Here's the headline on this story in the Washington Post in light of the retirement of Sen. John Warner (R-Va.) and the resignation of Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho): GOP Faces Growing Peril in 2008 Races.
I was all prepared to blast the headline, because while Virginia will be a challenge, Idaho is a red-red state and any Republican chosen to replace Craig will be heavily favored next November. So it's not good news, sure, but "growing peril"?
Then I read further into the article and find this nugget at paragraph six:
And then goes on to note that Idaho won't be a problem at all, despite the headline and the lead paragraph. Nice. Virginia is indeed going to be a headache. Virginia Democrats not only have a popular former who could be persuaded to run, his name is also Warner, giving him a leg up in name recognition, while the Republicans are looking a thin. I wonder if they might consider turning back to George Allen and asking the voters to reconsider throwing out their Republican senator over a made up word. That will be interesting to watch.To be sure, last week's events will not necessarily change the terrain that much, if the Republicans get a little lucky.
Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1.
No way the Repubs can run Allen. It was not a "make up" word. It is a racist word, equal to the N word, used by the French towards the Algerians. Allen's mother was French Algerian. He knew exactly what he was saying.
cdnbirch at 11:13PM on Sep 1st 2007
2. The best chance for the Republicans to have a share of power is to win the white house. Thats not going to happen unless one of their candidates distances from the Bush 'stay the surge, spin the progress' attitude in Iraq.
Steve Bonomo at 1:10AM on Sep 2nd 2007
3. The "best chance" for Republicans to win the White House is "Mitt Romney." He is the only candidate with a demonstrable track record of success in politics and business who practices strong family values and has detailed plans for health care, the economy and protecting our country.
Rob at 9:59AM on Sep 2nd 2007
4. If Hillary Clinton wins in 2008, Americans will be begging to have George Bush back in the White House.
willet at 6:44PM on Sep 2nd 2007
5. hard to imagine a state so stupid as to be a solid R,considering the massive disaster the present admintration and past Congress(remember it's still 49% repugnicants)have foisted on this country.
Neverthess
I imagine the Miss Teen Idaho can identify a potato( not with an e) on the food chart.
That puts the state ahead of another RED state South Carolina ,you know, the one that continued to send a cadaver to the Senate for 16 years.
Jack F. Doyle at 1:08PM on Sep 2nd 2007
6. hard to imagine a state so stupid as to be a solid R,considering the massive disaster the present admintration and past Congress(remember it's still 49% repugnicants)have foisted on this country.
Neverthess
I imagine the Miss Teen Idaho can identify a potato( not with an e) on the food chart.
That puts the state ahead of another RED state South Carolina ,you know, the one that continued to send a cadaver to the Senate for 16 years.
Jack F. Doyle at 12:59PM on Sep 2nd 2007
7. for my ideas on the GOP's dimming chances in '08 & for more political commentary & blogs, visit:
http://www.politidose.com/
Patrick at 6:55PM on Sep 2nd 2007
8. #5
Hard to imagine you even have a brain...I would be more than willing to point out the DISASTEROUS Democratic governments of the past...JIMMY CARTER anyone??? Don't even get me started on the Clinton administration! There is enough criticism to go around both parties, try to be non partisan in your insults and stop being an idiot!
Rob at 8:35PM on Sep 2nd 2007