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  • Early Line On Fall Vote: Unpredictable [Chris Shays: “Republicans will pay a penalty."]

    01/02/2006 5:28:38 AM PST · by johnny7 · 30 replies · 953+ views
    The Hartford Courant ^ | January 2, 2006 | By DAVID LIGHTMAN
    Volatile Issues - Iraq, Bush's Standing, Economy - Could Steer ElectionWASHINGTON -- Keep an eye on gasoline prices, President Bush's popularity and progress in Iraq. Each could jolt this fall's congressional contests in what looks like one of the most unpredictable nonpresidential elections in a long time.In recent mid-terms, incumbents usually coasted - 98 percent of House members were re-elected in 1998, and 96 percent won in 2002. This year, though, Democrats see the rare chance to make the election a nationwide referendum on Bush, the Republican-led Congress and the war, and they have been relentless in pushing that agenda....