January 30, 2007
Van Hollen's Top '08 Targets
In a wide-ranging interview at DCCC HQ, Chair Chris Van Hollen said that Democrats will remain on the offense for 2008 while working to secure the seats of their most vulnerable incumbents.
He emphasized that the most effective way for freshman members facing tough races to win re-election is through strong constituent service and by reaching out to independent and Republican voters.
“The 100 hours legislative agenda resonated extremely well. Every one of those provisions has broad appeal,” said Van Hollen. “Now members constantly need to remind voters what they’ve been doing.”
Van Hollen singled out New Jersey and Michigan as two states where Democrats can remain on the offense for 2008. He named Reps. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ 02), Tim Walberg (R-MI 07), and Joe Knollenberg (R-MI 09) as top targets for ’08.
The DCCC is also hiring new regional press secretaries much earlier than in past cycles.
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