l leave the Republicans with just three of the state's 10 House districts, a real low point for a once proud state Republican Party.
New Mexico: The state is getting an entirely new House delegation as all three of the state's representatives decided to run for retiring Pete Domenici's open Senate seat. Two members are facing off in the senate race where Democrat Tom Udall appears to be headed to a big victory over Republican Steve Pearce. Pearce beat the more statewide friendly Republican, Heather Wilson, in the primary. While I doubt Wilson could have beaten Udall in this environment, she would have made it a better race. Keep an eye on Wilson, I'm betting she runs for governor in 2010. Democrats appear poised to sweep all three House seats which would be a net pickup of two seats and yet another setback for another state Republican Party.
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New York: Speaking of potentially disastrous Republican showings, welcome to the Empire State. Democrats could win as many as four House seats and take control of the state senate. The story of the changing New York political landscape has been chronicled fairly well by the New York Times. The bottom line: The GOP in New York,
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