Moore, Boyda seen as having the advantage in ’08

Political prognosticator Charlie Cook has released his list of “competitive” races in the U.S. House for 2008.On the list: Seats held by Dennis Moore and Nancy Boyda, both Kansas Democrats. That’s probably not surprising, since Kansas is still seen as a strongly Republican state.But even though the two are seen as being in competitive districts, Cook seems to like the chances of Moore and Boyda. He listed Moore’s race as “likely” to stay in Democratic hands, though the race could become “engaged.” So far one Republican, legislator Nick Jordan, has signed up to challenge Moore.Cook ranks Boyda’s seat as “leaning” her way – meaning her race is competitive, but that she has the advantage. Former incumbent Jim Ryun is planning a challenge, as is state treasurer Lynn Jenkins.Other headlines today:Sen. Pat Roberts (R)!(CQ.com) Senate Democrats Cite Meeting Bush ‘Halfway’ on Spending Bill Proposals: On Tuesday, the Senate will vote on four amendments: to prohibit changes to funding formulas for HIV/AIDS programs, by Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyo.; to provide $5 million for child care grants for small businesses, by Pat Roberts, R-Kan.; to prohibit spending on earmarks in the bill until all children younger than 18 are covered under private or public health insurance plans, by Tom Coburn, R-Okla.; and to open to competition $3.7 million in grants earmarked for two AFL-CIO agencies, by Jim DeMint, R-S.C.