The 21 Legion of Un-dead up for re-election in the Senate in 2008. Who's 'stake and garlic proof' and

[rpannier]

The 21 Legion of Un-dead up for re-election in the Senate in 2008. Who's 'stake and garlic proof' an...

where do we need to send Van Helsing and the Priests to exorcise these denizens.
(A tip of the hat to cjmastaw for providing the names in another post.)

Alaska has Ted Stevens. For my money he's not 'stake and garlic proof' in the primary, but he is in the general election. At this point Alaska is red as blood.

Alabama has Sessions. Don't know enough about the Democratic Apparatus in Alabama. My gut tells me (ala Stephen Colbert) that Sessions is 'Stake and Garlic' proof right now.

Colorado and Allard. I think Allard is vulnerable. Colorado seems to be trending Blue and with Tancredo spewing his venom, I think there's enough to splash-effect. Get Van Helsing to Colorado.

Chambliss in Georgia. Chambliss seems to be one of the most uninspiring republikkans in the Senate. With the correct candidate, I think he could be 'staked.'

Roberts in Kansas. There doesn't appear to be enough garlic, Priests and Vampire hunters alive to take out this Prince of Darkness. At this point, I think he coasts. (I think this because I think most A-List Dems in the state will not run against him)

Mc Connell in Kentucky. There's gotta be a reason why the republikkans picked this loser to be their Senate leader. I'm curious, is he that 'stake-proof' or can this ghoul be slain?

Collins in Maine. Still hoping she jumps from the sinking republikkan ship. It would free up a lot of money if she'd at least go independent and caucus with the Dems. Improbable maybe, but if she sees the winds of change trending stronger toward the Democratic Party in '08, she might venture into the light.

Coleman in Minnesota. Stake him. He's probably the most vulnerable. I think Franken, or any other reasonable Democrat can take him.

Cochran in Mississippi. A wraith kingpin. It will take a lot of prayer, garlic and money to finish him.

Hagel of Nebraska. Short of him calling it quits to run for President full-time, or him losing in the primary, this denizen of the night will survive. (Although an ugly enough primary could weaken him) Do the Dems even have a legitimate candidate that will run against him?

Sununu in New Hampshire. Famous name, uninspiring Senator in a state that went strongly Democratic in the last election. I think he's in for a real fight. 'Stake him'

Domenici in New Mexico. Tough. I think if Richardson went after him he'd be in trouble. Keep running his interview after the death of the Pope, that will probably help.

North Carolina's Dole. She's stake-able. She may face a ruthless primary. She's been proven to be a political lightweight. The correct candidate and she could be toast. 'Stake the banshee'

Oregon has Mr. Smith in Washington. Sadly, he's a far cry from the movie version. If norm is not the must vulnerable republikkan Senator, then it's this guy. 'Stake and Garlic here' Finish this wight off.

South Carolina's Graham. He's hard to read. He comes across as a political hack and a lightweight in interviews. I don't know what his apparatus in South Carolina is like. I also don't know who the Democratic Party has to offer as an opponent in 2008. He appears beatable. With enough pressure, I think he'll screw up. I say 'stake him'

Texas' Cornyn. Another of the safe undead -- at this point.

Warner in Virginia. Will he run, or won't he? Will former senator macaca run? A Warner-allen primary certainly would be a headlining event and cost both camps a fortune -- which is why I don't think it'll happen. If Warner hangs around, I think many of the A-list Democrats in Virginia will take a pass, but that's not a given (it's less likely that Warner will make the same gaffs as Allen did). If Warner doesn't run, I think there will a few strong Democrats to run. Safe for the undead, as long as it's Warner. Stake 'em if it's anyone else.

Enzi in Wyoming. Only if he loses in the primary will this Zombie go back to the grave.

For now my scorecard is
4 republikkan seats go to Democratic (Minnesota, Oregon, New Hampshire and Colorado)
3 republikkan seats are vulnerable depending on who the Dems run (New Mexico, North Carolina and Maine)

[HappyWeasel]

1. I'm less optimistic but still...

We should be able to hold and net at least 1, if not 3 seats in the senate. Only if by some bad juju that the Iraq war is won by next year will the GOP be able to reclaim the senate.

[tblue]

4. Yes, and the Iraq war will be 'won' when hell freezes over, so be of good cheer

[JerseygirlCT]

6. I sure hope it's 3

I want to be absolutely sure that Joementum is over.

Talk about needing a stake and garlic! There's a prime example of the undead for you.

I want him to become thoroughly inconsequential. Which happens the moment his party affiliation no longer matters.

[AX10]

2. North Carolina is in play too.

Mike Easley can beat Liddy Dole.

[rpannier]

3. Now if he would run

I would heartily agree that NC should move from vulnerable to a switch.

I think given how poorly she did as chairwoman of the republikkan senate camapign this might encourage him to run.

[HappyWeasel]

5. ...but will Easley run?

and if he does, will they turn on him?

[eleny]

7. Allard, Colorado will not run for reelection

He announced it some time ago.

[rpannier]

8. Thanks for the info

I missed that.

I still think Colorado will go Dem

[eleny]

9. We hope so!

[niyad]

10. allard has indicated he will not run again. this is going to be interesting.

of course, if we get another DINO like salazar, that is going to be distressing.