everyone put your Karnac hat on...
Going into the weekend, no doubt, the election will be the dominat story. Experts tell us there are 7 key races where the Democrats can possibly obtain the majority. Here are my predictions on who will win each race. Feel free to add your own prediction.
Missouri - Talent vs. McCaskill
This one is called a toss up right now. Talent isn't as issues vulnerable as some like Santorum and Allen. I've seen polls putting each up by 5 points, and deadlocked.
Talent wins, 52 / 48
Montana - Burns vs. Tester
Burns has gained some momentum as of late, but the senior Senator is just carry ing too much baggage. He could pull off an upset, but I think tester, with no gaffes, will squeek it out.
Tester wins 51/49
New Jersey - Menendez vs. Kean Jr.
New jersey tends to buck national trends, and this is no exception. despite Kean jr.'s over the top corruption charges and good family name. New Jersey will stick with Menendez.
Menendez wins 55/45
Ohio - DeWine vs. Brown
Ohio's the central front on the war against corruption and unfortunately for republicans, they are taking the brunt of it.
Brown wins 54/46
Pennsylvania - Santorum vs. Casey
Santorum may be able to point to some polls showing he's "not behind by double digits", but he is behind. Way behind.
Casey wins 57/43
Rhode Island - Chaffee vs. Whitehouse
the RINO from Rhode Island will not suffer when he is put out of work. He's a nice guy, but his Senate career is over.
Whitehouse wins 52/48
Virginia - Allen vs. Webb
Allen's gaffes and most recently the assault on a guy asking a question by his people will weigh heavier than any of the breathing caused by Jim webb's fiction about the Vietnam War.
Webb wins 51/49
Tennesee - Corker vs. Ford Jr.
This will be the one that everyone tunes in for. Unfortunately, where would like to see an upset, Tennesee won't be sending the first African American Senator from the south.
Corker wins 55/45
In the House, the democrats will get their majority and maybe a few to spare. I'll call it a pick up of 18-22 for the democrats.
Off the radar, the democrats could get their majority via the Arizona Senate race where John Kyl, the republican incumbant is said to be in some trouble. And I have a feeling we may hear about a few more races that are a surprise before the night is over.
Come Wed. tho, The democrats will control the House, and the Rrepublicans will probably eek out a majority in the Senate.
Then it will be time to get to work, for all Americans.
sidenote: please don't take this too seriously, it's all in fun...
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