Congressional Quarterly believes West Virginia's 2nd House District "Leans Republican" in the race between GOP Rep. Shelley Moore Capito and Democratic challenger Anne Barth, a more competitive rating than the previously bestowed "Republican Favored."
CQ explains its rationale here (update: and here), while also noting that the Mountain State is "probably headed to John McCain this time."
The rating change follows that of the Cook Political Report last month.
04 August 2008
CQ Upgrades W.Va.-2nd
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Exactly how is an increased chance of someone like Anne Barth representing us an "Upgrade?"
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