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Who will win the 2008 Kentucky Senate race?

Settled as Mitch McConnell (R)

In the face of an economy in crisis and a deeply unpopular president, some analysts believe the situation is ripe to give Democrats a shot at a 60-seat filibuster-proof majority in the Senate in November.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) is is running for his fifth term and seeking re-election against Democrat Bruce Lunsford.

Mitch McConnell had been viewed early in this election cycle as one of several vulnerable GOP senators. Recent polling has McConnell still ahead, but by less than 10%....
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/senate/ky/kentucky_senate-917.html


Mitch McConnell Campaign Website:
http://www.teammitch.com/site/c.lsKWL9PKLpF/b.3957867/

Bruce Lunsford Campaign Website:
http://www.bruce2008.com/

Additional Info:
http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=senate-KY


Settlement details: As reported by a major mainstream news source.

 
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Mitch McConnell (R)
83%
Bruce Lunsford (D)
17%
Other
0%
Activity: H$7,383
Settled as Mitch McConnell (R) on Wed 5th Nov 2008 10:20am PST

Suspend date: Mon 3rd Nov 2008 7:59pm PST Settlement date: Wed 5th Nov 2008 10:20am PSTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Mon 3rd Nov 2008 7:59pm PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled

Initial likelihoods: Mitch McConnell (R): 60%, Bruce Lunsford (D): 39%, Other: 1%

Action history:

Created Thu 16th Oct 2008 8:51pm PDT by sdchargers[Power User]
Suspended Mon 3rd Nov 2008 7:59pm PST : Suspend date reached
Settlement requested Wed 5th Nov 2008 8:28am PST by rbrog77: McConnel won 53-47 according to MSNBC
Settled as 'Mitch McConnell (R)' Wed 5th Nov 2008 10:20am PST by destry[Admin]

Suspend date: Mon 3rd Nov 2008 7:59pm PST Settlement date: Wed 5th Nov 2008 10:20am PSTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Mon 3rd Nov 2008 7:59pm PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled
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Predictions (18)

18 predictions

9 weeks ago
thomismydad[Power User] predicted Mitch McConnell (R) (H$2,000 at 79%)
9 weeks ago
rbrog77 predicted Mitch McConnell (R) (H$500 at 73%)
9 weeks ago
actesq predicted Bruce Lunsford (D) (H$500 at 24%)
10 weeks ago
mjsjd predicted Bruce Lunsford (D) (H$20 at 19%)
11 weeks ago
capecodviking predicted Bruce Lunsford (D) (H$10 at 19%)
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