The major U.S. political parties have begun to focus on the few races in November's election expected to be competitive and so mean control of Congress.
As members gather for the second half of the 109th Congress, already attention is turning to the 110th. The Republicans have 55 seats in the U.S. Senate vs. 44 for the Democrats and one independent, who usually votes with the Democrats. In the House, there at 231 Republicans, 201 Democrats and an independent who also usually votes with the Democrats.
The Washington Post reported Monday each party is targeting six Senate seats held by the opposition while in the House as few as 25 seats could be called into question.
The redrawing of congressional districts after the 2000 election further entrenched incumbents and makes any large swing of seats unlikely... |