Prediction Maps for 2006 Races…

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According to Ben's map:
D to R: IA, VA
R to D: AL, MA, MD, NY, OH

IA, NY, and VA are probably the only done deals.  If the election were held today in the other 4, they would most likely switch parties as well.  If Lucy Baxley is the nominee, AL is probably assured as well.

I'd have to agree with you on CA staying put, but at this point, I think I'd wager on GA (but only if Cathy Cox is the nominee) and WI switching as well, still for a net of +3D.

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shock will be  Alaska electing a democratic governor. Colorado and Ohio will switch also.

What good Dem candidates are there in AK and CO?

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Hickenlooper and Salazar could win it if they ran and Knowles could win it if he ran.  All three are unlikely to run though.

I could see Hick going for it, but Ken Salazar seems less likely.  With 4 years left in his Senate term, and no tough challengers on the horizon for 2010, I doubt he would give it all up for a chance to be Governor.  How about John Salazar, though?

Is Knowles eligible to run again after already serving 2 terms?