Keeping track of Congress

Frequent inhabitants of the blogosphere will be aware of the Congressional special election in Kentucky next week, if only because Democrat Ben Chandler has papered most of the major political blogs with advertising (which have reportedly shown a terrific return on investment in terms of fundraising).

In the latest Bluegrass Poll Chandler is holding nearly a ten point lead, 49.4 to 39.6 %, over his Republican opponent.

Winning this seat will not only be a Democratic gain in the balance of the House, but a terrific momentum piece for Democrats to kick off the election year with.

Go Ben!