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Future races: FL Dems lose best hope?

 

Published 12/2/2008 by Domenico Montanaro at First Read

ALASKA: Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski has tough talk for Sarah Palin, who some speculate could mount a primary challenge to the GOP senator in 2010.  FLORIDA: FL Dems lost their best candidate for either Senate or governor as the state's Chief Financial Officer, Alex Sink, decided to seek re-election rather than look for a promotion. PENNSYLVANIA: With a lot of speculation on the Democratic side about possible challengers to Sen. Arlen Specter in 2010, don't forget this possibility:...( read more ) (link)

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