Yep, but it would make it easier on us to regain the majority the next time around if we're defending these seats, not trying to pick them up.
Exactly. Every seat counts.
Given the horrendous arithmetic in the Senate in 2008, every focus should be placed on regaining the House. Therefore, every seat we have now is a plus and brings us one vote closer to the majority.
Love that Jean Schmidt, wish she was my congress-person.
Anybody who can run over 50 marathons is one tough cookie.