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Democrats
Dead Dems Walking: TPM's List Of Candidates Who've Been Written Off By Their Party
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer with other House Democrats
Returns for 435 House elections will start rolling in a few hours from now. Well before they do, though, most Dems had long conceded that more than a handful of races are already lost. With these seats for all intents and purposes off the table before the polls opened, the number of truly contested seats the GOP needs to win control of the House is effectively much smaller than the magic 39.
Assuming the House does change hands, then, the big open question is how big the swing will be. There are scores of seats in play, but the battle lines have already moved past over a dozen House members who, in most cases, have already been written off by their own party.
If you're keeping score tonight, don't hold your breath for any of these Democrats.
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Roundup
TPMDC Morning Roundup
White House: 'U.S. Support For South Korea's Defense Is Unequivocal'
The White House declared its support for South Korea's handling of the sinking of the South Korean warship the Cheonan. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said in a statement: "U.S. support for South Korea's defense is unequivocal, and the President has directed his military commanders to coordinate closely with their Republic of Korea counterparts to ensure readiness and to deter future aggression."
Obama's Day Ahead
President Obama will receive his daily briefing at 9:30 a.m. ET. He will attend a 10:20 a.m. ET reception for the Federal Judge Association. He will meet at 11:05 a.m. ET with senior advisers. At 12 p.m. ET, he will participate in the daily briefing call with Gulf Coast governors on the BP oil spill. At 2:30 p.m. ET, he will welcome Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri to the White House. At 4 p.m. ET, he will host a reception to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. He will meet at 4:30 p.m. ET with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates.
Topics: 2010 elections, BP, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Kathy Dahlkemper, Korea, North Korea, Oil Spill, Roundup, South Korea
Threats to Congress
Dahlkemper Turns Over To Authorities 'Threatening' Letter Charging She Will 'Never Sleep Through Night'
Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper (D-PA)
Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper says she has received "threatening communication" she believes is tied to her vote in support of health care reform.
Dahlkemper released a statement to reporters today detailing multiple "emails, letters, faxes and phone calls that are threatening or menacing in nature as a result of my vote in favor of health care reform." She said her office hasn't been able to trace the senders of the messages and noted that while some are from Western Pennsylvania, she does not believe the majority of the messages are from her constituents.
The pro-life Democrat -- who agreed to support the legislation after Rep. Bart Stupak and leadership forged a compromise on an executive order handling abortion language with the White House -- said she has told authorities about a "threatening letter" sent to her Armstrong, Pa. district office on Tuesday.
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Americans United For Change
Americans United Thanks Key Yes-Voters On House Health Care Bill In New Ads
Americans United For Change has a new round of TV ads, thanking key House members for voting in favor of the health care bill, with a clear focus on moderate swing votes.
"Congressman __________ knows it's time to reform health care," the announcer says admiringly. "It's time to take power back from the insurance companies. No more denying coverage when you're sick. Time to put medical decisions in the hands of you and your doctor."
The House members on the ad campaign list are Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA), the only Republican to vote yes, and a longer list of Democrats: Chris Carney (PA), Kathy Dahlkemper (PA), Zack Space (OH), Steve Driehaus (OH), Baron Hill (IN), Brad Ellsworth (IN), Marion Berry (AR), Vic Snyder (AR), Ciro Rodriguez (TX) and Tom Perriello (VA).
Interestingly, all the members on that same list voted in favor of the Stupak Amendment, restricting insurance coverage for abortion and arousing the ire of many liberals. But for the labor movement, it doesn't look like that amendment is a deal-breaker at the moment.
Topics: Americans United For Change, Baron Hill, Brad Ellsworth, Chris Carney, Ciro Rodriguez, Health Care, House of Representatives, Joseph Cao, Kathy Dahlkemper, Stupak amendment, Tom Perriello, Vic Snyder, Zack Space
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