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An advantage for the Iowa Senate
An advantage for the Iowa Senate
The Iowa Independent offers up this look at the money race for the state Senate. Things look pretty darn positive:
Democrats already have a 30-to-20 advantage, and in five battleground districts identified earlier this year by The Iowa Independent, Democratic candidates have an overwhelming advantage in cash on hand, with $224,732 compared to $20,071 for the Republicans. Two of those five seats are currently held by retiring Republicans, meaning the Democrats are in good position to expand their majority in the Senate.
Republicans in the state seem to recognize that challenging upper chamber races will demand an uphill battle and are instead focusing on the House.
You've got to come up with a US Senate candidate to take on Grassley who agrees with Sarah Palin's death panels and the 83 year old grandma who stated that Obama is just like Hitler. People like that are great for the Democrats. They inspire us to write larger checks. The other guy who has to go is VItter from Louisiana whose GOP opposition is a former stripper. The guy spent lots of time in whorehouses in DC back in the 80's and 90's. Great example of family values. I think maybe James Carville can make a run for it.