Sunday, July 6, 2008   Return to top

The big fear in the Senate is that Democrats could get a filibuster proof majority of 60 seats. That would require a gain of 9 seats. I would have called that unthinkable a few years back. However, let's look at 2006.

In 2006, there were 12 Senate races that began the year as at least somewhat competitive. 7 were Republican held seats and 5 were held by Democrats.

The Democrats went 11-1 in those races, taking out 6 of the 7 Republican seats.

If you want to help prevent a rubber stamp Harry Reid Senate, a good place to start is in these six races, listed as toss-ups by Charlie Cook. I have provided links to contribute to the Republican fighting to stay alive in each contest.

Ted Stevens- Alaska
Bob Schaffer- Colorado
Norm Coleman-Minnesota
Steve Pearce-New Mexico
John Sununu- New Hampshire
Roger Wicker- Mississippi

If we can elect these six guys, or most of them, we can prevent a filibuster proof majority and lay the ground work for taking the Senate back in 2010 or 2012. Let's do it.

~Sonlit

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