Top 10 Gop Senate Seats in Jeopardy in '08

Human EventsAugust 21, 2009

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Of the 22, the following 10 are the most vulnerable to Democratic takeover. 1 Virginia Republican Sen. John Warner is retiring, and former Democratic Gov. Mark Warner (no relation) leads both possible GOP candidates by double-digit percentages in most polls. 2 New Hampshire Narrow '02 loser and former Democratic Gov. Jeanne Shaheen holds a big lead over Republican Sen. John Sununu. 3 Colorado Democratic Rep. Mark Udall, son of late Arizona Rep. Mo Udall, is an early favorite over former Republican Rep. Bob Schaffer for the seat of retiring GOP Sen. Wayne Allard. 4 New Mexico GOP Sen. Pete Domenici's surprise retirement could lead to a bloody primary between Republican Representatives Steve Pearce and Heather Wilson and to a Democratic pickup. 5 Alaska An ongoing corruption probe of 39-year Republican Sen. Ted Stevens gives Democrats a chance for a pickup after 28 years without holding either Senate seat here. 6 Minnesota Republican Sen. Norm Coleman may face a well-funded fight from comedian Al Franken (see cover story).

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Top 10 Gop Senate Seats in Jeopardy in '08

Simply put, it doesn't look promising for Republicans to upend the present 51-10-49 seat Democratic majori...

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