2008: Gordon Smith and Norm Coleman win

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I think Norm wins in 2014 for sure. Smith would have a tough time, but if he was able to pull through in 2008, I think he could do it in 2014. Obamacare would basically have to be completely gutted to get past the 60 votes needed. This might have caused a less strong R wave in 2010 but GOP fearmongering about the bill would have occurred anyway. Smith and Coleman could have been 2012 or 2016 candidates, but I don't see them winning the primary if either of them ran. They both might have gone #nevertrump in an attempt to be re-elected or they might have abandoned any opposition to him after he won like Gardner. Or they might have tried for governor in their respective states so they didn't have to worry about re-election. If they remained in the senate, they would both be headed for a loss.