2006 US Senate races, report your state

[usregimechange]

In MO we are still waiting for our best bet Clair McCaskill to announce she will run. Jim Talent (R) is up and he can be beat.



http://www.claireonline.com/

Senate bid in 2006?  Another governor run in 2008?
By STEVE KRASKE
The Kansas City Star

On the road to give an out-of-town speech Thursday, Claire McCaskill offered a tantalizing hint about her 2006 political plans.

Yes, the Missouri auditor disclosed, she’s leaning toward running for the U.S. Senate next year against Republican incumbent Jim Talent.

But, she quickly added, “talk to me this afternoon.” By then, McCaskill said, the answer might be entirely different.

...

Raising the millions of dollars needed for a candidate not as well-known as McCaskill would be tough. That’s one more reason why close observers of Missouri politics think she’ll take on Talent.

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/12260801.htm

[NMDemDist2]

1. AZ has Vile Kyl up for re-election this round, there are a few people

talking about running, including the last Democratic State Chairman and there is talk a National Guardsman currently in Iraq may run also.

whoever runs will get hours and hours of my time campaigning for him/her. Kyl has to go.......

[splat@14]

2. Kay BaileyH & Cornyn to continue the insanity from Texas.

[NoPasaran]

16. Hutchison is up for re-election; she'll be hard to beat

But Barbara Ann Radnofsky is going to try.

[splat@14]

47. Disappointed in KBH

I've written to her quite a few times. Figure she's more centrist than Cornyn. Still nothing but boilerplate messages back and, like Cornyn, she lets the White House (read Karl Rove) do her thinking for her. Possible exception being on gender issues.

I was really hoping for a repub slug-fest if she ran for governor. I hate Perry more than KBH, but don't like either of `em. I'll vote against her if her competition is warm bucket of sand.....

Give `em hell Pasaran!

[Sooner75]

59. plus Chris Bell for governor

Another very uphill battle.

I met Chris Bell, and I like him. He'd be a great governor, but it will take a lot to shift the power away from the Republicans.

Let's hope that the race between Rick Perry and Carol Strayhorn gets VERY messy in the GOP race.

[tibbir]

61. I know Hutchison has a lock

but is there any chance that the asswipe Cornyn could be beaten (even if it's another Repuke)? He is so bad it's unbelievable.

[usregimechange]

3. Is their talk that Napolitono (sp?) will run?

[NMDemDist2]

5. No, her term isn't up till 08 and she is very popular as a Gov. n/t

[UrbScotty]

65. I thought she was up for re-election in 2006

Doesn't the governor serve a four-year term?

[tyedyeto]

9. The Guardsman would be Leonard Clark

who was arrested in Iraq for bloging (or is it blogging?)

Here is one article:

http://dean4az.blogspot.com/2005/07/michael-specialist-leonard-clark.html

Edit for typo

[NMDemDist2]

14. yes, and the arrest may stop the campaign in it's tracks unfortunately

:cry:

I fear the repubs will have a field day with the conviction of "releasing troop movements"

my heart sank when I saw his conviction of "loose lips"

no matter how we Dems try to spin that it will come off badly.

from the CENTCOM press release:

After consulting with a Trial Defense Counsel, a military defense lawyer, Specialist Clark elected to accept disposition of the alleged offense using Article 15 proceedings. Specifically, Specialist Clark was charged under Article 15 with the following violations of the UCMJ:

Article 92 (Failure to obey order), 11 specifications; by releasing classified information regarding unit soldiers and convoys being attacked or hit by an improvised explosive devices on various dates, discussing troop movements on various dates, releasing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures and Rules of Engagement used by the unit on various dates, in violation of a lawful general order prohibiting the release of such information.

Article 134 (Reckless endangerment), 2 specifications; by releasing specific information, on various dates regarding Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures and Rules of Engagement used by his unit and encouraging its widespread publication, such that the enemy forces could foreseeably access the information, such that with that information it was likely that the enemy forces could cause death or serious bodily harm to U.S. forces engaged in the same or similar mission.

On July 19, 2005, at a hearing before Lieutenant Colonel Switzer, Specialist Clark was found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of all Specifications. As a result, Specialist Clark received the following punishment:

Reduction to Private First Class (E-3), forfeiture of $820 per month for two months, 45 days restriction, and 45 days of extra duty. Both the restriction and extra duty were suspended for five months.

Private First Class Clark has appeal rights, but he has chosen not to exercise those rights.

http://leonardclark.com/blog/

[Call me Deacon Blues]

4. Bill Frist is stepping down in Tennessee (Thank GOD!)

And we WILL have a Democrat back in the Senate in 2006! Right now Harold Ford Jr. is the odds-on favorite (his uncle's troubles not withstanding). I don't think the Repugs can field a candidate that can win, considering how President Treason has poisoned the well for them.

[usregimechange]

6. Great news! We could use a TN victory! By the way check this out:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=179x1483

[Call me Deacon Blues]

7. I'm a precinct captain (though we don't call them that down here)

and we're supposed to meet with him sometime soon. I haven't always agreed with his votes, so I'm looking forward to asking him some questions. Word is, he's really bright -- Presidential timber, believe it or not. We'll see.

Oh, and Howard Dean is supposed to be here for our Labor Day picnic (the weekend after Labor Day - go figure)!



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[Clark2008]

8. Sadly, I think it comes down to who the Republicans nominate.

If they nominate Bob Corker, I'm doubting Ford has a chance (even though I will still work for him and vote for him).
However, if it's Van Hillary or Ed Bryant, we have more than a fighting chance.

[Call me Deacon Blues]

10. I flat refuse to accept that

I mean, I know where you're coming from, but then I consider my own situation. I've railed against these creeps for years, but this year I decided I've had enough, and I got involved. And if someone like me can get involved, then others can too. I think a lot of people are fed up with the way things are, and I don't think one more middle-aged white guy in a suit with lots of expensive commercials can do it this time, especially if there are enough of us going door-to-door, sitting down and talking with our neighbors, and changing minds. I am convinced we can win against whoever they put up.

[Clark2008]

13. I hope you're correct, but I don't hold out as much hope

Mainly because of the awful conservative talk radio stations we have in the state.

I don't know where you live, but I know the rural voters primarily get their "news" from Limpballs and Insannity on their commutes into work. I live in Knoxville, and, while the county of Knox was so red it turned the whole county red, the city has voted blue in the past two national/state elections.

But, I'll be out there with you, going door-to-door to try to usurp this media monopoly by speaking truth to power about Ford.

I'm also hoping that Corker is too liberal a Republican for the fundies who generally vote in the Republican primaries and won't make it through. Personally, I hope that creepy Van Hillary gets the nomination because, after Schiavo and the threat of the actual overturn of Roe v. Wade, many moderates will have had their fill of Van Hillary's type of "Republicanism."

[AntiCoup2K4]

25. So who's the Democratic candidate then?

The only name I saw was that Moonie corporatist asshole.

[MarianJack]

11. Up Here in Maine,...

...Olympia Snowe is probably safe. Miracles can happen, but more than likely our focus will be on protecting Gov. Baldacci and holding onto our 2 reasonably safe D Representatives.

As "r"s go, Snowe isn't that bad. If we had a scenario of her geting re-elected and little rickey santorum losing in PA, I'd consider it a plus.

[terrya]

12. You're right. As Republicans go, neither Snowe nor Susan Collins isn't bad

That's in the "damning with faint praise" department, I know. But both of your Senators are relatively ok...for Republicans.

[usregimechange]

20. Still we need more Dems for the caucus, majority

[Donna Zen]

48. You are correct

Holding on to Baldacci is going to be very difficult. Are you going to the Muskie Lobster Fest this Sunday? I hope to see you there.

[ginnyinWI]

15. Wisconsin

Russ Feingold just won reelection last fall by a very comfortable margin. Herb Kohl is up this time. He is so centrist that I wish we could replace him with a more progressive Dem. Seems all he cares about is the sports team he owns.

[Viking12]

17. Hey that's not fair...

He cares about Exxon (Energy Policy Act of 2005) and MBNA (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) too!

[safi0]

60. As far as

Kohl's re-election chances, he's very safe. There were rumors that Tommy Thompson may run, but that's pretty much dead. The Republicans are trying to recruit Feingold's last 2 opponents Mark Neumann or Tim Michels, neither would be able to beat Kohl

[Cascadian]

18. I will be in California so it will be Feinstein running in 2006

Of course I won't be voting for her. I will support any progressive Democrat that goes up against her and if Feinstein wins the primary, I will have to vote for a Green or Socialist candidate.


John

[usregimechange]

21. Consider the safety of the caucus, majority, i.e. the rest of the US

[sandnsea]

23. That's the mistake

Run hard against her in the primary, damned hard. But when the election comes, it's 2 party politics.

[Cascadian]

39. Well if she is easily going to win re-election....

then I think I won't waste my time voting for her. She should have no problems then and I will feel better casting my vote for a third party and if that doesn't pan out, I will put Jello Biafra down as a write-in candidate.


John

[sandnsea]

40. Defeat her in the primary

And don't risk a Republican getting in on a split vote. With a strong Green candidate, it could easily happen.

[Cascadian]

42. As I have said before and I am going to say it again....

I am never voting for a DLC, Neocon enabler again. I am sorry but the truth hurts.



John

[sandnsea]

43. Then don't claim to be a Democrat

Make it clear to anyone you talk to that you're a Green or Socialist. Because at least that way, the rest of the voters won't be confused about Democrats and leftists. That's the least you could do, since you refuse to recognize the difference between Feinstein and Frist.

[Cascadian]

45. Feinstein is not running against Frist.

Where did you get that idea? Frist is as much of a snake as Feinstein is. Should I go along with voting for her all because she's has a "D" at the end of her name???

I also never claimed to be a Democrat though I share some of the core values of the Democratic Party and unfortunately, Feinstein has sold out those principles!


John

[sandnsea]

46. Glad you know you're not a Democrat

As to the rest of it, it doesn't even make any sense. Except to somebody who is more interested in 2 year old games than the realities that real people face every day.

[Cascadian]

54. What exactly are you implying?

Excuse me? Maybe I am somebody who can think for himself and does not believe in compromising my own principles and would never support those who enable evil or those that are wrong.

I would have to say there is nothing 2 year old or childish about it!




John

[Nimble_Idea]

55. hey, Get Pelosi to take Frankenstein on

You guys should dump the monster in the primary. It is the only shot you have.

[sandnsea]

56. That person doesn't exist

Everybody is wrong about something, and some people support wrong without knowing they're doing it, even on the left.

Pretending I was saying Feinstein is running against Frist is a 2 year old game. Which I suspect you knew and knew when you posted this post too.

[Cascadian]

58. Aren't you clever?

I guess Feinstein was right in supporting CAFTA and the Iraq War. She is a very good Democrat and she is pals with Condi Rice! With friends like that, who needs enemies? Yeah, maybe Democrats who endorse John Roberts will be doing all of us a great favor! (sarcasm)

:eyes:


John

[Jack Rabbit]

24. In your defense, I'll say this . . .

Feinstein will win re-election easily. The Republicans will put up only token opposition and it won't be particularly well financed.

A few dissident votes for a Green candidate won't make much difference.

I've never been particularly enamored of her, either.

[Zhade]

31. Your words echo my plan.

Fuck Feinstein. I will never vote for her again, and she will get a lengthy handwritten letter as to exactly why.

[UrbScotty]

19. Debbie Stabenow is in a good position to get re-elected in MI

To be honest, I thought Stabenow would have to face a US rep like Rogers or Miller. But both have said no to the idea of a 2006 run.

The front-runner for the Repub nod is Keith Butler, a former Detroit City Councilman. I do believe at this stage that Stabenow, the #3 Democrat in the Senate, is in pretty good shape, as she is the incumbent and has wide name recognition in a state that (ever-so-slightly) trends Democratic.

Of course, we are fifteen months from the election, and Detroit City Councilman Carl Levin unseated the #2 Republican in the Senate in 1978.

[CatholicEdHead]

22. Mark Dayton not running again

The GOP/Rove has pretty much annoited MN 6th District Rep Mark Kennedy to run for that position. The GOP primary was bullied shut just as it was getting going pretty much right after the last election.

The DFL here has Patty Wetterling and Amy Klobochar as early leaders for the primary race. We also have Ford Bell, a former U of MN Prof, and Kelly Doran, a "Democrat Real Estate Developer" from the middle of the Republican suburbs (Eden Prairie) running and who has said he may bypass the primary and still run if he does not get the nomination.

http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2005/05/16_ap_doran/

http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2005/07/22_zdechlikm_senateupdate/

http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/2006/campaign/

[AntiCoup2K4]

26. DLC Corporo-whore Cantwell up for re-election in Washington state

No official Repuke opposition yet. The party was holding out for Dino the Dumbass (Rossi) but he turned it down. Leading Puke contender right now is former Safeco insurance CEO Mike McGavick.

No primary opposition to Cantwell that I'm aware of :(

[Cascadian]

41. No opposition? What's that all about?

Cantwell really disappointed me and I was hoping more people would go up and challenge her. She deserves some progressive candidate nipping at her heels. I think of anybody in mind that could do the job. Ron Sims?


John

[TheFarseer]

27. Ben Nelson will almost certainly win re-election

All the top GOP candidates are already doing something else. I'm sure you are all thrilled :sarcasm:

[atommom]

28. Alas, Roberts and Brownback aren't up for re-election until

2008 and 2010, respectively. :(

[deadparrot]

29. Go, Claire!

I'm a Missourian, and would love to see McCaskell take on Blunt.

[nickinSTL]

57. uh, she'd be taking on Talent

in the Senate race.

She already lost to Blunt last year for Governor.

But, I think she'd have a better chance for Senate next year, for a number of reasons.

[deadparrot]

64. Whoops, sorry.

I did know that.

I go on anti-Blunt rants quite often; after a while, the asshats in Missouri politics just run together.

[brentspeak]

30. New Jersey: Senate race extremely unclear

Jon Corzine is retiring from the Senate to run for NJ Governor. No word yet on who will be the Democratic candidate for his vacated seat. No word yet on who will be the Republican candidate, though my guess is it will be either NJ Attorney General Chris Christie or Tom Kean Jr. (son of former NJ Governor, Thomas Kean).

[mconvente]

32. Looks to be Pallone for Dem spot in NJ

He announced his 2006 Senate bid some time ago. We gotta work hard on this - nothing is a sure bet, especially since name recognition is pretty low for both sides of candidates for this race.

[Blue_In_AK]

33. Uncle Ted Stevens will be up for re-election here next year...

...but unless he dies first, he'll probably win again. Alaska is "hooked on pork."

[BornaDem]

34. PA and we are going to EASILY pick up a Senate seat...

Santorum has been trailing Casey by 10+ points in every poll done so far. Everything he has done (the book, his votes, his statements, etc.) is only digging the hole deeper. Yeah!

[usregimechange]

35. Glad to see him go.

[Sparkly]

36. Maryland: I'll be working for O'Malley to beat Ehrlich!!

Sarbanes is retiring, but we have a great roster of possible Democratic candidates, including Kweisi Mfume. (The Republican who worries me is Michael Steele -- watch out for him, he could go far in their party.)

And I'd love to see Roscoe Bartlett defeated in District 6.

[Sgent]

37. Trent Lott

is up, and I give it a 50/50 chance than anyone will even bother to register against him.

My rep got 75% of the vote last election, so I see him going nowhere.

There was talk (at one time) that Lott might step down due to losing the senate position, if that happened it could go either way depending on the D candidate. However, any D from Mississippi is going to be a no more liberal than Landriu.

[Catchawave]

38. Virginia:

A potential George Allen(R) v. Mark Warner(D) smackdown ? Or Warner may save himself for the '08 Prez run. A loss to Allen wouldn't help that effort at this point ? More discussion in the Virginia Forum.

We have to survive 2005 first, we have a Gov election too! I'll be annoying DUers with more help in Aug/Sept!

Here's a peek:

Tim Kaine for Governer at: http://www.kaine2005.org/

[Placebo]

44. ILLINOIS — nada

We've got Durbin & Obama...deal with that other states! :P

[usregimechange]

49. Damn, can I trade you Bond and Talent?

[Placebo]

50. Maybe if you throw in your pudding snack...

...and a lunchables! :P

[UrbScotty]

62. HAHA! You don't have Stabenow or Levin!

:P

[Placebo]

63. Damn!

:P

[UrbScotty]

66. HAHAHAHA!!

Obama's better-looking, but Stabenow and Levin have better hair!

[Mass]

51. Kennedy for reelection

There should be no problems, which is good news because people can focus on the governor's race.

Time to win the governor's office again in MA.

[wallwriter]

52. Here in PA, we have to work hard to beat Santorum.

Happily enough, every time Senator Frothy Mixture opens his mouth, he says some incredibly idiotic thing that is either offensive or a blatant lie or both.

[DemGirl7]

53. In New York, I hope there is a third party candidate running

I was going to vote for Hillary, but I'm really getting sick of her. The fact she might sell out women, along alot of others by voting for Roberts, which she might do in order to get the votes of so called "pro-lifers", will probably push me to vote third party. I always vote Democrat...but to me Hillary is somewhat not a REAL Democrat, and I'll rather waste my vote on a third party candidate, who has no chance of winning, than Hillary or whatever repuke that runs. :-( :-( :-(