Montana (6/4/06)

Incumbent Max Baucus is pretty well liked in Montana, even if he is a Democrat, and a conservative one at that. He's been in the Senate since 1979 and looks like a pretty safe bet to win reelection in 2008. The statewide GOP is surprisingly weak in this state that went for Bush by 20% in 2004. The Republican primary will probably feature State Senator Bob Keenan, currently running to unseat Conrad Burns. Congressman Dennis Rehberg could run, but he would have to give up his seat which seems unlikely. All in all, Baucus looks like a shoe-in no matter who the GOP puts up.

Potential Dem Candidates: Senator Max Baucus (http://baucus.senate.gov/)

Potential GOP Candidates: State Senator Bob Keenan (http://www.bobkeenan.us/)
Congressman Dennis Rehberg (http://www.rehbergforcongress.com/)

Current Rating: Safe Dem