In Deleware, Democrats will continue to dominate, save the At-Large district held by Republican Mike Castle. Other than that, the Democrats will pick up the three electoral votes, along with sweeping the Govenor and Senate races.
For the District of Columbia, it's three electoral votes will most certainly go to the Democrat, likely carrying 85-90% of the vote.
Moving on to Florida, which is one of the most hotly contested states out there, considering the importance of it's 27 electoral votes. It has no Senate or Governor race, but it should have a couple of fun House races in Districts 16 and 22.
And finally Georgia, which shouldn't have any trouble going to the GOP in the presidential race. Senator Saxby Chambliss looks to be in nice shapes, and the GOP has a couple of oppurtunites to pick up some House seats in Districts 8 and 12.
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State to State Races: California, Colorado, Connecticut
I have three here right now and by the end of the day should few more states completed, as I am trying to make up a bit of time lost while I have a chance.
Lets start with California. This won't be a state that gives you many suprises. The Democrats will win this state's 55 electoral votes, and with no senate or governor race, it will be the same old California. Look for a couple of competitive house races in District 4 and in District 11, however.
Next take a look at Colorado. It wasn't long that even Bob Doyle could take this state for the red without trouble, but Colorado is turning blue quickly, and this should be a highly competitive race in 2008. You also want to take a look at the Open Seat race for the Senate where the GOP and DEM parties have put together strong candidates.
And then there is Connecticut. This state will probably be a bit dull this year as it will go blue in the presidential race. There also is no Senate or Governor race, and only a couple of house seats that 'might' be competitive in the future.
Stay tuned for: Deleware, Flordia, Georgia, DC
Lets start with California. This won't be a state that gives you many suprises. The Democrats will win this state's 55 electoral votes, and with no senate or governor race, it will be the same old California. Look for a couple of competitive house races in District 4 and in District 11, however.
Next take a look at Colorado. It wasn't long that even Bob Doyle could take this state for the red without trouble, but Colorado is turning blue quickly, and this should be a highly competitive race in 2008. You also want to take a look at the Open Seat race for the Senate where the GOP and DEM parties have put together strong candidates.
And then there is Connecticut. This state will probably be a bit dull this year as it will go blue in the presidential race. There also is no Senate or Governor race, and only a couple of house seats that 'might' be competitive in the future.
Stay tuned for: Deleware, Flordia, Georgia, DC
McCain's VP Choices: Obvious, Smart, and Bad
I think John McCain has a variety of avenues to travel down in selecting his Vice-President. I have a few that he could travel down, but who belongs in which one is up for debate.
Obvious Choice: Mick Huckabee
Some could call this 'smart choice', but Mike Huckabee does bring a lot to the table. Barack Obama has polled very well in southern states thus far, including Arkansas, which is a place that could surprise many this year. With him as the VP, the prospects of Arkansas become much more reliable, and may satisfy a very a conservative South that aren't very happy with McCain. A down side is that it does little to excite independent voters that could be key in some states. Others that fit this category include Mitt Romney, and other former GOP hopefuls.
Smart Choice: Joe Lieberman
Yes, yes I could catch some heat for this one, but what could be better for McCain than an Independent Democrat that is very popular with Independents, fairly popular with Democrats, and ok with many Republicans Republicans. Early polls show McCain very competitive in states like Michigan, Oregan, Wisconsion, New Jersey, and New Hampshire among others, and Lieberman could attract just enough to put McCain over the edge. Big draw back is how likely it is that he lose support among conservative voters, who may not show up at all and make some states less competitive.
Bad Choice: Rudy Giuliani
Rudy may be America's mayor, but he would be a very poor choice for vice president. The conservitives in the party would be very angry. So angry that they might not vote in the election, which would be scary in a close election.
Obvious Choice: Mick Huckabee
Some could call this 'smart choice', but Mike Huckabee does bring a lot to the table. Barack Obama has polled very well in southern states thus far, including Arkansas, which is a place that could surprise many this year. With him as the VP, the prospects of Arkansas become much more reliable, and may satisfy a very a conservative South that aren't very happy with McCain. A down side is that it does little to excite independent voters that could be key in some states. Others that fit this category include Mitt Romney, and other former GOP hopefuls.
Smart Choice: Joe Lieberman
Yes, yes I could catch some heat for this one, but what could be better for McCain than an Independent Democrat that is very popular with Independents, fairly popular with Democrats, and ok with many Republicans Republicans. Early polls show McCain very competitive in states like Michigan, Oregan, Wisconsion, New Jersey, and New Hampshire among others, and Lieberman could attract just enough to put McCain over the edge. Big draw back is how likely it is that he lose support among conservative voters, who may not show up at all and make some states less competitive.
Bad Choice: Rudy Giuliani
Rudy may be America's mayor, but he would be a very poor choice for vice president. The conservitives in the party would be very angry. So angry that they might not vote in the election, which would be scary in a close election.
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