Senate Pickups?

[J. J.]

1) Dems get pickups in Virginia, Colorado, New Mexico, New Hampshire,  Oregon and Minnesota

2) Republicans pickup Louisiana

Net +5 for Democrats

I agree, except that one of the "New" states could hold.  Net gain of four Democrats.  54 D, 45 R, 1 I (Caucuses with the D's).

2012 has the potential for being a Democratic Waterloo, depending on the presidential election.

I'll predict a net loss for the D's in the House, but minor (1-2).