07/22/2002 Archived Entry: "DSSC Frontline News:"
Sure looks good for Wellstone, I think he can afford to send a million down to Parker in Alabama. It looks like Alexander is going to beat Bryant, and start in the hole against Clement.
Wellstone Leads Again in Money Race
Senator Paul Wellstone raised almost $2 million in the second quarter and $7.5 million overall. He had about $2.5 million on hand, one of the largest war chests of any incumbent or challenger. Coleman raised about $1.5 million this quarter and had about $1.8 million on hand.
Clement Outshines Republicans
Embroiled in a nasty primary fight, Republican candidates Lamar Alexander and Ed Bryant have dwindling war chests. After the pre-primary filing deadline, both Republican candidates have considerable debt. Bryant has a meager $241,655 cash on hand but $49,292 in debts or obligations equaling $192,363. Lamar has just $449,554 on hand with $273,302 in debts and obligations totaling just $176,252. Since entering the Tennessee race just four months ago, Congressman Bob Clement announced that he has raised over $1.3 million dollars and currently has $1.1 million on hand.
Sessions Vulnerable, Parker Has Momentum in Alabama
A poll released recently shows State Auditor Susan Parker narrowing the Alabama Senate race against incumbent Senator Jeff Sessions. Not only did the Lake, Snell, Perry poll show Sessions with a lackluster 37% re-elect, but the poll also shows Parker slightly trailing Sessions 33%-45%, holding the incumbent under the important 50% threshold. After positive information is read to poll participants about both candidates, "Parker pulls within in the survey's margin of error," trailing Sessions by six points, 46-40% with 14% undecided. (Hotline, 7/15).
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I am glad to see Sen. Wellstone still leading in the money race. He will have to continue to raise funds as Mr. Bush has really targeted him for defeat this year. Looking at recent polls he seems to be establishing a small lead and I expect that to remain the case through the fall.
I am really suprised to see some of the best Democrat pickup opportunities are in southern conservative states. The Democrats have excellent candidates in Erskine Bowles, Alex Sanders, Susan Parker, Mark Pryor, Bob Clement. I was pleased to read that Clement will have a financial advantage going into the Fall over Alexander. I am sure though that Dubya will schedule a big fundraiser to raise a million for him. Democrats really need to get Parker some funds quick. I am excited to see that Ms. Parker is so competitive. Everyone expected a big battle for the Governor's seat, but the Senate race is going to be close too. If Parker can get neccessary funds and can get Alabama Democrats excited about beating Sessions, I think she can pull off the upset. And with a very likely high turnout of Democratic voters trying to keep Gov. Seigalman in office she might manage to squeak in.
Posted by Ced @ 07/23/2002 07:13 AM PST
Again, watch the stock markets. Again down today. Sessions is under 50. Sessions is in trouble if Dow is under 9,000.
Posted by G.C. Raj @ 07/23/2002 01:05 PM PST
I am stunned by the weak showings of Sessions and Inhofe.Allard is in bad shape too. I think we are seeing a 1986 repeat in the Senate.
I have been predicting all year that the Democrats would gain 3 seats. I am now changing that to 5.
Posted by TOM @ 07/23/2002 01:52 PM PST
Beginning to sound like 1986...although it is still too early. Watch the Stock Markets.
Posted by G.C. Raj @ 07/23/2002 07:00 PM PST
Excellent news. Incumbents seem weaker this year as a trend; Republicans seeming to be faring worse than Democrats overall.
Not to complain, myDD, but your excellent House race analysis page seems short a few contests. I miss your opinions on PA-18 and LA-5. IN-9 as well as NY-1 might be worth some scrutiny too, perhaps? Or not ?
Posted by C.D. @ 07/25/2002 08:58 AM PST
The SD at-large for sure.
Posted by myDD @ 07/25/2002 02:08 PM PST
