Prospects

National Review's John J Miller rounds up all of the 2006 Senate races worth watching.

PENNSYLVANIA: There is some evidence to suggest that Republican senator Rick Santorum has closed gap that separates him from Democratic state treasurer Bob Casey Jr. to single digits. Last week, however, a poll of registered voters gave Casey a surprisingly large lead, 52 percent to 34 percent. If those numbers are accurate, then Santorum’s biggest problem may be with his own party: 20 percent of Republicans in that survey said they’re for Casey, who is pro-life. Earlier this month, a GOP poll suggested a tighter contest: 49 percent for Casey and 40 percent for Santorum. TOSS UP

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