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May Could Be the Cruelest Month for Senate Incumbents
Wall Street Journal ^ | May 7, 2010 | Susan Davis

Posted on 05/08/2010 6:19:51 AM PDT by Zakeet

Over the next 11 days, the Senate could lose three of its incumbents in primary fights.

For some perspective on how politically stunning that fact is, consider this: since 1980, only seven senators have lost their seat in a primary election. And one of them, Connecticut’s Joe Lieberman, rebounded to win the general election.

Now, Utah Republican Sen. Bob Bennett, Arkansas Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln, and Pennsylvania Republican-turned-Democratic Sen. Arlen Specter are facing serious intra-party fights to hold on to their seats.

Bennett could lose his seat on Saturday, when 3,500 delegates at the Utah Republican Party’s state convention will vote for their party’s nominee. Bennett is facing two strong challenges, from attorney Mike Lee and businessman Tim Bridgewater.

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In Arkansas, Lincoln is facing two Democrats in the May 18 primary, but her main challenger is Lt. Gov Bill Halter. He is challenging her from the left flank, aided by unions and liberal activists who want to oust the more centrist Lincoln.

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Specter switched parties to boost his re-election prospects in the Keystone State, but 2010 could be the year that he couldn’t win as a Republican or a Democrat. National and state Democrats initially scoffed at Rep. Joe Sestak’s upstart primary bid, and the senator enjoyed months of double-digit polling advantages. But Sestak has steadily closed the gap

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TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2010election; incumbents; primary; senate
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I'm going to miss losing the RINO and the two Libtards this month ... and many more like them in November

1 posted on 05/08/2010 6:19:51 AM PDT by Zakeet
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To: Zakeet; Clintonfatigued

Their YES on DeathCare was their final act of treason. They declared WAR against We The People; may their names be linked to treason against their country forever.


2 posted on 05/08/2010 6:24:32 AM PDT by ExTexasRedhead (Clean the RAT/RINO Sewer in 2010 and 2012)
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To: Zakeet
AHAHAHHAHHAAHHAHAHAAHHA!

Obozo -- single-handedly brought down his own party.

Bambi -- out Jimmy Cartered Jimmy Carter.

THE ONE -- not so much anymore....

3 posted on 05/08/2010 6:24:56 AM PDT by Jerrybob
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To: Zakeet

What’s up with Bennett? Is he a RINO? Probably been there long enough anyway. Term limits are sounding better all the time.


4 posted on 05/08/2010 6:25:06 AM PDT by Past Your Eyes (If you're fat, lazy and a minority, you automatically get yours plus a share of everyone else's)
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To: Zakeet
He is challenging her from the left flank, aided by unions and liberal activists who want to oust the more centrist Lincoln.

See how hypocritical Dems are when it comes to their moderates?

5 posted on 05/08/2010 6:26:35 AM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Obamunism: You have two cows. The regime redistributes them and shoots you dead)
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To: Zakeet

It’s getting harder and harder to differentiate between a RINO and a Libtard.
As the Left moves HARD Left, the GOP apparently feels it’s necessary to fill in the void. And it’s been going this way for years. GOP nominees have been more Rino each election.
It’s beginning to appear that the next GOP nominee might be more Liberal that SLICK WILLY.


6 posted on 05/08/2010 6:28:11 AM PDT by gwilhelm56 (The one thing we learn from history is .. People REFUSE to Learn from History!!)
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To: Zakeet

I could see November from my house!....and May, too, for that matter!!!!!!


7 posted on 05/08/2010 6:29:18 AM PDT by MadelineZapeezda (Promoted by God to be a mother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...................Thanks, Susan!)
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To: Past Your Eyes
What’s up with Bennett? Is he a RINO? Probably been there long enough anyway. Term limits are sounding better all the time.

One thing I've heard is that he promised to only stay two terms. He's running for his fourth.

8 posted on 05/08/2010 6:33:28 AM PDT by KarlInOhio (I am so immune to satire that I ate three Irish children after reading Swift's "A Modest Proposal")
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To: Zakeet

Grand ain’t it.
Tea party putting some spine into the Republican party.


9 posted on 05/08/2010 6:35:35 AM PDT by Hans
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To: Zakeet

We are still in the dark about the details of the job Stestak was offered if he didn’t run—hopefully we will hear after November.


10 posted on 05/08/2010 6:37:37 AM PDT by thethirddegree
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To: Zakeet

May Could Be the Cruelest Month for Senate Incumbents

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I’m hoping November is the cruelest for Incumbents.


11 posted on 05/08/2010 6:46:21 AM PDT by UglyinLA
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To: Zakeet

12 posted on 05/08/2010 6:50:39 AM PDT by TomGuy
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To: TomGuy

Any sales going on out there on packing boxes; these traitors are going to need truckloads.


13 posted on 05/08/2010 6:53:26 AM PDT by ExTexasRedhead (Clean the RAT/RINO Sewer in 2010 and 2012)
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To: Zakeet
Anybody know what the GOP’s chances are in Arkansas going against the Dem nominee?
14 posted on 05/08/2010 6:57:01 AM PDT by demkicker (Helping Democrats Become Extinct)
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To: gwilhelm56

The only difference between a lib and an Rino is how fast they take you toward socialism. Libs at 100 mph, Rinos at 50mph.


15 posted on 05/08/2010 6:57:08 AM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)
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To: Zakeet

"Do I gotta say it ?"

16 posted on 05/08/2010 7:00:22 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Amber Lamps !"~~)
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To: Zakeet

I’m thinking of starting a moving company in DC. That business is going to be booming over the next year.


17 posted on 05/08/2010 7:00:25 AM PDT by advance_copy (Stand for life or nothing at all)
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To: Past Your Eyes
"What’s up with Bennett? Is he a RINO? Probably been there long enough anyway. Term limits are sounding better all the time."

Vowed when first elected to serve more than two terms. Coauthored an 0bamaLite health care program. Voted for TARP, 0bamaCare. Tea Party has him in the sights.

18 posted on 05/08/2010 7:00:35 AM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi
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To: TomGuy

May??
and June, and July, and August, and September, and October and REMEMBER in November!!!!
TRANSFUSION and RAT and RINO infestation cleanup!


19 posted on 05/08/2010 7:01:13 AM PDT by Leo Carpathian (fffffFRrrreeeeepppeeee-ssed!)
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To: demkicker
Anybody know what the GOP’s chances are in Arkansas going against the Dem nominee?

Lincoln has been running some smear ads aimed at "Dollar Bill Halter", her Dem opponent and current Lt. Governor.

On the GOP side, Boozman entered the race late. There were about 4 other announced candidates. It seems Boozman, being the current 3rd District US Rep has the best chance at winning the primary.

Most polls show Lincoln loses against most of the contenders.

If Halter wins the Dem nomination, the GOP (Boozman, probably) might have a tough race: Lt. Governor vs US Representative.


20 posted on 05/08/2010 7:07:21 AM PDT by TomGuy
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