The Cook Political Report, a closely watched source of political news, now rates the seat held by U.S. Rep. Robin Hayes, R-N.C., as a "tossup". It previously rated the seat as "lean Republican". Two years ago Democrat Larry Kissell almost unseated Hayes, and Kissell is running again. The 8th District is the only seat the Cook Report changed today. Here's what the report says today:
“We are changing our race ratings in ten districts where we believe Democratic chances of taking Republican-held seats have increased. With these changes, the GOP occupies 21 of the 27 seats now listed in the Toss Up column.”
"Primary Aftermath: Race Ratings Change in Ten Districts: House Editor David Wasserman releases the latest updates for districts in which primaries were held on Tuesday, and explains what the conclusion of the Democratic presidential nomination fight may mean in several other districts across the country. We are changing our race ratings in ten districts where we believe Democratic chances of taking Republican-held seats have increased. With these changes, the GOP occupies 21 of the 27 seats now listed in the Toss Up column. Click here to read more.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
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Tide really seems to be turning Dem. Especially in the Great Purple State of North Carolina.
With national forces impacting the voter turnout in the 8th district, the results of the 2006 election could be reversed in 2008. Get out the vote campaigns will be waged in both ends of the district targeting first time voters, and this could have a big indirect impact on the race.
People are definitely starting to be more and more adamant about wanting change - especially in places like North Carolina. I think this race could definitely go blue!!
Kissell seems poised to knock Hayes off this time. The tide really is turning.
The race just heated up with the latest Hayes' TV ad accusing Kissell of cheating his employees for years. Kissell sent out an email accusing Hayes of running a "nasty and negative attack ad." I am counting on the Observer to set the record straight and chastise the candidate or candidates who are lying, not telling the whole truth, or intentionally misleading the public. What is the truth?
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