Wizbang Politics: October 2006 Archives

Thanks to Lurch

Posted by Alexander K. McClure · Published: October 31, 2006 · Comments (14)

It's Halloween, and Lurch, I mean, John F. Kerry, has struck again. Last night, in California, Kerry said that students should study hard or they will end up in Iraq. In other words, those serving in the American military did not do well academically. Today, incredibly, Kerry refused to retract... [Full Story]

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GOP cuts ad spending on 3 House races

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 31, 2006

In a move to direct resources to where they can do the most good, the House Republicans have cut out planned expenditures in three districts, David Espo of the Associated Press reports: Signaling retreat, House Republicans are scaling back television advertising in three highly contested races, officials said Tuesday, including... [Full Story]

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2006 Missouri Senate Race

Posted by Alexander K. McClure · Published: October 31, 2006 · Comments (22)

A poll in Missouri has Jim Talent falling behind by one point. Things are getting very gloomy if these polls are accurate. When Talent and Allen are running behind, it is not good. UPDATE: When I tell people that it looks gloomy, that means you should get out and work... [Full Story]

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2006 Congressional Elections

Posted by Alexander K. McClure · Published: October 31, 2006 · Comments (1)

According to a CNN poll, the Democratic generic advantage is 53% to 42% among likely voters. The Democratic number has steadily declined through October, and we are back to where we were when the Foley scandal broke. It's the final week. Stop reading. Go volunteer. ... [Full Story]

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A Flap Over Faith Politics

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: October 31, 2006 · Comments (1)

Doug at Granite Grok addresses accusations from the Romeny campaign that Pat Hynes is pushing anti-Mormon stories to the Boston Globe aimed at Romney. Doug posts the following quote from Pat regarding the article in question.Religious intolerance is an ugly thing and few practice it with as much flagrant ugliness... [Full Story]

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Missouri Senate - Show Me the money!

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 31, 2006

C'mon, Claire! It's the "Show Me" state . . . "Show me the money!" I'm sorry, I missed it . . . WHERE is the money, again? ... [Full Story]

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2006 New Jersey Senate Race

Posted by Alexander K. McClure · Published: October 31, 2006

Tom Kean Jr. continues to keep it close in his attempt to be the first Republican to win a Senate race in New Jersey since 1972. A new Strategic Vision poll has Kean trailing 43% to 42%. 44% have a favorable opinion of Kean, 30% an unfavorable. 43% have a... [Full Story]

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2006 Virginia Senate Race

Posted by Alexander K. McClure · Published: October 31, 2006 · Comments (16)

This cycle is extremely frustrating. As soon as it seems possible to deem a race a likely GOP hold, either that race or another one seems to become more vulnerable. Over the weekend, I felt that George Allen had pretty much put the Senate race away, that he had committed... [Full Story]

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The Rendell Renaissance

Posted by Alexander K. McClure · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (2)

The media continues to discuss the "enduring Rendell Renaissance" in Philadelphia. The census estimate for the population in Philadelphia in 2005 was 1,463,281. Back in 1990, when the famous Renaissance began, the population was 1,585,577. That's some Renaissance - losing over 100,000 people. In fact, the Renaissance has been so... [Full Story]

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The Truth About McCaskill's Vet

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (3)

Gateway Pundit has the story behind the injury the vet doing ads for Claire McCaskill sustained.Joshua Darins Lansdale, (as Josh is known in Platte County Circuit Court) the angry anti-Talent veteran who is stumping with a democratic veterans group around the country, broke his foot playing volleyball and not during... [Full Story]

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GOP House: pick-up opportunities are scarce

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (2)

The biggest problem for Republicans in keeping the House majority is the lack of competitive districts held by Democrats. There are very few Democrats retiring this year, and those who are represent relatively safe seats. Alexander McClure notes. in his Illinois post below, Illinois Democrat Melissa Bean is looking more... [Full Story]

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NRO's Quick Guide to House Races

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (6)

NRO Editor Rich Lowry summarizes the key House races for Republicans. His report is at NRO's The Corner: Here's one way to look at the race for the House (Republican candidates come first in the list). First, take ten seats where it looks like Republicans will lose (some of these... [Full Story]

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2006 Maryland Senate Race

Posted by Alexander K. McClure · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (5)

Good news continues to pour in for Michael Steele in his bid to enter the United States Senate. Today he was endorsed by several prominent Prince George County Democrats, including the former Prince George's County executive Wayne K. Curry. This is a county where Maryland Democratic candidates typically run up... [Full Story]

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WaPo: 110% of Americans hate Bush, will vote Democratic

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (8)

In what has to be one of the most hilariously lopsided polls of this year, the Washington Post finds that 87% of Americans disapprove of the President, 74% disapproving strongly. Okay, it's not "110%" like the headline, but it's about as ridiculous. The poll also shows Democratic Rep. Ben Cardin... [Full Story]

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You Know What They Say About Assumptions

Posted by DJ Drummond · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (12)

Today is Monday, which apparently is Lame Excuse Day in the corridors of Real Clear Politics and Spin. I say this, because even as the RCP guys have backtracked a little bit on their weasel post of October 20, these guys are still saying, in the same sort of voice... [Full Story]

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2006 Illinois Congressional Districts

Posted by Alexander K. McClure · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (5)

It looks like Democrats have an Illinois problem. The Republican candidate for the seat of retiring Henry Hyde has a four point lead. Moreover, the Republican challenger to Democratic incumbent Melissa Bean, a surprise victor in 2004, has pulled into a dead heat. But for the poor quality of the... [Full Story]

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2006 Texas 22nd Congressional District

Posted by Alexander K. McClure · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (4)

The race in Texas 22 is a dead heat. Yes. The write-in Republican candidate, Shelley Sekula-Gibbs, has pulled into a dead heat with the Democrat whose name is on the ballot. Texas 22 has been ranked as the seat most likely to flip to the other side. As reported last... [Full Story]

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Michigan Polls: Senate and Governor's races

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (3)

It seems both Republicans are within striking distance: Strategic Vision's latest poll of likely voters in Michigan: 19. If the election for Governor were held today, whom would you vote for Jennifer Granholm, the Democrat or Dick DeVos, the Republican? Jennifer Granholm 47% Dick DeVos 43% Undecided 10% 20. If... [Full Story]

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Barone on Polls

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (2)

Michael Barone looks at both the recent history and results of polling in his Townhall.com column: In 2004, the electorate that went to the polls or voted absentee was, according to the adjusted NEP exit poll, 37 percent Democratic and 37 percent Republican. In party identification, it was the most... [Full Story]

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The Final Push

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: October 29, 2006 · Comments (1)

There is a very interesting post at Hang Right Politics by CO Girl about taking a call from the RNC and, after contributing a bit to the cause, in return getting some inside scoop on the vulnerable House races. We are down to the wire now. You can do your... [Full Story]

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Harold Ford: Republicans Fear the Lord, Democrats Fear And Love The Lord

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: October 29, 2006 · Comments (5)

The Ford implosion continues. Check out the latest at Hot Air. Unless Corker makes some huge mistake over the next week, this is one race I feel confident is going to wind up in the "R" column. Don't anyone get cocky, though. Get out and vote. Update: Ace comments on... [Full Story]

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2006 Pennsylvania Senate Race

Posted by Alexander K. McClure · Published: October 29, 2006 · Comments (5)

Accoding to a new Philadelphia Inquirer Poll, Bob Casey Jr. has expanded his lead over Rick Santorum to double digits, leading by 16 points. There is only one problem. The poll dramatically oversamples Democrats. When I re-adjusted the numbers to reflect turnout in 2000 and 2004, the results were very... [Full Story]

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Name that Moonbat

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 29, 2006 · Comments (6)

Our astute readers can probably guess who is being quoted here: "The savage and devilish acts and performances of Bush, as a Republican, have placed his party in a very critical condition." "_______ stressed that the only move helping the ... administration to escape its present crisis is unconditional withdrawal... [Full Story]

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2006 Ohio Senate Race

Posted by Alexander K. McClure · Published: October 29, 2006 · Comments (4)

Summarizing what I said yesterday, we have 7 vulnerable Senate seats - Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Montana, Missouri, Tennessee, and Virginia. Our candidates in Missouri, Tennessee and Virginia are holding on to slight leads. Conrad Burns has surged in the polls and has pulled into a dead heat with his... [Full Story]

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2006 Missouri Senate Race

Posted by Alexander K. McClure · Published: October 29, 2006 · Comments (5)

A new poll out this morning in Missouri shows that the race there is extremely close, with Jim Talent locked in a dead heat with Democratic rival, each scoring 47% of the vote. 2% favor the Libertarian candidate (when will these people ever learn?) and 4% are undecided. I will... [Full Story]

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