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February 1, 2010
MONDAY'S CAMPAIGN ROUND-UP.... Today's installment of campaign-related news items that wouldn't generate a post of their own, but may be of interest to political observers. * RNC members rejected the proposed "purity test" for Republican candidates the other day, and instead "adopted a rule that will prod GOP leaders to provide financial support to only those candidates who support the party's platform." * This isn't what Michael Steele wanted to see: "Democratic Party committees entered an off-year election with more money in the bank than their Republican counterparts for the first time in at least 18 years, giving the party a financial boost as it tries to stave off a surge by the opposition." * Sen. John McCain's (R) approval rating in his home state of Arizona has fallen to just 40%, the lowest since McCain's involvement in the Keating Five scandal came to public light nearly 20 years ago. The pollster who conducted the survey, however, still believes the incumbent senator will win his primary fight this year. * Republicans in the Hoosier state had hoped to see Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita (R) take on Sen. Evan Bayh (D) this year, but Rokita announced this morning that he will instead run to succeed retiring Rep. Steve Buyer (R). Rokita will join a crowded GOP primary, but more important, the decision leaves the state party without a credible challenger to take on Bayh. * Squelching rumors about his future plans, Rep. Lincoln Davis (D-Tenn.) announced today that he will seek re-election in November. Davis's district leans heavily to the right, but he remains a popular Blue Dog incumbent. * There are several major statewide primaries in Illinois tomorrow, and things are getting ugly. * And in Kentucky, home to a competitive Republican Senate primary, most of the GOP establishment has rallied behind Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson, but former half-term Gov. Sarah Palin (R) has thrown her support to right-wing ophthalmologist Rand Paul (R), a political novice. Paul is best known as Rep. Ron Paul's (R-Tex.) son. —Steve Benen 12:00 PM Permalink | Trackbacks | Comments (10)
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nothing quite shows the ugliness of american politics like these campaign roundups. Yehaw! Posted by: neill on February 1, 2010 at 12:13 PM | PERMALINK"This isn't what Michael Steele wanted to see: "Democratic Party committees entered an off-year election with more money in the bank than their Republican counterparts for the first time in at least 18 years, giving the party a financial boost as it tries to stave off a surge by the opposition."" Do these kind of numbers matter anymore, in the wake of the Citizens United case? Can't the banks and corporations just outspend either party in the ways that matter (direct advertising)? Posted by: BrendanInBoston on February 1, 2010 at 12:16 PM | PERMALINKI thought everyone on this blog thought that Evan Bayh was no better than a Republican!!! How come no one here wants him to lose now??? Posted by: neil wilson on February 1, 2010 at 12:20 PM | PERMALINKAny word on Blanche Lincoln? I thought she was retiring and the Lt Governor was attempting to replace her. BTW don't they have a large uninsured/underinsured problem in AR? Posted by: RolloTomasi on February 1, 2010 at 12:20 PM | PERMALINKHey, is anyone else getting the Rubio Money Bomb ad where it looks like Obama and Crist are about to start kissing? It works on so many levels to prove neill's point. Posted by: Mike from Detroit on February 1, 2010 at 12:29 PM | PERMALINKHere in Indiana, we know that Todd Rokita would obviously be a 'credible' candidate to take on Evan 'I wish he would go' Bayh. Rokita was a proud member of the 'Brooks Brothers Riot' in Florida in 2000, providing instant credibility among rethugs in the know. To Neil Wilson: I still want Evan Bayh to lose! Mitch Daniels, the current governor was Bush's first budget director; which gives him instant credibility on balancing budgets and deficit reduction. He is the best know rethug in the crappy state of Indiana (maybe outside of Bayh). 'My Bitch Mitch' has senatorial ambitions, but is unwilling to take on the $13+M Bayh has squirreled away to keep his senate seat. As a resident of Indiana, I cannot even 'hold my nose' and vote for Bayh! As an aside... We held a meeting last week to which all progressives in the state of Indiana were invited. Unfortunately, only 19 of the 27 of us were able to attend. We discussed 'The Evan Bayh problem'. The only solution we could agree upon was for Bayh to commit suicide, but we could not get any firm commitments for volunteers to 'assist' him. Posted by: SadOldVet on February 1, 2010 at 12:37 PM | PERMALINKHeads up from the Mountain State: First Congressional District Representative Alan Mollohan has a primary opponent in conservative Democrat and state Senator Mike Oliverio. A Mollohan has (Bob and son Alan) held this seat since 1969, and this is the first serious primary challenge to Mollohan since 1992. Seven Republicans have file for this office's primary race. Posted by: Luther on February 1, 2010 at 12:38 PM | PERMALINKWhy would the Republicans want to oust Bayh? They'll need him to pass bipartisan, deficit-reducing tax cuts when they take over in January. Posted by: somethingblue on February 1, 2010 at 1:25 PM | PERMALINKAs a Kentuckian, I expect/fear that Rand Paul will be our next U.S. senator, replacing the fine, fine Jim Bunning. "BTW don't they have a large uninsured/underinsured problem in AR?" It appears you have been misinformed. Post a comment
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