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Here is a scary thought - we might have to start contesting congressional districts with a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R+10.

George W Bush carried this district in 2004 by 25-points.

By Jim Garamone - American Forces Press Service

Violence in Iraq’s Kirkuk province has dropped by 70 percent, and coalition and Iraqi forces have “virtually destroyed” al-Qaida in Iraq in the region, the commander of the U.S. brigade combat team in the area said May 12.

Army Col. David Paschal, commander of 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, said that as security improves in the strategic northern province, changes are happening in the economy and in governance that help cement the security progress in place.

Highlights of this day in history: Pope John Paul II shot; English colonists arrive at what becomes Jamestown; Winston Churchill gives his first speech as British prime minister; The U.S. declares war on Mexico; Singer Stevie Wonder born

If this report is to be believed, former Gov. Mike Huckabee (R/sort-of - AR) is the top contender for Maverick's Veep-stakes...