That’s the most depressing thread I’ve read. I advise people avoid it.
I’ll see your 7 and raise you 3. Chris Matthews predicts 10 Senate seat pickup in huge GOP Wave.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3221502/posts
http://www.nytimes.com/newsgraphics/2014/senate-model/comparisons.html
Daily Kos, PW, WashPost, all are at 7. (strange that Kos has a reputable predictor. Who knew?)
NYSlimes just added (10/31) NC and Kay Hagen to the “tossup” category.
http://www.nytimes.com/newsgraphics/2014/senate-model/comparisons.html
Nate Silver nailed it last election.