The Cook Political Report, a closely watched source of political news, now rates the seat held by U.S. Rep. Robin Hayes, R-N.C., as a "tossup". It previously rated the seat as "lean Republican". Two years ago Democrat Larry Kissell almost unseated Hayes, and Kissell is running again. The 8th District is the only seat the Cook Report changed today. Here's what the report says today:
“We are changing our race ratings in ten districts where we believe Democratic chances of taking Republican-held seats have increased. With these changes, the GOP occupies 21 of the 27 seats now listed in the Toss Up column.”
"Primary Aftermath: Race Ratings Change in Ten Districts: House Editor David Wasserman releases the latest updates for districts in which primaries were held on Tuesday, and explains what the conclusion of the Democratic presidential nomination fight may mean in several other districts across the country. We are changing our race ratings in ten districts where we believe Democratic chances of taking Republican-held seats have increased. With these changes, the GOP occupies 21 of the 27 seats now listed in the Toss Up column. Click here to read more.
