Friday, 1 September 2006
2nd District Race Update
« Good New for Republicans this Fall | Main | Another Thing Fletcher's Accomplished »The Lexington Herald again does it's job in the war against Republicans. This time with a piece that tries to help Weaver's floundering campaign against Ron Lewis. My favorite line from the article is from Scott Lasley.
Scott Lasley, assistant professor of political science at Western Kentucky University, says Lewis is considered the favorite and that Weaver has to hope for a strong Democratic surge nationally.
"I think Weaver is still looking at the potential that if the right scenario emerges and there's enough of a national tide, that there will be enough people on board," Lasley said. "But I don't think there's any indication that a lot of that has happened."
I think by tide, he really means Tsunami. Because it would take a Democrat tidal wave to unseat Lewis in the second district. I know the Herald wants us to believe this election cycle is like 1994, but the facts don't bare it out. The election in 1994 was a national correction for the political leanings of the country.
KY's 2nd District is a perfect example of that realignment.Most in that district are more politically aligned with national Republicans than national Democrats. Once the seat opened up, it naturally went to the Republicans. For that reason, Lewis will win this election with 60% of the vote.
