Democratic Senate Gains in 2010

[Padfoot]

I'm pretty sure the GOP will run roughshod over those 25 Democrats just like they did during the epitome of their power during W's presidency.

Seriously, the potholes in the Democratic path to a "super majority" are starting to crack open and unless some serious roadwork gets done over the next year and a half they're going to be in a world of hurt.  The recent blowups over AIG bonuses and the negative public attitude towards bailouts have made Dodd a liability in CT.  Obama has indirectly dug the potholes even deeper by clearing out half the Senate creating headaches where there shouldn't be any.  Burris is a disaster, Gillibrand is weighed down by Patterson, Bennet is a completely untested candidate, and I'm not sure I'd want to rely on the incumbent VP's son during a midterm election.

I'm not saying the Republicans are in a position of strength here, far from it.  Democrats certainly have some opportunities they could take advantage of in PA, FL, OH, NC. KY, NH, and MO.  However, if they don't get their own crap sorted out soon they could be sorely disappointed come November 2010.