Governors races are more important than the Senate in many ways b/c governors are our future presidents. But first, one race, next year, nobody is talking about: NYC Mayor. Bloomberg squeaked by last time after 9/11 and Giuliani's endorsement. How are our chances?
2005:
NJ: most likely Corzine will run, and win.
Va: D-Tim Kaine v. Jerry Kilgore. Hopefully, Warner's popularity rubs off on his Lt. Gov.
2006:
AL: apparently R-Bob Riley's tax policies have turned off consevatives. Roy Moore could run against him in a primary! Might be a chance for a Dem pick-up.
AK- Now we get to take on Lisa's daddy. Apparently, his popularity ratings are down. Maybe Knowles will run for his old job.
AZ- Napolitano looks strong, might run for senate if Kyl retires. If Kyl does retire as promised, lots of GOPers will flock there. IMO, Napolitano should be fine.
AR- Mike Hukabee is term limited and might run for the WH. Wes Clark needs to run for this seat!! That's his biggest problem, no elected experience.
CA- should we even bother challenging Arnold? I think his remarks that Dems are girlie men and losers need to be hammered.
CO- Bill Owens might run for president in 08 and is term limited. Rep. Mark Udall might run for us. A good shot at a pick up.
CT- So Rell is weak cuz of her association will Rowland. Dodd or Blumenthol would easily defeat her I guess. What about Destefano?
Fl- term limited Jeb. Who do we have to run?
GA- Lt. gov. Mark Taylor could knock off Sonny Perdue. He'll need our help.
HI- Lingle is popular, who can run against her?
ID- R-Kempthorne is term limited, but it is Idaho.
IL- Blagojevich has presidential ambitions. Topinka or Rasuchenbacher could run, but I hear Rod's approval ratings are decent.
IA- Vilsack might run in 08 and has limited himself. Lt. Gov. Pederson or Sec of State Culver might run.
KS- Sebelius is popular, but since it is KS, it worries me
ME- Baldacci might run for a open seat if Snowne retires. Else, he should be fine.
MD- Popular Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley will likely run for Gov. apparently, Ehrlich and Steele suck, and are there cuz they faced a bad opponent.
MA- Ugh, Romney. Should be gone in 06 if he doesnt get an appointment. His views are closer to Utah's and he shills for a prez that think MA is the source of all evil on earth.
MI- Granholm looks good.
MN- House Republicans lost 13 seats last week. It'll be interesting to see Dayton and Pawlenty running on the same day. Who could we get to go up against Pawlenty?
NE- solid GOP. Johanns is term limited and might go against Nelson.
NE- Guinn is term limited, and Dems could pick up here.
NH- Lynch just got elected. Yea! too early to think of 06.
NM- potential presidential/VP candidate will cruise.
NY- I think the Dems can get it, as long as Spitzer and Schumer dont kill each other in the process.
OH- very important one. Taft is term limited and un popular. Blackwell win run. On our side, maybe Columbus mayor Mike Coleman, reps Sherrod Brown or Tim Ryan maybe even jerry springer.
OK- popular D-Gov Brad Henry. worries me, cuz it is OK.
OR- D- Kulongoski should be fine.
PA- potential presidential candidate Rendell should cruise and hopefully help oust Santorum.
RI- Pat Kennedy might run against Carcieri, if not Chafee.
SC- solid GOP hold.
SD- solid GOP hold.
TN- Bredesen should win.
TX- If Hutchison doesnt run, although I think she will, we have a shot.
VT- Douglas got by in a state where Kerry won by 20%. Let's get him in 06.
WI- Doyle. hmmm, unless Thompson runs, i think we might be ok.
WY- D- Freudenthal should win unless Sen Thomas gets into the race.