The Boston Herald today takes a look at a wide open electoral map. The Inside Edge counts 15-20 states that could be in play this November. If it seems like a lot, it is.
While still considered safe for the Democrats by Rassmussen, Obama only holds a 7 percentage point lead over McCain in Massachusetts. The last Democrat to win Massachusetts’ 12 electoral votes by approximately 7 percentage points? You guessed it: Mike Dukakis.
Four days ago pseudo intellectual Dave Crater, executive director of the Wilberforce Center, a semi-extinct conservative link-tank*, handicapped the presidential race for us. read more »
"My quotes were misreported. I said, in effect, that if I were in Mr. Rangel’s shoes I might step aside. But it’s up to Mr. Rangel. He’s an American hero, he’s an enormous asset to the Congress."
- Democratic senatorial candidate Mark Udall clarifying comments he made on NBC's "Meet the Press" about U.S. Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.).