23, 34, 51, 67 & 83. Lotto numbers? The mystery numbers from the show “Lost”? A quarterback calling plays?
Nope.
These are the five House of Delegates seats where the GOP have excellent opportunities to pick off Democrats.
Our sources tell us that there are a surprising number of House seats held by Democrats that are still in play at this juncture and that, depending upon GOP voter turnout and how large a victory Bob McDonnell can secure on Election Day (with the caveat he holds on to win, of course), GOP gains can run anywhere from 5 seats on the low-end to 13 in a complete wipeout. Polls look good in these and other races and the money is pouring in to these districts.
Do you want to know just how bad the House races will be for the Dems this year?
Even Phil Hamilton is going to win. And that is with the GOP only picking up 5 seats.
There is the real potential for all GOP incumbents to survive.
Should the Red Storm hit Virginia, also look for GOP pick-ups in the 3rd, 21st, 23rd, 44th and 64th.
We need to keep up the pressure, though. Many of these races are close, even within the margin of error. We cannot let up until the final votes have been cast and tallied.
We have three weeks to go. The end is in sight. Help make this final push successful! Donate to your preferred candidate(s). Volunteer your time between now and Election Day. But most of all, VOTE!
Filed under: 2009 Elections, Virginia General Assembly
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The 23rd is an odd duck because its going to require high student turn out and student down ticket voting. It could be Valentine in a landslide or Garrett in a landslide depending on what kids do. Its probably out of reach. The GOP would be best served by not spending on commercials but on GOTV activities at campus.
Do not forget about the 38th district! Republican Danny Smith has been running a very aggressive grassroots campaign against Democrat Kaye Kory. Remember, this is an OPEN SEAT! Kaye Kory upset the incumbent Delegate Bob Hull in a bitter primary!
What about the 32nd in Norther Virginia – Tag G. could upset Poisson – the former chief of staff for Dick Durbin
And when this comes to pass…those republicans should reinforce their support for the voter. They should avoid screwing it all away like they did in 1994.
That’s why they were down so long.
The real sleeper is in the 35th…home of soon to be ex delagate and not future attorney general Steve Shannon! Jim Hyland is running a great campaign and has picked up the endorsement of every major business group in Virginia including the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, NFIB, Northern Virgina Tech Council and the NOVA Realtors! This is going to be a great pick up for republicans!