight, Note

The race the never-never-ending battle between Clinton and Obama will continue once again tonight as they square off in Indiana and North Carolina. Based on polling, expect yet another split and another reason drag on the Democratic primary. I am looking at both candidates winning by three to five points tonight, as both candidates tout how they are the best candidate for the American people.

Just a quick note, Hawaii and Idaho pages have been completed in the State to State Races, however I have yet to do any analysis on the main page.