Michael Barone reports that a poll shows surprising Republican strength in the race to succeed Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm. This, even though Granholm won a 14-point victory over reelection opponent Dick DeVos in 2006. Times change!
Meanwhile, the Washington Post reports that House Republicans will soon release a report on Countrywide CEO Angelo Mozilo and his "VIP" mortgage program. Among those alleged to have received those sweet mortgages: Senate Banking Committee chairman Chris Dodd, who is already embroiled in the AIG bonus scandal. No fun being Dodd right now.
Next up: governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey. For the GOP, it's a target-rich environment in 2009. How many more targets will there be a year from now?
