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Motown_Johnny

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4. a net 2 sounds about right

Reply to RandySF (Reply #1)

Wed Dec 28, 2011, 11:37 PM

Dec 2011

although I might argue the details

They need a net +4 to take control so we are not in terrible shape as of yet.

If this does end up a 50/50 Senate, or even a 51/49 Senate, we really do need to change the filibuster rules. If only to make it impossible to filibuster judicial appointments.

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Democrats can not afford to lose the Senate [View all] jaysunb Dec 2011 OP

My prediction as of tonight. RandySF Dec 2011 #1

I Don't Believe Montana, Missouri or Nebraska Will Switch to the Dark Side mckara Dec 2011 #2

Who will save Nebraska? RandySF Dec 2011 #3

a net 2 sounds about right Motown_Johnny Dec 2011 #4

Which combination do you see happening? RandySF Dec 2011 #5

kinda far out to be as specific as you have been Motown_Johnny Dec 2011 #6

Running the table RandySF Dec 2011 #10

Wisconsin will be a tough run, too. Go Baldwin!! PeaceNikki Dec 2011 #9

+2 for Republicans still keeps us in the slim majority. LiberalAndProud Dec 2011 #14

That's pretty much what analysts were saying on Tweety last night Owlet Dec 2011 #16

Jon Tester certainly can win, even if Obama loses. Dawson Leery Dec 2011 #7

Why would they lose the Senate? nt Zorra Dec 2011 #8

We have an important primary in Hawaii RandySF Dec 2011 #11

I'm backing Mazie... ellisonz Dec 2011 #17

I don't see us winning back the House. edhopper Dec 2011 #12

k&r... spanone Dec 2011 #13

Agreed Proud Liberal Dem Dec 2011 #15

You either stand for something or you stand for nothing... ellisonz Dec 2011 #18

Rec'd treestar Dec 2011 #19