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CQ Politics’ Balance of Power Scorecards: Dems Poised for Big Gains in House and Senate

By Bob Benenson and CQ Politics Editor
Posted October 7, 2008 at 12:00am

Balance of Power

The Senate Scenario

Current (110th) Congress
111th Congress Projections
have the edge

The House Outlook

Current (110th) Congress
111th Congress Projections
House Balance of Power
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