BREAKING: Snowe not running!!!!

[Reginald]

Well this certainly changes things. What are the chances Chellie Pingree runs for this now?

[Reginald]

Well, this does suck, but I hated her anyways.

I hope Collins doesnt retire. I love Susan Collins.

Okay, I'm really curious as to how this works. How can you hate one of the Maine Twins but love the other? Not much at all separates them, no?

[Reginald]

Well Looks like Democrats will hold the Senate now.

No they're not.

Yes, King will caucus with them.

Even if they pick up Maine, they would lose Nebraska,  North Dakota, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Montana if the election were today. Add in Florida and Virginia as toss ups,and there's the possibility of Republicans picking up 7 seats. Even if Democrats won Massachusetts, Arizona, and Snowe's seat that wouldn't be enough to prevent a Republican majority.

And Nevada? I'd like to hear your proclamation on that one as well, since you appear to be delivering absolute metaphysical certitude here.

[Reginald]

Well Looks like Democrats will hold the Senate now.

No they're not.

Yes, King will caucus with them.

Even if they pick up Maine, they would lose Nebraska,  North Dakota, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Montana if the election were today. Add in Florida and Virginia as toss ups,and there's the possibility of Republicans picking up 7 seats. Even if Democrats won Massachusetts, Arizona, and Snowe's seat that wouldn't be enough to prevent a Republican majority.

And Nevada? I'd like to hear your proclamation on that one as well, since you appear to be delivering absolute metaphysical certitude here.

High Mormon turnout for Mittens should help Heller win. And do you expect Democrats to hold on to the senate especially with the lack of crazy Republicans running this year?

I think conjecturing this far out (before we even know who the nominees are in some cases) is pretty much worthless. And the Democrats' potential success or failure certainly doesn't depend solely on how poor the Republican candidates are.