Monthly Archives: April 2008

Susan Collins is Not a Moderate

Posted on April 28, 2008 by admin

Regular readers know that I consider Republican Susan Collins of Maine to be the most dishonest incumbent up for re-election in 2008 (even moreso than corruption czar Ted Stevens).  I have chronicled her long list of lies, hypocrisies, and right-wing allegiances and … Continue reading →

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Susan Collins is Not a Moderate

Posted on April 28, 2008 by admin

Regular readers know that I consider Republican Susan Collins of Maine to be the most dishonest incumbent up for re-election in 2008 (even moreso than corruption czar Ted Stevens).  I have chronicled her long list of lies, hypocrisies, and right-wing … Continue reading →

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Saturday Round-Up

Posted on April 26, 2008 by admin

New Mexico & New Hampshire: Likely Senators at this time next year, popular Congressman Tom Udall of New Mexico and popular former Governor Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, are teaming up to help each other’s path to the Senate: On … Continue reading →

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Senate Guru Endorses Jeff Merkley for Senate

Posted on April 23, 2008 by admin

Oregon features this cycle’s highest profile Senate race with a competitive Democratic primary.  The chief combatants for the Democratic nomination are state House Speaker Jeff Merkley and activist Steve Novick.  Both would be far superior to the incumbent, Republican Gordon Smith.  Senate … Continue reading →

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JTM’s Senate Rankings

Posted on April 19, 2008 by admin

Senate Republicans 1. Virginia*** Former Governor Mark Warner v. Former Governor Jim Gilmore Total Raised — $6,300,000 v. $402,000 Cash On Hand – $4,380,000 v. $208,000 (Likely Democratic Pick-up)2. New Mexico*** Representative Tom Udall v. Representative Steven Pearce Total Raised — $2,604,000 … Continue reading →

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Gigantic Wednesday Night Rundown

Posted on April 16, 2008 by admin

If you appreciate this gigantic rundown (yeah, guilt trip), consider a contribution to some of the great Democratic Senate candidates on the Expand the Map! ActBlue page.  For instance, Mark Begich is less than $50 from the $500 mark and … Continue reading →

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Saturday Round-Up

Posted on April 12, 2008 by admin

Colorado: The Denver Post’s damning exposé on Backwards Bob Scaffer’s relationship with corrupt Jack Abramoff’s lobbying firm’s activities in the Northern Mariana Islands continues.  Apparently, Schaffer went to bat for the Islands’ Governor big-time so that the Governor could help … Continue reading →

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Friday Afternoon Quick Hits

Posted on April 11, 2008 by admin

Minnesota: For the fourth fundraising quarter in a row, Al Franken has outraised Smilin’ Norm Coleman, as Franken brings in $2.2 million compared with Coleman’s around $2.0 million.  One notable item is that Franken has had a higher burn rate … Continue reading →

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Breaking Pasen Arlen Specter Reportedly to Switch Parties

Posted on April 5, 2008 by admin

More coming soon… Click here for the new senate guru blog…

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The Democratic Party’s Secret Weapon

Posted on April 5, 2008 by admin

All of us here have voiced concern about the precarious nature of some of this year’s senate races.  In a Democratic year, why are Oregon and Maine such long-shots?  Why is the picture so unclear in Colorado?  And, more importantly, … Continue reading →

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