Comments on: Dems pick up MD-01, fail in WA-08

By: Jaxx Raxor

Jaxx Raxor — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:53:27 +0000

Reichert’s victory in WA-08 doesnt’ mean that the Democrats can never beat him, but it does mean that it may not be a good idea to listen to the netroots all the time in picking a candadiate (same thing with Club of Growth, except, as Taniel has said, they have failed down the line everywhere.).

By: Ron

Ron — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:14:00 +0000

With VA-05, that gives Democrats a net 21 seat pickup. I think the lead in OH-15 will shift to Kilroy after provisionals are counted, giving them a net 22.

By: dsimon

dsimon — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:24:14 +0000

Joe from NC: This year the only challenger who ran again after losing in 2006 who won was Larry Kissell in NC-8.

Nope. Eric Massa won in NY-29.

Also, Mary Jo Kilroy’s race is still pending in OH-15, as is Charlie Brown in CA-04. I think the former is a possible Democratic win (she gained considerable ground on provisional ballots in 2006), the latter less likely.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:11:28 +0000

Bachmann will have to moderate her language or she will go in 2010.

You said Bush won the district by 62%, what did McCain do?

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:34:54 +0000

The Republicans picked up four democratic house seats in Kansas, Louisiana, Florida, and Texas. So that’s a net 20 gain for the democrats so far.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:27:40 +0000

Two House races were called last night: one became the Democrats’ 24th House pick-up
- bringing their net gain to 20 - while the other was a crucial GOP save.
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I am sorry, Taniel, I am not sure I understood yo. If they picked up 24 seats, how do they gain 20 seats this election cycle alone?

By: Joe from NC

Joe from NC — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:41:05 +0000

I think you meant that Darcy Burner is a liberal heroine, not heroin!
Anyway, as for my take on the election, I am thrilled with Obama’s victory and especially that he won North Carolina. I am somewhat disappointed that Burner lost, but I’m not that surprised. This year the only challenger who ran again after losing in 2006 who won was Larry Kissell in NC-8.
I am more disappointed by the congressional results in Minnesota. Like most Democrats, I really want that lunatic Bachman to lose, but I think her reelection is due to the fact that her opponent wasn’t that strong. She will probably be near the top of the DCCC’s hit list in 2010.
Overall I am happy with the results this year, even if the Dems’ wave was smaller than most thought.
The only other result that bothers me is Stevens’ performance in AK. Even if he loses, a large percentage of Alaskans voted for a convicted felon!