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KS-02: Dem Poll And Cheney Visit Show GOP's Ryun May Not Be Safe
Is the race between Kansas GOP Rep Jim Ryun and Dem challenger Nancy Boyda shaping up as competitive? Today's Lawrence Journal-World reports that the Boyda campaign released a new internal poll which says the race is statistically tied at 43% for Ryun and 42% for Boyda. What's more, Dick Cheney will be in the district fundraising tomorrow for Ryun, suggesting at least some GOP concern. National observers are cautious about rating the race due to the lack of public polling. The National Journal's Chuck Todd hasn't ranked it in his top 50 competetive races. Nonetheless, Todd tells Election Central: "It's the type of race that in a wave environment could go."
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Just an FYI: your tag states this is the KS-03. Might want to change that to KS-02 like the headline. Thanks.
October 11, 2006 6:21 PM | Reply | Permalink
Andrew. Mention in your post where the race is taking place, don't make me go to sites in your post, I'm lazy.
October 11, 2006 7:09 PM | Reply | Permalink
Thanks for both of your comments and keep them coming!
October 11, 2006 7:43 PM | Reply | Permalink
I am no fan of his politics, but I have always had a soft spot in my heart for Ryun, who is one of the greatest American milers of all time. (My father announced the track meet in Berkeley where he first set the world record in the mile.)
Nonetheless, I hope he goes down.
October 11, 2006 10:25 PM | Reply | Permalink
I remember him too, as a record setting miler. I also seem to remember him flopping in the Olympics, and being a bit of a moody head case. Steve Prefontaine was the runner who inspired the masses.
As for Cheney, are there really politicians out there who see his presence as a plus for their campaigns?
October 11, 2006 11:52 PM | Reply | Permalink