Friday, February 9, 2007

Good Morning. It was a sad day on Thursday with the passing of actress Anna Nicole Smith. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and especially her baby daughter. In the race for the White House on Thursday Former Republican House Majority Leader Tom Delay of Texas warned the GOP that Senator Hillary Clinton of New York may be unstoppable if the Republicans don't return to their roots. He endorsed Former Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas saying the two share similar ideologies. Former Republican Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts announced Thursday morning that Senators Robert Bennett of Utah and Larry Craig of Idaho will serve as Co-Senate Liasons for the Romney for President Exploratory Committee. Democratic Senator Barack Obama of Illinois is seeking permission from the Federal Election Commission to take money from donors and give it back later. Democratic Senator Chris Dodd of Connecticut spoke to the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers at their annual Insurance Legislative Summit in Washington D.C. Former Democratic Senator John Edwards of North Carolina was in Charleston, South Carolina at a town hall meeting promoting his universal health care plan. He also refused to fire two controversial bloggers that lashed out against the Catholic denomination. He said he didn't condone of their actions, and wouldn't have said that personally, but he wouldn't fire them over it after talking to them. Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia was in Kissimmee, Florida remarking at the World Money Show on "Winning the Future Under the Next Administration". Former Republican Mayor Rudy Guiliani of New York City was in New Jersey for fundraising. Democratic Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico was in Washington D.C. speaking about "The New Realism and the Rebirth of American Leadership" at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Mitt Romney was in Iowa making his rounds. Democratic Senator Joseph Biden of Delaware added two key presidential finance advisors who will help him amass a campaign war chest. Kory Mitchell and Byron Kantrow used to be on Democratic Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana's staff. Bill Richardson says "America without diplomacy is blind" criticizing President Bush's lack of diplomatic efforts. Barack Obama will skip the Nevada forum scheduled on Wednesday, February 21, 2007. New Hampshire Democratic Party Executive Director Nick Clemons has signed on to become state director for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. I am going to hold off on Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, and Louisiana until Monday, February 12, 2007. My posting may be rather sporadic this weekend as I will be out of town this evening through Sunday evening. I will still try to post every night like usual, but no guarantees. I will definitely post again on Monday, February 12, 2007 with the aforementioned states and an updated list of Presidential candidates.

Thursday, February 8, 2007

Good Morning. Today's update will be combined with Friday, February 9, 2007. I am extremely tired and need to get some sleep, so I will post Thursday's update with Friday's update. Remember that on Friday, I will post Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, and Louisiana.

Have a good day and we'll chat tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 7, 2007

Good Morning. In the race for the White House, Former Republican Mayor Rudolph Guiliani of New York City officially entered the race on Monday, filing a "statement of candidacy", saying "I'm in this to win." Democratic Congressman Dennis Kucinich of Ohio held a press conference yesterday to reintroduce his Department of Peach and Nonviolence bill. Republican Senator John McCain of Arizona scored another major endorsement on Tuesday in the state of Alabama. Winton Blount III, the former Alabama GOP chairman and a candidate for governor in 1994 and 1998, praised the likely presidential candidate's "long record of common sense conservatism." "He has never waivered from the ideals that we, as Republicans, hold dear". Blount said in a statement. "I am proud to add my name to those across the country who stand ready to support Senator McCain should he seek the presidency." Guiliani, meanwhile, suffered a setback during the early hours of his official campaign, when Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council said Monday that if Rudy Guiliani were to win the GOP presidential nomination Democrats would take back the White House in 2008. Former Republican Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts has announced he will formally launch his presidential bid next week in Michigan. According to a Romney campaign source, Romney will make the announcement Tuesday in Michigan, the state where his father once served as governor. Romney will then fly around to Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina, all early nominating states, and then end up in Boston on Thursday with what the campaign is calling a "major fundraising gala." Guiliani will deliver the Spring 2007 Commencement address at The Citadel in the pivotal primary state of South Carolina, the military college announced Tuesday. Former Democratic Senator John Edwards of North Carolina has joined the growing list of presidential candidates who are skipping public financing of their campaigns. Former Democratic Vice President Al Gore said in an interview on Tuesday the Bush administration is now paying scientists to dispute global warming since the administration can no longer argue against it. The frontrunners in both the Republican and Democratic nomination races enjoy high favorability ratings in the early-voting state of New Hampshire, new CNN/WMUR polls indicate. In the Democratic field, John Edwards registers a 74% favorability rating and a 13% unfavorability rating. Senator Hillary Clinton of New York registers a 74-15 rating. Senator Barack Obama of Illinois registers a 67-12 rating. The poll interviewed 353 New Hampshire residents who say they plan to vote in the Democratic Primary. It carries a margin of error of 5 points. In the Republican field, Rudy Guiliani leads the pack with a 70-14. John McCain, who won the 2000 New Hampshire Primary, has a 59-27 rating. Mitt Romney has a 53-27 rating. The poll interviewed 311 New Hampshire residents who say they plan to vote in the Republican primary. It also carries a margin of error of 5 percentage points. In the House: Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of California and Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland promise three full days of debate on Iraq, even though the Senate Republicans killed a debate before it even got off the ground. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Peter Pace says troop surge is not the last chance in Iraq and say, if successful, reduction in troops could begin later in 2007. The administration, while planning for success, are thinking of alternatives should the troop surge not succeed. The Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday voted to approve the nomination of Gen. George Casey to be Army Chief of Staff. The vote was 14-3 with Republican Senators John McCain of Arizona, John Ensign of Nevada, and Saxby Chambliss of Georgia voted against the nomination. The nomination of Admiral William Fallon to be the new head of Central Command was approved by a 16-0 vote. The nominations now go to the full Senate. On Friday, February 9, 2007 I will post Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, and Louisiana.

Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, and Illinois

Florida: No Senate Race until 2010: House 1: Republican Jeff Miller is facing Democrat Joe Roberts 2: Democrat Allen Boyd 3: Democrat Corrine Brown 4: Republican Andrew Crenshaw 5: Republican Ginny Brown-Waite 6: Republican Cliff Stearns 7: Republican John Mica 8: Republican Ric Keller 9: Republican Gus Bilirakis 10: Republican C.W. "Bill" Young 11: Democrat Kathy Castor 12: Republican Adam Putnam 13: Republican Vern Buchanan is facing primary opposition from ex-Congresswoman and ex-Secretary of State Katherine Harris and 2006 Candidate Tramm Hudson. The Democrats have Bank President Christine Jennings. 14: Republican Connie Mack IV 15: Republican Dave Weldon 16: Democrat Tim Mahoney is facing Republican State Senator Jeff Atwater, Republican State Representative Carl Domino, Republican State Representative Gayle Harrell, and Republican ex-State Representative Joe Negron. 17: Democrat Kendrick Meek 18: Republican Ileana Ros-Lehtinen 19: Democrat Robert Wexler is facing primary opposition from ex-State Representative Ben Graber 20: Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz 21: Republican Lincoln Diaz-Balart 22: Democrat Ron Klein is facing Republican Boca Raton Mayor Steve Abrams, Republican State Representative Ellyn Bagdanof, Republican 2006 Connecticut Senate Candidate Alan Schleisinger, and Republican TV Show host John Walsh. 23: Democrat Alcee Hastings 24: Republican Tom Feeney 25: Republican Mario Diaz-Balart.

Georgia: Senate: Republican Saxby Chambliss is facing Democrat ex-State Representative Vernon Jones and Congressman Jim Marshall. House 1: Republican Jack Kingston 2: Democrat Sanford Bishop 3: Republican Lynn Westmoreland 4: Democrat Hank Johnson 5: Democrat John Lewis 6: Republican Tom Price 7: Republican John Linder 8: Democrat Jim Marshall is facing Republican ex-Congressman Mac Collins 9: Republican Nathan Deal 10: Republican Charlie Norwood 11: Republican Phil Gingrey 12: Democrat John Barrow is facing Republican ex-Congressman Max Burns 13: Democrat David Scott

Hawaii: No Senate Race: House 1: Democrat Neil Abercrombie 2: Democrat Mazie Hirono

Idaho: Senate: Republican Larry Craig is facing primary opposition from Canyon County Commissioner Robert Vasquez. The Democrats have 2006 Congressional Candidate Larry Grant and ex-Congressman Larry LaRocco. House 1: Republican Bill Sali is facing Democrat Larry Grant 2: Republican Mike Simpson

Illinois: Senate: Democrat Dick Durbin is facing Republican State Senator Bill Brady House: 1: Democrat Bobby Rush is facing Republican USMC Veteran Jason Tabour 2: Democrat Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. 3: Democrat Dan Lipinski is facing Republican USAF Veteran Ray Wardingly 4: Democrat Luis Gutierrez 5: Democrat Rahm Emanuel 6: Repubican Peter Roskam 7: Democrat Danny K. Davis 8: Democrat Melissa Bean 9: Democrat Jan Schakowsky 10: Republican Mark Kirk is facing Democrat Marketing Executive Dan Seals 11: Republican Jerry Weller 12: Democrat Jerry Costello 13: Republican Judy Biggert 14: Republican Dennis Hastert 15: Republican Tim Johnson 16: Republican Don Manzullo 17: Democrat Phil Hare 18: Republican Ray LaHood 19: Republican John Shimkus

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Good Morning! In the presidential race for 2008, Republican Senator John McCain of Arizona blasted at proponents of a resolution opposing the President's strategy for Iraq. Former Green Party Presidential Candidate and Environmentalist Ralph Nader is considering another run for President, but will decide later in the year. He sharply criticized Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton of New York for lacking the fortitude and saying she's a panderer and a flatterer as she goes around the country. Former Democratic Senator John Edwards of North Carolina, asked about his tough talk for fellow Democrats on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday responded "We are at a critical time in American history. The last thing we should be worried about is how politicians react and how their feelings are hurt." Following the appearance, the Republican National Committee issued a press release: "EDWARDS TURNS TO THE DARK SIDE; '04 Golden Boy Tosses Sunshine Demeanor For '08 Agenda of Aggression and Attacks." Democratic Senator Joseph Biden of Delaware began his speech at the 2007 Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting with an apology for the much-criticized remarks he made about fellow Democratic Senator Barack Obama of Illinois earlier this week. John McCain says only Washington Insiders believe his war position hurting his 2008 campaign. He also recruited a veteran Christian conservative political operative to serve as adviser of his presidential campaign. Guy Rodgers, a former national field director for the Christian Coalition, will serve as deputy director of McCain's "Americans of Faith Coalition" his exploratory committee announced. This comes just a month after Christian Coalition director and founder James Dobson said he would not support McCain under any circumstances. John Edwards on Monday unveiled his universal health care coverage by 2012. The plan would raise taxes for those families who make more than $200,000 annually and would require all businesses to provide their employees with health insurance and all Americans to have it. Former Republican Mayor Rudolph Guiliani of New York City took the next step in his Presidential campaign by turning his exploratory committee into a statement of candidacy. Liberal activist and actress Barbara Streisand, a frequent and outspoken critic of President Bush, said Monday she will contribute to the three frontrunners vying for the Democratic presidential nomination, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and John Edwards. "I'm very excited about the strength of the Democratic field for the 2008 Presidential election, and I'm looking forward to a lively and healthy primary debate that discusses the key issues facing our country." Streisand said in a statement. "As the conversation continues, I may make contributions to other candidates as well" she added. In Senate News, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and Democratic Senator Kent Conrad of North Dakota, Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, called President Bush's $2.9 trillion FY2008 proposal "disconnected from reality" and "full of wrong choices and wrong priorities." Former 2006 Democratic Senatorial Candidate Ned Lamont of Connecticut is not done with politics calling for an immediate end to the disastrous occupation in Iraq. Senate Republicans stymied a measure on Monday that opposed Bush Iraq plan over procedural flap. Today: Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, and Illinois.

Presidential 2008 Candidates -- February 5, 2007

Republicans: Those who have filed or have formed an exploratory committee. US Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas, Former Governor Jim Gilmore of Virginia, Former Mayor Rudolph Guiliani of New York City, Former Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas, Congressman Duncan Hunter of California, US Senator John McCain of Arizona, Congressman Ron Paul of Texas, Former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts, Congressman Tom Tancredo of Colorado, Former Governor Tommy Thompson of Wisconsin. Those who have not decided, yet: Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich of Georgia, US Senator Chuck Hagel, Former Governor George Pataki of New York. Those who have decided not to run. Former US Senator George Allen of Virginia, Governor Haley Barbour of Mississippi, Former Governor Jeb Bush of Florida, Vice President Richard Cheney of Wyoming, Former US Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist of Tennessee, Former Governor Frank Keating of Oklahoma, Former Governor Bill Owens of Colorado, Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota, US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice of California, Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina, Former US Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania. Democrats: Those who have filed or have formed an exploratory committee: US Senator Joe Biden of Delaware, US Senator Hillary Clinton of New York, US Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut, Former US Senator John Edwards of North Carolina, Former Alaska US Senator Mike Gravel of Virginia, Congressman Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, US Senator Barack Obama of Illinois, Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico, Former Governor Tom Vilsack of Iowa. Those who have not decided, yet: Former Army General Wesley Clark of Arkansas, Reverand Al Sharpton of New York. Those who have decided not to run. US Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana, Governor Phil Bredesen of Tennessee, Former US Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean of Vermont, US Senator Russ Feingold of Wisconsin, Former Vice President Al Gore of Tennessee, US Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts, Governor Janet Napolitano of Arizona, US Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Governor Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania, Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana, Former Governor Mark Warner of Virginia.

Monday, February 5, 2007

Good Monday Morning, everybody. First of all a big congratulations to the Indianapolis Colts for defeating the Chicago Bears 29-17 in Super Bowl XLI on Sunday night. There wasn't a whole lot of political news over the weekend, except that a ho-hum Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting is over. In 2003 at the same meeting, former Governor and current DNC Chairman Howard Dean of Vermont broke away from the pack with his sharp criticisms of the Iraq War. In Iowa and Hew Hampshire, new polls have come out and in the Democratic field, the polls in both states show Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton of New York in the lead, followed by Senator Barack Obama of Illinois, with Former Senator John Edwards of North Carolina in third place. In the Republican field, Iowa showed former New York City Mayor Rudolph Guiliani in first place, followed by Senator John McCain of Arizona, with former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts in third, and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich of Georgia in fourth. In New Hampshire, John McCain is first, with Guiliani and Romney tied for second, and Gingrich in fourth. Independent-Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut has denied that he would agree to be John McCain's running mate, saying that "my days of seeking national office are over". Criminal Investigations into Republican Congressman Gary Miller of California are heating up and the probe rapidly expanding. The investigations come from alleged land deals and possible tax evasion on the part of the Congressman. In the month ahead: Today: An updated list of Presidential Candidates for 2008. Tomorrow: Florida, Georgia, Idaho, and Illinois races Friday, February 9, 2007, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, and Louisiana races for 2007 and 2008. Monday, February 12, 2007, An updated list of Presidential Candidates. Tuesday, February 13, 2007: Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Michigan. Thursday, February 15, 2007: Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, and Montana. Monday, February 19, 2007: An updated list of Presidential Candidates. Tuesday, February 20, 2007: Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York. Thursday, February 22, 2007: North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon. Monday, February 26, 2007: An updated list of Presidential Candidates. Tuesday, February 27, 2007: Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee. Thursday, March 1, 2007: Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Monday, March 5, 2007: An updated list of Presidential Candidates. And finally, Tuesday, March 6, 2007: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, and Arkansas.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, and Delaware

California -- No Senate Race in 2008: House races: 1: Democrat Mike Thompson 2: Republican Wally Herger 3: Republican Incumbent Dan Lungren is facing Democrat Physician and Liberal Activist and Vietnam War Veteran and 2006 Nominee Bill Durston. 4: Republican John Doolittle is facing Democrat Charlie Brown (not Snoopy's owner), a retired USAF officer, police department official, and 2006 Nominee. 5: Democrat Doris Matsui 6: Democrat Lynn Woolsey 7: Democrat George Miller 8: House Speaker Democrat Nancy Pelosi 9: Democrat Barbara Lee 10: Democrat Ellen Taucher 11: Democrat Jerry McNerney is facing Republican Richard Pombo, ex-Congressman and Rancher 12: Democrat Tom Lantos 13: Fortney "Pete" Stark 14: Democrat Anna Eshoo 15: Democrat Mike Honda 16: Democrat Zoe Lofgren 17: Democrat Sam Farr 18: Democrat Dennis Cardoza 19: Republican George Radanovich 20: Democrat Jim Costa 21: Republican Devin Nunes 22: Republican Kevin McCarthy 23: Democrat Lois Capps 24: Republican Elton Gallegly is retiring in 2008. 25: Republican Howard "Buck" McKeon 26: Republican David Dreier 27: Democrat Brad Sherman 28: Democrat Howard Berman 29: Democrat Adam Schiff 30: Democrat Henry Waxman 31: Democrat Xavier Becerra 32: Democrat Hilda Solis 33: Democrat Diane Watson 34: Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard 35: Democrat Maxine Waters 36: Democrat Jane Harman 37: Democrat Juanita Millender-McDonald 38: Democrat Grace Napolitano 39: Democrat Linda Sanchez 40: Republican Ed Royce 41: Republican Jerry Lewis 42: Republican Gary Miller 43: Democrat Joe Baca 44: Republican Ken Calvert 45: Republican Mary Bono is facing Democrat David Roth, College Official and State Student Aid Commission Member 46: Republican Dana Rohrabacher 47: Democrat Loretta Sanchez 48: Republican John Campbell 49: Republican Darrell Issa 50: Republican Brian Bilbray 51: Democrat Bob Filner 52: Republican Duncan Hunter 53: Democrat Susan Davis

Colorado: Senate: Republican Wayne Allard is retiring in 2008. Vying for the GOP Nod is Bob Beauprez, ex-Congressman, ex-state GOP chair, and 2006 Governor Nominee; Bill Owens, former Governor; Ex-congressman Scott McInnis; Jim Nicholson, US Veterans Affairs Secretary and ex-RNC Chairman; Bentley Rayburn, Retired USAF Major General; Bob Schaffer, ex-Congressman and 2004 nominee; and John Suthers, Attorney General. For the Democrats is Congressman Mark Udall. House: 1: Democrat Diana DeGette 2: Democrat Mark Udall is running for Senate. Vying for Democratic Nod is State Senate President Joan Fitzgerald; Attorney and Teacher Larry Johnson; and ex-State Board of Education Director Jared Polis 3: Democrat John Salazar 4: Republican Marilyn Musgrave is facing Democrat Angie Paccione, ex-State Representative, educator and 2006 Nominee. 5: Republican Doug Lamborn 6: Republican Tom Tancredo 7: Democrat Ed Perlmutter

Connecticut: No Senate Race: House 1: Democrat John Larson 2: Democrat Joe Courtney is facing Republican Rob Simmons, ex-Congressman 3: Democrat Rosa DeLauro 4: Republican Chris Shays 5: Democrat Chris Murphy

Delaware: Governor: Democrat Ruth Ann Minner is not eligible to seek re-election. Vying for the Democratic Nod are: Lt Governor John Carney, State Treasurer Jack Markell, For the GOP: State Senator Charlie Copeland, State Representative Deborah Hudson, Retired Superior Court Judge Bill Lee; State House Majority Leader Wayne Smith; State House Speaker Terry Spence; and State Senate Minority Leader John Still. Senate: Democrat Joseph Biden is seeking the Presidential Nomination in 2008. House At-Large: Republican Mike Castle

Next Up: Florida, Georgia, Idaho, and Illinois on Tuesday, February 6, 2007.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, and Delaware

California -- No Senate Race in 2008: House races: 1: Democrat Mike Thompson 2: Republican Wally Herger 3: Republican Incumbent Dan Lungren is facing Democrat Physician and Liberal Activist and Vietnam War Veteran and 2006 Nominee Bill Durston. 4: Republican John Doolittle is facing Democrat Charlie Brown (not Snoopy's owner), a retired USAF officer, police department official, and 2006 Nominee. 5: Democrat Doris Matsui 6: Democrat Lynn Woolsey 7: Democrat George Miller 8: House Speaker Democrat Nancy Pelosi 9: Democrat Barbara Lee 10: Democrat Ellen Taucher 11: Democrat Jerry McNerney is facing Republican Richard Pombo, ex-Congressman and Rancher 12: Democrat Tom Lantos 13: Fortney "Pete" Stark 14: Democrat Anna Eshoo 15: Democrat Mike Honda 16: Democrat Zoe Lofgren 17: Democrat Sam Farr 18: Democrat Dennis Cardoza 19: Republican George Radanovich 20: Democrat Jim Costa 21: Republican Devin Nunes 22: Republican Kevin McCarthy 23: Democrat Lois Capps 24: Republican Elton Gallegly is retiring in 2008. 25: Republican Howard "Buck" McKeon 26: Republican David Dreier 27: Democrat Brad Sherman 28: Democrat Howard Berman 29: Democrat Adam Schiff 30: Democrat Henry Waxman 31: Democrat Xavier Becerra 32: Democrat Hilda Solis 33: Democrat Diane Watson 34: Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard 35: Democrat Maxine Waters 36: Democrat Jane Harman 37: Democrat Juanita Millender-McDonald 38: Democrat Grace Napolitano 39: Democrat Linda Sanchez 40: Republican Ed Royce 41: Republican Jerry Lewis 42: Republican Gary Miller 43: Democrat Joe Baca 44: Republican Ken Calvert 45: Republican Mary Bono is facing Democrat David Roth, College Official and State Student Aid Commission Member 46: Republican Dana Rohrabacher 47: Democrat Loretta Sanchez 48: Republican John Campbell 49: Republican Darrell Issa 50: Republican Brian Bilbray 51: Democrat Bob Filner 52: Republican Duncan Hunter 53: Democrat Susan Davis

Colorado: Senate: Republican Wayne Allard is retiring in 2008. Vying for the GOP Nod is Bob Beauprez, ex-Congressman, ex-state GOP chair, and 2006 Governor Nominee; Bill Owens, former Governor; Ex-congressman Scott McInnis; Jim Nicholson, US Veterans Affairs Secretary and ex-RNC Chairman; Bentley Rayburn, Retired USAF Major General; Bob Schaffer, ex-Congressman and 2004 nominee; and John Suthers, Attorney General. For the Democrats is Congressman Mark Udall. House: 1: Democrat Diana DeGette 2: Democrat Mark Udall is running for Senate. Vying for Democratic Nod is State Senate President Joan Fitzgerald; Attorney and Teacher Larry Johnson; and ex-State Board of Education Director Jared Polis 3: Democrat John Salazar 4: Republican Marilyn Musgrave is facing Democrat Angie Paccione, ex-State Representative, educator and 2006 Nominee. 5: Republican Doug Lamborn 6: Republican Tom Tancredo 7: Democrat Ed Perlmutter

Connecticut: No Senate Race: House 1: Democrat John Larson 2: Democrat Joe Courtney is facing Republican Rob Simmons, ex-Congressman 3: Democrat Rosa DeLauro 4: Republican Chris Shays 5: Democrat Chris Murphy

Delaware: Governor: Democrat Ruth Ann Minner is not eligible to seek re-election. Vying for the Democratic Nod are: Lt Governor John Carney, State Treasurer Jack Markell, State Senator Charlie Copeland, State Representative Deborah Hudson. For the GOP:

Sunday, February 4, 2007

Hello, folks. This blog is now officially a week old. This is the 8th daily post. So far so good.

There wasn't a whole lot of news on Saturday, politically, although President Bush did step into the lion's den at the DNC retreat and promise even more to work together with Democrats on a wide-range of issues from Iraq to health care to balancing the budget to reduce our dependence on foreign oil to increasing the production of ethanol, but not corn-based ethanol as that hurts farmers. In the next post, I will post California's House races.