Key Races That Will Decide The Senate

[Honey Pot Hounds]

2008 Election Updates

11/01/08

Dear Friends,

I am writing again to remind everyone of what is at stake in this election - the very real possibility of a 60 seat, filibuster-proof Democratic majority in the Senate. Supported by left-wing congressmen, HSUS and other activists will have a field day passing anti-hunter and pet “protection” legislation. Without moderate balance in the Senate it will be difficult, if not impossible, to stop radical animal rightist legislation from becoming law.
Below are key races that decide who will control the Senate. The outcome is in your hands.

Colorado
Republican Bob Schaeffer, a conservative former congressman, is trailing Rep. Mark Udall by double digits. Udall is more liberal than other Democrats elected to statewide office. Schaeffer has a solid voting record supporting your interests.

Georgia
Incumbent Sen. Saxby Chambliss, a staunch conservative and important ally for sportsmen, animal owners, and the animal agriculture industry is in a race that may go down to the wire against relatively unknown Democrat Jim Martin. Chambliss blocked HSUS's 2005 anti-dog breeder, anti-hunting dog PAWS bill from becoming law.

Minnesota
Incumbent Norm Coleman is SAOVA endorsed with a voting record that has demonstrated his awareness regarding the difference between animal rightist and animal welfare legislation. Moronic comedian, Democrat Al Franken has a narrow lead on Republican incumbent Norm Coleman; however a number of polled voters remain undecided.

Mississippi
Originally listed in the top 10 seats likely to switch, Republican Sen. Roger Wicker is holding a comfortable lead over Democratic challenger, former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove. While a member of the House, Wicker consistently voted on the side of sportsmen and animal owners. SAOVA Mississippi voters need to support him.

New Hampshire
The most endangered incumbent is New Hampshire's John Sununu. An avid hunter and fisherman, Sununu is in tune with the needs of the sporting community, as well as with animal owners. Jeanne Shaheen is weak on our issues, refused to respond to SAOVA's issues questionnaire and repeatedly increased state taxes and fees.

New Mexico

Republican nominee Steve Pearce is trailing Rep. Tom Udall by double digits. Udall is supported by radical Humane Society Legislative Fund. There's no clearer difference in two opposing candidates voting records this election.

North Carolina

Most recent polls have Democrat Kay Hagan in the lead but only by 2 points. A recently released poll by NRSC cited Sen. Dole in the lead by 4 points. Sen. Dole has supported HSUS legislation in the past. State Senator Kay Hagan had an opportunity to express her views on animal rights and hunting issues but refused to answer SAOVA’s candidate questionnaire.

Oregon

Recent polls give State House Speaker Jeff Merkley a small lead over incumbent Gordon Smith. Merkley is supported by the Humane USA PAC.



Virginia
Democrat Mark Warner, a moderate former governor, is running more than 20 points ahead of Republican Jim Gilmore. A definite win for the Democrats on the seat vacated by retiring Republican Senator John Warner.



ACTIVISTS TARGET HOUSE INCUMBENTS

The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) filed reports this week for almost $400,000 in advertising expenditures directly against Incumbent Joe Knollenberg (R, MI9). Knollenberg’s challenger, Democrat Gary Peters, is supported by HSLF and the Sierra Club.

Incumbent Marilyn Musgrave (R, CO4) has been targeted by leftist Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund who have spent in excess of $200,000 on TV ads against her.

SAVOA UPDATED WEBSITE

A special 2008 election section has been added to the SAOVA website: http://www.saova.org/2008election.html with additional analysis, a list of 27 SAOVA-HSUS head-to-head races, and a must read letter from Senator Obama addressing HSUS initiatives and especially the PUPS bill.

VOTE ON NOVEMBER 4th
The world not only belongs to those who show up, it's controlled by the best informed and most motivated. The stakes are high and the effects of this election will be felt for generations.

Please cross post this message widely.

SAOVA remains, as always, in the forefront to protect your interests.

Susan Wolf

Sportsmen's and Animal Owners' Voting Alliance - http://saova.org
Issue lobbying and working to identify and elect supportive legislators



The Sportsmen's and Animal Owners' Voting Alliance (SAOVA) is a nationwide, nonpartisan group of volunteers lobbying legislation and seeking to elect politicians who will oppose the animal rightist threat to our rights as Americans. Our members hunt, fish and own livestock, dogs, cats and other pets.





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SAOVA is a nonpartisan volunteer group working to protect Americans from the legislative and political threats of radical animal rightists. It is the only national organization fighting this struggle for both sportsmen and animal owners, natural allies, in these arenas. Visit our website at http://saova.org for this program's goals, methodology and list signup details.