Wilson considered likely to be reelected
U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson is in a good position to be reelected, according to the latest assessment by Roll Call. The analysis slots SC-02 as “likely Republican,” the next-best thing to a door-slamming “solid Republican” categorization. This comes on the heels of a fundraising blitz by Wilson and his Democratic opponent, Rob Miller, in which Wilson, who was behind at first, finished with $2.7 million raised to Miller’s $1.7 million.
A poll taken just two days after Wilson’s “You lie!” outburst showed the candidates tied, but even some Democrats doubt Miller will be able to keep pace with the Congressman.
It probably hasn’t helped that Miller has taken a low-profile campaign approach and has generally avoided the national spotlight. Wilson has embraced his newfound status as a conservative icon and has even become a fundraising draw for candidates and party causes in other states.
As pointed out in the article, U.S. Sen. John McCain took the district by nine points last year, and there’s a chance Wilson could improve on his eight-point win from last time.
