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Last Updated on Friday, 5 September 2008 02:10 Written by rslcpol Friday, 5 September 2008 12:01
Which party is in control of your home state’s legislative chamber does matter. Support the RSLC now – before it’s too late. From NCSL’s State Legislatures Magazine:
But many of the closest battleground chambers will have Democrats on the defensive. Republican strategists are especially hopeful about the GOP’s prospects in the Indiana House, Maine Senate, Michigan House, Pennsylvania House, Tennessee House and Wisconsin Senate. The key according to Carrie Cantrell, spokeswoman for the Republican State Leadership Committee, is remembering that all politics are local. She says Republican candidates “have had great success by running races focused on local issues and things that matter directly to the district.” Cantrell adds that the national GOP legislative effort is meeting fundraising targets and has a strong organization in place.
For Democrats, the best chances for taking control appear to be the Delaware House, Montana House, Nevada Senate, New York Senate, Ohio House, and Wisconsin Assembly. None of these will be easy. Michael Sargeant, executive director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, is taking nothing for granted. “We’re excited about our chances for gains this year, but our candidates still have to get out and work hard.”