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Moderate Democrat [[Blanche Lincoln]] will be one of Republicans top targets in 2010. In the [[2008 Presidential Election]], Arkansas was one of the few states where [[John McCain]] exceeded [[George W. Bush]]’s margin, despite the national trend favoring Democrats. In an attempt to appeal to her conservative constituents Lincoln voted against the [[Employee Free Choice Act]] (card check) and has stated opposition to the public option in [[health care]].  

Moderate Democrat [[Blanche Lincoln]] will be one of Republicans top targets in 2010. In the [[2008 Presidential Election]], Arkansas was one of the few states where [[John McCain]] exceeded [[George W. Bush]]’s margin, despite the national trend favoring Democrats. In an attempt to appeal to her conservative constituents Lincoln voted against the [[Employee Free Choice Act]] (card check) and has stated opposition to the public option in [[health care]].  

Announced Republican candidates include State Senator [[Gilbert Baker]] (considered the front-runner for the nomination) Arkansas Senate Minority Leader [[Kim Hendren]], Retired army colonel Conrad Reynolds, and Tom Cox, Founder of the Arkansas Tea Party. A January 2010 Rasmussen poll showed every Republican challenger leading Blanche Lincoln. <ref>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/arkansas/election_2010_arkansas_senate_race</ref> Third district Congressman [[John Boozman]] is considering running.<ref>http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2010/01/boozman_making.php</ref> A February 2010 Public Policy Polling survey has Boozman leading Lincoln by a 56%-33% margin, with Lincoln's approval rating at just 27%. <ref>http://publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com/2010/02/blanche-lincoln-poll.html</ref>  

Announced Republican candidates include Third district Congressman [[John Boozman]], State Senator [[Gilbert Baker]], Arkansas Senate Minority Leader [[Kim Hendren]], Retired army colonel Conrad Reynolds, and Tom Cox, Founder of the Arkansas Tea Party. A January 2010 Rasmussen poll showed every Republican challenger leading Blanche Lincoln. <ref>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/arkansas/election_2010_arkansas_senate_race</ref>. A February 2010 Public Policy Polling survey has Boozman leading Lincoln by a 56%-33% margin, with Lincoln's approval rating at just 27%. <ref>http://publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com/2010/02/blanche-lincoln-poll.html</ref>  

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