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.
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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
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