Senate classes, long-term possibilities

[Gustaf]

Class I (2006):



18 Democrats+Ind
15 Republicans

GOP -3

Class II (2008):



12 Democrats
21 Republicans
GOP +9

Class III (2010):



15 Democrats
19 Republicans
GOP+4

Overall:
45 Democrats +Indpendent
55 Republicans

Looking forward towards the coming 3 congressional cycles, what are Democratic chances of taking back the senate in time for the 2012 elections? Obviously, there is a lot we don't know, but generally, in terms of retirements, trending, personalities, etc, what can we say?

[Gustaf]

In fact, both 2008 and 2010 appears more promising to me than 2006, just looking at the number of seats Democrats already hold, where they are, and so on.

[Gustaf]

I agree with others, I think the GOP in MA is beginning to look more and mroe dead, especially in a presidential year. Besides, why would Kerry step down, he isn't even that old.