House Democrats Eye Republican Retirements

[Adlai Stevenson]

The DCCC, looking to build on its small majority in the House of Representatives, "is watching more than two dozen House Republicans for signs they are ready to call it quits in 2008," reports Roll Call.

"Given the GOP’s new minority status in the House, Democratic strategists think some veteran Republicans will head into retirement while some younger Members will opt to run for other offices. Democrats also believe that ethics scrapes could force a handful of GOP incumbents from office."

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2007/02/05/house_democrats_eye_republican_retirements.html

[Verily]

The largest majority since the 1992 election is a small one?

[Stranger in a strange land]

The largest majority since the 1992 election is a small one?

by most historical standards it is

[Padfoot]

Ohio Democrats are eyeing Ralph Regula's seat.  He didn't do nearly as well as he normally does in the district's most populous county.  Also, there is the possibility that he will retire in which case this seat could become even more competitive with the right Democrat.