2006 Predictions

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I will also add North Dakota to that list; my gut tells me that Hoeven won't run.

I don't think he's going to run either I think he would have announced by now.

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GOP pickups - NJ, MN

New Jersey!! Are you crazy? What makes Kean such a strong candidate? I'm guessing that Corzine becomes governor appoints Menendez and Menendez sweeps Kean 56-43%

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The difference between Casey and Kean is that Casey would actually represent his state well. A moderate-to-conservative Democrat representing a democratic state. New Jersey on the other hand still leans democrat by a comfortable margin, and the thought of New Jersey electing a republican to represent them in the senate is laughable!

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First of all Phil don't call me an idiot, there is no need to get personal. Second I'll agree that Kean will be a strong candidate (I think he is pro-choice?) but I just don't think he's got a shot. And third Phil as much as you don't want to admit it the truth is that Pennsylvania does lean democrat.

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Phil using your reasoning, wouldn't Arkansas be considered a Democratic state? Plus we are talking about Pennsylvania statewide which does lean democrat. Since 1992 PA has on the average cast 49% for the DEM and only 43% for the GOP. The GOP has been doing a lot better while the DEM % has flattened. While twenty years from now PA could be a GOP state (just like my native state) for now it remains leaning toward the Democrats.

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No, PA doesn't lean Dem. We're talking about Congressional races in the Congressional board. Not the Presidential races.

Yes Phil but the last time I check the Senate races were held statewide.

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No, PA doesn't lean Dem. We're talking about Congressional races in the Congressional board. Not the Presidential races.

Yes Phil but the last time I check the Senate races were held statewide.

And both are Republicans, genius. What is your point?

Pennsylvania in statewide elections leans democrat.