Summertime

55 days until the mail-in ballots go out.

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So far, there are no surprises.

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Denny Rehberg is cruising to a 69% - 31% victory - because as I predicted the Dems have pretty much treated Dennis McDonald just like the last several Rehberg opponents. Which means little fund-raising, and even less enthusiasm.

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The GOP looks like it'll hold majorities in both houses in Helena, although by my headcount, they won't be veto-proof. Bummer.

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Nationally, The GOP is looking good, if the elections were held today the Dems lose 55 house seats, which would be two seats worse than President Clintons beating in 2004.

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After the elections, assuming the GOP gets control, expect a lame-duck session, with Reid, Pelosi, Obama trying to push through as much liberal agenda as they can before January when they're gone.

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If Obama was smart, he wouldn't do it, but the man is such an elitist, and so arrogant, he probably believes he can teleprompter his way to re-election no matter what he does.

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Should be interesting.