The U.S. Senate race between former Virginia Govs. George Allen and Tim Kaine is too hot to handle, but contests for House seats are just lukewarm. Such are the advantages of incumbency and tailored congressional districts. Just two downstate House seats are considered in play, both held by Republican freshmen elected in the GOP 2010 landslide.
The three House members representing Northern Virginia are considered safe; some House Democrats thought they were untouchable two years ago. Anything can happen. Here are The Examiner’s endorsements:
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