Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Edwards' finish in Wisconsin is definitely a sign that he's solidifying his grasp on the #2 slot in the race - no matter what Kerry supporters say. At this point it would seem that he has a new lease on life before Super Tuesday, though if Kerry sweeps the boards then it would probably be a good time to cut his losses. Still, there may be a wave of reluctance to give the nomination to Kerry now - Democrats seem to want the race to go and to see more of Edwards.
Perhaps more significant is news from Kentucky: Democrat Ben Chandler wins special election to fill vacant House seat in Kentucky. This is the first special election pickup for the Democrats since 1991 and it happened in Kentucky, which has been trending Republican for a decade. The national Republican party had been throwing its weight into the race, including an ad taped with Bush. Special elections are odd events, with variable turnout, but this should be a worrying sign to the Republicans.
Perhaps more significant is news from Kentucky: Democrat Ben Chandler wins special election to fill vacant House seat in Kentucky. This is the first special election pickup for the Democrats since 1991 and it happened in Kentucky, which has been trending Republican for a decade. The national Republican party had been throwing its weight into the race, including an ad taped with Bush. Special elections are odd events, with variable turnout, but this should be a worrying sign to the Republicans.
