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The two main hopes, according to Senator Ensign, who heads the NRSC, are Louisiana — and Massachusetts! Yes, they really hope that that Ogonowski guy will build on his previous electoral loss.

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  1. If one needed any impetus to attend a state convention, what happened recently in Alaska could be it — a dramatic announcement:

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    Alaska Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell stunned everyone at the Republican state convention Friday, announcing he will challenge 18-term incumbent Don Young for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House.

    “For too long, we have expected too little from our elected officials,” Parnell said. “It is time for change.”

    “The notion that an elected official gets to pick who his constituents are based on whether they voted for him, that is wrong,” Parnell said.

    Young had briefly left the room and returned to find he had just picked up a formidable primary opponent. He followed Parnell to the dais and delivered a typically feisty reply.

    “Sean, congratulations,” Young said. “I beat your dad and I’m going to beat you.”

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    p>So not only is Alaska looking at a wildly popular Democratic candidate in Mark Begich, mayor of Anchorage, running for Senate, but they also have a knife fight of a primary coming up for the House seat…

  2. Dole has a serious contender this year in Jim Neal.  Dole is, of course, and incumbent.  But she’s made a reputation for being piss-poor in constituent services.  she’s weak, and Jim is very enticing.

    • is doing a fundraiser for Jim next month.  From what I understand, he is openly gay and a great guy.  He needs all the help he can get.  There is also a woman state senator running.  Neither has much of an edge.  Jim Neal has been doing grassroots meetings, which is where my friend became familiar with him.

      • the news is that the dems won’t back openly gay Jim, and so talked his dem opponent into running some time after Jim had been in the race.  pretty pathetic, but then we know that most dems “of stature” haven’t overcome their fear of public lgbt positivity.  wish your friend well with the fundraiser!

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