KY-02: CQ: Dem Upset Suddenly A Possibility
GOP Rep. Ron Lewis hasn't faced a seriously competitive race since he first ascended to the House in 1994, but Lewis' rusty campaign skills and a tough challenge from Dem Mike Weaver have combined to make a Dem upset a suddenly distinct possibility in this western-Kentucky district, CQ Politics reports. CQ has now changed its rating of the race from "Likely Republican" to "Leans Republican," meaning a surprise Dem victory is s "plausible possibility" in this district, which President Bush carried by 65% in 2004. Key reasons: Lewis' failure to engage Weaver early on; the dominance of Iraq; and Weaver's refusal to commit support to Nancy Pelosi as speaker. CQ's full analysis here.
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What possible use is Weaver? He won't commit to vote for a Democrat for Speaker of the House?
Then screw him! Better an honest enemy than a pretend friend! The last thing we need is another Lieberdem traitor in the House.
You don't have to support gay-marriage or gun-control to be a Democrat. Hell, you don't even have to oppose the war in Iraq. Unlike Republicans we don't need thought police to keep everyone in lock-step. But you DO have to be able to stand up and proudly say "I'm a Democrat and I'll support a Democrat for Speaker."
Period. If he can't even do that he simply undermines everything we're trying to accomplish! It still doesn't look like he's actually going to win and I say good riddance!
November 7, 2006 11:33 AM | Reply | Permalink