Hotline ponders how the midterms will affect 2008.?
Regarding George Allen:
His folks believe there is some lemonade to be made out of Democrat James Webb’s challenge. Obviously, a loss sends Allen into political retirement instead of Iowa or New Hampshire. But the good news is that a win’s a win. And should Allen win, he will be able to brag that he’s as electable, if not more, than other Republicans because he withstood a stiff challenge from a solid candidate in a purple state.
I will respectfully disagree with The Hotline on this one. I believe that Allen winning by less than a respectable margin (5 to 10 pts.)?will likely hinder?him; and a win of 4 points or less?will likely doom him?in ’08. People will wonder how he could?be elected POTUS if he just squeaks by?as an incumbent Senator in?a Red State.
If he wins big (10 pts. or more), the?sky is the limit for him come 2008.
BTW, since when does a?Republican?winning a state by over 8 points make that state “Purple”? ?
July 26th, 2006 at 9:43 pm
I think the “Purple State” sentiment comes more from the recent success of Democrats in Gubernatorial races in Virginia than any hopes of Congressional victory. Whatever the margin Allen ends up winning by, I still don’t think that he has the spark to win the nomination.