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Freshman Democrat Eric Massa caused controversy in August 2009 when he said on health care, "I will vote adamantly against the interests of my district if I actually think what I am doing is going to be helpful." <ref>http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/watercooler/2009/aug/16/video-rep-massa-i-will-vote-against-interests-my-d/</ref> The district, representing much of rural upstate New York, did support George W. Bush in 2004 and John McCain in 2008. Republican Corning Mayor Tom Reed has announced that he will take on Massa in 2010.
Freshman Democrat Eric Massa caused controversy in August 2009 when he said on health care, "I will vote adamantly against the interests of my district if I actually think what I am doing is going to be helpful." <ref>http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/watercooler/2009/aug/16/video-rep-massa-i-will-vote-against-interests-my-d/</ref> The district, representing much of rural upstate New York, did support George W. Bush in 2004 and John McCain in 2008. Republican Corning Mayor Tom Reed has announced that he will take on Massa in 2010.
===North Carolina===
*'''Larry Kissell (D) of North Carolina's 8th congressional district:'''
Larry Kissell defeated five-term Republican Robin Hayes in 2008, and Kissell will be a target from Republicans in 2010. Hayes may seek a rematch. Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory may also run. The district voted for Barack Obama 52%-47% in 2008.
*'''Heath Shuler (D) of North Carolina's 11th congressional district:'''
The 11th districts Republican-leanings was evident in 2008 when John McCain edged out Barack Obama 52%-47%. Schuler was elected in 2006 and reelected in 2008 against a weak Republican opponent. Republicans have laid the groundwork to compare Shuler to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Possible Republican candidates include State Senator Tom Apodaca, State Representative Charles Thomas, Henderson County District Attorney Jeff Hunt, and Hendersonville Mayor Greg Newman.
===Washington===
===Washington===