The Curious Case of Raul Grijalva

[Yeggo]

While I understand I'm one of the few holdouts in the "Demcorats will keep control of both houses" camp, Politico's story this morning about Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva being in trouble in Arizona 07 (where he won by 30% two years ago) both amuses and scares the crap out of me.

On the one hand, the story shows a lot of what's wrong with the current state of political reporting - a narrative-setting "news" story based on hearsay and two INCREDIBLY dubious polls.

On the other, IF Grijalva is in trouble, than so are almost all of my projections for this year. And, more importantly, if Grijalva is in trouble, than there's almost literally no Democrat nationwide that can consider themselves truly "safe."

I guess I'm hoping someone will pat my head and reassure me everything's going to be OK.

Anyone?

http://bit.ly/9hXZOb

[Enrique]

1. those Politico reporters LOVE going on right-wing radio

and stories like this is how they get on. Telling them what they want to hear.

[SargeUNN]

2. I live in Arizona but in Maricopa County so

I don't live in the area being discussed. The Tucson area has some of the most progressive people in Arizona and strong activist so I would doubt this race would unseat Raul. I certainly wish he were my representative and to lose him would be a blow to the people he serves. Sorry about all I can offer on this story.