Recruiting Boost?

Not sure this is what a “recruiting boost” looks like, Chairman Israel…

Roll Call: Pennsylvania House District Falls Out of Competitive Ranks for Now. “Democrats had hoped Critz would run again in 2014, but he opted to run for lieutenant governor instead.”

Roll Call: Walorski Looks Safer in Indiana House District. “After considering another bid, Mullen decided not to run again.”

Roll Call: Race Ratings Change: GOP Chances Improve in California’s 52nd. “There aren’t many congressional races where a challenger is running ahead of an incumbent in the polls more than a year and a half before Election Day, but that’s the situation in California’s 52nd District.”

GOP candidate announcements in the last 8 days…

Arizona Republic: Tobin set to seek Kirkpatrick’s seat

Newsday: Zeldin to challenge Bishop for House seat

Arizona Republic: McSally to run again for seat in House

Even PPP, a Democrat polling firm couldn’t do head-to-head tests in their flawed poll….

“If the Washington gridlock is giving Democrats a decisive edge, expect to see it on the recruitment front in those districts. Right now, most of those incumbents aren’t even facing opponents, and pundits aren’t rating the races as potentially competitive.” (National Journal, 10/7/2013)

“Moreover, at least five of the 17 Republicans who are “losing” either have no serious opposition or have less-than-top-tier opponents at this point.” (Roll Call, 10/7/2013)