Comments on: Sabato’s Crystal Ball: SENATE ’08 UPDATE

By: superdestroyer

superdestroyer — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:10:35 +0000

Of course, when the Democrats have complete control and 60 seats in the Senate (something the Republicans never had), it will be the even richer donors to the Democrats who benefit the most.

By: kritter

kritter — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:34:05 +0000

Well, I happen to agree with a lot of the Democratic agenda that has been voted down or stalled in the Senate- stem cell research, revising the student loan program, reviving the Fairness Doctrine, expanding the medical insurance aid for working families’ children. So I don’t find their agenda boring at all if it will help to point this country in the right direction after 7 years going off course to reward rich Republican donors.

By: superdestroyer

superdestroyer — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:56:33 +0000

Does discussing the boring details of the 2008 election matter. It is not like the Democrats want to discuss anything that their primary candidates are saying other than to cheer for free medical care for all.

Starting in January 2009, the Democrats will have complete control. The only question is whether than either get 60 seats in the Senate or maybe get to 58/59 and then slip a RINO such as Snowe, Collins, or Specter.

By: kimrit

kimrit — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:25:51 +0000

Mark Warner would beat Gilmore hands down, but he might have more of a fight against George Allen if he decides to run again. Gilmore was an unpopular governor, who’s presidential candidacy was a joke- as he never raised any real money.

By: DLS

DLS — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:09:26 +0000

It’s too early to say, Holly, but the Democrats look to do well in 2008. They should just remember the failures by Gore in late 2000 (beginning with the debates, against Bush!) that enabled Bush to win.

They really should try not to be cocky because not only is Bush doing poorly now, but more importantly, the GOP candidates look bad.

By: Mike P.

Mike P. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:31:21 +0000

It’s looking more and more like Warner of Va will retire – he has something like $500 in his campaign chest. Sabato, being based there, certainly knows that but is playing the cards as they stand now.

In any case, should Warner retire, the Republicans may well lose the second Virginia Senate seat (Webb took Allen’s) to a different Warner – Mark Warner, the extremely popular ex-governor. That would be devastating to both the national and state party.

I’m thinking that may be part of why Gilmore dropped out early in the Presidential race- he’s the only potential candidate Republicans have that stands any chance of competing with Warner – and he’s not very popular among Virginians.