Are we ready for the Senate elections in 2008?

[Breeze54]

Looks like there are 18 repugs that need to get the boot.

# 2 Races

Senate Seats up for election:
RED = Republican incumbent
Pink = Retiring Republican
Blue = Democratic incumbent
Gray = No election



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate_elections,_2008#Senate_contests_in_2008

* 2.1 Retiring Senators
o 2.1.1 Wayne Allard (R) of Colorado

* 2.2 Possible retiring Senators
o 2.2.1 Joe Biden (D) of Delaware
o 2.2.2 Chuck Hagel (R) of Nebraska
o 2.2.3 John Warner (R) of Virginia

* 2.3 Democratic incumbent races

o 2.3.1 Max Baucus of Montana
o 2.3.2 Dick Durbin of Illinois
o 2.3.3 Tom Harkin of Iowa
o 2.3.4 Tim Johnson of South Dakota
o 2.3.5 John Kerry of Massachusetts
o 2.3.6 Mary Landrieu of Louisiana
o 2.3.7 Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey
o 2.3.8 Carl Levin of Michigan
o 2.3.9 Mark Pryor of Arkansas
o 2.3.10 Jack Reed of Rhode Island
o 2.3.11 Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia


* 2.4 Republican incumbent races

o 2.4.1 Lamar Alexander of Tennessee
o 2.4.2 Saxby Chambliss of Georgia
o 2.4.3 Thad Cochran of Mississippi
o 2.4.4 Norm Coleman of Minnesota
o 2.4.5 Susan Collins of Maine
o 2.4.6 John Cornyn of Texas
o 2.4.7 Larry Craig of Idaho
o 2.4.8 Elizabeth Dole of North Carolina
o 2.4.9 Pete Domenici of New Mexico
o 2.4.10 Michael Enzi of Wyoming
o 2.4.11 Lindsey Graham of South Carolina
o 2.4.12 Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma
o 2.4.13 Mitch McConnell of Kentucky
o 2.4.14 Pat Roberts of Kansas
o 2.4.15 Jeff Sessions of Alabama
o 2.4.16 Gordon Smith of Oregon
o 2.4.17 Ted Stevens of Alaska
o 2.4.18 John Sununu of New Hampshire

This seems to not have been updated recently.

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I got this e-mail a while back. I'm not from Michigan but I like his letters. ;)

Dear Breeze54,

This week I announced that I will run for re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2008,
and I wanted to personally let you know of my decision. It is an honor to represent
the people of Michigan and to serve our country, and I hope to have the opportunity
to continue that service.

It is a new day in Washington and for America. The excitement about the first Democratic
Congress in more than a decade is palpable. We will begin moving our country in new
directions in Iraq and here at home by working to reduce the deficit, increase access to
health care for all Americans, restore cuts in federal support for education, and create
jobs, including good-paying manufacturing jobs. I am also optimistic that the new Congress
will restore the oversight and accountability that has been missing for the last six years.

As the new Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Permanent Subcommittee
on Investigations, I am ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work.
The challenges facing us are many, but my commitment to overcoming them is even greater.

Although I know we will make progress over the next two years, our work will not be easy or
soon finished. The economic policies of the past six years are squeezing the middle class and
have left us in a deficit ditch that will be difficult to climb out of. The Administration's
reckless foreign policy has strained our international alliances and tarnished our standing in
the world, which will take years to repair.

The people of Michigan have given me an incredible opportunity to serve our nation, for
which I am forever grateful, and I hope they will give me that opportunity again in 2008.

Please continue to keep in touch through my website at www.CarlLevin.com.
Thanks for your support, and best wishes for the holiday season.

Sincerely,

Carl Levin
U.S. Senator

Last I heard he needed money because he had used his money to help get Dems elected in 2006.
I just can't seem to find that e-mail. It may be on another e-mail addy I have.
I think it was from his friends, saying; "Let's keep Carl Levin in the Senate, fighting for all of us."

I posted all of this to see if anybody is hearing from their Senators about the 2008 Election?
Is it to early for them to start campaigning? :shrug:

[Breeze54]

1. Who I'd really like to see get the boot!

Lindsey Graham of South Carolina VS ??????

Mitch McConnell of Kentucky VS Phyllis George (D)

Pat Roberts of Kansas VS ??????

Jeff Sessions of Alabama VS ??????

Ted Stevens of Alaska VS Mark Begich (D)

John Sununu of New Hampshire VS Steve Marchand (D) & Jeanne Shaheen (D)

For starters!

The 3 with the ??? need an opposing candidate!! :wtf:

[AndyTiedye]

2. SC, AL, and KS are Very Red States. Are There Any Viable Candidates?

There are very few Democratic officeholders to begin with, and none of them think they can beat the incumbent Repiglican Senators,
or they would have started something by now. They probably know their states better than we do. I think we can assume that we
will have Lindsay Graham, Pat Roberts, and Jeff Sessions to kick us around for the forseeable future, unless they do something really dumb.

[Breeze54]

3. I'm hoping brave candidates steps up!

Maybe Dean's 50 State plan has someone. I haven't checked yet, I suppose I should! ;)

There has to be somebody brave enough to take them on, don't you think?

We all seem to want progressive candidates, so?? Now's the time, imho!!!

We all ought to get going on this!

......................

Edited to make candidates plural. ;)

[dkofos]

4. And may I add to the list

John Cornyn from the once great state of Texas

Is there a 5th grader out there

[Breeze54]

6. Hell yea!

How'd I miss that asshole? :shrug:

"Any 5th graders?" :rofl:

[Breeze54]

5. A few idea's....

A 50 State Strategy



http://www.democrats.org/a/party/a_50_state_strategy/

and

http://www.progressivepatriotsfund.com/suggest-a-candidate/

Meet the Candidates - Pick a Progressive Patriot: Senate
http://www.progressivepatriotsfund.com/pickapatriot/meet-the-candidates-senate.html

The Progressive Patriots Fund is dedicated to promoting a progressive reform agenda
and supporting candidates across the country.

A Special Invitation from Medea Benjamin

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leaders seem inclined toward posturing and symbolic resolutions, rather than the firm actions
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...even after the public voted last November for a new direction.

That’s why I urge you at this critical moment to join me in D.C.
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PDA Board Member

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