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Democrats Who Should Be Worried

Election '09 puts the fear into these 2010 incumbents

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(Newser) – If, as Max Baucus says, Tuesday’s elections should be a “wake-up call” for Democrats, Politico knows which lawmakers should be drinking caffeine:

  • Harry Reid: The majority leader is a little like Jon Corzine; an unpopular incumbent in a state where the economy is especially bad. And like Corzine, his strategy so far has been to go negative. Ask Corzine how that worked out.

  • Parker Griffith: “I should be nervous,” says the Blue Dog Alabama congressman; he won with just 51% of the vote in 2008.
  • Chris Dodd: His poll numbers are down, he’s tied heavily to Obama’s agenda, and if Corzine can lose in a heavily Democratic Northeastern state, so could Dodd.
  • John Adler: The only New Jersey Democrat who really has something to worry about—he won his district with just 52% in 2008.
For the rest, click on the Politico link.

Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, Max Baucus, Christopher Dodd, Jack Reed, and Harry Reid appear at a news conference, Nov. 4, 2009.
Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, Max Baucus, Christopher Dodd, Jack Reed, and Harry Reid appear at a news conference, Nov. 4, 2009.   (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg)
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. is seen on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. is seen on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009.   (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg)
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Citrixguy
Nov 5, 09 11:54 AM CST
Of the list, Dodd looks the like the one sure bet to lose Reply
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dontlikeyou
Nov 5, 09 12:15 PM CST
There are over 83 democrat congressman who are holding traditionally republican seats (based on the last 4 elections). So, there are at least 83 democrats in Congress who should be worried.
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Fondue
Nov 5, 09 12:22 PM CST
Considering your statements vs. results in Tuesday's elections, I'd like to see your list of 83. As you said, based on the last 4 elections.
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jamerican
Nov 5, 09 1:24 PM CST
Reid sold out the state of Nevada to big corrupt casinos and illegals and Nevada resents him for it. He is trailing in the polls in Nevada and likely not to be reelected. He is a liar. He will be the first of many demorats who will not be reelected because they have supported this abortion of a health care bill.
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Fondue
Nov 5, 09 1:51 PM CST
How's that list coming? I would imagine after an hour and a half you would be about done.
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