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September 16, 2008

Other Expert Predictions: 2008 Senate Races

2008 Senate race ratings for key 2008 races, provided by a range of professional election-watchers and – each category – listed alphabetically by state. Political analysts from each of our four major sources agree that some of these races are long-shots for the Democratic candidates. But if American politics teaches us anything, no race is ever a guarantee.

To see the complete list of Top Tier Senate Races and Potentially Close Contests, click here.

Top Tier Senate Races

Alaska

Incumbent Ted Stevens (R) vs. Mark Begich (D)

Cook Political Report: Leans Democrat

Congressional Quarterly: Leans Democrat

Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Leans Democrat

Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-up

Potentially Close Contests

Georgia

Incumbent Saxby Chambliss (R) vs. Jim Martin(D)*

Cook Political Report: Solid Republican

Congressional Quarterly: Republican favored

Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Solid Republican

Rothenberg Political Report:Safe Republican

To see the complete list of Top Tier Senate Races and Potentially Close Contests, click here.

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