Cook Political Report: Rep. John Hall is now solid
Three days ago, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report changed a few of their House race ratings. Included among these was the move of New York’s 19th congressional district, which is based around the lower Hudson River Valley, was moved from “Likely Democratic” to “Solid Democratic.” The district voted for Bush by a nine-point margin in 2004, but it ousted longtime Republican Congresswoman Sue Kelly in 2006 in favor of the Orleans rock band member John Hall. So according to Cook, Hall would have no trouble being re-elected if the election was held today.
The only two remaining Democratic incumbents whose seats remain competitive are Reps. Mike Arcuri of the 24th district around Utica and Kirsten Gillibrand of the 20th district around Saratoga. Both of them won districts which were previously held by Republicans and they both have a competitive edge over their opponents. Gillibrand is rated as “Leans Democratic” and Arcuri is rated as “Likely Democratic.”
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