
Photo by Ken Rudin collection
The most vulnerable Senate Republican.

Photo by Ken Rudin collection
The most vulnerable Senate Democrat.

Photo by Ken Rudin collection

Photo by Ken Rudin collection

Photo by Ken Rudin collection
Originally published on Tue January 17, 2012 1:28 pm
The battle for the Republican presidential nomination may or may not be decided by the end of this month. The battle for control of the Senate, on the other hand, is likely to go on all the way until the final votes are cast in November.
The numbers suggest a good year for the GOP. Of the 33 Senate seats up for grabs, 23 are currently held by Democrats or Democratic-leaning independents. Only ten are held by Republicans. With Democrats currently holding a 53-47 advantage, the GOP would need four seats to take control — or three, if they win the White House (and the VP would break a 50-50 tie).
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