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In reply to the discussion: I predict GOP re-takes the Senate in 2014 and Democrats win the Presidency in 2016 [View all]ewagner
(18,964 posts)7. Interesting fact about 2012...
...in states where a Senator was up for election/re-election...Democrats did MUCH better than expected....
but...
WITHIN States congressional districts...REPUBLICANS did much better in Congress
The TOTAL VOTES of the States were Democratic...so Senators, elected by the whole State were more likely to be Democratic while VOTES within Congressional Districts were GERRYMANDERED for Republicans and, hence Repubs were more likely to Win....
I think we keep the Senate and maybe pick off a few Republican Congressmen.
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I predict GOP re-takes the Senate in 2014 and Democrats win the Presidency in 2016 [View all]
Welcome_hubby
Dec 2012
OP
Which States do you see as toss ups or potential flips? I see two....both currenly Republican.
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#1
Why only 1/3rd? How was it started that way in teh first place...that certain states expire in
Honeycombe8
Dec 2012
#30
It's to better insulate the Senate from the momentary passions of the electorate
mythology
Dec 2012
#25
Yes, it is a jewel and exactly what the tea partiers DON'T want: educated citizens.
CTyankee
Dec 2012
#24
Perhaps Obamacare will help with that. But you are right. Universal health care in
CTyankee
Dec 2012
#33
In 2012, Democrats were defending 21 seats to the Republican 10 and 2 Independents who voted Dem
RomneyLies
Dec 2012
#9
I don't see Dems having to go that far left to successfully challenge the tea baggers.
CTyankee
Dec 2012
#16