Outlook 2006

The 2006 Senate races present an opportunity for Republicans to further expand their majority. Democrats in Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, and Nebraska will face tough reelections, while vulnerable Republicans include Republicans In Name Only Lincoln Chafee (RI), Olympia Snowe (ME), and Senator Mudd, aka Rick Santorum (PA). At worst, the Republican majority will narrow, but conservative power will be consolidated as the Republican caucus will move right with the defeat of RINOs. At best, Republicans can come close to, and possibly actually achieve, 60 votes for cloture on judicial nominees. Either way, conservatives can expect another great year in 2006. Stay tuned for developments on particular races.