According to Daily Kos, the AP has called the special election in Mississippi for the Democrats. This is a seat that was considered to be an ultra safe seat. According to the DCCC:
After losing the last two competitive special elections for Republican seats (IL-14 and LA-06), the NRCC and its conservative allies have gone all out to try to hold MS-01. Republicans have had to spend nearly 20 percent of their cash on hand on a reliably Republican district. Democrats have spent only 4 percent of our cash on hand. The conservative group Freedom’s Watch spent at least $460,000. In total, Republicans have spent at least $1.7 million on MS-01.
Vice President Dick Cheney, Governor Haley Barbour, former Governor Mike Huckabee, Senator Thad Cochran, former Senator Trent Lott, and Senator Roger Wicker have all campaigned on Republican Greg Davis’ behalf in what Politico calls, “one of the safest Republican areas in the nation.”
Additionally, President Bush, Laura Bush, and Senator McCain recorded automated calls that were sent to voters throughout the district.
This may not mean that Mississippi is in play on the presidential level, but it tells us that McCain will be playing defense in some states formerly considered safe for the Republicans. Pity the poor Republican taking on an incumbent Democrat in more Northern climes.
Has ever a political party crashed and burned in such a short period of time? Did ever political party deserve it more?
Nonetheless, we must not underestimate the ability of the Democrats to blow this election. It may seem impossible, but they are capable people, in their way.
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