The Hill's Hans Nichols reports that the House Republicans have figured out the 10 members of their caucus in the highest jeopardy of losing this year. Thanks for the tip.

House Republican leaders last night notified their 10 most vulnerable lawmakers that they will be the lucky beneficiaries of this year’s first ROMP (Retain Our Majority Program) fundraiser.

The list provides an early preview of who GOP leaders think need the most help from their fellow lawmakers. It also lets potential Democratic challengers know that any run will be expensive.

The 10 members are Reps. Bob Beauprez (Colo.), Mike Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Jim Gerlach (Pa.), Marilyn Musgrave (Colo.), Anne Northup (Ky.), Jon Porter (Nev.), Dave Reichert (Wash.), Rick Renzi (Ariz.), Rob Simmons (Conn.) and Mike Sodrel (Ind.). Rep. Christopher Shays (R-Conn.), who narrowly won his 2004 race, is not on the list.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, under Rahm Emanuel (the high priest and rabbi of the vast left-wing conspiracy) better take note of this development (as I'm sure they have). This is not good enough, however.

In 2004 the Dems only targeted about a dozen Republican-held seats; had they won each one and not lost any seats, they would have held a one seat advantage in the House (leaving no margin for error). At least double the amount of seats must be targeted this year with ample resources so challengers at least have a chance at victory.

Who knows... maybe 2006 will be a Democratic-friendly year. Without sufficient funding and thorough planning, any breeze in favor of the Dems won't lead to an increase in seats, though. Emanuel will have a tough time, but he's up to the task.