Fred Bauer over at A Certain Enthusiasm suggests that the West Virginia Senate race might be a good place for the TEA Party to expend some effort:
…While West Virginia hasn’t elected a Republican to the Senate in over 50 years, it is a state that has begun to move toward the Republicans. Even though Manchin is trying to portray himself as a moderate or even conservative Democrat, Republicans could successfully tie him to the national Democratic party (including his backing of Obamacare).
In short, this race could be an uphill battle, but it is definitely winnable for the GOP…
Bauer noted earlier that the most recent polling shows Republican John Raese gaining on Manchin – and, I agree, this is an excellent opportunity for the GOP. And for the whole TEA Party/grassroots/revolutionary effort. Taking Ted’s seat away from the Democrats was the signal for the revolt – taking Byrd’s seat away would be an excellent seal on the changed political battleground.
And, even if we end up losing, by forcing the Democrats to expend money on a seat they thought safe will just make them more vulnerable elsewhere. The edifice begins to crack – everyone attack, everywhere and all the time.
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