Earth Equity News

Six Senate Races That Pit Climate Advocates Against Deniers. By Brad Johnson, Grist, September 16, 2010. "There are six key Senate races in which a strong vote for climate action runs a serious risk of being replaced by a global-warming denier…[Here they are], along with the latest 538.com estimated likelihood of a Republican pickup): Pennsylvania: Joe Sestak vs. Pat Toomey, 91% likelihood of Republican pickup… Colorado: Michael Bennet vs. Ken Buck. 74% likelihood of Republican pickup… Washington: Patty Murray vs. Dino Rossi. 54% likelihood of Republican pickup… Nevada: Harry Reid vs. Sharron Angle. 46% likelihood of Republican pickup… California: Barbara Boxer vs. Carly Fiorina. 42% likelihood of Republican pickup... Wisconsin: Russ Feingold vs. Ron Johnson. 36% likelihood of Republican pickup."