Comments on Krusty Konservative: Miller-Meeks outraised Congressman Loebsack

MMM is definitely working hard.

2008-10-17T07:29:00.000-05:00

MMM is definitely working hard.

A strong finish with the OCT 21 debate in LINN cou...

2008-10-16T19:19:00.000-05:00

A strong finish with the OCT 21 debate in LINN could put Miller-Meeks over the top.

she's one cool lady.

I have liked Miller-Meeks since the start of her p...

2008-10-16T17:29:00.000-05:00

I have liked Miller-Meeks since the start of her primary. She has an uphill battle it sounds like she is doing a nice job. But just as I thought then if she unfortunately losses I hope she does not get discouraged she. She will have gotten some valuable experience and I hope she will continue a career in Iowa politics because she is a great GOP asset!

Hey Truth..Miller-Meeks has been the STAR candidat...

2008-10-16T15:27:00.000-05:00

Hey Truth..

Miller-Meeks has been the STAR candidate for the Republican Party this year...She's raised the most money of ANY of our federal candidates up for office..and she just OUTFUNDRAISED the sitting incumbent for the quarter.

She's didnt go run to a radio show and complain that RPI wasn't "supporting her"..

She's been out on the road..doing events all over the 2nd District..supporting local candidates running for office...she's proven she can raise $$..

This is a candidate that we need to BUILD OUR PARTY around...

Maybe you should ask Steve King about that.

2008-10-16T14:32:00.000-05:00

Maybe you should ask Steve King about that.

Braley $965,063 Hartsuch $41,836 Loebsack $794,856...

2008-10-16T14:22:00.000-05:00

Braley $965,063
Hartsuch $41,836

Loebsack $794,856
Miller Meeks $133,895

Boswell $1,433,337
Schmett $136,180

Latham $1,350,966
Greenwald $454,946

King $837,456
Hubler $205,496

Miller-Meeks is wonderful. But she is far from the Ultra Right Militant Krusty. Shes more Jim Leach than Steve King.

In the only statewide race, polls indicate Harkin ...

2008-10-16T10:21:00.000-05:00

In the only statewide race, polls indicate Harkin has a strong lead over Marion businessman Christopher Reed. The relative ease of this re-election bid is a change for Harkin, who has typically faced well-financed challengers.

"It's stunningly not in play," said Gronstal.

At the congressional level, all five incumbents -- three Democrats and two Republicans -- have used the power of their offices to build enormous financial advantages that are traditionally tough for challengers to overcome.

In the Legislature, Democrats control the state Senate by a 30-20 edge, with 25 seats at stake in the election. Republicans are defending 14 seats, and Democrats are defending 11.

Worse for Republicans, six incumbents decided not to seek another term in office and legislative strategists said they'll consider it a victory if they don't lose any seats.

"If you look at the numbers, we currently hold 20 seats and we've got six people retiring," said Senate Minority Leader Ron Wieck, R-Sioux City. "That's a pretty steep hill to climb."

Gronstal said Democrats feel confident as the election approaches.

"It doesn't seem like they have much in play," he said. "If we're surprised at anything, it's kind of the lack of activity."

The margin is closer in the House, where Democrats hold a 53-47 majority. Democrats start with an edge with 49 incumbents seeking another term if office, 11 more than Republicans.

Rants said the GOP still can achieve a majority in the House, but he conceded it's a tough fight with a political atmosphere favoring Democrats.

"I've never had the opportunity to run with the wind at my back," said Rants, a bit wistfully.

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, D-Des Moines, argued that Democrats are positioned to pick up seats.

"The tracking polls are encouraging," said McCarthy. "We've got the best recruiting class we've ever had."

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