Top 5 Mid-Term Races to Watch
With elections only two weeks away, my head is spinning because of all of the interesting races to watch. The races I've highlighted below have a theme; moderate independent Democrats.
Here are my top five races to watch.
1) Florida Congressional District 8 (Orlando)Charlie Stuart (D) vs. incumbent Ric Keller (R)
Why I'm watching: This is my district. This is where I live. I've also gotten to know Charlie Stuart. Charlie is a fellow Baptist like myself, and he is pro-life. 2) Senate Pennsylvania
Bob Casey Jr. (D) vs incumbent Rick Santorum
Why I'm watching: Again a great pro-life Democrat, Bob Casey Jr. is all set to win by at least 5% points against the powerful and elitist Republican Santorum.
3) Senate Tennessee (Open Seat)
Harold Ford Jr. (D) vs Bob Corker
Why I'm watching: Ford is a solid conservative politician. If he doesn't beat Corker, it's because the citizens of Tennessee simply vote party lines, and fail to research the candidates.
4) North Carolina Congressional District 11
Heath Shuler (D) vs incumbent Charles Taylor (R)
Why I'm watching: Have you noticed my theme, pro-life Democrats. Current polls show Heath, the former UT quarterback, with a slim lead. His opponent Charles Taylor has been in office for 16 years, and seems to have succumbed to corruption run amok.
5) South Carolina Congressional District 5
Ralph Norman (R) vs incumbent John Spratt (D)
Why I'm watching: John Spratt continues to get elected as a Democrat in the Republican stronghold of South Carolina. It's not likely, but I would love to see John Spratt run for The Speaker of House after he defeats Ralph Norman. A moderate Democrat from South Carolina would be like Teflon when the Republicans try to make him out to be a West Coast liberal.
Bounus: Connecticut Senate
Ned Lamont (D) vs. incumbent Joe Lieberman (I)
Why I'm watching: While I don't necessarily agree with Joe's position on Iraq, I'm okay with him having his own opinion and voting that way. In fact I'm all for candidates that don't tow the party line on every issue. This type of resolution shows courage and principles. A Ned Lamont victory (which isn't likely) would only empower the DailyKOS extreme lefties.
Oct.24.2006.
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