Democrats:
Maine-If Collins retires.
She has said before that she will retire (whether she holds that promise is yet to be seen)--the Democrats should pick this up if she does resign.
New Hampshire-If Lynch runs
That's the only way the race will be competitive.
North Carolina-If Easly Runs
I think he said he didn't want to pursue a future in politics after his current term. I've heard some rumors that John Edwards might run...lol...
Georgia-If Cleland runs (Time for some payback)
He'd lose again. Safe GOP.
Minnesota-Coleman is vunerable
Absolutely, unless Al Franken is the nominee.
It's an outside shot with Cornyn's approval ratings. I could see a 2006 TX Governors Race style election unfold here and have 1 or 2 strong independent candidates (maybe Kinky if he comes close but loses the Governor race).
Colorado-Rep. Udall already says he will run and he will win.
With or without Allard on the ticket, this race will be very competitive.
New Mexico- If that old fart retires. He hasnt been raising any money
Only if Domenici (a good Senator) retires.
Republicans-
New Jersey-Only republican who can win is Kean Jr.
Not true whatsoever. If Lautenberg's approvals stay down, this could be very competitive, although I suspect the Democratic machine will be able to make sure a Democrat wins no matter what.
Should Biden retire, Biden's son (the Secretary of State) will run and win this seat.
Michigan-If Levin retires.
Correct.
This will be a good race, but I think Landrieu's time might be up.
Also, if Warner retires Virginia will be competitive (same with Alaska/Stevens if Tony Knowles runs--although he will probably win the Governor election this year).
My early prediction:
R--->D
Maine
Colorado
Minnesota
D--->R
Lousiana
That's pretty much what I think. Another state to watch is Montana. Should Baucus retire, Dennis Rehberg would be a strong contender to pick up the seat for the Republicans. If Harkin should retire in Iowa, there is another possibility. I'd say Mike Rounds could make it a race against Tim Johnson in South Dakota, but Dakota governors haven't been up to running for Senate lately.
As far as Colorado, I think Allard wins if he runs. If not, the seat is a toss-up.
