Okay, switching to the Senate, CNN has it right now 56-40 for the Dems. There are four states that still haven't been called yet: Alaska, Georgia, Oregon, and Minnesota.
Alaska: No results as of yet, but I'm assuming that Begich will defeat the recently-convicted Ted Stevens. Dem pickup.
Georgia: Chambliss is up 52-44% on Martin. Looks like a Republican hold.
Oregon: With 31% reporting, Merkley (D) has a 2-point lead over Smith. Assuming trends hold, Dem pickup.
Minnesota: The closest race, currently tied 42-42 with Coleman up by 2,000 votes.
So, with Minnesota in the balance, it looks like the Democrats will hold 58 or 59 Senate seats. I predict Coleman will beat Franken by the skin of his teeth, so it looks like 58. Maybe if Lieberman gets thrown out, 57. But there won't be 60.
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