Markey could be hurt by job-loss figures

The outcome of the 2010 elections probably will hinge in large part on the economy or, perhaps more precisely, the voters' perception of the economy. The current economy doesn't bode well for the party in power, the Democrats.

What's the state of the economy in the 4th Congressional District, where incumbent Democrat Betsy Markey is being challenged by Republican Cory Gardner? Perhaps the most crucial measure is jobs, and on that score, the economy in the 4th Congressional District is weak, though not as weak as elsewhere.   – More –