The Battleground States:
Predictions from the “Other” Experts

Each election cycle, in addition to our own analyses, we compile predictions by other political race experts on the most competitive races in the country. Below, find forecasts** for 2010 Senate elections from Stuart Rothenberg’s Political Report, Congressional Quarterly, the Cook Political Report, and Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball.

Arkansas

Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D) (incumbent) vs. U.S. Rep. John Boozman (R)

Rothenberg Political Report: Leans Repblican
Congressional Quarterly: Leans Republican
Cook Political Report: Toss-up
Larry J. Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Leans Republican

California

Sen. Barbara Boxer (D) (incumbent) vs. Carly Fiorina (R)

Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up/Tilt Democrat
Congressional Quarterly: Leans Democratic
Cook Political Report: Toss-up
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Toss-up

Colorado

Michael Bennet (D) (appointed incumbent) vs. Dan Buck (R)

Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-up
Congressional Quarterly: Toss-up
Cook Political Report: Toss-up
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Toss-up

Connecticut

State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal (D) vs. Linda McMahon (R)

Rothenberg Political Report: Democrat Favored
Congressional Quarterly: Leans Democratic
Cook Political Report: Lean Democratic
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Leans Democratic

Delaware

U.S. Rep. Mike Castle (R) vs. Chris Coons (D)

Rothenberg Political Report: Leans Republican
Congressional Quarterly: Likely Republican
Cook Political Report: Likely Republican
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Leans Republican

Florida

Gov. Charlie Crist (I) vs. Marco Rubio (R) vs. U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek (D) or Jeff Greene (D)

Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up
Congressional Quarterly: Leans Republican
Cook Political Report: Toss-up
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Toss-up

Illinois

Alexi Giannoulias (D) vs U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk (R)

Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up/Tilt Republican
Congressional Quarterly: Toss-up
Cook Political Report: Toss-up
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Toss-up

Indiana

U.S. Rep. Brad Ellsworth (D) vs. former Senator Dan Coats (R)

Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up/Tilt Republican
Congressional Quarterly: Toss-up
Cook Political Report: Leans Republican
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Leans Republican

Iowa

Sen. Charles Grassley (R) (incumbent) vs. Roxanne Conlin (D)

Rothenberg Political Report: Safe Republican
Congressional Quarterly:Likely Republican
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Safe Republican

Kansas

U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran (R) vs. Lisa Johnston (D)

Rothenberg Political Report: Safe Republican
Congressional Quarterly: Safe Republican
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Safe Republican

Kentucky

Jack Conway (D) vs. Rand Paul (R)

Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up/Tilt Republican
Congressional Quarterly: Toss-up
Cook Political Report: Toss-up
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Leans Republican

Louisiana

Senator David Vitter (R) (incumbent) vs. U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon (D)

Rothenberg Political Report: Republican Favored
Congressional Quarterly: Likely Republican
Cook Political Report: Leans Republican
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Leans Republican

Missouri

Secretary of State Robin Carnahan (D) vs. U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt (R)

Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up/Tilt Republican
Congressional Quarterly: Toss-up
Cook Political Report: Toss-up
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Leans Republican

Nevada

Senator Harry Reid (D) (incumbent) vs. Sharron Angle (R)

Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up
Congressional Quarterly: Toss-up
Cook Political Report: Toss-up
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Toss-up

New Hampshire

U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes (D) vs. Undecided Republican Candidate (Kelly Ayotte, frontrunner)

Rothenberg Political Report: Leans Republican
Congressional Quarterly: Toss-up
Cook Political Report: Toss-up
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Leans Republican

New York (B)

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D) (appointed incumbent) vs. Bruce Blakeman (R)

Rothenberg Political Report: Safe Democrat
Congressional Quarterly: Safe Democrat
Cook Political Report: Solid Democrat
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Safe Democrat

North Carolina

Sen. Richard Burr (R) (incumbent) vs.Elaine Marshall (D

Rothenberg Political Report: Republican favored
Congressional Quarterly: Likely Republican
Cook Political Report: Likely Republican
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Leans Republican

North Dakota

Gov. John Hoeven (R) vs. Tracy Potter (D)

Rothenberg Political Report: Safe Republican
Congressional Quarterly: Safe Republican
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Safe Republican

Ohio

Lee Fisher (D) vs. Rob Portman (R)

Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-up
Congressional Quarterly: Toss-up
Cook Political Report: Toss-up
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Leans Republican

Pennsylvania

U.S. Rep. Joseph Sestak (D) vs. former U.S. Rep. Pat Toomey (R)

Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up
Congressional Quarterly: Toss-up
Cook Political Report: Toss-up
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Toss-up

Utah

Mike Lee (R) vs. Sam Granato (D)

Rothenberg Political Report: Safe Republican (R)
Congressional Quarterly: Safe Republican
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Safe Republican

Washington

Sen. Patty Murray (D) (incumbent) vs. Dino Rossi (R)

Rothenberg Political Report:Toss-Up/Tilt Democrat
Congressional Quarterly:Leans Democratic
Cook Political Report: Toss up
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Leans Democratic

West Virginia

Gov. Joe Manchin (D) vs. undecided Republican candidate

Rothenberg Political Report: Democrat favored
Congressional Quarterly:Likely Democrat
Cook Political Report: Likely Democratic
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Likely Democratic

Wisconsin

Sen. Russ Feingold (D) (incumbent) vs. Ron Johnson (R)

Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up
Congressional Quarterly: Leans Democratic
Cook Political Report: Toss up
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball Leans Democratic

**Last Update: August 11, 2010