Lots of races today.
Alabama
Alabama Republicans will likely give Gov. Bob Riley a second chance against über wingnut Roy Moore. In the Democratic primary, Lucy Baxley and former governor (and crook) Don Siegelman are running neck and neck. This will be a second-tier pickup opportunity for Democrats in November.
Riley, as some of you may recall, got beat around pretty badly for trying to reform the state's tax code on Christian grounds, making it less regressive. The tax raising effort was defeated by low-income Alabamans, the very people who would've most benefited.
California
Busby will try to shock the DC political establishment by taking out a Republican in this heavily Republican San Diego-area district. A victory would send a signal that the GOP is in deep shit this November, especially given the $10 million Republicans have already dumped into holding this seat. Those aren't sustainable numbers for the dozens of vulnerable seats that Republicans must defend. A narrow Busby loss would be yet another moral victory for a party that is sick of moral victories.
Democrats will also choose between two inept mud-slingers to face Arnold Schwarzenegger -- Steve Westly and Phil Angelides. It's taking everything I have to head to the polls after I'm done with my morning blogging.
Iowa
The Democratic gubernatorial primary has shades of 2008 politics, as Tom Vilsack's chosen successor, Mike Blouin, appears headed toward imminent defeat at the hands of Sec. of State Chet Culver. Republicans will run Rep. Jim Nussle, with early polling giving Culver the edge.
Mississippi
No races of national significance.
Montana
Republican voters will likely give corrupt senator Conrad Burns the nomination over state senate minority leader Bob Keenan. Good thing, too, because Keenan runs better against both potential Democrats.
On the Democratic side, a real David v Golliath, grassroots versus establishment, big money versus little money battle comes to a head. Voters will choose between John Morrison and Jon Tester, who have genuinely run an exemplary and clean primary.
New Jersey
Tom Kean, Jr. will easily win his bid to represent the (R) side of the Senate ballot this fall. Republicans will choose their candidate in NJ-5, and Democrats in NJ-5 and 13. If you are interested in these races (which I know nothing about) visit Blue Jersey.
New Mexico
Unless I missed something, I don't think there are any races with national significance in NM.
South Dakota
Democrats will decide who will face Gov. Mike Rounds (R) to try and punish him for SD's draconian anti-choice law. The two Dems vying for nomination are Jack Billion and Dennis Wiese.
The two we'll be watching really closely tonight will be CA-50 and the Montana races.
Comments are closed on this story.