If the Republicans want to try to make some kind of inroads back into the Northeast, one of the most logical places for them to start would be in New York's 29th Congressional District. This is one of just four districts in the state that John McCain carried last year, and Rep. Eric Massa (D) just barely was elected here last year by a 51%-49% margin against flawed Republican incumbent Randy Kuhl. And while Massa's military background has afforded him a better chance to connect with voters in this mostly conservative district, the Republicans have just nabbed a strong candidate in Corning Mayor Tom Reed. The GOP is touting him as a moderate in the mold of old-school upstate NY Republicans, but the Democrats are already questioning him on his record as mayor. Expect a very close race here, and this is probably one of the best chances the Republicans have next year in flipping a Democratic House seat.
SLIGHT ADVANTAGE FOR MASSA.
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