Politico: Dems chances to grow House majority surge

[babylonsister]

Yea, I know it's a sucky source. But when the message is right... :o)

Dems chances to grow House majority surge

By: Josh Kraushaar and Patrick O'Connor
Aug 16, 2007 08:11 PM EST


A potential wave of Republican retirements is dimming the GOP's already slim chances of recapturing the House in 2008.

The somewhat surprising announcement Thursday by Rep. Deborah Pryce (R-Ohio) not to seek reelection and the expected retirement announcement of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) Friday give Democrats two new opportunities to pick up GOP-held seats.

Rep. Chip Pickering (R-Miss.), who represents a safely Republican seat, also announced his retirement Thursday. And though his decision will not likely alter the political map, it is a little vote of confidence for the GOP’s chances to regain the majority.

The retirements come at a time when the National Republican Congressional Committee is lagging well behind the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in cash on hand and can ill-afford too many retirements in competitive congressional districts.

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http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0807/5427.html

[ellenfl]

1. not to mention domenici . . . but let's not get complacent. eom

[Rageneau]

2. Let's also not overlook te entire Alaska congressional delegation

Two (R) senators and a congressman -- all likely to be resigning under a cloud soon.

[AX10]

3. So we could get another 10 seats in it's a respectable day next...

November. The Dems have alot of work to do still.