Can Republicans Retake the Senate in 2010?
A column appears in today's Wall Street Journal by Karl Rove. It highlights the bright prospects for Senate Republicans in 2010. Rob Jesmer, NRSC Executive Director responded today stating "GOP recruitment of well-qualified candidates continues to be strong while Democrats continue to push their deeply unpopular, ultra-liberal agenda. No wonder Congress's approval rating is only at 26%."
These numbers are no surprise when you look at how Americans feel about the government takeover of health care that Senate Democrats are trying to rush to passage. As reported previously, a new Quinnipiac University poll, only 38% of Americans favor passage of Reid's health care proposal, with 52% opposing. Democrats have clearly fallen out of touch with their constituents.
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by Karl Rove, Wall Street Journal Editorial: Democrats began the year as masters of the political universe, winning the White House and increasing their majorities in Congress. But the year is ending badly for them. Their top initiative, health care, is deeply unpopular. Congress's approval rating is 26%, Speaker Nancy Pelosi's is 28%, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's is an anemic 14%. . . .
With a good environment this election cycle, Republicans have recruited competitive candidates who could turn otherwise close contests into runaway victories, likely defeats into wins or at least close contests that, if things break right, tip to the GOP. . . . One of the most interesting Senate races this year will be in Colorado. Democrat Michael Bennet was appointed to fill the seat of Ken Salazar, who left to become Interior secretary. Mr. Bennett has never held elective office before and faces a tough primary challenge from a former state House speaker. Waiting for whoever emerges is the formidable Republican Jane Norton, a popular former lieutenant governor.
Other Senate seats are competitive because the Democrats who hold them are coming to be seen as out of step with their constituents. In Connecticut, Sen. Chris Dodd trails former Republican Rep. Rob Simmons 35% to 48% in the latest Quinnipiac poll. In Arkansas, Sen. Blanche Lincoln trails Republican State Sen. Gilbert Baker 41% to 47% in the latest polls, though Mr. Baker must first get past a multicandidate GOP primary. In California, Sen. Barbara Boxer is vulnerable. Former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina could be a strong candidate against her if she can win her nomination battle and use it to introduce herself to voters. . . .
The GOP probably won't win control of the Senate, but Republicans lead five incumbent Democratic senators in the polls, often by double digits, and trail in just one seat of their own (by a point). A lot can happen in a year, but if Democrats keep telling themselves that their greatest danger will come from not passing monstrosities like Mr. Reid's health-care bill, Republicans will have a target-rich environment next year. We are once again in a GOP ascendancy, sparked by talented, energetic challengers. . . . [View Complete Article]
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These numbers are no surprise when you look at how Americans feel about the government takeover of health care that Senate Democrats are trying to rush to passage. As reported previously, a new Quinnipiac University poll, only 38% of Americans favor passage of Reid's health care proposal, with 52% opposing. Democrats have clearly fallen out of touch with their constituents.
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by Karl Rove, Wall Street Journal Editorial: Democrats began the year as masters of the political universe, winning the White House and increasing their majorities in Congress. But the year is ending badly for them. Their top initiative, health care, is deeply unpopular. Congress's approval rating is 26%, Speaker Nancy Pelosi's is 28%, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's is an anemic 14%. . . .With a good environment this election cycle, Republicans have recruited competitive candidates who could turn otherwise close contests into runaway victories, likely defeats into wins or at least close contests that, if things break right, tip to the GOP. . . . One of the most interesting Senate races this year will be in Colorado. Democrat Michael Bennet was appointed to fill the seat of Ken Salazar, who left to become Interior secretary. Mr. Bennett has never held elective office before and faces a tough primary challenge from a former state House speaker. Waiting for whoever emerges is the formidable Republican Jane Norton, a popular former lieutenant governor.
Other Senate seats are competitive because the Democrats who hold them are coming to be seen as out of step with their constituents. In Connecticut, Sen. Chris Dodd trails former Republican Rep. Rob Simmons 35% to 48% in the latest Quinnipiac poll. In Arkansas, Sen. Blanche Lincoln trails Republican State Sen. Gilbert Baker 41% to 47% in the latest polls, though Mr. Baker must first get past a multicandidate GOP primary. In California, Sen. Barbara Boxer is vulnerable. Former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina could be a strong candidate against her if she can win her nomination battle and use it to introduce herself to voters. . . .
The GOP probably won't win control of the Senate, but Republicans lead five incumbent Democratic senators in the polls, often by double digits, and trail in just one seat of their own (by a point). A lot can happen in a year, but if Democrats keep telling themselves that their greatest danger will come from not passing monstrosities like Mr. Reid's health-care bill, Republicans will have a target-rich environment next year. We are once again in a GOP ascendancy, sparked by talented, energetic challengers. . . . [View Complete Article]
Tags: 2010, 2010 Elections, GOP, Karl Rove, Republicans, US Senate To share or post to your site, click on "Post Link". Please mention / link to the ARRA News Service. Thanks!
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