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One of the nation's top political analysts, Stuart Rothenberg, dissects politics at the congressional and statewide levels. |
Rothenberg's 1998 Senate Ratings
By Stuart Rothenberg
Democratic Seats (18)
Leans Republican: Ohio Open
Toss-Up: Moseley-Braun (Illinois), Kentucky Open, Reid (Nevada).
Leans Democratic: Arkansas Open, Boxer (California), Hollings (South Carolina), Murray (Washington), Feingold (Wisconsin)
Democrat Favored: -- none --
Safe Democratic: Dodd (Connecticut), Graham (Florida), Inouye (Hawaii), Breaux (Louisiana), Mikulski (Maryland), Dorgan (North Dakota), Wyden (Oregon), Daschle (South Dakota), Leahy (Vermont).
Republican Seats (16)
Leans Democratic: Indiana Open
Toss-Up: D'Amato (New York), Faircloth (North Carolina)
Leans Republican: Bond (Missouri),
Republican Favored: Campbell (Colorado), Coverdell (Georgia)
Safe Republican: Shelby (Alabama), Murkowski (Alaska), McCain (Arizona), Idaho Open, Grassley (Iowa), Brownback (Kansas), Gregg (New Hampshire), Nickles (Oklahoma), Specter (Pennsylvania), Bennett (Utah)
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