NY-26: CQ: Reynolds Race "Leans Dem"
Woah. CQ's just changed the ratings on the race between Dem Jack Davis and Tom Reynolds -- who's in charge of keeping the House in GOP hands -- from "Leans Republican" to "Leans Democratic." Says CQ of Reynolds: "His past popularity, strong fundraising advantage and the Republican lean in his upstate New York district gives him at least a chance of reversing the tide running strongly against him. But all of the momentum appears on the side of...Davis." Our favorite bit: "Reynolds spokesman L.D. Platt, however, told CQPolitics.com he was `not at all' concerned about the effect the scandal would have on the congressman’s re-election campaign." CQ's full analysis here.















"Not at all concerned" is politicalspeak for "yeah we're very worried but we haven't pushed the panic button...yet". Didn't Reynolds just have McCain come up and stump for him? Nawwwww not too concerned at all, yeah right...lol.
October 9, 2006 8:11 PM | Reply | Permalink
This is unfamiliar territory for Reynolds. He has not had to come from behind before. The Foley story, with new revelations and polling stories about the Foley story, seems to be developing legs well into week two. This has got to be driving the Reynolds camp and the White House crazy. Cool.
October 9, 2006 8:21 PM | Reply | Permalink
This Platt guy might be the spinniest of the spinning spinners that we've seen in some time.
"No, of course we're not concerned that our incumbent is now polling under 40%. Why should we be worried?"
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October 9, 2006 9:09 PM | Reply | Permalink
As I mentioned in another comment, I have been busy signing up as a volunteer for Republican campaigns (and Joe Lieberman's).
I just signed up over at GOP.com for a personal website which should be active shortly. The address is http://MrsPanstreppon.gop.com/.
Pretty cool, huh? I can't wait to start posting!
October 9, 2006 10:35 PM | Reply | Permalink
This gives me such a warm, cozy feeling!
October 9, 2006 11:19 PM | Reply | Permalink