[ChaseR]

"...this is actually better than usual for the Senate GOP."

They did fine. And the Senate GOP will do much better a year from now - when they pick up 4, maybe 5 seats. I believe that this coming Nov., the Democrats have 17 Senator seats up for grabs/it'll be our turn to kick some butt - and regain control of the Senate!!

[PianoMan]

Hold on a sec. The repubs have many more seats coming up to re-election than the Dems. We're not at all expected to pick up four seats. Besides, it barely matters with Lott in charge. Bring in Nickles already.

[HoustonCurmudgeon]

"They did fine. And the Senate GOP will do much better a year from now - when they pick up 4, maybe 5 seats. I believe that this coming Nov., the Democrats have 17 Senator seats up for grabs/it'll be our turn to kick some butt - and regain control of the Senate!!"

Sad to say this is not correct. In 2002 there are 20 Republicans and only 14 Democrats up for re-election in the Senate. While I see a hand full we might beat I see some we could lose.

[rwfromkansas]

Whatever.....I am not optimistic....in fact, I would not be surprised if we lose the House also next year.