Bill Clinton did well in Connecticut, as in
the rest of the northeast, . The rise in Democratic performance helps explain the defeat
of Republican Gary Franks -- the first incumbent to lose in the state since 1984 -- and
the near-defeat of Nancy Johnson. Despite his untouchable status, Christopher Shays could
join Johnson in facing tough competition in 1998. Sam Gejdenson's under-performance in his
district could indicate problems for him.
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| PREDICTION: Landslide Win (1: 1D) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996: | 1994: | 1992: | Clinton: | First: | |
| 3. Rosa DeLauro (D)* | 71% | 63% | 66% | 57% (+8, up 6) | 1990 |
| PREDICTION: Comfortable Win (1: 1D) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996: | 1994: | 1992: | Clinton: | First: | |
| 1. Open [Barbara Kennelly (D)] | [74%] | [73%] | [67%] | 59% (+10, up 3) | [1981] |
| PREDICTION: Win (2: 1R, 1D) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996: | 1994: | 1992: | Clinton: | First: | |
| 2. Sam Gejdenson (D)* | 52% | 43% | 51% | 53% (+4, up 4) | 1980 |
| 4. Christopher Shays (R)* | 60% | 74% | 67% | 51% (+2, up �3) | 1987 |
| PREDICTION: Vulnerable (2: 1R, 1D) | |||||
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| 1996: | 1994: | 1992: | Clinton: | First: | |
| 5. Jim Maloney (D) | 52% | - | - | 48% (-1, up 7) | 1996 |
| 6. Nancy Johnson (R)* | 50% | 64% | 70% | 50% (+1, up 4) | 1982 |
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