New Hampshire-2: Here's a surprise. No one expected Rep. Charlie Bass (R) to fall behind late in the game, but that's where he is. Bass appears to have been caught off his guard. He has been outraised by his repeat opponent, Paul Hodes, whom he defeated by 20 points in 2004. Republicans complain about Bass's lacksidaisical staffers and discuss the possible loss of his Northern New Hampshire seat. Bass's get-out-the-vote effort is extremely disorganized. He is also upsetting his base with ads that brought his pro-abortion stance into the race and that distance himself from the Republican Party.
It is unclear whether Bass can be saved in time. He just started a huge phone drive Tuesday to save his seat, and some Republicans remain hopeful that he can bounce back by November 7. Leaning Democratic Takeover.
http://www.humanevents.com/enpr/current_enpr.htmlI was shocked when I saw this. I think Hodes is close and has the momentum, but I can't believe that anyone would think this is more than a toss-up. Does Novak have access to internal polling?
By the way, Hodes kicked Bass's ass in the televised debate tonight. Hodes was polished and eloquent, and hit Bass on all the right points.
