Which Republican Senators are up for re-election in 2008 ?

[kentuck]

I think we may see an earth-shaking change in many of these Republicans after the 2006 election? If the Democrats do not win the Senate, they will come mighty damn close. At least close enough to scare the hell out of the Repubs that will be running in 2008. Because the bullseyes will be on their chests after this election. I suspect we will see personality changes in many of the most right-wing of the bunch. They will see the writing on the wall. The Democrats may have to wait until 2008 to take over the Senate. Some of the Repub rubber-stampers will be involuntarily retired.

[Eric J in MN]

1. Senator Norm Coleman (R-MN)

...will hopefully lose in 2008.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. Norm "The Weasel" Coleman (Assclown - MN).

The ethics-free scum-sucking dirtbag who now holds Paul Wellstone's Senate seat, causing a horrendous disturbance in the Force. I can hardly wait to get his sorry ass tossed onto the pavement in '08.

[cali]

3. I don't know which ones but

there are a lot more repukes up for re-election than dems. I believe there are 33 pukes up and 18 dems.

[rep the dems]

15. That's 51 senators up for reelection in one year.

I thought the most there could be was 34.

[GOPS Worst Fear]

4. McCain Will Be running for President..

..so his seat will be up for grabs..

[rep the dems]

16. But if/when he loses won't he be able to go back to the Senate,

like what Kerry did?

[Greeby]

5. Electoral-Vote had the list several days ago

Republicans 2002
Lamar Alexander (R-TN) 54%
Wayne Allard (R-CO) 51%
Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) 53%
Thad Cochran (R-MS) 85%
Norm Coleman (R-MN) 49%
Susan Collins (R-ME) 58%
John Cornyn (R-TX) 55%
Larry Craig (R-ID) 65%
Elizabeth Dole (R-NC) 54%
Pete Domenici (R-NM) 65%
Michael Enzi (R-WY) 73%
Lindsey Graham (R-SC) 54%
Chuck Hagel (R-NE) 83%
James Inhofe (R-OK) 57%
Mitch McConnell (R-KY) 65%
Pat Roberts (R-KS) 83%
Jeff Sessions (R-AL) 59%
Gordon Smith (R-OR) 56%
Ted Stevens (R-AK) 78%
John Sununu (R-NH) 51%
John Warner (R-VA) 83%

[salin]

7. I somehow think that Senator Stevens is going to decide not to run again

making that an open seat. Something about FBI raids in Alaska, investigations into Steven's son getting huge $ from firms that have gotten govt goodies from Sen Stevens... In two years... he's toast.

[salin]

9. Throw 'em out!

Esp
Allard
Chamblis
Coleman
Cornyn
Inhofe
McConnel
Roberts
Stevens

for starters....

[liberaliraqvet26]

10. Thers a few on that list that can be knocked off...

Probably not too hard...
Coleman
Allard
Smith

With Some Hope....
Sununu
Alexander
Dole
Chambliss

[robinlynne]

6. IS there going to be an election in 2008?

[cali]

8. yes, Virginia

There will be an election.

[robinlynne]

11. Virginia?

[robinlynne]

12. why did you call me Virginia?

[BluegrassDem]

13. Wasn't Dole elected in 2004?

She wouldn't up until 2010, if I'm not mistaken.

[snowbear]

17. Cali.. please explain..

Senator Webb won't be running for re-election until 2012..

[Dob Bole]

14. 21 Republicans defending in 2008, 12 Democrats...overall, good news.

Of those, Landrieu barely was elected in 2002...but that's when President Bush's approval rating was 75%. If she continues to fight for the people of her state on Katrina-related issues, she'll be reelected in a landslide.

On the Republican side, several people could retire. Ted Stevens is old, but it would be hard for a Democrat to win in Alaska. Susan Collins may have pledged to term limits, and Maine is a very liberal state. If John Warner retires in Virginia, Mark Warner could easily pick up his Senate seat.

Look here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate_elections,_2008

[rep the dems]

18. Do we know which dems are?

I know Kerry is, and he should be safe, and I think Biden is too. I would imagine Durbin is since Obama isn't until 2010. Anyone know?

[Blue_In_AK]

19. Senator Ted Stevens if he's still alive by then.

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

20. Dick Durbin is safe in Illinois.

Count on the IL Pukes having another bloodbath in their primary just like they did in 2004.

Who knows maybe Alan Keyes will move back to IL and run again....