Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) has announced his intentions to run for re-election in 2006. Republicans have signaled that they plan to blundgeon the Senator over his vote against AG Alberto Gonzales in a state where 40% of the electorate is Hispanic.

A new poll out today shows that Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) could have a helluva time getting re-elected if he has to face State Treasurer Robert Casey, Jr. The good news for Santorum is that he is popular otherwise in competitive PA and that Casey’s pro-life position is unsettling the rabid pro-abortionists that fund the Democratic Party.

Congressman Harold Ford (D-TN) has announced his intentions to seek Senate GOP Leader Bill Frist’s seat in 2006. While this is likely to be an uphill battle for Ford because of the state’s conservative bent and Ford’s extended family problems, Ford’s moderate positions and national ambitions could make the race competitive.

New York Republicans have yet to field any challenger to Sen. Hillary Clinton, dashing GOP hopes of damaging the 2008 Democratic frontrunner.

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