Thursday, 21 January 2010
Brown Win The Start Of A Tidal Wave
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Brown's incredible upset in Massachusetts is just the first of the tidal conservative tidal wave that is sweeping across America this year. A wave that we haven't seen since Ron Lewis won the 2nd congressional district in Kentucky. Democratic over reach has created a backlash that is only now begining to be seen and felt.
In Missouri, the Republican has moved into a lead in the polls. In California, Boxer only has a small lead with approval ratings hovering around 50%. In Nevada, Reid trails by double digits to all of his challengers. Closer to home, Sodrel has surged to an 8 point lead over Democrat Hill in the Southern Indiana congressional race.
On top of that top tier candidates are starting to pop up to challenge what looked to be "safe" Democrats. Even Bayh is beginning to look vulnerable in Indiana. Here in Kentucky, the most vulnerable candidate is Ben Chandler in the 6th district. Chandler's one advantage is his seat on the Appropriations committee. Such a plum position will allow him to rake in money from special interests. He already has $1.6 million dollars in his war chest. Even so, he is vulnerable to a viable candidate.
Republican Andy Barr appears to be such a candidate. He has raised over $300,000 in the first 2 quarters. Even though he trails Chandler in money, Barr doesn't need to spend as much as Chandler. He only has to have enough money to advertise on television. The ads tying Chandler to Pelosi and Obama write themselves. Barr has a solid start, but he needs more. Fortunately, he still has seven or eight months to raise the money he needs.
Personally, I can't wait to start seeing the polls on all of these races.
In Missouri, the Republican has moved into a lead in the polls. In California, Boxer only has a small lead with approval ratings hovering around 50%. In Nevada, Reid trails by double digits to all of his challengers. Closer to home, Sodrel has surged to an 8 point lead over Democrat Hill in the Southern Indiana congressional race.
On top of that top tier candidates are starting to pop up to challenge what looked to be "safe" Democrats. Even Bayh is beginning to look vulnerable in Indiana. Here in Kentucky, the most vulnerable candidate is Ben Chandler in the 6th district. Chandler's one advantage is his seat on the Appropriations committee. Such a plum position will allow him to rake in money from special interests. He already has $1.6 million dollars in his war chest. Even so, he is vulnerable to a viable candidate.
Republican Andy Barr appears to be such a candidate. He has raised over $300,000 in the first 2 quarters. Even though he trails Chandler in money, Barr doesn't need to spend as much as Chandler. He only has to have enough money to advertise on television. The ads tying Chandler to Pelosi and Obama write themselves. Barr has a solid start, but he needs more. Fortunately, he still has seven or eight months to raise the money he needs.
Personally, I can't wait to start seeing the polls on all of these races.
Posted by at 9:56 PM in Political Issues
