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I am confused why the Dems are going to lose seats again in the Senate. Gerrymandered House makes sense, but you can't gerrymander states. -- nm

Posted by ty97 Oct 2 '13, 09:26

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Combination of red states with long-time Democrats retiring. - Will Hunting Oct 2, 09:29
you have to look at which states are up for senate elections this cycle. -- nm - znufrii Oct 2, 09:28
(note: I'm not disagreeing the truth of it, I just don't get why it's happening) -- nm - ty97 Oct 2, 09:27 5
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  - Does this imply that the Dems are due to have gains in 2016? Because if losses in 2012 and 2014 aren't counteracted in 2016.... - ty97 Oct 2, 09:31 3
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    - GOP will be defending around 24 seats in 2016, versus 10 for the Dems. -- (link) - znufrii Oct 2, 09:35
    - They will be facing the GOP Class of 2010 and should have some snap-back opportunities then, yes. - Will Hunting Oct 2, 09:33

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