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It could hurt him in the long run -- but if he felt that he would eventually be the encumbant to run as our Dem nominee for pres in just 8 years -- he might consider giving it a try.

Election Central | Talking Points Memo | Adviser: Edwards Not Endorsing "For The Moment" 2009

It could hurt him in the long run -- but if he felt that he would eventually be the encumbant to run as our Dem nominee for pres in just 8 years -- he might consider giving it a try.

Adviser: Edwards Not Endorsing "For The Moment" 2009

As has been pointed out there were other forces trying to oust the encumbant, the local newspapers as an example.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Court Orders Recusal in Caperton v. Massey Coal: 2009

I am terribly worried about the ability of Schumer and Emmanuel to sabotage enough encumbant Democratic races to keep control of both houses with the Republicans.

Firedoglake » Did Duncan Hunter Sell Out Jack Murtha? 2006

Did they expect Swanny to have a chance in his race against an entrenched, popular encumbant and former big city mayor?

Serious question…..about race, gender and voting 2006

And as Chris M pointed out above, the seat swing against the encumbant party is well below average for a 6th year presidency.

the adults came home 2006

BUT HE IS A DEMO encumbant and so she plays the game.

Firedoglake » Any Ideas? 2006

The thing is, once we move away from people who say that life is sacred and towards those who only oppose abortion in later stages, it is encumbant on us to persuade others that these rights are more worthy than the right to life.

Lean Left » Blog Archive » How Not To Debate Abortion 2006

If you live in a safe seat and you don't support the encumbant, you are quite right to believe that your vote serves no purpose whatsoever.

Archive 2006-04-01 Garry 2006

If you live in a safe seat and you don't support the encumbant, you are quite right to believe that your vote serves no purpose whatsoever.

S.O.D. Garry 2006