Added to the list at #19 was PA-11th:
19. Pennsylvania's 11th (D): At first glance, Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D) has no business on this list. He had held the east-central 11th District since 1984 and won reelection in 2006 with 72 percent of the vote. The district gave Democrat John Kerry a solid -- if not huge -- 53 percent to 47 percent win in 2004. And yet, even Democrats admit that Kanjorski is in serious danger -- the result of years of inattention to his political operation and lingering ethical questions. A new poll for Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta (R), who took 42 percent against Kanjorski in 2002, shows the challenger with a 47 percent to 42 percent edge. Kanjorski disputes the numbers but is up with what amounts to a biographical campaign ad -- never a good sign for a guy who has represented the district for more than two decades. (Previous ranking: N/A)
And still remaining at #11 on the list was PA's 10th District:
11. Pennsylvania's 10th (D): The demographics of this northeastern Pennsylvania district ensure that Rep. Chris Carney (D), who ousted scandal-tarred Don Sherwood (R) in 2006, will have a tough race every election. President Bush won the district with 60 percent in 2004, and Obama isn't likely to help Carney much here. Recognizing the partisanship of the district, Carney introduced out a group of Republicans supporting him and touted his bipartisan record in his first two years in Congress. It's a savvy strategy but still might not be enough against wealthy businessman Chris Hackett (R). (Previous ranking: 11)
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