Poll: Which Senate Incumbents Are Most Vulnerable?
Which red-state Democratic senator is most vulnerable going into 2014?
DEMOCRATS (98 Votes)
Mark Begich, Alaska: 18%
Mark Pryor, Arkansas: 31%
Mary Landrieu, Louisiana: 18%
Max Baucus, Montana: 4%
Kay Hagan, North Carolina: 29%
Mark Begich
“Tough place to be a Democrat. Oil and gas interests rule the land where enviros wish they did.”
“Begich, hands down, running in a R+14 state, unless Sarah Palin runs against him. Then he’d win by 14.”
Mark Pryor
“Tom Cotton would pose a major problem for Pryor, who will also suffer from a national Democratic Party which is putting him into an increasing number of awkward situations (such as gay marriage).”
“The first Senate ads of the 2014 cycle are up [in] Arkansas for a reason.”
Mary Landrieu
“The fault line between Democrats and Republicans is deeper than ever in Louisiana.”
“All five will win. Proven records for the people of their states, good fundraising ability, and strong state operations.”
Max Baucus
“Red state, leadership position, and long tenure in Congress. This trifecta will make it tough for the Finance Committee chairman.”
Kay Hagan
“Obama barely won N.C. in 2008 and lost it in 2012. And Sen. Hagan’s recent announcement in support of gay marriage, while admirable, will make her reelection more difficult.”
“It will be tough with no wave to ride.”
“When a one-term incumbent Democratic governor decides to bow out without a fight, you know it’s a tough state for D’s.”
Which red-state Democratic senator is most vulnerable going into 2014?
REPUBLICANS (96 Votes)
Mark Begich, Alaska: 24%
Mark Pryor, Arkansas: 17%
Mary Landrieu, Louisiana: 18%
Max Baucus, Montana: 7%
Kay Hagan, North Carolina: 34%
Mark Begich
“Begich’s only hope is for Joe Miller to get in. But if he stays out and [Lt. Gov. Mead] Treadwell gets in, Begich is toast.”
“Has actually been an excellent senator, but he was a [Department of Justice]-engineered fluke that won’t survive in an off-year election.”
Mark Pryor
“Arkansas has turned bright red, and Pryor’s votes are out of the mainstream of the Razorback State.”
“A nice man who could not be more out of line with his state. And we all know where nice guys finish.”
Mary Landrieu
“All should fall—but first the GOP must find five candidates who can tie their shoes and run five campaigns better than the typical campaign for high school president.”
“Too many R’s have voodoo dolls of Mary.”
Max Baucus
“At some point, money doesn’t buy you love.”
Kay Hagan
“North Carolina went strongly R in 2010 and 2012. The old moderate-Dem machine is busted for good. Hagan is one and done.”
“Through no fault of her own, though. N.C. will trend back to its red political roots because of her president.”
“N.C. senators get virtually no news coverage at home and, hence, all are weak.”
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