NEW: MI-07 moves toward Tom Barrett

NEW: MI-07 moves toward Tom Barrett

In the past 24 hours, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report and Inside Elections both moved MI-07 toward Republican Tom Barrett.

"This race has shaped up to be what we've been saying all along: Curtis Hertel is a sleazy lobbyist who is too liberal for Michigan and Tom Barrett is a badass military helicopter pilot who will deliver results for Michigan. This seat is in a prime position to flip red in just under a week." - NRCC Spokesman Mike Marinella