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*'''Arkansas'''

*'''Arkansas'''

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]]. [[Lieutenant Governor]] [[Bill Halter]] will challenge Lincoln for the Democratic nomination.<ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/01/AR2010030103753.html</ref>

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]]. She began airing TV ads in March touting her independence from President Obama and national Democrats.[[Lieutenant Governor]] [[Bill Halter]] will challenge Lincoln for the Democratic nomination.<ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/01/AR2010030103753.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>  

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>  

*'''California'''

*'''California'''

Although [[California]] is a solidly Democratic state, conservatives see outspoken liberal Senator [[Barbara Boxer]] as vulnerable. Governor [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]], who’s term-limited in 2010, has announced he will not run. State Assemblyman Chuck DeVore is campaigning for the GOP-nomination, while former Hewlett-Packard Company President [[Carly Fiorina]] is also running. A January 2010 Rasmussen poll showed Boxer leading Fiorina by a narrow 3-points. Fiorina is supported by the Republican establishment, receiving the endorsements of Senators [[Tom Coburn]], [[Susan Collins]], [[Lindsey Graham]], [[Jon Kyl]], [[John McCain]], [[Mitch McConnell]], [[Lisa Murkowski]], and [[Olympia Snowe]]. <ref>http://skepticians.com/2009/11/coburn-mccain-endorse-fiorina-senate-bid/</ref>Senator [[Jim DeMint]] (R-South Carolina) has endorsed DeVore. <ref>http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/66169-demint-bucks-party-backs-conservative-in-california</ref>

Although [[California]] is a solidly Democratic state, conservatives see outspoken liberal Senator [[Barbara Boxer]] as vulnerable. Governor [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]], who’s term-limited in 2010, has announced he will not run. State Assemblyman [[Chuck DeVore]] is campaigning for the GOP-nomination, while former Hewlett-Packard Company President [[Carly Fiorina]] is also running. Former U.S. Rep. [[Tom Campbell]], known as a fiscal conservative and social moderate, is also running and has opened a lead in the primary and general election. <ref>http://www.dailykos.com/statepoll/2010/3/10/CA/456</ref><ref>http://www.field.com/fieldpollonline/subscribers/Rls2331.pdf</ref> A January 2010 Rasmussen poll showed Boxer leading Fiorina by a narrow 3-points. Fiorina is supported by the Republican establishment, receiving the endorsements of Senators [[Tom Coburn]], [[Susan Collins]], [[Lindsey Graham]], [[Jon Kyl]], [[John McCain]], [[Mitch McConnell]], [[Lisa Murkowski]], and [[Olympia Snowe]]. <ref>http://skepticians.com/2009/11/coburn-mccain-endorse-fiorina-senate-bid/</ref>Senator [[Jim DeMint]] (R-South Carolina) has endorsed DeVore. <ref>http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/66169-demint-bucks-party-backs-conservative-in-california</ref>

*'''Colorado'''

*'''Colorado'''

*'''Maryland'''

*'''Maryland'''

Entrenched incumbent [[Barbara Mikulski]] is expected to easily win reelection. Republicans will more likely be focused on defeating unpopular Governor [[Martin O’Malley]].

Entrenched incumbent [[Barbara Mikulski]] is expected to easily win reelection. Republicans will more likely be focused on defeating unpopular Governor [[Martin O’Malley]]. Physician and Queen Anne’s County Commissioner [[Eric Wargotz]] is seeking the Republican nomination.

*'''Nevada'''

*'''Nevada'''

Senate Majority Leader [[Harry Reid]] is facing a tough reelection in 2010. The "Cook Political Report" in September 2009 rates the contest as "Toss Up". His status weakened in summer 2009, as discontent with President Obama and the Democrats' health plan mounted, and as the Recession of 2008 continues to batter Las Vegas and the entire Nevada economy, with no relief in sight from the stimulus bill Reid pushed through the Senate. Reid's inability to improve his standing in the polls, coupled with the deteriorating political environment for Democrats nationally, are clear indications that his political problems are deep and will be difficult (though not impossible) to fix, says Cook. Rasmussen Reports polling in Sept. 2009 show [[Sue Lowden]] beating Reid 50% to 40%. Lowden is chairwoman of the Nevada Republican Party and the preferred candidate of the Republican party establishment. Danny Tarkanian beats Reid 50% to 43%. Tarkanian is a former basketball player for the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and the son of a legendary college basketball coach.

Senate Majority Leader [[Harry Reid]] is facing a tough reelection in 2010. The "Cook Political Report" in September 2009 rates the contest as "Toss Up". His status weakened in summer 2009, as discontent with President Obama and the Democrats' health plan mounted, and as the Recession of 2008 continues to batter Las Vegas and the entire Nevada economy, with no relief in sight from the stimulus bill Reid pushed through the Senate. Reid's inability to improve his standing in the polls, coupled with the deteriorating political environment for Democrats nationally, are clear indications that his political problems are deep and will be difficult (though not impossible) to fix, says Cook. Rasmussen Reports polling in Sept. 2009 show [[Sue Lowden]] beating Reid 50% to 40%. Lowden is chairwoman of the Nevada Republican Party and the preferred candidate of the Republican party establishment. [[Danny Tarkanian]] beats Reid 50% to 43%. Tarkanian is a former basketball player for the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and the son of a legendary college basketball coach.  

In December 2009, The Las Vegas Review-Journal, Nevada's largest newspaper, released a poll they commissioned showing Lowden beating Reid in a head-to-head match-up by 10 points. <ref>http://www.lvrj.com/news/reid-in-a-battle-poll-reveals-78503217.html</ref>

In December 2009, The Las Vegas Review-Journal, Nevada's largest newspaper, released a poll they commissioned showing Lowden beating Reid in a head-to-head match-up by 10 points. <ref>http://www.lvrj.com/news/reid-in-a-battle-poll-reveals-78503217.html</ref>

Nine-term Congressman [[Peter King]] has declined to run. Republicans are trying to recruit former Governor [[George Pataki]], who runs ahead in the polls with Gillibrand. When asked about the speculation, Pataki said that "you never say never." <ref>http://race42008.com/2009/09/22/to-further-complicate-matters-pataki/</ref> Real estate billionaire [[Mort Zuckerman]], despite having a record of supporting liberal causes, was mentioned as a possible Republican or Independent candidate to avoid a primary, however announced that he would not run. Former New York City Mayor [[Rudy Giuliani]] has declined to seek the Senate seat. <ref>http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/12/21/2009-12-21_rudy_giuliani_will_not_run.html</ref>

Nine-term Congressman [[Peter King]] has declined to run. Republicans are trying to recruit former Governor [[George Pataki]], who runs ahead in the polls with Gillibrand. When asked about the speculation, Pataki said that "you never say never." <ref>http://race42008.com/2009/09/22/to-further-complicate-matters-pataki/</ref> Real estate billionaire [[Mort Zuckerman]], despite having a record of supporting liberal causes, was mentioned as a possible Republican or Independent candidate to avoid a primary, however announced that he would not run. Former New York City Mayor [[Rudy Giuliani]] has declined to seek the Senate seat. <ref>http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/12/21/2009-12-21_rudy_giuliani_will_not_run.html</ref>

*'''Oregon'''

*'''Oregon'''