In yesterday’s episode of TPMtv, we surveyed the big Senate campaigns and how likely the Democrats are to put together a 60 vote majority. In today’s episode we look at the prospects in the House. Just how many new seats will the Dems win?
Full-size video at TPMtv.com.
Colorado: Obama 53%, McCain 45%
Florida: Obama 51%, McCain 47%
Georgia McCain 52%, Obama 47%
Missouri: McCain 50%, Obama 48%
Virginia: Obama 53%, McCain 44%
Seems we’ve found one pretty clear point of contention in those negotiations between the US and Iraq over a permanent status-of-forces agreement governing US troops in the country. The Iraqis want a guarantee: no Iraq-based US troops used to attack neighbors.
How are GOP voter suppression efforts faring in key states around the US? We go state by state in our new TPM Republican Voter Suppression Guide.
NRCC darkening images of Indian-American House candidate Ashwin Madia (D)?
My favorite campaign moment of the day: Wolf Blitzer asking Ed Rollins whether McCain needs an assist from bin Laden to win on Tuesday …
From TPM Reader BM …
Obama can go on TV for 30 minutes and not mention John McCain even once.
No way would the reverse be true.