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I predict that the Republicans will take over the House but the Democrats will keep the Senate.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032608/Coming up next Sunday October 10: The kickoff of our award-winning Senate Debate Series. As the midterm election season heads into the homestretch, David Gregory moderates the first showdown between the major party candidates vying for the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois: State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (D) vs. Rep. Mark Kirk (R). These candidates, already locked in a very tight race, will square off on the issues most important to their state and the nation: the economy, jobs, health care, the role of government, foreign policy and more. In this contentious election year - with the balance of power in Washington at stake - what solutions can these candidates offer voters?
The 2010 Congressional Elections were the midterm elections for the United States Congress, which took place on November 2, 2010. During these elections, all 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives and 37 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate were up for election.
Congressional Elections occur every two years, in between presidential elections. This means that there is a Congressional Election every even-numbered year.
The 2010 Congressional Elections resulted in a significant shift in power in the United States Congress. The Republican Party gained control of the House of Representatives, while the Democratic Party maintained control of the Senate. This divided Congress led to political gridlock and challenges in passing legislation.
The winners of Congressional Elections are determined through a voting process. In each state, voters cast their ballots for the candidates running for Congress in their district. The candidate with the most votes wins the election and becomes a member of Congress.
There are many factors that can influence the outcome of Congressional Elections, including the political climate, the economy, and the popularity of the incumbent party or candidate. Other factors, such as campaign spending and voter turnout, can also play a role in determining the winners of these elections.