Which Electoral Races Are You Watching?

Swing State Project wants to know which political races (presidential, congressional, senate, gubanatorial) people in the U.S. are watching. Answering this on their site requires registration. I registered but still couldn't make it work. Maybe my more tech-savvy readers will have better luck. At any rate, other than the race for president, I am, of course, most closely following the Kentucky race for U.S. Senate--cheering on Andrew Horne (D-KY) in his efforts to help us Ditch Mitch! This one race has the potential to change things not only for the Commonwealth, but for the nation and the world. That's because McConnell is the Obstructionist-in-Chief for a Senate minority that (after threatening to abolish the filibuster when it was in the majority) has set the record for filibustering and other obstructions--half way through the 110th Congress!

I am following somewhat most of the Senate races, especially VA, NM, CO, OR, AK, ME, MN & NH--the states where we are most likely to see Democrats pickup open seats or unseat GOP incumbents--and LA, the only state where a Democratic incumbent is in serious trouble. But I have my eye on some races where progressive Democrats are underdogs, but could make some unexpected upsets--including TX(Rick Noriega), ID (the longer Larry Craig refuses to resign, the better Larry LaRocco's chances become), OK (Andrew Rice), NC (Kay Hagan).

After watching her disappointing year as Speaker of the House, I am also watching and hoping that Rep. Nancy Pelosi(D-CA) will face a primary challenge from a progressive candidate in her liberal San Francisco district.