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Cook Report Upgrades 27 Democratic Races
Today's Update from the Cook Political Report:Ratings Changes in Nearly 30 Districts
House Editor David Wasserman releases the latest batch of race rating changes. While it's not likely that a majority of the races moved from "Solid" to "Likely" Republican will become competitive by November, the poor national climate for the GOP and the DCCC's unprecedented financial edge makes even very difficult districts for Democrats worth keeping tabs on. And be sure to look for district-by-district updates in this month's competitive race rundowns.
AL-03
Mike Rogers Solid Republican to Likely Republican
CA-46 Dana
Rohrabacher Solid Republican to Likely Republican
FL-08 Ric Keller
Likely Republican to Lean Republican
FL-09 Gus Bilirakis Solid
Republican to Likely Republican
FL-18 Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Solid
Republican to Likely Republican
FL-21 Lincoln Diaz-Balart Likely Republican to
Lean Republican
ID-01 Bill Sali Solid Republican to Likely
Republican
IN-03 Mark Souder Solid Republican to Likely
Republican
IA-04 Tom Latham Solid Republican to Likely
Republican
KY-02 OPEN (Lewis) Solid Republican to Likely
Republican
MN-02 John Kline Solid Republican to Likely
Republican
NE-02 Lee Terry Solid Republican to Likely
Republican
NV-02 Dean Heller Solid Republican to Likely
Republican
NJ-05 Scott Garrett Solid Republican to Likely
Republican
NY-13 OPEN (Fossella) Toss Up to Lean Democratic
NY-25
OPEN (Walsh) Toss Up to Lean Democratic
NC-10 Patrick McHenry Solid
Republican to Likely Republican
OH-07 OPEN (Hobson) Solid Republican to
Likely Republican
PA-03 Phil English Likely Republican to Lean
Republican
PA-05 OPEN (Peterson) Solid Republican to Likely
Republican
PA-11 Paul Kanjorksi Likely Democratic to Lean
Democratic
PA-15 Charlie Dent Solid Republican to Likely
Republican
TX-07 John Culberson Solid Republican to Likely
Republican
TX-10 Michael McCaul Solid Republican to Likely
Republican
VA-05 Virgil Goode Solid Republican to Likely
Republican
VA-10 Frank Wolf Solid Republican to Likely
Republican
WV-02 Shelley Moore Capito Likely Republican to Lean
Republican
WY-AL OPEN (Cubin) Solid Republican to Likely
Republican
Steve Sarvi is hitting the campaign trail running. This ‘likely republican’ is sure to move further towards the Democratic side. Sarvi released poll results stating that Self ID’d Dems now match Self ID Repubs 40%-40%.
Lou Barletta, Representative Paul Kanjorski’s opponent in the PA-11 Race, is continuing to use a series of fear mongering and misinformation tactics to try and weasel his way into office.
Thankfully, however, the people have not come out in support of Barletta, as his campaign continues to be underfunded and understaffed. Lou Barletta needs to be kept out of the United States Congress.
-Dan Cheek
http://www.StopLouBarletta.com