2016 Postmortem

Proud Public Servant

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2. You could also add Baucus

Thu Jan 3, 2013, 01:10 PM

Jan 2013

Another Blue Dog Dem in a red state. Of the 7 Dems running in states Romney won, Baucus probably has the best chance of hanging on, but he's still in a somewhat unfavorable position. I also think you're overestimating Rockefeller's chances in WV, given how red that state now is (one of only 2 or three where every county went for Romney); if he runs again, he's in for the fight of his career.

On the plus side, I'd bet on Collins being primaried from the right and losing, which would allow us to pick up Maine. But we're still in a precarious position with regard to maintaining control of teh Senate.

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2014 Senate races - got some tough ones for the Democrats [View all] LynneSin Jan 2013 OP

I disagree about Rockefeller dsc Jan 2013 #1

You could also add Baucus Proud Public Servant Jan 2013 #2

I never thought about that with Collins LynneSin Jan 2013 #5

I actually like Hagan's chances dsc Jan 2013 #3

We won't know anything until the Republicans nominate their candidates. thatsrightimirish Jan 2013 #4

Red State Democratic held US Senate Seats up for grabs. NPolitics1979 Jan 2013 #6

Not to sound overconfident/cocky Proud Liberal Dem Jan 2013 #7

I agree but some of those states were traditionally democratic states LynneSin Jan 2013 #8

Turnout will certainly be key Proud Liberal Dem Jan 2013 #9

What about Michigan? JonSatler Jan 2013 #10

2014 US Senate Election. NPolitics1979 Jan 2013 #11