DCCC puts aside money for MI-7 and MI-9

The AP reports:

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats have reserved millions of dollars worth of television advertising in 31 congressional races in all corners of the country, according to documentation that provides an early roadmap of the party’s drive to strengthen its majority in the fall elections.

The list includes 19 seats currently in Republican hands, from Connecticut to Alaska, with two each in Ohio and New Mexico. It also reflects a determination on the part of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to protect its own first-term incumbents in Kansas, New Hampshire, Florida and elsewhere.

In all, the documentation obtained by The Associated Press shows the DCCC has reserved nearly $35 million in advertising to begin in September and October.

It is exciting to note that two of these races are in MIchigan, both attemtping to oust Bush-Republicans.  In Michigan’s 7th district Mark Schauer, the current state senate minority leader, will challenge Tim Wahlberg, a first term ultra-conservative congressman who ousted a moderate republican in the 2006 primaries. 

In Michigan’s ninth district, Gary Peters is attempting to oust Joe Knollenberg.

It sure is nice to see the DCCC really pushing the limits this year and targeting resources in competitive races in Michigan.  I sure would be nice to see a Democratic-led Michigan delegation.