NRCC: 'Northup is in a good position to reclaim her seat'
By Jamie Klatell, Politicker.com EditorAfter winning the primary by a large margin, former U.S. Rep. Anne Northup (R-Louisville) got an encouraging review from the National Republican Congressional Committee as she heads into the general election campaign against current Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Louisville).
The NRCC issued a primary night preview of the rematch between Northup and Yarmuth:
Northup is in a good position to reclaim her seat, having over $500,000 cash on hand at the time of the latest FEC filing. Since arriving to Congress, Yarmuth's unabashed liberalism on issues such as taxes, illegal immigration and terrorist surveillance have left him vulnerable to a strong challenge.
Kentucky voters seem to be signaling a sense of buyer's remorse.
Northup narrowly lost the seat to Yarmuth in 2006.
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