The latest Cook Political Report ratings for competitive 2010 House races list just two Wisconsin contests

The 8th CD, featuring incumbent Dem Rep. Steve Kagen of Appleton, is listed as a lean Democratic. Half a dozen Republicans are eying a shot at Kagen, who holds a traditionally GOP-leaning seat.

The 3rd CD, featuring incumbent Dem Rep. Ron Kind of La Crosse, is listed as likely Democratic. State Sen. Dan Kapanke, R-La Crosse, is challenging Kind for the seat.

The Cook Report rated the most competitive seats as toss ups with the next tier described as leaning toward one party or the other. The third tier of races on the list were not considered competitive yet, but have the potential to become engaged. Those were described as likely Dem or likely GOP.

Wisconsin Republicans have been trying to make the case that Ashland County DA Sean Duffy has a good shot at making the 7th CD competitive against Appropriations Chair Dave Obey. But the race was not listed in the Cook Report rankings, which covered 108 seats. Of those, 81 are now in Dem hands.

See the report:
http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2009-11-12_13-08-48.php

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