The Senatorial picture isn't pretty but the good news is Dems will hold the majority in the Senate, though greatly reduced. In order for the Republicans to take the Senate they need to take West Virginia and knock out one of the following
- Sen. Boxer (California)
- Sen. Murray (Washington)
- Sen. Mikulski (Maryland)
And the picture isn't all rosy for the Republicans, a number of their projected gains or holds are by very slim margins. Illinois, Nevada, Colorado and Kentucky are all toss-up states and Alaska nominee Joe Miller is fending off a two-way challenge from Democrat Scott McAdams and Incumbent (defeated) Senator Lisa Murkowski.
The picture is far gloomier on the Democratic side, who will suffer symbolic and practical defeats. Although Obama no longer serves in the Senate, his seat is of major symbolic importance for both parties. The IL senate race leans Republican right now. The Democrats might also lose Majority Leader Harry Reid and Democratic titan, Russ Feingold of Wisconsin. Senator Bennett (CO) and Senator Lincoln (AR) are also at a disadvantage. They will also lose open Senate seats in North Dakota, Indiana and Pennsylvania.
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