What states switch hands in 2006?

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Even though the race is really a toss up, I say that Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch will beat Tim Pawlenty.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

His positions included that the best way to solve the state's defecit is by increasing gambling, that if a special legislative session has to be called it's more important to pass a gay marriage ban than fix the budget problems, and if the State Senate is playing partisan politics if they refuse to rubber stamp every single solitary appointment he makes.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Is Cathy Cox the one who wanted to eliminate evolution textbooks or something across those lines?

no, that was Kathy Cox, the Republican Superintendent of Public Schools.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

There will be no serious candidate against Jeffords. I can guarantee that. The Democrats don't run anyone serious against Bernie. Jeffords is the exact opposite of a DINO: he's a Democrat In All But Name. There is no reason for the Democrats to not simply stick with Jeffords.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

If Warner runs against Allen, he is a definite underdog.

Jeffords WAS a REPUBLICAN!

Jeffords was also the biggest RINO in the Senate and probably the last progressive Republican. He voted against most of Reagan's agenda in the 80's. Plus he was initially elected back when Vermont was a more Republican friendly state and kept surviving by incumbancy.

Douglas didn't have a serious opponent last year and we all know governor's races are the ones people are least partisan in. Besides, why would he give up a safe governorship for a long shot Senate race?

The Democrats will not put up a serious candidate against Jeffords. They never do against Sanders, and why would they against either? Jeffords votes exactly like a Democrat anyway.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Kohl got over 60% last time. He's safe.