Cook Political Report thinks Reid’s seat is up for grabs

The Cook Political Report has moved the 2010 race for the seat held by Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., from "likely Democratic," to "toss up."

It's not news to anyone in Nevada that Reid has lost popularity since becoming Senate majority leader.

But the Cook conclusion is something hard-core political nerds are sure to notice, as the periodical is a highly regarded source of information for Inside-the-Beltway journalists and pundits.

Cook won't let folks read the Reid article online without buying a subscription.

But here's an excerpt: "If we were skeptical of Reid’s vulnerability at the start of the cycle, we have become increasingly convinced over the last two months or so that he is as endangered as any Democratic incumbent seeking re-election in 2010. Reid’s inability to improve his standing in the polls, coupled with the deteriorating political environment for Democrats nationally and [Sue] Lowden’s impending entry into the race, are clear indications that his political problems are deep and will be difficult (though not impossible) to fix."