Kansas (6/24/06)

Kansas is arguably one of the most Republican states in the union, and their selection of senators reflects that perfectly. However, their solidness might be waning. Roberts only has a 51% approval rating, and President Bush has a 43% approval rating in this state that hasn't voted Democratic in a presidential election since 1964 and hasn't had a Democratic senator since 1939. That being said, the Democrats have virtually no strong challengers. Democratic governor Kathleen Sebelius could be a strong challenger, but she probably won't step down from being Governor to run for the Senate. The Democrats do have Congressman Dennis E. Moore, but, like Sebelius, he probably won't vacate his post. Lt. Governor John E. Moore, who is retiring this year, will probably be the strongest possible challenger. The Democrats don't have any other viable candidate, so the better hope that Moore decides to run. If he doesn't, they don't have a prayer.

Potential GOP Candiates: Senator Pat Roberts (http://roberts.senate.gov/)

Potential Dem Candidates: Lt. Governor Dennis E. Moore (http://governor.ks.gov/LtGov/index.html)

Current Rating: Safe GOP