AR-02 RATINGS CHANGES
NY TIMES: 'SOLID REPUBLICAN'
RPR: 'REPUBLICAN FAVORED'

Note: The New York Times and Rothenberg Political Report have upgraded their ratings for Arkansas's Second Congressional District from the seat leaning toward Republican nominee Tim Griffin to it being solidly for him.

New York Times Says AR-02 'Solid Republican'. "The Republicans have a candidate with deep connections to the party, Tim Griffin, who has been identified by the National Republican Congressional Committee as a “Young Gun,” or one of the candidates who get special support from the party in races it sees as winnable." ("Arkansas 2nd District Race Profile," New York Times, 7/23/10)

Rothenberg Political Report Says Griffin Favored; Predicts 'Substantial' Republican Gains. "We reiterate our view that substantial Republican gains are inevitable and are increasing our target for most likely GOP gains from 25-30 seats to 28-33 seats. However, it is important to note that considerably larger Republican gains in excess of 39 seats are quite possible." ("NEW 2010 House Ratings," Rothenberg Political Report, 7/23/10)